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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 58

3. In computing charges for annual luggage tickets mileage will be counted one way only.

4. Commercial travellers who do not take out annual tickets for their luggage will be charged as follows: For every 56 lb. or fraction of 56 lb. of bona fide samples in excess of the free allowance specified, for every 25 miles or fraction of 25 miles, 4d.

5. The maximum quantity of bona fide samples and personal luggage which any commercial traveller will be allowed to carry at either of the above rates is 10 cwt. or 200 cubic feet. Any additional quantity, if sent by passenger-train, will be charged at the ordinary rates for passengers’ luggage, or it may be consigned as “goods” at goods rates (Class B).

6. These rates apply to bona fide samples for exhibition only. If the samples or any portion thereof are sold or otherwise disposed of ordinary parcels rates will be charged.

7. Bona fide commercial travellers representing houses conducting an exclusively wholesale business who take out samples for exhibition only and goods for sale may be charged the commercial travellers’ sample rate on the bona fide samples and the ordinary rate (goods, parcel, or excess, as the case may be), on the goods for sale.

(a.) The consignment-note (in the case of packages consigned through goods or parcels) must be endorsed by the traveller as follows:—
I hereby certify that this consignment consists of [Weight] bona fide commercial samples, which are not for sale, and [Weight] of goods for sale.

(b.) In the case of excess luggage a certificate in writing in the foregoing terms and signed by the traveller should be tendered with the packages.

8. Commercial travellers will be allowed eighteen hours free storage for their samples conditionally on the Department not being liable in any circumstances whatever for any loss or damage in respect of the same. If the samples are on hand for a longer period the ordinary cloak-room charges will apply for the time in excess of the free allowance stipulated above.

9. SAMPLE BICYCLES.—Commercial travellers representing recognized bicycle agencies established in New Zealand will be allowed to carry with them as commercial travellers’ luggage two sample bicycles (other than motor-bicycles), packed in cases or crates. All sample bicycles in excess of this number will be charged at the parcel rates for bicycles.

5. Theatrical Companies’ Luggage.

1. Luggage the property of theatrical companies whose members travel by rail will be charged for as follows:—

(a.) By Passenger-train.—Companies of not less than six adult members will be allowed to take, free of charge, 2 cwt. of luggage for each adult ticket held. All luggage in excess of the quantities specified and all other properties of the company will, if loaded in guard’s van or in the same vehicle as the company’s free luggage, be charged 8d. for each 56 lb. or fractional part thereof for every 50 miles or fraction of 50 miles. If loaded and conveyed in trucks other than guards’ vans the charge will be: For each four-wheel truck, not otherwise specified, 8d. per mile; for each LA truck, 1s. 1d. per mile; for each bogie R, U, or 30 ft. Z truck, 1s. 5d. per mile; for each RB, UB, or 47 ft. 6 in. Z truck, 2s. 1d. per mile. Minimum charge as for 30 miles in each case.

(b.) “Luggage,” for the purpose of the last preceding paragraph, includes the wardrobe and other articles incidental thereto, but does not include poles, ladders, scenery, furniture, or other articles of a similar nature.

(c.) By Goods-train.—Effects, luggage, scenery, and other articles not otherwise specified, Class C, minimum, 2 tons per bogie wagon. Any less quantity at such minimum or Class A. Dynamos and other machinery will be charged at the classified rate to which they belong.

(d.) All loading and unloading must be done by owners at their own risk and responsibility.

6. Lost Luggage.

1. Luggage or other packages left in a train or found unclaimed on railway premises will be placed in the cloak-room, and be charged for at the rate of 4d. for each package for booking as lost luggage.

2. The charge for lost luggage covers one month’s storage.

3. Lost luggage if not claimed within one month will after the expiration of that period be charged for storage at the rate of 1s. for each package per week, or part of a week, and if not claimed within three months after the time when it was first placed in storage as lost luggage may be sold.

4. The platform will be cleared after each train, and all property found and not immediately claimed will be treated as lost luggage.

5. The liability of the Department in respect of each package of lost luggage is hereby limited to £10.

7. Left Luggage.

1. Luggage left in the custody of the Department will on deposit of the package be charged for at the rate of 4d. for each package.

2. Quarterly tickets for the storage of bicycles (pedal) will be issued at a charge of 7s. 6d. for each bicycle. Except as otherwise provided, the currency of bicycle storage tickets will commence on the first day and expire on the last day of a calendar month only. Bicycle season tickets issued to scholars or students who hold tickets issued under the provisions of Regulation 20, 21, or 22, Part I of this scale of fares and charges, may be made available for three months from the date of commencement.

3. The charge for left luggage covers one month’s storage. After the expiration of that period storage will be charged for at the rate of 1s. per week or part of a week for each package.

4. A search fee of 6d. for each ticket will be charged when left-luggage tickets have been “lost” by holders.

5. Any luggage not claimed within three months after the date when first deposited may be sold.