STATUTORY RULES.
1910. No. 80.
PROVISIONAL REGULATION UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the undermentioned amended Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, namely:—
Postal Regulations
Letters
should come into immediate operation, and make the amended Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this sixteenth day of August, One thousand nine hundred and ten.
DUDLEY,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
JOSIAH THOMAS.
Postal Regulations.
Letters.
The Regulation under this head (Gazette No. 26, of 5th June, 1902, page 236) is amended by inserting after the first paragraph thereof the following paragraph:—
“Pathological specimens addressed to the General Superintendent, Imperial Cancer Research Fund, London, and sent by registered medical or veterinary practitioners, or by recognised pathological or related scientific laboratories may, if securely packed in tubes enclosed in wooden cases, be forwarded by letter post only.”
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Overview
The Provisional Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, enacted in 1910, was introduced to address a specific logistical need concerning the secure transportation of pathological specimens. This regulation was established by the Governor-General in Council, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, due to the urgency of the matter. The objective of this amendment was to facilitate the safe and efficient dispatch of pathological specimens to the General Superintendent of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in London, ensuring they are securely packed and transported by registered medical or veterinary practitioners, or by recognised pathological or related scientific laboratories. This amendment aimed to streamline the process and ensure that such critical scientific materials could be sent by letter post only, provided they met the specified packaging requirements.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, specifically concerning the Postal Regulations for Letters, applies to pathological specimens intended for the General Superintendent of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in London. This legislation mandates that such specimens, provided they are securely packed in tubes enclosed in wooden cases, can only be sent through the letter post. The specimens must be addressed to the specified recipient and must be sent by registered medical or veterinary practitioners or by recognised pathological or related scientific laboratories. This regulation serves to ensure the safe and secure transit of delicate and potentially hazardous materials, thereby facilitating medical research while maintaining safety standards within the postal system. The regulation's jurisdictional reach is national, extending across the Commonwealth of Australia and impacting the conduct and transactions related to the mailing of pathological specimens. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the text, and the regulation comes into immediate operation as a Provisional Regulation, underscoring its urgency and importance.
Key Provisions
The Postal Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901 (Section 1) outline specific provisions for the transmission of pathological specimens. According to the amended Regulation (Section 2), specimens addressed to the General Superintendent of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in London and sent by registered medical or veterinary practitioners, or by recognised pathological or related scientific laboratories, may be forwarded by letter post only if they are securely packed in tubes enclosed in wooden cases. This amendment introduces a specific requirement for the secure packaging and the mode of transmission for these specimens.
The parties or entities governed by this Act must ensure that pathological specimens intended for the Imperial Cancer Research Fund are properly packed and sent by the specified professionals. Registered medical or veterinary practitioners and recognised pathological or related scientific laboratories are required to securely pack the specimens in tubes and further enclose them in wooden cases before mailing them. This ensures that the specimens are adequately protected during transit and complies with the stipulated regulations.
Failure to adhere to these provisions could result in the specimens not being accepted for delivery, potentially causing delays or complications in their intended research use. The Act does not explicitly state civil or criminal penalties for breaches of these provisions. However, it is implied that non-compliance could lead to administrative actions or other consequences as determined by the relevant authorities overseeing postal services.