Telephone Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1962. No. 13.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1960.*

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 1901-1960.

Dated this seventh day of February, 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 February, 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 column 3 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Nymagee” in column 1 the word “Naringhi”, insert—

“Naringhi

Trowell Creek”.

2. Omit from column 3 of Part 1 opposite to the words “Trowell Creek” in column 1 the word “Hermidale”, insert—

“Hermidale

Nymagee”.

3. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the words “Dadswell’s Bridge” in column 1 the word “Stawell”, insert—

“Rupanyup East

Stawell”.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 15th February, 1962.

† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 145, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Telephone Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1962, No.              , and see also Statutory Rules 1962, No.              .

12023/61.—Price 3d. 9/22.12.1961.


4. Omit from Part 2—

“Eskdale.....

Eskdale

Mitta Mitta

Tallandoon

Tallangatta

Tallangatta Valley

Yackandandah”,

insert—

“Eskdale.....

Erinbank

Tallangatta

Eskdale

Tallangatta Valley

Mitta Mitta

Tawonga

Tallandoon

Yackandandah”.

5. Omit from columns 2 and 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Marnoo” in column 1 the words “Banyena”, “Banyena South” and “Murtoa”, insert in place of the word “Murtoa”—

“Murtoa

Rupanyup East”.

6. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Minyip” in column 1 the word “Murtoa”, insert—

“Murtoa

Rupanyup East”.

7. Omit from Part 2—

“Mitta Mitta.................................................

Mitta Mitta

Eskdale

Erinbank

Tawonga

Yackandandah”.

8. Insert in column 3 of Part 2 at the end of the words specified opposite to the word “Murtoa” in column 1 the words “Rupanyup East”.

9. In Part 2, after—

“Rosedale....

Rosedale

Gormandale

Willung

Heyfield

Sale

Seaspray

Traralgon

Woodside”,

insert—

“Rupanyup East 

Banyena

Dadswell’s Bridge

Rupanyup East

Marnoo

Minyip

Murtoa

Traynor’s Lagoon”.

10. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Tawonga” in column 1—

“Harrietville

Mitta Mitta”,

insert—

“Eskdale

Harrietville”.

11. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the words “Traynors Lagoon” in column 1 the words “St. Arnaud”, insert—

“Rupanyup East

St. Arnaud”.

12. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Yackandandah” in column 1 the words “Mitta Mitta”.

 

SECOND SCHEDULE.

Regulation 3.

Amendments of the Second Schedule to the Telephone Regulations.

1. Omit from column 2 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Ararat” in column 1 the words “Maroona” and “Willaura”, insert—

(a) in place of the word “Maroona”—

“Marnoo

Maroona”; and

(b) in place of the word “Willaura”—

“Wallaloo East

Willaura”.


2. Omit from column 2 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Charlton” in column 1 the words “Marnoo” and “Wallaloo East”.

3. Omit from column 2 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Corryong” in column 1 the words “Mitta Mitta”.

4. Omit from column 2 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Horsham” in column 1 the word “Toolondo”, insert—

“Rupanyup East

Toolondo”.

 

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1962, No. 13, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960, introduces amendments to the Telephone Regulations to address the need for updating and refining the regulatory framework governing telephone services in Australia. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the Federal Executive Council's advice, these Regulations aim to ensure the smooth operation and administration of telephone services by making necessary adjustments to the existing regulatory provisions. The primary objective is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the telephone service infrastructure across the nation, aligning it with contemporary requirements and practices. These amendments reflect a commitment to maintaining high standards in telecommunications, ensuring that the services provided are reliable and meet the evolving needs of the public and businesses alike.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules of 1962, No. 13, Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960, pertain specifically to amendments of the Telephone Regulations. These Regulations were made by the Governor-General with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and came into operation on 19 February 1962. The amendments outlined in the First and Second Schedules modify the geographic and jurisdictional parameters of telephone services across various localities in Australia, impacting the delivery and management of these services. The changes primarily involve the reclassification and re-delineation of areas served by telephone exchanges, with specific amendments to the listings of towns and regions within the schedules. These amendments are aimed at improving the efficiency and coverage of the telephone network, ensuring that services are appropriately allocated and managed within the specified jurisdictions.

Key Provisions

These Regulations, which are statutory rules made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960, amend the existing Telephone Regulations. They are intended to update and refine the geographic areas covered under the existing regulations, particularly those related to telephone services and telecommunications. The amendments are set out in detail in the schedules attached to these Regulations (Regulation 2 and 3). These Regulations come into operation on 19 February 1962 (Regulation 1). The obligations imposed by these Regulations primarily concern the re-alignment and specification of geographic areas to which certain telecommunications services apply. This includes changes to the areas served by telephone exchanges, adjustments to the coverage of certain telephone services, and the re-specification of areas within the regulatory framework of the Post and Telegraph Act. These amendments ensure that the regulatory framework remains accurate and effective in governing telecommunications services in the affected regions. Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in legal consequences. However, the specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach are not detailed within the text of these Regulations. It is implied that breaches of regulations made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960 could potentially lead to fines, legal action, or other penalties as prescribed by relevant legislation. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as other applicable laws.

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