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

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1973 No. 181

REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1971.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971.

Dated this twentieth day of September, 1973.

PAUL HASLUCK

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

LIONEL BOWEN

Postmaster-General.

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

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on 24th September, 1973.

Second Schedule.

2. The Second Schedule to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations is amended as set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations.

Third Schedule.

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

SCHEDULE 1 Regulation 2

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

1. Insert in column 4 of item 22 of Part I, after “ Geurie ”, “ Lahey’s Creek ” and “ Spicer’s Creek ”.

2. Item 44 of Part I—

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

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Macksville ”, “ Thora ”.

3. Omit item 65 of Part I.

* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 21 September 1973.

† Statutory Rules 1972, No. 38, as amended by Statutory Rules 1972, Nos. 71, 88, 122, 143, 153, 177 and 191; and 1973, Nos. 16, 49, 65, 83, 109, 145, 150 and 156.

Schedule 1—continued

4. After item 74 of Part I insert the following item:—

“ 74a

Bolivia .. ..

Bluff Rock

Deepwater

 

 

Bolivia

Drake

 

 

Bungulla

Stannum

 

 

Sandy Flat

Tenterfield ”.

5. Item 89 of Part I—

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

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Taylor’s Arm ”, “ Thora ”.

6. Omit from column 3 of item 90 of Part I “ Charley’s Forest ”.

7. Item 202 of Part I—

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

(b) insert in column 4, before “ Emmaville ”, “ Bolivia ”.

8. Item 207 of Part I—

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

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Hernani ”, “ Thora ”.

9. After item 207 of Part I insert the following item:—

207a

Drake .. ..

Boonoo Boonoo

Bolivia

 

 

Drake

Tabulam

 

 

 

Tenterfield ”.

10. Item 217 of Part I—

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

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Hernani ”, “ Thora ”.

11. Omit from column 3 of item 243 of Part I “ Kockibitoo ”.

12. Item 299 of Part I—

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

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Dorrigo ”, “ Thora ”.

13. Omit item 320 of Part I.

14. Omit from column 3 of item 336 of Part I “ Bucca Wauka ”.

15. Insert in column 4 of item 340 of Part I, before “ Birriwa ”, “ Ballimore ”.

16. Insert in column 4 of item 520 of Part I, before “ Geurie ”, “ Ballimore ”.

17. Item 525 of Part I—

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

(b) insert in column 4, before “ Deepwater ”, “ Bolivia ”.

18. Omit item 526 of Part I.

19. Item 533 of Part I—

(a) omit from column 4 “ Black Swamp ”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Bonalbo ”, “ Drake ”.

20. Item 550 of Part I—

(a) omit from column 4 “ Black Swamp ” and “ Steinbrook ”;

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Barwick ”, “ Bolivia ”; and

(c) insert in column 4, after “ Bolivia ”, “ Drake ”.

21. After item 556 of Part I insert the following item:—

556a

Thora .. ..

Thora

Bellingen

 

 

 

Bowraville

 

 

 

Dorrigo

 

 

 

Ebor

 

 

 

Hernani ”.

22. Omit from column 3 of item 87 of Part II “ Kinnabulla ”.

23. Omit from column 3 of item 105 of Part II “ Barnes ”.

24. Omit from column 3 of item 126 of Part II “ Gisborne South ”.

25. Omit from column 3 of item 237 of Part II “ Bailieston East ”.

26. Omit from column 3 of item 268 of Part II “ Cashmore ”.

27. Omit from column 3 of item 279 of Part II “ Ballendella ”.

Schedule 1—continued

28. Omit from column 3 of item 320 of Part II “ Goulburn Weir ”.

29. Omit from column 3 of item 215 of Part III “ Deverton ” and “ Stockyard ”.

30. Omit from column 3 of item 489 of Part III “ Miva ”.

31. Omit from column 3 of item 67 of Part V “ Picton Junction ”, substitute “ Picton ”.

32. Omit from column 3 of item 4 of Part VI “ Seymour ”.

SCHEDULE 2 Regulation 3

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

1. Item 13 of Part 1—

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

(b) insert in column 3, after “ Hernani ”, “ Thora ”.

2. Item 22 of Part I—

(a) omit from column 3 “ Black Swamp ” and “ Steinbrook ”;

(b) insert in column 3, after “ Ben Lomond ”, “ Bolivia ”; and

(c) insert in column 3, after “ Bolivia ”, “ Drake ”.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 181, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, were enacted to amend the existing regulations concerning telephone charging zones and charging districts within Australia. These regulations, which came into operation on 24 September 1973, were made by the Governor-General of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, and were notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 21 September 1973. The primary objective of these amendments was to refine and update the geographical areas designated for specific telephone charging zones and districts, ensuring that the telecommunications infrastructure was efficiently managed and that the public was accurately billed based on their location. The changes include the addition and removal of specific localities in various parts of Australia, reflecting adjustments in settlement patterns, population growth, and the expansion of telephone services.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 181 made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, specify amendments to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations, particularly modifying the Second and Third Schedules. These amendments affect the geographic and administrative divisions used for determining telephone charging zones and districts across various locations in Australia. The changes involve the addition, omission, and substitution of specific locations within these charging zones and districts, which are detailed in the schedules to these regulations. The amendments are designed to refine the existing framework for telephone service pricing by adjusting the boundaries and names of charging zones and districts, thereby ensuring that the regulatory structure remains accurate and relevant. The Regulations came into operation on 24th September 1973, and their application is limited to the adjustments outlined in the schedules, without any stated exclusions or exemptions beyond those specified. The scope of these amendments is confined to the charging zones and districts for telephone services, as defined in the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 181, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, establish amendments to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These regulations, effective from 24th September 1973, modify the Second and Third Schedules of the aforementioned regulations. Specifically, Section 2 outlines amendments to the Second Schedule, while Section 3 details changes to the Third Schedule. The amendments include the addition and removal of specific locations and charging districts within the schedules. For instance, new locations such as "Lahey’s Creek", "Spicer’s Creek", "Thora", and "Bolivia" are introduced, while others like "Kalang", "Steinbrook", and "Charley’s Forest" are omitted. The Regulations impose certain obligations on the parties governed by them, primarily concerning the classification and demarcation of charging zones and districts for telephone services. The amendments ensure that the charging zones and districts are accurately reflected to avoid confusion and ensure proper billing. These obligations necessitate the updating of records and systems to accommodate the changes in locations and districts as stipulated in the schedules. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in various civil or administrative consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, non-compliance generally may lead to disputes over billing, service interruptions, or legal actions to enforce adherence to the regulations. It is essential for service providers and users alike to ensure their practices align with these updated regulations to avoid any potential repercussions.

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