Telegraph Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1967 No. 76

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1966.*

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 1901-1966.

Dated this ninth day of June, 1967.

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

(sgd.) Ken Anderson
Minister of State for Customs and Excise
for and on behalf of the Postmaster-General.

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Amendments of the Telegraph Regulations. †

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the first day of July, 1967.

Registered code addresses.

2. Regulation 21 of the Telegraph Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (11.) the words “Six shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Sixty cents”; and

(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (11.) the words “Twelve shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “One dollar twenty cents and a maximum charge of Ten dollars”.

Weather reports and rainfall information.

3. Regulation 67 of the Telegraph Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1.).

Registered code addresses—International telegrams.

4. Regulation 72 of the Telegraph Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “One pound ten shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Five dollars”;

(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “Six shillings” (wherever occurring) and inserting in their stead the words “Sixty cents”;

(c) by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “One pound ten shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Five dollars”;

(d) by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the words “One pound ten shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Five dollars”; and

(e) by omitting from sub-regulation (8.) the words “Four shillings” (wherever occurring) and inserting in their stead the words “Forty cents”.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on                         , 1967.

† Statutory Ruler, 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, 131 and 136; 1933, Nos. 88, 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; 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; 1951, Nos. 23, 73 and 90; 1952, Nos. 6, 35 and 78; 1954, No. 5; 1955, No. 58; 1956. No. 69; 1957, No. 41; 1958, Nos. 13 and 50; 1959, Nos. 10 and 84; 1960, No. 15; 1961, No. 76; 1962, No. 99; 1964, No. 122; 1965, Nos. 41 and 42; and 1966, No.

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Telephoning of telegrams by subscribers.

5. Regulation 75 of the Telegraph Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting sub-regulation (3.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

“(3.) Where a message sent by telephone is accepted for transmission as a telegram under the preceding provisions of this regulation, a fee of Ten cents is payable in addition to the prescribed charge for the transmission of the telegram.”;

(b) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (5.) the word “Sixpence” and inserting in its stead the words “Ten cents”;

(c) by omitting from paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (5.) the words “One shilling and sixpence” and inserting in their stead the words “Fifteen cents”; and

(d) by omitting sub-regulation (6b.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

“(6b.) Subject to the next succeeding sub-regulation, where a message sent by telephone is accepted for transmission as a lettergram under the preceding provisions of this regulation, a fee of Ten cents is payable in addition to the prescribed charge for the transmission of the lettergram.”.

Payment for certain telegrams telephoned by holders of credit cards.

6. Regulation 75a of the Telegraph Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the word “Sixpence” and inserting in its stead the words “Ten cents”; and

(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “Twenty-five pounds” and inserting in their stead the words “Fifty dollars”.

Telephoning and delivering of telegrams addressed to telephone numbers.

7. Regulation 76 of the Telegraph Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (4.) the words “One shilling and sixpence” and inserting in their stead the words “Twenty cents”.

Amendments in relation to decimal currency.

8. The Telegraph Regulations are amended as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.


THE SCHEDULE Regulation 8

Amendments in Relation to Decimal Currency

Provisions amended

Omit—

Insert—

Regulation 11 (2.)............

One shilling

Ten cents

Regulation 21 (1.)............

Five pounds

Ten dollars

Regulation 21 (2.)............

Ten shillings

One dollar

 

One pound

Two dollars

 

Five pounds

Ten dollars

Regulation 21 (3.)............

Five pounds

Ten dollars

Regulation 21 (9.)............

Four shillings

Forty cents

 

Four shillings provided

Forty cents provided

Regulation 21 (10.)............

Four shillings

Forty cents

Regulation 39 (1b.)............

sixpence

Five cents

Regulation 39 (1c.)............

Sixpence

Five cents

Regulation 39 (1d.)............

Twenty-five pounds

Fifty dollars

Regulation 49...............

2s. 6d.

25c

 

2s.

20c

Regulation 56 (3.)............

Sixpence

Five cents

Regulation 58 (5.)............

One shilling and sixpence

Fifteen cents

Regulation 58 (6.)............

One shilling and sixpence

Fifteen cents

Regulation 58b (d)............

One shilling and sixpence

Fifteen cents

Regulation 58b (e)............

Two shillings

Twenty cents

Regulation 68 (4.)............

One shilling and sixpence

Fifteen cents

 

Four shillings and sixpence, or One shilling and sixpence

Forty-five cents, or Fifteen cents

Regulation 68 (5.)............

Sixpence

Five cents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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By Authority: A. J, Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra

Overview

The Post and Telegraph Regulations 1967 were introduced to amend the Telegraph Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966, aligning them with the transition to decimal currency in Australia. These regulations were made by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and commenced on the first day of July 1967. The primary objective of these amendments was to update the fees and charges associated with various postal and telegraph services to reflect the new monetary system, ensuring consistency and clarity in communication services across the country. The changes involved updating the monetary values in the Telegraph Regulations from the old pounds, shillings, and pence system to the new dollars and cents system, thereby facilitating easier calculations and transactions for the public.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1967 No. 76, Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966, pertain to amendments of the Telegraph Regulations to align them with the transition to decimal currency in Australia. These Regulations apply to the Commonwealth of Australia and affect the pricing of telegrams, including adjustments to fees for registered code addresses, international telegrams, and telephoned telegrams. The changes primarily involve updating the monetary values specified in the original Telegraph Regulations to reflect the new currency system. The Regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions but instead focus on updating the financial parameters within the existing framework. This legislative instrument amends specific provisions by substituting old currency denominations with their decimal equivalents, ensuring that the fees for postal and telegraphic services remain current with the national currency reform. These Regulations came into operation on 1 July 1967 and are part of a broader suite of adjustments designed to facilitate the transition to decimal currency across various sectors and services.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1967 No. 76, Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966, focus on amending existing regulations to align them with the decimal currency system. Specifically, these regulations revise various fees associated with telegraph services, including telegrams, weather reports, and international telegrams, as well as other services like the telephoning of telegrams and lettergrams. For instance, Regulation 2(a) changes the fee from "Six shillings" to "Sixty cents," and Regulation 4(a) modifies the fee for international telegrams from "One pound ten shillings" to "Five dollars." These amendments are detailed and specific, ensuring that all fees are updated to reflect the new currency system accurately. The Act imposes several obligations on the parties and entities it governs, primarily those involved in providing telegraph services. These obligations include updating fee structures to comply with the new decimal currency system, as stipulated in the amended regulations. Service providers must ensure that all charges for telegrams, weather reports, and other services reflect the new currency rates. Additionally, these providers must adhere to the new fee structures for services such as the telephoning of telegrams and lettergrams, as detailed in Regulations 5 and 6. Failure to comply with these updated fees can result in non-compliance with the Act. The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966 also establish consequences for breaches of these updated fees and regulations. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, it is common for such breaches to incur fines or other civil penalties under the governing Act. These penalties serve as a deterrent to ensure that service providers adhere to the mandated fee structures, thereby maintaining consistency and fairness in the provision of telegraph services. The precise penalties would typically be outlined in the overarching Act or in related legislative provisions.

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