STATUTORY RULES.
1905. No. 78.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE “POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901.”
(Issued provisionally as Statutory Rule No. 58 of 1905.)
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the undermentioned Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, namely:—
General Postal Regulations.
Payment of Postage by the Receiver.
to come into operation on the 25th day of December, 1905.
Dated this thirtieth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and five.
NORTHCOTE,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command.
AUSTIN CHAPMAN.
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General Postal Regulations.
Payment of Postage by the Receiver.
The following Regulations shall be inserted under this head, after Regulation 2, under the head “Prepayment of Postage.”
The postage on the following postal articles may be paid by the receiver, instead of being prepaid by the sender:—
Books concerning the “Library of Famous Literature,” addressed G. Catto Maclaren, 26 Exchange Corner, 63 Pitt-street, Sydney, and forwarded thereto from any place within the Commonwealth, if enclosed in covers with the address referred to printed thereon, and bearing the following printed indorsement in the place where postage stamps are usually affixed, namely:—“By arrangement with the Postal Authorities, the postage (.........) on this book is payable by the addressee on delivery in Sydney. The sender is, therefore, not required to affix stamps. Do not gum down the flap of this envelope.”
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By Authority: Robt. S. Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne.
C.11185.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1905 No. 78, issued under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, were enacted to address specific administrative needs in the postal services framework within Australia. These regulations, which came into effect on 25 December 1905, were made by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and focus on the payment of postage by the receiver for certain books being sent to a specified address in Sydney. The policy objective here is to streamline the process for the distribution of certain publications by allowing the recipient to pay for postage upon delivery, rather than requiring the sender to prepay. This regulation was designed to facilitate the distribution of the "Library of Famous Literature" series by reducing the burden on senders and ensuring a smooth flow of these materials to the intended recipient.
Scope and Application
The General Postal Regulations, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, pertain specifically to the payment of postage by the receiver rather than the sender, applying to a particular set of books concerning the "Library of Famous Literature." This regulation applies to books that are addressed to G. Catto Maclaren at a specified address in Sydney and are forwarded from any location within the Commonwealth of Australia. The books must be enclosed in covers with the specified address and a particular printed endorsement indicating that the postage is payable by the receiver. These regulations establish a specific arrangement with the postal authorities, allowing the sender to omit postage stamps, provided that the cover adheres to the outlined conditions. The regulation delineates the geographic scope as applicable within the Commonwealth of Australia and specifies the conditions under which the sender can bypass prepayment of postage. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the scope of this regulation, and it does not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, particularly Regulation 2, provide a specific arrangement for the payment of postage for certain books concerning the "Library of Famous Literature" (Reg. 2). According to these regulations, postage for such books can be paid by the receiver instead of being prepaid by the sender. This applies to books addressed to G. Catto Maclaren at 26 Exchange Corner, 63 Pitt-street, Sydney, and sent from any place within the Commonwealth, provided they are enclosed in covers with the specified address printed on them and bear a printed endorsement stating that the postage is payable by the addressee upon delivery in Sydney (Reg. 2).
These Regulations impose certain obligations on both the sender and the receiver of these books. The sender must ensure that the books are enclosed in covers with the specified address printed thereon and bear the required printed endorsement indicating that the postage is payable by the receiver (Reg. 2). The receiver, upon receiving the book, must pay the postage as stated on the endorsement (Reg. 2). Both parties must adhere to the stipulation that the sender is not required to affix stamps and that the flap of the envelope is not gummed down (Reg. 2).
The Regulations do not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance. However, it can be inferred that failure to adhere to the specified conditions for the payment of postage by the receiver could result in the sender being liable for the unpaid postage or the book being returned to the sender. While the Regulations do not provide specific penalties, any breach of postal regulations could potentially lead to administrative actions or financial liabilities as per the general postal regulations and the Post and Telegraph Act 1901.