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At all stations not timed, trains will stop to pick up or set down passengers, but passengers requiring to alight must give notice to the guard at the previous station timed.
The railway department does not pledge itself to the dispatch or arrival of the trains at the exact times notified in the above table, and in the event of any circumstances arising, either during or prior to the journey being made, which may render it impossible or inexpedient for a train to proceed, will return the fares paid, but does not undertake to forward the passengers.
Tickets are issued on Saturdays at single fares available for the return journey up to Monday night.
PARCEL RATES.—Not exceeding 14lbs., 6d. each; above 14lbs. and not exceeding 28lbs., 1s. each; every additional 28lbs. or fraction thereof, 6d. each.
LUGGAGE.—Passengers are allowed to carry 56lbs. free of all charge, the same to consist of personal luggage only. All excess above that weight will be charged at excess luggage rates, viz., 1s. for every additional 56lbs. or fractional part thereof. All passengers having "excess luggage" must send it to the Booking Office fifteen minutes before the starting of the train, so as to give sufficient time to have it weighed and stowed. No luggage will be allowed to be taken into the carriages, unless of such a size that it can be placed under the seat without inconvenience to other passengers. Passengers are strongly recommended to have their names and the station to which they are proceeding distinctly marked on their luggage, and to satisfy themselves that it is placed on the trains.
SEASON TICKETS, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly, between any stations, may be obtained. Every information as to terms will be supplied on application. Children attending school (half-year only), irrespective of distance—First class, 30s.; second class, 20s.
PASSENGERS can be booked at stations only on condition that there is room in the train. Children in arms travel free; under twelve years of age, half-fares.
HORSES, CARRIAGES, &c.—The Railway Department does not undertake to forward horses and carriages by any particular train, but when sent, they must be at the forwarding station half-an-hour before the departure of the train. The owners of horses must provide means for securing them in the horse-box, and the Railway Department will not be accountable for injuries sustained through their breaking loose or otherwise.
| RATES—HORSES. | s. d. | |
|---|---|---|
| One only, ten miles and under | ... | 8 8 |
| per mile above ten miles | ... | 0 2½ |
| Each additional one belonging to the same owner, ten miles and under | ... | 6 0 |
| " " per mile above ten miles | ... | 0 2 |
| CARRIAGES.—Ten miles and under, two-wheeled | ... | 7 6 |
| " four-wheeled | ... | 10 0 |
| Per mile above ten miles, two-wheeled | ... | 0 3 |
| " " four-wheeled | ... | 0 4 |
| Dogs.—Ten miles and under | ... | 0 6 |
| Per mile above ten miles | ... | 0 0½ |
Dogs must be provided with chains, or sufficient means of securing them, without which the railway will not be responsible for their safety.
N.B.—It is particularly requested that any irregularity be immediately notified to the Traffic Manager, Christchurch Station.
24th August, 1874. THOMAS WM. MAUDE,
Secretary for Public Works.
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Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1874, No 40
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Time and Fare Tables for Canterbury Railways - South Line
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🚂 Transport & Communications24 August 1874
Canterbury Railways, South Line, Passenger regulations, Parcel rates, Luggage, Season tickets, Horse and carriage rates, Dogs
- Thomas Wm. Maude, Secretary for Public Works