1146
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 85

Road metal and boulders, ships’ ballast, shingle, gravel, rough stone, and lime-stone will be charged 1s. 6d. per ton less than the classified rates for Class N; but the minimum charge will be 2s. per ton.

The Council may require loading or unloading to be done by the owner. For each loading or unloading done by the Council 1s. per ton will be charged.

(11.) Class P.—Native Coal, Bricks, &c.

Minimum quantity, 4 tons. Any less quantity will be charged as such minimum, or as Class D.

Bricks, clay, and coal dross of native produce will be charged 2s. per ton for distances of 9 miles and under, instead of the classified rates.

Mixed consignments of Classes N, O, or P from one consignor to one consignee will be charged separately, or as one consignment, Class N.

The Council may require loading or unloading to be done by the owner. For each loading or unloading done by the Council 1s. per ton will be charged.

Trucks will be allowed to remain at coal pits eight working hours for the purpose of loading, after which demurrage will be charged at the rate of 10s. per truck per day or part of a day.

Any time from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. counted as working hours.

(12.) Carts, Drays, Express Wagons, and Wagons.

For any distance of not more than 10 miles ... 1 0 per mile.
For every mile after the first 10 miles ... 0 3 ,,
Minimum charge ... ... ... 10 0 ,,
Heavy wagons, over one ton in weight, double rates.

(13.) Returned Empties.

Packages returning empty are those which on the outward journey were carried full by railway between the same stations, and from the original consignee to the original sender of the goods.

For any distance of not more than 50 miles ... 0 6 per cwt.
For each 50 miles or part of 50 miles beyond the first 50 0 3 ,,
Minimum, 1 cwt.

Empties must be certified by consignors to have passed over the line full.

Carriage must be prepaid, unless there be an arrangement with the consignee to the contrary.

(14.) Check and Empty Railway Wagons.

Check wagons and empty railway wagons hauled on their own wheels will be charged 3d. per truck per mile up to 50 miles, and 2d. per truck per mile for each additional mile.

(15.) Storage.

Two shillings (2s.) per ton per week storage will be charged on all goods not removed by consignee within twelve working hours of their arrival. Minimum charge, 6d.

(16.) Demurrage.

Charges for demurrage on trucks will be made as follows: On trucks standing for unloading, after four working hours from arrival and up to eight working hours, 5s. per truck; and after eight working hours, 10s. per truck per day or part of a day; or the goods will be unloaded and stored at the usual rates for unloading and storage, at the option of the Council, and at the risk of the owner. On empty trucks delivered to order, after six working hours and up to eight working hours, 5s. per truck; and after eight working hours 10s. per truck per day or part of a day.

(17.) Private Stores and Sidings.

Where the loading or unloading of traffic is done by owners at private stores and sidings, the Council will take no responsibility for the condition of the goods or for delivery of quantities or weights as declared by owners.

At private sidings all loading and unloading must be done by owners or consignees. For each loading or unloading done by the Council 1s. per ton will be charged. Demurrage at the rate of 10s. per truck per day or part of a day will be charged on trucks not loaded or unloaded within four working hours after arrival.

Goods hauled between private sidings or between any private stores or sidings and other sheds at the same station will be charged 1s. per ton.

No consignment of less than two tons will be delivered at or received from private stores or sidings.

(18.) Weighing.

When weights are supplied to any persons requiring them, the following charge will be made :—

Wool, Rabbitskins, and Sheepskins in bales, 4d. per bale.
Sheepskins in bundles, ½d. per bundle.
Grain, ½d. per bag.
Potatoes, &c., ½d. per cwt.
Other goods, 1d. per cwt.