Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1967 No.

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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 eighth day of December, 1967.

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

 

Alan Hulme

Postmaster-General.

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Amendments of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations†

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the twenty-seventh day of December, 1967.

First Schedule.

2. The First Schedule to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations is amended as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

Second Schedule.

3. The Second Schedule to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations is amended as set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.

 

THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE

Regulation 2.

Amendments of the First Schedule to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations

1. Insert in column 4 of item 95 of Part I., after “Jerilderie”, “Mabins Well”.

2. Item 162 of Part I.—

(a) omit from column 4 “Boorhaman”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “Howlong”, “Killawarra”.

3. Insert in column 4 of item 216 of Part I., after “Jerilderie”, “Mabins Well”.

4. Insert in column 4 of item 291 of Part I., after “Logie Brae”, “Mabins Well”.

5. Item 307 of Part I.—

(a) omit from column 3 “Wangrabelle”; and

(b) insert in column 3, before “Kiandra”, “Anglers Reach”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on  1967.

† Statutory Rules 1965, No. 35, as amended to date. For previous amendments to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1967. No. 10, and see also Statutory Rules 1967, Nos. 10, 27, 49, 60, 78, 94, 108, 115 and              .

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6. After item 343 of Part I. insert the following item:—

“343a

Mabins Well.........

Mabins Well

Bundure

 

 

 

Gala Vale

 

 

 

Jerilderie”.

7. Omit from column 3 of item 544 of Part I. “Timmsvale”.

8. Insert in column 4 of item 20 of Part II., after “Boort”, “Buckrabanyule”.

9. Omit item 39 of Part II.

10. Insert in column 4 of item 40 of Part II., after “Barrapoort”. “Buckrabanyule”.

11. Insert in Column 4 of item 49 of Part II., before “Charlton”—

“Barrapoort

Boort”.

12. Item 68 of Part II.—

(a) omit from column 4 “Boorhaman”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “Corowa”, “Killawarra”.

13. Omit from column 3 of item 158 of Part II. “Murgheboluc”.

14. After item 168 of Part II. insert the following item:—

“168a

Killawarra...........

Boorhaman North

Chiltern

 

 

Bundalong

Corowa

 

 

Killawarra

Thoona

 

 

Peechelba

Tungamah

 

 

Peechelba East

Wangaratta

 

 

 

Yarrawonga”.

15. Item 323 of Part II.—

(a) omit from column 3 “Bungeet”; and

(b) omit from column 4 “Boorhaman”, insert “Killawarra”.

16. Omit from column 3 of item 324 of Part II. “Timboon West”.

17. Item 336 of Part II.—

(a) omit from column 4 “Boorhaman”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “Katandra West”, “Killawarra”.

18. Item 350 of Part II.—

(a) omit from column 4 “Boorhaman”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “Chiltern”, “Killawarra”.

19. Item 383 of Part II.—

(a) omit from column 4 “Boorhaman”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “Corowa”, “Killawarra”.

20. Omit from column 3 of item 276 of Part III. “Noorlah”.

21. Omit from column 3 of item 296 of Part III. “Manumbar Mill”.

22. Omit from column 3 of item 367a of Part III. “Bauhinia Downs”, insert “Bauhinia”.

23. Insert in column 4 of item 38 of Part IV., before “Gladstone”, “Georgetown”.

24. Insert in column 4 of item 80 of Part IV., after “Brinkworth”, “Caltowie”.

25. Omit from column 3 of item 204 of Part IV. “Mount Schanck”, insert “Mount Schanck”.

26. Omit from column 4 of item 140b of Part V. “Kalannie North”.

27. Omit from column 4 of item 172 of Part V. “Kalannie North”.

28. Omit from column 4 of item 173 of Part V. “Kalannie North”.

29. Omit item 174 of Part V.

30. After item 209 of Part V. insert the following item:—

“209a

Louisa Downs...........

Louisa Downs


31. Omit from column 3 of item 231 of Part V. “Coolinda”.

32. Omit from column 3 of item 25 of Part VI. “Leeka”.

 

SECOND SCHEDULE

Regulation 3.

Amendments of the Second Schedule to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations

1. Insert in column 3 of item 19 of Part I., after “Logie Brae”, “Mabins Well”.

2. Item 35 of Part II.—

(a) omit from column 3 “Boorhaman”; and

(b) insert in column 3, after “Chiltern”, “Killawarra”.

3. Insert in column 3 of item 9 of Part V., after “La Grange”, “Louisa Downs”.

4. Omit from column 3 of item 24 of Part V. “Kalannie North”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Overview

The Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966 was enacted to provide a comprehensive framework for the administration and regulation of postal and telegraph services in Australia. This legislative instrument, made by the Governor-General in 1967, amends the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations to update the zones and districts relevant to telephone services. The primary objective is to ensure that the regulatory framework remains current and accurately reflects the geographical and administrative changes that have occurred since the original regulations were established. The regulations aim to streamline and standardise the charging zones and districts, which are essential for the efficient administration of telephone services across various regions. These amendments were introduced to address the need for a more precise and up-to-date delineation of zones and districts to facilitate better service delivery and compliance with current administrative practices.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1967 No. _______, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966, introduce amendments to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These regulations govern the charging zones and districts for telephone services within the Commonwealth of Australia. The primary focus of these amendments is to update and refine the geographical areas associated with specific telephone charging zones and districts, thereby impacting the telecommunications industry and potentially the charges consumers face for telephone services. The changes include adding new localities to certain charging zones, removing others, and adjusting the boundaries of existing districts. These regulations apply across the Commonwealth and are intended to ensure consistent and fair application of telephone charges throughout the country. The amendments come into effect on 27th December 1967, as specified in the regulations, and any exclusions or exemptions are not explicitly stated in the provided text. The scope of the regulations is further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which are detailed in the schedules attached to the rules.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1967 No. 10 (the "Regulations") are those that amend the First and Second Schedules of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations (as referenced in paragraphs 2 and 3). These amendments primarily involve the insertion, omission, or reordering of entries in the respective columns of specified items within these Schedules. For example, in the First Schedule (paragraph 1), "Mabins Well" is inserted after "Jerilderie" in column 4 of item 95 of Part I. Similarly, in the Second Schedule (paragraph 1), "Mabins Well" is inserted after "Logie Brae" in column 3 of item 19 of Part I. These changes appear to adjust the geographical charging zones and districts for telephone services, potentially reflecting changes in settlement patterns, service areas, or administrative boundaries. The Regulations impose specific obligations on entities responsible for implementing and enforcing the amended charging zones and districts. These obligations include ensuring that the updated lists in the Schedules are accurately reflected in their records and systems, and that any changes are communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders. This likely involves updating internal databases, reissuing any relevant documentation, and ensuring that customer billing and service provision align with the new zones and districts. The precise methods and timelines for these updates would need to be managed in accordance with the provisions of the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966 and any related guidelines or standards. Breaches of these Regulations, or non-compliance with the updated charging zones and districts, could potentially lead to civil or administrative penalties. Although the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, breaches of similar legislative instruments often result in fines or other administrative sanctions. The exact nature and severity of penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the provisions of the underlying Act under which these Regulations are made. For instance, inaccurate billing or failure to update records in line with the new zones could be considered non-compliance, leading to enforcement actions against the responsible entity.

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