Telephone Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1962. No. 5.

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 12th day of January, 1962.

DE L’ISLE

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

AMENDMENTS OF THE TELEPHONE REGULATIONS.†

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the twenty-ninth day of January, 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 2 opposite to the word “Barrapoort” in column 1 the word “Lalbert”.

2. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 all the words specified opposite to the word “Broughton” in column 1, insert—

“Kaniva

Lorquon

Nhill

Serviceton

Telopea Downs”.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 18th January, 1962.

† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 145, as amended by Statutory Rules 1928, No. 99; 1929, Nos. 122 and 133; 1930, Nos. 2, 7, 15, 54 and 112; 1931, Nos. 86 and 137; 1932, No. 16; 1933, Nos. 13, 14, 56, 64, 84, and 135; 1934, Nos. 30 and 114; 1935, Nos. 25, 26, 93, 96 and 121; 1936, No. 121; 1937, Nos. 14, 36 and 86; 1938, No. 4; 1939, Nos. 34 and 130; 1940, Nos. 14, 28 and 230; 1941, Nos. 15, 126, 236 and 261; 1942, No. 504; 1943, No. 141; 1946, No. 118; 1948, No. 113; 1949, No. 39; 1950, No. 92; 1951, No. 74, 1954, No. 29; 1955, Nos. 27, 59 and 73; 1956, Nos. 68 and 76; 1957, Nos. 21 and 46; 1958, No. 14; 1959, No. 83; 1960, Nos. 26, 71, 79, 88, 95, 100 and 101; and 1961, Nos. 8, 9, 17, 26, 41, 47, 56, 66, 70, 75, 80, 85, 94, 106, 109, 113, 115, 119, 124, 135.

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3. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Bruthen” in column 1 the word “Bairnsdale”, insert—

“Bairnsdale

Buchan”.

4. Insert in column 3 of Part 2 at the beginning of the words specified opposite to the word “Buchan” in column 1 the word “Bruthen”.

5. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Dumosa” in column 1 the word “Lalbert”.

6. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 all the words specified opposite to the word “Kaniva” in column 1, insert—

“Broughton

Lorquon

Nhill

Serviceton

Telopea Downs”.

7. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 all the words specified opposite to the word “Lalbert” in column 1, insert—

“Culgoa

Murrabit

Rangie

Swan Hill

Ultima”.

8. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Murrabit” in column 1 the words “Kerang” and “Ultima”, insert in place of the word “Kerang”—

“Kerang

Lalbert”.

9. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 all the words specified opposite to the word “Serviceton” in column 1, insert—

“Bordertown

Broughton

Kaniva

Senior

Telopea Downs”.

10. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the words “Swan Hill” in column 1 the word “Murrabit”, insert—

“Lalbert

Murrabit”.

11. Omit from Part 2—

“Tempy .......

Tempy

Mittyack

Bronzewing

Nandaly

Ouyen

Speed”,

insert—

“Telopea Downs .

Telopea Downs

Broughton

Kaniva

Senior

Serviceton

“Tempy .......

Bronzewing

Mittyack

Tempy

Nandaly

Ouyen

Speed”.

12. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Ultima” in column 1 the word “Murrabit”.

13. Omit from column 3 of Part 3 opposite to the word “Clifton” in column 1 the word “Nobby”, insert—

“Leyburn

Nobby”.

14. Omit from column 3 of Part 3 opposite to the word “Leyburn” in column 1 the word “Cunningham”, insert—

“Clifton

Cunningham”.

15. Insert in column 3 of Part 4 at the end of the words specified opposite to the word “Senior” in column 1 the words “Telopea Downs”.


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 “Nhill” in column 1 the word “Yaapeet”, insert—

“Telopea Downs

Yaapeet”.

2. Omit from column 2 of Part 5 opposite to the word “Meekatharra” in column 1 the words “Cue”, “Lake Austin” and “Tuckanarra”.

3. Omit from column 2 of Part 5 all the words specified opposite to the word “Mullewa” in column 1, insert—

“Anketell

Bullardoo

Byro

Cue

Curbur

Indarra

Lake Austin

Meeberrie

Mendell

Merroe

Mt. Magnet

Mullewa

Murgoo

Pindar

Sandstone

Tardy

Tuckanarra

Wurarga

Yalgoo

Youanmi

Yuin”.

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1962, No. 5, under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960, were enacted to address the need for amendments to the existing telephone regulations. These regulations were brought into effect by the Governor-General on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The regulations commenced on 29 January 1962 and were aimed at modifying the existing telephone regulations to ensure they remained current and effective in meeting the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry in Australia. The amendments made by these regulations primarily focused on updating the lists of telephone exchange locations and associated areas, reflecting changes in service areas and the addition of new locations.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960, as presented in Statutory Rules 1962, No. 5, are aimed at amending the existing Telephone Regulations. These amendments, which come into effect on the 29th of January, 1962, pertain to the geographic coverage and specific locations where telephone services are regulated. The regulations modify the First Schedule by altering the listed towns and their respective areas of coverage, including the addition and removal of certain towns from the list. This ensures that the telecommunications infrastructure aligns with current needs and accurately reflects the serviceable areas. The amendments also extend to the Second Schedule, which adjusts the regions served by specific telephone exchanges, thereby refining the regulatory framework governing telephone services across Australia. These changes are integral to the effective management and provision of telecommunications services within the defined geographic scope of the Commonwealth.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules of 1962, No. 5, titled "Regulations Under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960," outline amendments to the existing Telephone Regulations. These amendments are intended to bring certain changes to the First and Second Schedules of the Telephone Regulations. The Regulations are set to take effect from the 29th of January, 1962. The primary changes are detailed in the First and Second Schedules of the Regulations, where specific alterations to the lists of locations and services provided under the existing regulations are specified. The obligations imposed by these Regulations are primarily on the entities or parties operating within the telecommunications sector governed by the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960. These entities must ensure that their services and coverage areas are updated in accordance with the amendments listed in the First and Second Schedules. This includes realigning service areas for locations such as Barrapoort, Broughton, Kaniva, and others mentioned in the schedules, as well as updating the inclusion of certain areas like Lalbert, Culgoa, and others. Compliance with these amendments is crucial to ensure that the regulatory framework accurately reflects the current state of telecommunications services. Failure to comply with the provisions set forth in these Regulations can result in various civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text of the Regulations, breaches of similar regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960 may generally lead to fines, enforcement actions, or other penalties as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would typically be determined based on the specific circumstances of the breach and the discretion of the enforcing body.

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