STATUTORY RULES.
1912. No. 13.
PROVISIONAL REGULATION 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 this 17th day of January, One thousand nine hundred and twelve.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
KING O’MALLEY,
Minister of State for Home Affairs.
The Regulations relating to the sale of Meteorological Publications made the 8th day of November, 1911 (Statutory Rules 1911, No. 193) are repealed, and new Regulations in the following terms are made in lieu thereof:—
1. (i.) The following publications, issued by the Meteorological Bureau, shall be available to subscribers at the rates specified hereunder:—
| £ | s. | d. | |
Daily Weather Bulletin................... | 2 | 10 | 0 | per annum. |
Daily Rain Map........................ | 2 | 0 | 0 | per annum. |
Daily Weather Chart of Australasia........... | 2 | 0 | 0 | per annum. |
Inter-State Meteorological Bulletin........... | 2 | 10 | 0 | per annum. |
Monthly Rain Map...................... | 0 | 10 | 6 | per annum. |
(ii.) Where the publications are to be supplied by post, there shall be added to the subscription the total amount of postage which will be payable upon the publications during the period covered by the subscription.
2. The Monthly Meteorological Journal, and similar publications, shall be available to subscribers at the rate of 5s. per annum, postage free.
3. Subscriptions shall, in every case, be payable in advance.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by J. Kemp, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
C.391.—Price 3d.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1912 No. 13, known as the Provisional Regulation Under the Meteorology Act 1906, was enacted to address the urgent need for updated regulations concerning the sale of meteorological publications. This legislative instrument was certified by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and came into immediate operation due to its urgency. The Act aims to replace the outdated Regulations relating to the sale of Meteorological Publications made in 1911 with new terms, ensuring that subscribers are provided with the most current and accurate weather information at specified subscription rates. The policy objective is to facilitate the dissemination of essential meteorological data and publications, thereby enhancing public access to vital weather-related information.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulation under the Meteorology Act 1906 applies to the sale of meteorological publications issued by the Meteorological Bureau. These regulations determine the subscription rates for various meteorological publications, including the Daily Weather Bulletin, Daily Rain Map, Daily Weather Chart of Australasia, Inter-State Meteorological Bulletin, and Monthly Rain Map. If the publications are to be supplied by post, the total amount of postage payable during the subscription period must be added to the subscription cost. The Monthly Meteorological Journal and similar publications are available at a rate of 5 shillings per annum, postage free. The regulations specify that all subscriptions must be paid in advance and are applicable to the Commonwealth of Australia. This legislation is intended to provide a structured and immediate framework for the distribution of essential meteorological data and publications, ensuring that subscribers are clearly informed of the costs involved, including any additional postage charges for mail delivery.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of these Provisional Regulations (Statutory Rules 1912, No. 13) detail the availability and subscription rates for various meteorological publications issued by the Bureau of Meteorology. Section 1(i) specifies the annual subscription rates for several publications, including the Daily Weather Bulletin, Daily Rain Map, Daily Weather Chart of Australasia, and Inter-State Meteorological Bulletin, all of which are set at £2 10s. per annum. Additionally, the Monthly Rain Map is priced at 10s. 6d. per annum. Section 1(ii) mandates that if the publications are to be delivered by post, the total postage costs for the subscription period must be added to the subscription rate. Section 2 provides that the Monthly Meteorological Journal and similar publications will be available at 5s. per annum, with postage included. Finally, Section 3 stipulates that all subscriptions must be paid in advance.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations on parties or entities, particularly subscribers, are clear and straightforward. Subscribers must pay the specified subscription rates in advance, as outlined in Section 3. If the publications are to be delivered by post, subscribers must also cover the total postage costs for the subscription period, as stated in Section 1(ii). Subscribers should ensure they comply with these payment and delivery terms to maintain their subscription to the meteorological publications.
The Regulations do not explicitly mention any offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance with the subscription terms. However, failure to adhere to the payment and delivery terms could potentially lead to the termination of the subscription, meaning the subscriber would no longer receive the meteorological publications. This could have practical implications for businesses or individuals who rely on these publications for their operations. The absence of specific penalties in the text suggests that the primary consequence of non-compliance is the loss of access to the services provided by the Bureau of Meteorology.