New Zealand Gazette – 1931 – No. 85

Page 3285

✨ Wharf Rates and Charges



Nov. 13.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3285

WHARVES—continued.

138. Westport Wharves.

Rates.

The following rates will be charged on goods passing over the wharves:—

s. d.
On all goods and luggage not otherwise specified, per ton weight or measurement, at the option of the Department 2 10
Wool, per bale 0 8 1/2
Flax or tow, per bale 0 4 1/4
Sheep-skins, per bale not exceeding 2 cwt. 0 4 1/2
Sheep-skins over 2 cwt. but not exceeding 4 cwt., per bale 0 8 1/2
Hides, each 0 1 1/2
Shingles, per 1,000 0 8 1/2
Palings, per 100 0 8 1/2
Posts and sleepers, per 100 1 0
Lime for shipment (when conveyed by rail) Free
Coal, landed ex ship, per ton 1 5
*Coal or coke for shipment (when conveyed by rail) Free
Coke not carried by rail 1 5
Ship's ballast Free
Goods of Classes F, N, P, Q, or R, not otherwise specified 1 0
Timber not otherwise specified, per 100 superficial feet 0 3
Timber (carried by rail for shipment) Free
Cattle or horses, per head (first 20) 2 10
Cattle or horses, per head (each additional after the first 20) 2 1
Sheep, pigs, goats, &c., per head (first 50) 0 4 1/2
Sheep, pigs, goats, &c., per head (each additional after the first 50) 0 1 1/2
Vehicles, not otherwise specified, four-wheel 7 0
Vehicles, not otherwise specified, two-wheel 3 6
Motor-cars, set up, each 7 0
Motor-bicycles with side-car, each 3 6
Motor-bicycles, each 2 6
Bicycles, each 0 9
Returned empties Half rates
Minimum charge 0 5

Goods for Transhipment.

Timber landed on the Karamea Wharf for subsequent shipment at the merchandise or crane wharf will be charged 3d. per 100 superficial feet, including fourteen days' free storage.

Cranage.

s. d.
For use of steam-crane, per ton (minimum charge, except as otherwise provided, 17s. 6d.) 2 10
Exceptional cargoes (as determined by the Department) to be charged per day, or otherwise as may be determined by the Stationmaster at Westport.
The charge for cranage does not include the cost of haulage to the crane when the goods have been previously deposited at a distance therefrom.
Minimum charge for use of 12-ton steam-crane (when specially ordered) 40 0
Minimum charge for use of 20-ton steam-crane (when specially ordered) 56 0

Storage.

s. d.
On goods not removed within twelve working-hours, per day, per ton 1 5
On timber not removed within one week, per 100 superficial feet, per day 0 3

The working-hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on week-days. No ship shall discharge or take in cargo at other times than ordinary working-hours without the authority of the Wharfinger upon written notice given by the ship's officer or agent.

The captain or agent of each vessel must supply the Wharfinger with a correct copy of the vessel's manifest prior to discharging any cargo.

139. Picton Wharves.

Rates.

The following rates will be charged on goods not otherwise specified passing over the wharves:—

s. d.
Goods not otherwise specified, per ton, weight or measurement, at the option of the Department 2 10
Newspapers, per ton 2 10
Grain, flour, or malt, not otherwise specified, per ton 2 1
Class E goods for shipment at Picton previously carried to Picton by rail, per ton 1 5
Posts and rails per 100, and firewood per cord 0 8 1/2
Timber, per 100 superficial feet 0 4 1/2
Horses, not otherwise specified, for the first head 3 6
Horses, not otherwise specified, each additional, per head 2 0
Cattle, not otherwise specified, for the first head 3 6
Cattle, not otherwise specified, each additional, per head 0 9
Sheep or pigs, not otherwise specified, not exceeding 50, each 0 3
Sheep or pigs, not otherwise specified, all over 50, each 0 1 1/2
Dogs 0 9
Bricks, per 1,000 3 6
  • A wharfage charge of 1s. per ton is levied by the Marine Department on coal or coke shipped at Westport, but such charge is not collected by or payable to the Railway Department.


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🚂 Westport Wharves Rates (continued from previous page)

🚂 Transport & Communications
Wharf Rates, Goods, Westport, Shipping, Storage, Cranage

🚂 Picton Wharves Rates

🚂 Transport & Communications
Wharf Rates, Goods, Picton, Shipping