STATUTORY RULES.
1910. No. 791.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE METEOROLOGY ACT 1906.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, do hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulations under the Meteorology Act 1906 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulations to come into operation forthwith as Provisional Regulations.
Dated the sixteenth day of August, One thousand nine hundred and ten.
DUDLEY,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
KING O’MALLEY,
Minister of State for Home Affairs.
Regulations relating to the Sale of Meteorological Publications.
1. The following publications, issued by the Meteorological Bureau, may be sold at the following prices for single copies:—
| s. | d. |
Bulletin No. 1........................................... | 0 | 6 |
Bulletin No. 2........................................... | 0 | 6 |
Bulletin No. 3........................................... | 0 | 6 |
Bulletin No. 4........................................... | 0 | 6 |
Bulletin No. 5........................................... | 0 | 6 |
Monthly Meteorological Journal............................... | 0 | 6 |
Weather Chart........................................... | 1 | 0 |
Cloud Chart............................................. | 1 | 0 |
Daily Rain Map.......................................... | 1 | 0 |
Monthly Rain Map........................................ | 1 | 0 |
Annual Rain Map......................................... | 1 | 0 |
Storm Map............................................. | 1 | 0 |
Normal Rainfall Map of New South Wales........................ | 1 | 0 |
Weather Bulletin (State)..................................... | 1 | 0 |
Weather Bulletin (Inter-State)................................. | 1 | 0 |
Meteorological Report for Western Australia, 1907................... | 2 | 6 |
Meterological Report for South Australia, 1907..................... | 2 | 6 |
Meteorological Report for South Australia, 1908.................... | 2 | 6 |
Rain and River Observations, New South Wales, 1908, and back years...... | 7 | 6 |
C.11885.—Price 3d.
2. Any of the above publications may be distributed free to Public Institutions, Corporations, and persons approved by the Minister, on the following conditions:—
1. That they are posted up for the information of the public, or
2. That they are used for educational purposes, or
3. That they are in return for reciprocal services to the Meteorological Bureau.
3. Any of the above publications may also be distributed free to Official Meteorological Institutions, and other kindred institutions, in any part of the world.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by J. Kemp, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1910 No. 79, enacted in 1910, introduced provisional regulations under the Meteorology Act 1906 to address the urgent need for the management and sale of meteorological publications. This legislative instrument was certified by the Governor-General on behalf of the Federal Executive Council due to the pressing nature of the matter. The primary objective of these regulations was to establish clear guidelines for the sale and distribution of meteorological publications issued by the Meteorological Bureau, ensuring that these resources are accessible and appropriately utilised. The enacting body was the Federal Executive Council, reflecting the urgency and importance of the measures taken to regulate the dissemination of meteorological information. The regulations provide specific pricing for single copies of various meteorological publications and outline conditions under which these publications may be distributed free of charge to public institutions, corporations, and approved individuals, as well as to official meteorological institutions globally.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Meteorology Act 1906 pertain to the sale and distribution of meteorological publications issued by the Meteorological Bureau. These regulations apply to the sale of specific publications listed in the document at specified prices, including Bulletins, various maps, and annual reports. The regulations also outline conditions for the free distribution of these publications to public institutions, corporations, and approved individuals, provided they are used for public information, educational purposes, or in return for reciprocal services to the Meteorological Bureau. Additionally, the regulations permit the distribution of publications to official meteorological institutions and similar bodies worldwide without charge. The regulations are intended to regulate the commercial and non-commercial distribution of meteorological information, ensuring that it is available for public use and educational purposes while maintaining the Bureau's services. These provisions are designed to operate nationally within the Commonwealth of Australia, governed by the overarching Meteorology Act 1906.
Key Provisions
The Provisional Regulations under the Meteorology Act 1906, certified by the Governor-General and coming into operation on 16 August 1910, specify the sale and distribution of meteorological publications issued by the Meteorological Bureau. The first section of the Regulations (Regulation 1) lists various publications, such as Bulletins, Weather Charts, and Meteorological Reports, and sets prices for single copies of these items, ranging from six pence to two shillings and six pence. The second section (Regulation 2) outlines the conditions under which these publications may be distributed free to public institutions, corporations, and approved individuals, including posting for public information, use in educational settings, or in exchange for reciprocal services with the Bureau. The third section (Regulation 3) allows for the free distribution of these publications to official meteorological institutions and similar entities globally.
The Regulations impose certain obligations and requirements on parties engaging with the sale and distribution of these meteorological publications. Firstly, the Bureau must adhere to the prescribed prices listed in the Regulations for the sale of individual copies. Secondly, any party wishing to distribute these publications free of charge must meet the conditions stipulated in Regulation 2. This includes ensuring the publications are used for public information, educational purposes, or as part of reciprocal services with the Bureau. Additionally, official meteorological institutions and other related entities worldwide are permitted to receive these publications free of charge under Regulation 3.
The Regulations do not explicitly detail specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach. However, any failure to comply with the prescribed prices for sales, or misuse of free distribution conditions, could potentially lead to administrative actions under the Meteorology Act 1906 or other relevant laws. The exact nature and severity of such consequences would depend on broader legal frameworks and interpretations at the time, and could include fines, corrective orders, or other remedial measures.