The foregoing charges shall be applicable only to ordinary removals. The
charges for the removal of private-branch-exchange switchboards or interphone stations
shall be as follows:—
Internal removal: The cost of the labour and incidental expenses involved in
the removal of key-boxes, associated apparatus, and cable, with a minimum charge of 10s.
External removal: The cost of the labour and incidental expenses involved as
for the internal removal of private-branch-exchange switchboards or inter-
phone stations and, in addition, the charge of 17s. 6d. applicable in the
case of ordinary external removals.
51. For removals beyond the base-rate area the subscriber shall pay, in addition
to the charges prescribed in Regulation 49, the estimated cost of the workmen’s
travelling time and expenses beyond the boundary of the base-rate area.
52. In the event of a subscriber removing from or giving up possession of the
premises in which the telephone is situated without making arrangements approved
of by the Secretary for the removal of the telephone or the discontinuance of the
service, the Secretary may disconnect the telephone and remove any instruments and
fittings and, notwithstanding such disconnection and removal, may recover from the
subscriber the rental and other charges payable to the end of the term agreed upon,
or which may be due under these regulations.
Regulation 58 is hereby amended by omitting therefrom the following words:
“In a private-residence entry the only word permitted in addition to the title and
address is the word ‘residence’ or an abbreviation of that word.”

Supply of Equipment and Inspection thereof.

68. All telephone lines, instruments, and fittings in connection with the telephone
    exchange system, except where otherwise provided by these regulations, shall be
    supplied and erected by the Department and, except with the authority of the Depart-
    ment, no person other than an employee of the Department provided with proper
    means of identification shall interfere with or make any additions or alterations to
    any wire, instrument, or fitting under the Department’s control. In the event of any
    such interference by any unauthorized person, the subscriber concerned shall be liable
    to have his service discontinued.

    PART II.—AUXILIARY SERVICES AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT.

    Extension Telephones and Miscellaneous Equipment.

69. Extension telephones and other miscellaneous equipment required within the
    same building or upon the same premises as the main station will be furnished and
    maintained by the Department upon payment of the installation charges and the
    annual rates prescribed in Regulation 91.
70. Where an extension telephone or other item of miscellaneous equipment is
    required in a position exposed to the weather the subscriber shall pay, in addition to
    the installation charges and annual rates prescribed in Regulation 91 hereof, the cost
    of a suitable box for the protection of the instrument.
    90A. When an extension telephone or any other item of miscellaneous equipment
    is installed in a subscriber’s premises situated beyond the boundary of the base-rate
    area, the subscriber shall pay, in addition to the installation charge provided for in
    Regulation 91 hereof, the estimated cost of the workmen’s travelling time and expenses
    between the boundary of the base-rate area and the subscriber’s premises. This
    additional charge, however, shall not be made when the installation of an extension
    telephone or other item of miscellaneous equipment is undertaken in conjunction
    with the installation of the main telephone.
    Regulation 91 is hereby amended by inserting after item of equipment “Battery
    gong, annunciator drop, and battery” the item—“Annunciator drop only, including
    wiring up to a length of 110 yds. Installation charge, 10s.; annual rate, 15s.”

    PART V.—TOLL SERVICE.

71. The rates for urgent toll communications shall be double the rates shown
    in Regulation 108. Urgent communications shall be given precedence over ordinary
    communications.
    109A. Toll communications over the telephone system connecting the North and
    South Islands of New Zealand shall be subject to a special fee of 3d. in respect of each
    call in addition to the rates ordinarily applicable.
    120A. Particulars of a toll communication to or from his telephone number and
    in respect of which the relative toll call card has been forwarded to the General Post
    Office, may be obtained by an exchange subscriber upon payment, in advance, of a
    fee of 1s., if the necessary particulars to enable the call card or cards to be found without
    delay are supplied, or 2s. 6d., if such particulars are not furnished. Should search
    extend beyond one hour an additional charge of 2s. 6d. for each and every subsequent
    hour shall be made. Satisfactory proof of identity of the applicant as the lessee of
    the telephone exchange connection from which the communication originated or at
    which it was received, or the agent of either, must in all cases be given.

    PART VI.—TOLL FACILITIES AT NIGHT AT EXCHANGES WITH RESTRICTED

    ATTENDANCE.
    Regulation 123 is hereby amended by adding the following thereto: “In addition
    to the foregoing annual fee the subscriber or subscribers concerned shall pay the cost
    of any labour involved in installing repeating-coils or making other necessary circuit
    alterations.”

    PART VII.—PRIVATE-LINE CIRCUIT FOR DIRECT COMMUNICATION

    BETWEEN PLACES OF BUSINESS.
    Regulation 125 is hereby amended by omitting the first subparagraph and sub-
    stituting the following therefor:—
    Circuits composed of bronze wire weighing 40 lb. per mile, or circuits in telephone
    cables: For the first mile or fraction thereof of single-wire circuit, £4 10s.
    per annum and £1 2s. 6d. for every additional quarter of a mile or fraction
    thereof.
    For the first mile or fraction thereof of metallic circuit, including
    circuits in telephone cables, £6 10s. per annum, and £1 12s. 6d. for every
    additional quarter of a mile or fraction thereof.
    F. D. THOMSON,
    Clerk of the Executive Council.