STATUTORY RULES.
1919. No. 134.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT 1905-1915.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905-1915, to come into operation on and from the 15th April, 1919.
Dated this fourth day of June, 1919.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. POYNTON,
for Minister of State for the Navy.
Amendment of Wireless Telegraphy Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1916, No. 212, as amended by Statutory Rules 1917, No. 136, and 1918, Nos. 17 and 164.)
1. Regulation 23 is amended—
(a) by adding after the words “For press messages” in paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (1) the following words:—
“(except Port Moresby and Samarai)”; and
(b) by adding the following new paragraph:—
“(c) For press messages to and from Port Moresby and Samarai—
| s. | d. | |
Not exceeding 26 words | 0 | 7½ | Per station involved. |
Exceeding 25 but not exceeding 50 words.. | 1 | 3 | „ | „ | „ |
Exceeding 50 but not exceeding 100 words. | 2 | 6 | „ | „ | „ |
Every additional 50 words or portion of 50 words | 1 | 3 | „ | „ | „ |
plus ordinary land line charges for press messages within the Commonwealth.”
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 1919, under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905-1915, were enacted by the Governor-General in Council to amend existing regulations concerning the rates for press messages sent via wireless telegraphy. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updated rates and specific provisions for press messages to and from Port Moresby and Samarai. The objective of these regulations was to provide a structured and updated framework for charging press messages, ensuring clarity and consistency in the application of fees across different distances and word counts. The regulations were designed to come into operation on April 15, 1919, and were made by the Governor-General, R.M. Ferguson, on the advice of the Federal Executive Council.
Scope and Application
The Wireless Telegraphy Regulations of 1919, made under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905-1915, apply to the operation and regulation of wireless telegraphy within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations cover the fees associated with press messages sent via wireless telegraphy, with specific provisions for press messages to and from Port Moresby and Samarai. The regulations set out different rates based on the length of the message, with charges increasing incrementally for longer messages and including additional land line charges for press messages within the Commonwealth. The regulations aim to standardise the fees for wireless telegraphy services, ensuring consistency and fairness in the pricing structure across different lengths of press messages. Any changes or amendments to these regulations are enacted through subordinate statutory rules, which further extend or refine the application of the Act.
Key Provisions
The Wireless Telegraphy Regulations (Statutory Rules 1919, No. 134) made under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905-1915, modify the existing regulations, particularly focusing on the charges for press messages. Regulation 23, which deals with the charges for press messages, has been amended in two significant ways. Firstly, it now specifies that certain locations, namely Port Moresby and Samarai, are excluded from the existing sub-regulation regarding press messages (section 1(a)). Secondly, new sub-regulations have been introduced to set out the specific charges for press messages to and from these locations (section 1(b)).
These new provisions impose specific obligations on the parties involved in sending press messages to and from Port Moresby and Samarai. The regulations detail the charges based on the length of the message, with a rate of 7.5 shillings per station involved for messages not exceeding 26 words, and increasing incrementally for longer messages (Regulation 23(b)). The obligation is on the sender to ensure that the correct charges are paid according to the length of the message.
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in penalties, although the specific consequences are not detailed within the text provided. However, under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905-1915, breaches of the regulations could lead to civil or criminal consequences, with penalties potentially including fines or imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, and the specific provisions of the overarching Act.