STATUTORY RULES.
1962. No. 25.
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 fifth day of March, 1962.
DE L’ISLE
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Postmaster-General.
AMENDMENTS OF THE TELEPHONE REGULATIONS.†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the nineteenth day of March, 1962.
First Schedule.
2. The First Schedule to the Telephone Regulations is amended as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.
Second Schedule.
3. The Second Schedule to the Telephone 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 REGULATIONS.
1. Omit from Part 1—
“Ellerston ......................... | Ellerston | Moonan Flat”, |
| Hunter Springs | |
| Omadale Brook | |
insert—
“Ellerston ......................... | Ellerston | Hunter Springs |
| Omadale Brook | Moonan Flat |
| | Murrurundi |
| | Scone”. |
*Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 15th March, 1962.
† Statutory Rules 1927 No. 145, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Telephone Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1962, No. 5, and see also Statutory Rules 1962, Nos.
651/62.—PRICE 3D. 9/26.1.1962.
2. In Part 1, after—
“Hungerford ....................... | Hungerford”, |
insert—
“Hunter Springs ..................... | Hunter Springs | Ellerston |
| | Moonan Flat”. |
3. Omit from column 3 of Part 1 opposite to the words “Moonan Flat” in column 1 the word “Ellerston”, insert—
“Ellerston
Hunter Springs”.
4. Omit from column 3 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Murrurundi” in column 1 the word “Bunnan”, insert—
“Bunnan
Ellerston”.
5. Omit from column 3 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Scone” in column 1 the word “Bunnan”, insert—
“Bunnan
Ellerston”.
SECOND SCHEDULE.
Regulation 3.
AMENDMENTS OF THE SECOND SCHEDULE TO THE TELEPHONE REGULATIONS.
1. Omit from column 3 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Bourke” in column 1 the word “Dirranbandi”, insert—
“Dirranbandi
Dubbo”.
2. Insert in column 3 of Part 1 at the beginning of the words specified opposite to the word “Dubbo” in column 1 the word “Bourke”.
3. Omit from column 2 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Muswellbrook” in column 1 the word “Ellerston”, insert—
“Ellerston
Hunter Springs”.
By Authority: A. J. ARTHUR, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1962 No. 25, enacted under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1961, address the need to amend the existing telephone regulations. The objective of these regulations is to update the list of telephone exchanges and their respective areas of service to reflect changes in the telecommunications infrastructure. The enacting body responsible for these regulations is the Governor-General in Council, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The regulations aim to ensure the smooth operation and management of the telephone service by providing accurate and current information regarding the geographical coverage of different telephone exchanges. The changes outlined in the regulations are designed to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the telecommunications network across Australia.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1961, which were issued on 5th March 1962, are designed to amend the existing Telephone Regulations. These amendments are specifically aimed at updating the geographical coverage of telephone services across various localities as outlined in the First and Second Schedules. The Regulations apply to entities involved in the provision of telephone services within the Commonwealth of Australia, specifically targeting the amendments in the listed areas such as Ellerston, Hunter Springs, Omadale Brook, Moonan Flat, Murrurundi, Scone, Hungerford, Bourke, Dirranbandi, Dubbo, and Muswellbrook. The changes are geographically focused on ensuring accurate and comprehensive telephone service coverage within the defined localities, thereby enhancing the administrative framework for the provision of such services. The amendments do not extend beyond these specified localities and are confined to the adjustments in the listed areas as per the First and Second Schedules of the Regulations. The application of these Regulations is restricted to the specified amendments and does not introduce any new overarching principles or broader scopes beyond the listed geographical adjustments.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1961, which came into operation on 19 March 1962, include specific amendments to the Telephone Regulations. These amendments are detailed in the First and Second Schedules of the Regulations. The primary purpose of these amendments is to modify the geographical areas covered by certain telephone exchanges, as well as to adjust the relationships between various localities and telephone exchange locations. For instance, the First Schedule (Regulation 2) makes several changes, including the addition of new localities such as Hunter Springs, Moonan Flat, Murrurundi, and Scone to the list of areas served by the Ellerston telephone exchange. Additionally, it modifies the listing order and removes and inserts specific localities to reflect updated service areas.
These Regulations impose specific obligations on the parties involved in the administration and operation of the telephone services. The changes detailed in the Schedules are intended to ensure that the telephone services are accurately and efficiently managed. This includes the responsibility of updating records and public communications to reflect the new service areas and exchange relationships. Furthermore, the amendments require compliance with the updated schedules in all operational and administrative practices related to telephone services.
Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in legal consequences. Although the specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance are not detailed in the text, under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1961, breaches of such regulations could potentially lead to civil or criminal penalties. These could include fines, legal action, or other enforcement measures as deemed necessary by the relevant authorities to ensure adherence to the updated regulations. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the specific provisions of the Act and any related legislation.