SEPT. 16.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1953

PASSENGERS.

the newspaper certifying that the ticket is to be used only for the purpose of selling newspapers on the trains by a bonâ fide newsboy wholly engaged on the staff of the newspaper, and not following any other profession or occupation. The maximum weight of books, periodicals, and newspapers which newsboys are allowed to carry free of charge is 56 lb. Newsboys are not allowed to sell newspapers, periodicals, or books on the station platforms, or in trains whilst same are standing at bookstall stations.

Apprentices, Pupil-teachers, Articled Clerks, and Young Persons in Employment.

26. Season Tickets at half the rate of ordinary Season Tickets will be issued to persons in employment whose age does not exceed 21 years, upon production of certificates in the following form from their masters or employers that the applicants are actually in their employ, and that their age is within the prescribed limit. The tickets will be issued only to persons resident in the neighbourhood of the issuing station, and for the purpose of enabling them to travel between their homes and places of employment:—

I hereby certify that , residing at † , is a bonâ fide* ‡ in my employ, that his [her] present age is years months, and that he [she] is entitled to a season ticket at half-rates, from || station to || station for the purpose of enabling him [her] to travel between his [her] home and place of employment.

These tickets are not available for use on Sundays.

*Insert name in full. † Insert place of residence. ‡ Insert “apprentice,” “pupil-teacher,” or “articled clerk,” &c. || Insert name of station.

School Season Tickets.

27. Season Tickets, available for three months, will be issued to scholars and students at the following rates, and subject to the following conditions:—

First Class. Second Class.

For students and scholars not exceeding 16 years of age ... ... 30s. 10s.

For students and scholars over 16 and not exceeding 20 years .. ... ... 40s. 20s.

For students and scholars over 20 years of age half the rate for ordinary three-monthly season tickets will be charged. Minimum charge—first class, 50s.; second class, 30s.

A certificate in the following form must be produced from the professor or schoolmaster that the applicant is a bonâ fide student or scholar in attendance at college or school, and that his or her age is within the prescribed limit:—

“I hereby certify that A.B. is a bonâ fide scholar in attendance at School at , and that present age is years months.”

School Tickets will be available for any distance not exceeding 60 miles. They are not transferable, and are available only for use by the holder when travelling to and from school for the purpose of receiving tuition; if used for any other purpose the tickets will be forfeited.

Free School Season Tickets.

28. Free Second-class Quarterly Tickets may be issued to school children not over fifteen years of age,—

(a.) To those attending the Government primary schools, from railway-stations where there is no primary school in the vicinity, and only to the station in the vicinity of the nearest primary school;

(b.) To those attending private schools for primary education.

Such tickets may also be issued for the purpose of enabling pupils not over nineteen years of age to attend a district high school or a secondary school as defined by “The Manual and Technical Instruction Act, 1900,” provided that such pupils have passed the Sixth Standard or are holders of scholarships, exhibitions, or free places tenable at such district high school or secondary school.

Application for these tickets must be accompanied by a certificate in the following form, and duly signed by the Schoolmaster having charge of the school:—

“I hereby certify that A.B., residing at , whose present age is years months, is entitled to a free school ticket from to , for the purpose of attending the school.”

These tickets are available for distances not exceeding sixty miles. They are not transferable, and are available only for use by the holder when travelling to and from school for the purpose of receiving tuition; if used for any other purpose the tickets will be forfeited.

Technical Schools Season Tickets.

29. Technical schools season tickets, available for any distance not exceeding sixty miles, and for three months from date of issue, will be issued to bonâ fide students and scholars not exceeding twenty years of age attending technical schools or classes (including music schools) registered with the Minister of Education, subject to the following conditions:—

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