SEPT. 16.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1973

LUGGAGE, PARCELS, HORSES, ETC.

Dogs, whether loose or packed in hampers, crates, boxes, or sacks, will be charged as follows:—
For every 25 miles or fractional part of 25 miles, for the first twelve dogs, s. d.
per head … … … … … 0 6
Maximum charge per head … … … … … 5 0
Each additional dog above twelve will be charged half-rates.
The charges on dogs must be prepaid.
Puppies properly secured in crates, baskets, or sacks so as to prevent injury to other goods will be charged at parcels rates.

Hounds, the property of members of hunt clubs, conveyed on the outward journey by rail, will be returned free of charge from the original destination-station to the original forwarding-station, on production of a certificate in the following form, signed by the master of the hunt, certifying that the hounds took part in the hunt meeting:—
“I hereby certify that the (a) , the property of Mr. , took part in the (b) .
“ , Master of Hunt.”
(a) Insert number of hounds.
(b) Insert name of hunting meeting.
“I hereby certify that the (a) , consigned by me for conveyance by rail to , were on the outward journey conveyed by rail from to , and that I am entitled to have them carried back free on return journey.
“ , Owner.”
(a) Insert number of hounds.
The return journey must be made within two weeks of date of outward journey.
When hounds are sent to the hunt in trucks with hunters they must be returned in same manner, otherwise ordinary rates will be charged for the return journey.

Calves, Sheep, Goats, and Pigs (such as are ordinarily sent to market for consumption), Stud Pigs not exceeding £3 in Value, Rabbits, and other Small Animals, and Poultry, Properly secured in crates, baskets, or sacks, so as to prevent injury to other goods, will be carried at parcel rates.

Stud Stock for Breeding Purposes.
Valuable stallions, brood mares, cattle, stud sheep, pigs, and dogs consigned for breeding purposes will, if returned within three months from the original consignee and receiving-station to the original consignor and forwarding-station, be conveyed back free of charge, provided that satisfactory certificates in the following form, and signed by the consignor, are indorsed on the consignment-notes:—
On Outward Journey,—
(a.) “I hereby certify that the entered hereon is proceeding to for stud purposes only.”
Homeward Journey,—
(b.) “I hereby certify that the entered hereon has been used solely for stud purposes, and that it was conveyed by rail from † to ‡ on § .

• Insert “stallion,” “brood mare,” “ram,” &c., as required. † Insert name of original consignor and sending-station. ‡ Insert name of original consignee and receiving-station. § Insert date.

Homing-pigeons.
Homing-pigeons, and crates, in connection with pigeon-flying and pigeon-fanciers’ clubs, will be conveyed free of railway charge, at owners’ risk and at the convenience of the Department. The Department will not be liable for loss of or damage to pigeons or crates. All loading is to be done by owners, who must take all responsibility in connection therewith.

Fruit, Vegetables, Mushrooms, and Nuts.
The maximum charges for New-Zealand-grown fresh fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, and nuts, packed, whether conveyed as Excess Luggage or as Parcels, will be as follows for any distance:—
s. d.
Not exceeding 56 lb. … … … … 0 6
Over 56 lb., but not exceeding 112 lb. … … 1 0
For each additional 56 lb., or fraction thereof, above 112 lb. 0 6
In addition, a charge of 3d. for each cwt., or part of a cwt., will be made for fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, and nuts charged at these maximum rates, consigned as Parcels to Auckland, Wellington, Te Aro, Christchurch, Dunedin, or Invercargill.
Returned empty fruit, vegetable, mushroom, and nut packages will be carried free.