STATUTORY RULES.
1950. No. 93.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1949.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1949.
Dated this twenty-third day of November, 1950.
W.J. McKELL
Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
H.L Anthony
Postmaster-General.
AMENDMENTS OF THE POSTAL REGULATIONS.†
Commencement.
1.—(1.) Regulation 2 of these Regulations shall come into operation on the first day of January, 1951.
(2.) Regulation 3 of these Regulations shall come into operation on the first day of December, 1950.
(3.) Regulation 4 of these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of May, 1950.
Fees for private boxes.
2. Regulation 131 of the Postal Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1.) the figures " 3 0 0 ", " 2 0 0 " and " 1 0 0 " and inserting in their stead the figures " 6 0 0 ", " 4 0 0 " and " 2 0 0 ", respectively; and
(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) of that sub-regulation the figures " 1 10 0 ", " 1 0 0 " and " 10 0 " and inserting in their stead the figures " 2 0 0 ", " 1 10 0 " and " 15 0 ", respectively.
Rates of postage on parcels
3. Regulation 213 of the Postal Regulations is amended by omitting the table from sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:
On a parcel weighing— | Rates. |
Over. | Up to. | Scale 1. | Scale 2. | Scale 3. | Scale 4. |
lb. | lb. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. |
.. | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 9 |
3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
8 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on *, 1950.
†Statutory Rules 1935, No. 3, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Postal Regulations see Statutory Rules 1950, No. 49.
5333.—PRICE 3D. 10/20.11.1950.
4. Regulation 258 of the Postal Regulations is repealed and the following regulation is inserted in its stead :—
Payments to masters of vessels
" 258. The rates of payment to the master of a vessel for the conveyance of mails shall, except in the case of a master of a vessel under contract for the carriage of mails, be in accordance with the following table :—
Conveyance of— | Rate of Payment. |
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Letters and post cards in harbours and on rivers | Eight pence per pound |
Mails (other than letters and post cards) in harbours and on rivers | One shilling and fourpence per hundredweight |
Mails to places within the Commonwealth otherwise than in harbours and on rivers | Four shillings per hundredweight |
Mails to places beyond the Commonwealth— | |
Where the mails are to be conveyed up to three thousand miles | Nine pounds one shilling and sevenpence per ton |
Where the mails are to be conveyed over three thousand miles and up to six thousand miles | Seventeen pounds thirteen shillings and one penny per ton |
Where the mails are to be conveyed over six thousand miles | Twenty pounds thirteen shillings and seven pence per ton ". |
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By Authority : L. F. JOHNSTON, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1950, No. 93, Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1949, were enacted by the Governor-General, W.J. McKell, on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. This legislative instrument addresses the need to update and refine the existing postal regulations, ensuring they are aligned with contemporary postal services requirements and economic conditions. The overarching objective is to maintain efficient and effective postal services across Australia, including the adjustment of fees for private boxes, rates of postage on parcels, and payments to masters of vessels for the conveyance of mails. This regulation aims to streamline postal operations and address any gaps in the previous legislative framework to ensure the smooth functioning of postal services.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1949, promulgated by the Governor-General in Council, pertain to the governance and operational framework of postal services within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations apply to all entities and individuals involved in the postal service industry, including postal workers, mail carriers, and the general public who utilise postal services. The amendments specifically address fees for private boxes and rates of postage on parcels, providing updated figures and scales to reflect current economic conditions. Additionally, the regulations establish new rates of payment to masters of vessels for the conveyance of mails, replacing the previous rates and removing outdated provisions. The geographic scope of these regulations extends across Australia, ensuring uniform standards and practices throughout the Commonwealth. The regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions but rather provide a comprehensive framework for the postal industry, which can be further detailed through subordinate instruments as needed.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1949, enacted on 23 November 1950, bring several key amendments to the Postal Regulations. Regulation 2 of these Regulations will commence on 1 January 1951, while Regulation 3 will commence on 1 December 1950. Regulation 4 is deemed to have commenced on 1 May 1950. One of the main changes introduced is the amendment to Regulation 131, which adjusts the fees for private boxes. Specifically, the figures previously stated in sub-regulation (1.) are replaced with new figures, increasing the fees for different categories of private boxes. Additionally, Regulation 213 is amended to replace the existing table with a new table detailing the rates of postage on parcels based on weight. The new table includes various scales and corresponding rates for parcels of different weights.
The Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on parties involved in postal services. For instance, the new fees for private boxes, as amended in Regulation 131, must be adhered to by all entities operating private boxes. Furthermore, the updated rates of postage on parcels, detailed in Regulation 213, must be followed by postal service providers when determining the cost of mailing parcels. Regulation 258 is repealed and replaced with a new regulation that sets out the rates of payment to the master of a vessel for the conveyance of mails, except in cases where the vessel is under contract for the carriage of mails. These rates are based on the type of mail and the distance to the destination.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations may result in legal consequences. Although the specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not detailed in the provided text, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance with the amended fees, postage rates, and payment rates could lead to penalties under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1949 or related legislation. The exact nature of these penalties would depend on the specific breaches and the relevant laws in place at the time.