Nov. 13 ]

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

3261

GOODS—continued.

REGULATIONS—continued.

12. Horses or ponies conveyed in UG wagons by express, mail, or passenger trains will be charged as follows for the full distance travelled by rail, each animal,

s. d.
For the first 10 miles . . . . . . . . . 16 0
For each additional mile . . . . . . . . 0 6½

13. In every case the minimum charge for a UG wagon by an express, mail, or passenger train will be as for two horses at the rates specified in the last preceding paragraph.

14. Where the owner of a horse or horses conveyed in a UG wagon by an express, mail, or passenger train is, at his own request, granted the exclusive use of such wagon for his horse or horses, the charge will be as for four horses at the rate specified in paragraph 12 of this regulation.

15. Where the owner of a horse conveyed in a UG wagon by an express, mail, or passenger train is at his own request granted the exclusive use of the half of a UG wagon for his horse the charge will be as for two horses at the rates specified in paragraph 12 of this regulation.

16. The Department reserves the right to decline to convey horses by express, mail, or passenger trains, and will not convey horses by such trains when loaded in four-wheeled vehicles.

17. Racehorses, hunters, and polo ponies travelling to or from a race meeting, hunt-club meeting, or polo match will be charged 25 per cent. less than the appropriate rate under this regulation, provided that the necessary certificate in one of the forms following is endorsed on the consignment-note and signed by the owner or trainer; and provided further that in the case of horses forwarded from a race or hunt-club meeting or polo match the journey is commenced not later than fourteen days after the concluding day of such meeting or match.

Certificate for Racehorses.

I hereby certify that the racehorse* entered hereon is [are, was, or were] nominated to compete at†

Signature of trainer or owner.

• Insert name of racehorse or racehorses. † Insert name, place, and date of meeting.

Certificate for Hunters or Polo Ponies.

I hereby certify that the* entered hereon is [are] proceeding to compete at, or has [have] competed at†

Signature of owner or trainer.

• Insert “hunters” or “polo ponies.” † Insert name, place, and date of meeting.

18. Where a special train is run to convey racehorses, hunters, or polo ponies to or from a race or hunt meeting or polo match, such special train will require to be guaranteed at a rate of 14s. per mile, computed on the mileage the special train is run; minimum charge, f8.

19. Where the total revenue from passenger and horse traffic conveyed by the special train is less than the charges specified in paragraph 18 of this regulation the deficiency must be paid by the guarantors of the special train.

20. The distance which a special train has to run empty to commence a service will be charged at the rate of 7s. 6d. per mile.

(For general regulations re carriage of live-stock see Regulation 116.)

82. Stud Stock for Breeding Purposes.

83. Stud sheep and pigs consigned for breeding purposes if returned within three months, and valuable cattle, stallions, and brood mares consigned for breeding purposes if returned within five months, from the original consignee and receiving-station to the original consignor and sending-station, will be conveyed back free of charge, provided that certificates in the following form signed by the consignor, are endorsed on the consignment note:-

On outward journey-

I hereby certify that the * entered hereon is proceeding to to stand for stud purposes only, and will not be travelled on circuit.

Homeward journey-

I hereby certify that the * entered hereon has stood at solely for stud purposes, and that it was consigned and conveyed by rail from t to t on § , and has not been travelled on circuit since that date.

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

2. Unweaned foals under one year old (accompanying brood mares in the same wagon) will be conveyed free.

3. Carriages and Motor-vehicles.

4. Carriages or motor-vehicles which can be loaded in a four-wheeled wagon will be charged as follows:-