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

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STATUTORY RULES

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1965 No. 145

REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1961.*

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 1901-1961.

Dated this thirtieth

day of September, 1965.

 

Casey

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

 

 

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 first day of November, 1965.

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.

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THE SCHEDULES.

FIRST SCHEDULE.

Regulation 2.

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

1. Item 6 of Part I.—

(a) omit from column 3, “Baranduda”; and

(b) insert in column 3, after “Leneva West”, “Staghorn Flat”.

2. After item 15 of Part I., insert the following item:—

“15a

Baelcoola.........

Baelcoola

Bombala

 

 

Carbethon

Chandler’s Creek

 

 

 

Mila”.

3. Item 64 of Part I.—

(a) insert in column 4, before “Cathcart”, “Baelcoola”; and

(b) omit from column 4, “Rockton”.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 7 October, 1965.

† Statutory Rules 1965, No. 35 as amended by Statutory Rules 1965, Nos. 93 and 115.

9726/65.—Price 9d. (8c) 9/3.9.1965


4. Item 102 of Part I.—

(a) omit from column 3, “Jerula”; and

(b) insert in column 3, after “Isabella”, “Mozart”.

5. Insert in column 4 of item 137 of Part I., before “Rowena”, “Mogil Mogil”.

6. Insert in column 4 of item 138 of Part I., after “Brewarrina”, “Culgoa”.

7. After item 171 of Part I., insert the following item:—

171a

Culgoa...........

Culgoa

Collerina

 

 

 

Weilmoringle”.

8. Omit from column 3 of item 211 of Part I., “Grawlin Plains”.

9. Omit from column 3 of item 247 of Part I., “Mylneford”.

10. Omit from column 3 of item 260 of Part I., “Togganoggera”.

11. Insert in column 3 of item 263 of Part I., before “Gunyerwarildi”, “Gournama”.

12. Omit from column 3 of item 306 of Part I., “Toolijooa”.

13. Item 372 of Part I.—

(a) omit from column 4, “Rockton”; and

(b) insert in column 4, before “Bombala”, “Baelcoola”.

14. After item 378 of Part I., insert the following item:—

378a

Mogil Mogil........

Mogil Mogil

Collarenebri”.

15. Omit from column 3 of item 430 of Part I., “Pinnacle Road”.

16. Omit item 467 of Part I.

17. After item 480 of Part I., insert the following item:—

480a

Slamannon.........

Slamannon

Wilcannia”.

18. Insert in column 4 of item 577 of Part I., before “Goodooga”, “Culgoa”.

19. Insert in column 4 of item 590 of Part I., before “The Avenue”, “Slamannon”.

20. Item 65 of Part II.—

(a) omit from column 4, “Rockton”; and

(b) insert in column 4, before “Cann River”, “Baelcoola”.

21. Omit from column 3 of item 148 of Part II., “Connewirricoo”.

22. Omit from column 3 of item 175 of Part II., “Piper’s Creek”.

23. After item 191 of Part II., insert the following item:—

“191a

Loch Sport.........

Loch Sport

Bairnsdale

 

 

 

Cobains

 

 

 

Fernbank

 

 

 

Lakes Entrance

 

 

 

Paradise Beach”.

24. Omit item 192a of Part II

25. Omit from column 3 of item 195 of Part II., “Kennett River”.

26. Omit from column 3 of item 262 of Part II., “Heathmere”.

27. Insert in column 3 of item 266 of Part II., after “Point Lonsdale”, “Point Lonsdale East”.

28. Omit from column 3 of item 309 of Part II., “Huon”.

29. Omit from column 3 of item 334 of Part II., “Gre Gre Village”.

30. Insert in column 3 of item 337 of Part II., after “Allestree”, “Heathmere”.

31. After item 20 of Part III., insert the following item:—

“20a

Balbuna...........

Balbuna

Coongoola

 

 

 

Cunnamulla”.


32. Omit from column 3 of item 48 of Part III., “Benarkin” and “Googa Creek”.

33. Insert in column 4 of item 56 of Part III., after “Alcala”, “Dismal Channels”.

34. Insert in column 4 of item 124 of Part III., “Balbuna”.

35. Insert in column 4 of item 134 of Part III., “Balbuna”.

36. After item 147 of Part III., insert the following item:—

147a

Dismal Channels.....

Dismal Channels

Boomarra

 

 

 

Gleeson

 

 

 

Kamilaroi”.

37. Item 190 of Part III.—

(a) omit from column 4, “Boombarra”; and

(b) insert in column 4, before “Kamilaroi”, “Boomarra” and “Dismal Channels”.

38. Insert in column 4 of item 254 of Part III., before “Gleeson”, “Dismal Channels”.

39. Omit from column 3 of item 260 of Part III., “Oakview”.

40. Omit from column 3 of item 266 of Part III., “Boyneside”.

41. Omit from column 3 of item 306 of Part III., “Dogwood”.

42. Omit from column 3 of item 397 of Part III., “Hornibrooks 32 Mile Camp”.

43. Omit from column 3 of item 453 of Part III., “Cawdor”.

44. Omit from column 3 of item 484 of Part III., “Beenam”, “Coondoo” and “Mabe”.

45. Omit from column 3 of item 498 of Part III., “Gilla”.

46. Omit from column 3 of item 501 of Part III., “Mulambin”.

47. Omit from column 3 of item 21 of Part IV., “Mount Brian”, insert “Mount Bryan”.

48. After item 33 of Part IV., insert the following item:—

“33a

Bunn Springs.......

Bunn Springs

Keith

 

 

 

Lowan Vale

 

 

 

Makin

 

 

 

Senior”.

