STATUTORY RULES.
1952. No. 6.
REGULATION UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1950.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950.
Dated this fourteenth day of January, 1952.
W. J. MCKELL
Gov. Gen.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Postmaster-General.
AMENDMENT OF THE TELEGRAPH REGULATIONS.†
Delivery of telegrams.
Regulation 45 of the Telegraph Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1.) the word “telegraph”; and
(b) by omitting paragraphs (b) and (c) of that sub-regulation and inserting in their stead the following word and paragraph:—
“; and (b) subject to the payment of delivery expenses—outside the limits and circumstances specified in the last preceding paragraph.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1951.
† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 142, as amended by Statutory Rules 1928, Nos. 35, 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, 118 and 137; 1935, No. 77; 1938, No. 63; 1939, Nos. 14 and 84; 1940, Nos. 50, 87 and 102; 1942, No. 550; 1943, Nos. 215 and 242; 1944, No. 91: 1945, No. 10; 1946, No. 139; 1948, No. 23; 1949, Nos. 19 and 91; 1950, No. 91; and 1951, Nos. 23, 73 and 90.
By Authority: L. F. JOHNSTON, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
5473.—PRICE 3D. 9/26.10.1951.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1952 No. 6 is a legislative instrument made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950, introduced to amend existing regulations pertaining to the delivery of telegrams. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, this regulation was issued to refine the operational framework of the telegraph service, particularly in relation to the delivery of telegrams. The policy objective underlying this amendment is to streamline the delivery process while ensuring that the services remain accessible under specified conditions, subject to the payment of delivery expenses. This regulation reflects an effort to adapt to the evolving demands of communication services in Australia during the early 1950s.
Scope and Application
The Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950 governs the delivery of telegrams, with the scope of the Act extending to the regulation of these services within the Commonwealth of Australia. The Act applies to all entities involved in the delivery of telegrams, including telecommunications companies and other service providers. The regulation in question, Statutory Rules 1952, No. 6, amends the Telegraph Regulations concerning the delivery of telegrams, specifically updating the terms under which delivery expenses are payable. The amendment removes certain previous specifications and replaces them with broader terms subject to the payment of delivery expenses, outside the limits and circumstances previously specified. The regulation extends to the entire Commonwealth and is subject to further specification or restriction through subordinate instruments as deemed necessary by the relevant authorities.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules of 1952, No. 6, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950, introduce amendments to the Telegraph Regulations. The key change is outlined in Regulation 45, which modifies the conditions under which telegrams can be delivered. Specifically, sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1) has been altered by removing the word “telegraph,” and paragraphs (b) and (c) of the same sub-regulation have been replaced with a new provision stating that delivery is subject to the payment of delivery expenses, except under the specific limits and circumstances outlined in the preceding paragraph.
These amendments impose certain obligations on the parties involved in the delivery of telegrams. Firstly, the new regulation necessitates that delivery expenses be paid for telegrams delivered outside the previously specified limits and circumstances. This requirement aims to ensure that any delivery not covered under the earlier provisions is subject to a fee, thereby formalising and clarifying the financial obligations associated with telegram delivery.
Failure to comply with the new provisions could result in breaches of the amended Telegraph Regulations. While the statutory rules do not explicitly state the penalties for such breaches, under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950, breaches of regulations typically attract penalties. These could include fines or other civil or criminal consequences as determined by relevant authorities. The exact penalties would be in line with the provisions of the Post and Telegraph Act and could vary based on the severity and nature of the breach. It is crucial for all parties involved to adhere to these updated regulations to avoid any legal repercussions.