STATUTORY RULES.
1944. No. 91.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1934.*
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 1901-1934.
Dated this fourteenth day of June, 1944.
(SGD.) GOWRIE.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Postmaster-General.
Amendments of the Telegraph Regulations.†
Registered code addresses.
1. Regulation 21 of the Telegraph Regulations is amended by adding, after sub-regulation (9.), the following sub-regulation:—
“(10.) For a code address registered for any Commonwealth or State Government Department or official, another code address may, on the written request of the registrant, be substituted in respect of the same telegraph office, on payment of a fee of Two shillings and sixpence.”.
The international system.
2. Regulation 71 of the Telegraph Regulations is amended by inserting, after the word “thereto”, the words “and to special agreements made between the Telegraph Administrations and private telegraph enterprises concerned.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1944.
† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 142, as amended by Statutory Rules 1928, Nos. 55, 88 and 97; 1929, Nos. 15 and 128; 1930, Nos. 1, 5, 42, 81, 114 and 129; 1931, Nos. 70, 132 and 136; 1933, Nos. 102 and 127; 1934, Nos. 24, 113 and 137; 1935, No. 77; 1938, No. 63; 1939, Nos. 14 and 84; 1940, Nos. 50, 87 and 102; 1942, No. 550; and 1943, Nos. 215 and 242.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
1904.—Price 3d. 6/23.3.1944.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1944 No. 91, titled "Regulations Under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1934", were enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the Federal Executive Council. These regulations were designed to amend the existing Telegraph Regulations to address issues related to registered code addresses and the international telegraph system. The primary objective was to facilitate more efficient communication for Commonwealth and State Government Departments or officials by allowing the substitution of registered code addresses upon written request and payment of a fee. Additionally, the regulations sought to incorporate special agreements made between Telegraph Administrations and private telegraph enterprises to enhance the international system's functionality. This legislative instrument aimed to streamline the process of updating code addresses and to formalise agreements that could improve the overall efficiency of the telegraph system.
Scope and Application
The regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1934 apply to the management and operation of telegraph services within the Commonwealth, including the registration and use of code addresses by Commonwealth and State Government Departments or officials. These regulations are particularly concerned with the substitution of code addresses for registered telegraph offices upon request and payment of a specified fee. The geographic reach of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth, although they may indirectly affect entities operating under State jurisdiction by virtue of their inclusion in the telegraph system. The amendments do not explicitly exclude any particular entity or type of conduct but instead focus on the administrative aspects of telegraph service provision, including the incorporation of special agreements between Telegraph Administrations and private telegraph enterprises. These regulations are subject to further refinement and specification through subordinate instruments, which may extend or restrict their application.
Key Provisions
The Regulations, which are made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1934, introduce two significant amendments to the existing Telegraph Regulations. Firstly, under Regulation 21, a new sub-regulation (10) has been added, which allows for the substitution of a code address registered for any Commonwealth or State Government Department or official. This substitution can be requested by the registrant and requires the payment of a fee of Two shillings and sixpence. The substitution pertains to the same telegraph office, ensuring continuity of service. Secondly, Regulation 71 is amended to include special agreements made between the Telegraph Administrations and private telegraph enterprises, broadening the scope of permissible international arrangements.
These amendments impose specific obligations on both government departments and private entities involved in telegraph services. Government departments or officials who wish to substitute a registered code address must submit a written request and pay the stipulated fee. This process ensures that any changes to registered addresses are formalised and financially accountable. For private telegraph enterprises, the inclusion of special agreements in Regulation 71 means they must adhere to any specific terms negotiated with Telegraph Administrations, potentially affecting their operational practices and agreements.
Breach of these regulations can result in civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance with the formal substitution process or failure to adhere to agreed terms could lead to legal repercussions. The precise nature and severity of these consequences would typically be outlined in the primary Act or in further detailed regulations, but the overarching principle is that adherence to these rules is mandatory to ensure the smooth operation of telegraph services.