49. Item 40 of Part IV.—

(a) omit from column 4, “Petherick”; and

(b) insert in column 4, before “Salt Creek”, “Laffer”.

50. Item 52 of Part IV.—

(a) insert in column 3, after “Coomandook”, “Malinong”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “Ashville”, “Meningie”.

51. Item 53 of Part IV.—

(a) omit from column 4, “Mount Charles”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “Makin”, “Monkoora”.

52. Omit from column 4 of item 75 of Part IV., “Numdroo”; insert “Nundroo”.

53. Omit from column 3 of item 77 of Part IV., “Roseworthy”.

54. Insert in column 3 of item 79 of Part IV., after “Lyndoch”, “Roseworthy”.

55. Insert in column 4 of item 106 of Part IV., before “Cannawigara”, “Bunn Springs”.

56. Item 119 of Part IV.—

(a) insert in column 3, after “Laffer”, “Petherick”;

(b) omit from column 4, “Petherick”; and

(c) insert in column 4, before “Keith”, “Cantara”, and after “Monkoora”, “Tilley Swamp”.


57. Insert in column 4 of item 127 of Part IV., after “Bordertown”, “Bunn Springs”.

58. Insert in column 4 of item 134 of Part IV., before “Coombe”, “Bunn Springs”.

59. Omit from column 4 of item 140 of Part IV., “Petherick”.

60. Insert in column 4 of item 143 of Part IV., after “Ashville”, “Coomandook”.

61. Item 153 of Part IV.—

(a) insert in column 3, before “Monkoora”, “McNamara”; and

(b) omit from column 4, “Petherick”.

62. Omit from column 3 of item 167 of Part IV., “Ponpoota”; insert “Pompoota”.

63. Omit from column 3 of item 179 of Part IV., “Oodlawi”; insert “Oodlawirra”.

64. Omit item 193a from Part IV.

65. Insert in column 4 of item 224 of Part IV., after “Bordertown”, “Bunn Springs”.

66. Item 249 of Part IV.—

(a) omit from column 4, “Petherick”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “Cantara”, “Laffer”.

67. Omit from column 4 of item 271 of Part IV., “Petherick”.

68. Omit from column 3 of item 60 of Part V., “Bullsbrook”.

69. Omit from column 3 of item 70 of Part V., “Kokardine”.

70. Omit from column 3 of item 50 of Part VI., “Dunorlan”, “Elizabeth Town” and “Weegena”.

71. Omit from column 3 of item 3 of Part VIII., “Heavitree Gap”.

 

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SECOND SCHEDULE.

Regulation 3.

1. Insert in column 3 of item 8 of Part I., after “Compton Downs”, “Culgoa”.

2. Insert in column 3 of item 10 of Part I., after “Packsaddle”, “Slamannon”.

3. Item 15 of Part I.—

(a) omit from column 3, “Rockton”; and

(b) insert in column 3, after “Adaminaby”, “Baelcoola”.

4. Insert in column 3 of item 35 of Part I., after “Mirriadool”, “Mogil Mogil”.

5. Insert in column 3 of item 8 of Part III., after “Augathella”, “Balbuna”.

6. Insert in column 3 of item 9 of Part III., after “Devoncourt”, “Dismal Channels”.

7. Item 4 of Part IV.—

(a) omit from column 3, “Petherick”; and

(b) insert in column 3, after “Broadacres”, “Bunn Springs”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Overview

The Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1961 was enacted to regulate postal and telegraph services in Australia, ensuring efficient and reliable communication infrastructure across the nation. The Act was introduced to address the need for a comprehensive framework governing the operations of postal and telegraph services, which were crucial for maintaining connectivity and facilitating the exchange of information in a rapidly developing country. The Post and Telegraph (Telephone) Regulations 1965 were made under the authority of the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1961 by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, to further refine and administer the regulatory aspects of telephone services. The policy objective of these regulations was to ensure that the charging zones and charging districts for telephone services were accurately defined and updated to reflect changes in population distribution and telecommunication needs. These regulations came into effect on 1 November 1965, providing a structured approach to managing the evolving landscape of telecommunications in Australia.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1961, as amended by Statutory Rules 1965 Nos. 93 and 115, govern the charging zones and charging districts for telephone services in Australia. These regulations apply to telecommunications providers and customers within the Commonwealth, defining specific areas for which different telephone charges apply. The amendments in these regulations primarily involve re-defining and adding new localities to the charging zones and districts, thereby impacting the pricing and billing structure for telephone services across various regions. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions, but the amendments focus on the geographic adjustments to ensure the charging zones and districts are accurately represented. The scope of these regulations is extended through the schedules, which detail the specific changes to be implemented, thereby affecting the operational aspects of telecommunications services throughout the country.

Key Provisions

The primary sections of these Regulations involve the amendment of the First and Second Schedules to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These amendments, which take effect from 1 November 1965, modify the geographical areas covered under different charging zones and districts for telephone services. Specifically, the First Schedule (paragraph 2) and the Second Schedule (paragraph 3) list detailed changes, including the addition and removal of various localities within specific charging districts and zones. These Regulations impose obligations on telecommunications service providers to adhere to the updated charging zones and districts. Service providers must ensure that their billing and service provision align with the newly defined geographical boundaries as outlined in the amended Schedules. This includes updating internal systems and documentation to reflect the changes and communicating any necessary adjustments to customers. Failure to comply with these Regulations could lead to civil or criminal penalties. The specific penalties are not detailed within the text of these Regulations, but generally, breaches of statutory rules in Australia can result in fines and other legal consequences. The exact penalties would depend on the specific breach and the relevant legislation under which the enforcement action is taken. It is essential for service providers to ensure full compliance to avoid any potential legal repercussions.

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