Railway Freight Rates




Dec. 17.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3573

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GOODS.

LOCAL RATES—continued.

Where the rate per ton exceeds 22s., the freight is to be ascertained by taking the small-lots charge at 22s. and adding it to the charge for the difference between 22s. and the proper rate per ton; provided that the total charge as ascertained by this method shall not exceed the small-lots charge under Regulation 2, Pt. III.

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LYTTELTON STATION.

For all goods of Classes A, B, C, D, and goods of classes not otherwise specified, not taken delivery of by consignees within five working-hours after arrival, the storage charges will be, for each week or fraction of a week, at per ton .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 0
Minimum charge .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 0
For all goods of Class H not taken delivery of by consignees within five working-hours after arrival, the storage charges will be, for each week or fraction of a week, for each bale, including handling .. .. 1 0
For all goods of Classes E and F not taken delivery of by the consignees within five working-hours after arrival, and, at the option of the Department, kept in the railway-wagons or unloaded and stored at the risk of the owner, and for stacking in shed and delivering to the ship, including storage thereon, for the first week or fraction of a week, at per ton .. 2 6
For storage, for each additional week or fraction of a week, for each ton .. 0 1
Haulage, Class H, double-dumped wool, between railway-station or private stores and ship, including handling at ship’s side, per bale .. .. 0 6
Class H (except double-dumped wool), haulage between railway-station or private stores and ship, including handling at ship’s side, per bale .. 0 3

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GOODS FOR TRANSHIPMENT AT LYTTELTON.

When goods are landed ex ship and taken into shed for redelivery they will be charged 3s. per ton according to ship’s manifest, or by weight or measurement, at the option of the Department, including one week’s storage. If examined by the Customs, 1s. per ton in addition will be charged where an extra removal of the goods from the examination shed is entailed. If left on the railway premises more than one week, storage will be charged at the following rates:—
For each additional week or fraction of a week up to the sixth week, s. d. inclusive, for each ton or fraction of a ton .. .. .. 0 6
For each additional week or fraction of a week, for each ton or fraction of a ton .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 0 3

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FROZEN MEAT, FAIRFIELD TO BELFAST.

Frozen meat, Fairfield to Belfast, will be charged 15s. per ton. Minimum quantity, 20 tons.

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CASKS, STAVES, MEAT-BAGS, ETC., FROM BELFAST TO FAIRFIELD AND PAREORA.

Casks containing staves and heads, or filled with coverings for frozen meat, from Belfast to Fairfield and Pareora, will be charged at Class D. Minimum quantity, 2 tons per four-wheeled truck. Owners to load and unload.

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PELTS AND FROZEN SHEEP-RUNNERS, SMITHFIELD TO ISLINGTON.

Pelts and frozen sheep-runners from Smithfield to Islington will be charged 18s. per ton. Minimum quantity, 4 tons per truck. Owners to load and unload.



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VUW Te Waharoa PDF NZ Gazette 1912, No 91





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🚂 Scale for Small Lots between Christchurch and Southbridge Branch (continued from previous page)

🚂 Transport & Communications
Freight rates, small lots, Christchurch, Southbridge

🚂 Storage Charges at Lyttelton Station

🚂 Transport & Communications
Storage charges, Lyttelton Station, freight

🚂 Transhipment Charges at Lyttelton

🚂 Transport & Communications
Transhipment, Lyttelton, freight, storage

🚂 Frozen Meat Freight Rates

🚂 Transport & Communications
Frozen meat, freight rates, Fairfield, Belfast

🚂 Freight Rates for Casks and Staves

🚂 Transport & Communications
Casks, staves, freight rates, Belfast, Fairfield, Pareora

🚂 Freight Rates for Pelts and Frozen Sheep-Runners

🚂 Transport & Communications
Pelts, frozen sheep-runners, freight rates, Smithfield, Islington