GOODS—continued.

Where the charges are computed at the foregoing scale the minimum charge
for each consignment will be 3s. 10d.

3. In computing the charges for timber, superficial measurements of 5 ft. and
   over will be calculated to the next 10 ft. and will be charged pro rata of the
   prescribed rate for 100 superficial feet. Superficial measurements of 4 ft. and
   under will be foregone.

4. Ladders or small lots of timber of under 100 superficial feet may be charged
   as Class C, or at parcel rates if cheaper than the charge for timber in small lots.

5. Except where otherwise specified, odd lengths of 6 in. and upwards will
   be counted as a foot in measuring the length of timber; less than 6 in. will be
   omitted. White pine, 4 in. by $\frac{7}{8}$ in. or 4 in. by 1$\frac{3}{4}$ in., in lengths of 10 ft. 6 in. and
   17 ft. 6 in., when consigned to cooperages or freezing-works having cooperages,
   will be charged at the actual measurement.

6. Except otherwise specified, in computing the sizes of sawn timber, whether
   dressed or undressed, fractional parts less than $\frac{1}{2}$ in. in width or thickness will be
   reckoned as $\frac{1}{8}$ in.

7. Sawn timber in pieces not exceeding 7 ft. in length will, except where
   otherwise provided, be charged at the actual measurement.

8. In computing the measurement of rusticated weatherboards, tongued-and-
   grooved flooring and lining boards, and all other boards of irregular width and
   thickness, the full over-all measurement will be charged for—i.e., the board will
   be taken to measure as if its greatest width and thickness were uniform throughout
   the entire width and thickness of the board.

9. In cases where a wagon does not contain the specified minimum load,
   the charges for the difference in quantity between the timber actually loaded
   and the specified minimum shall be calculated at the lowest rate applicable to
   any class of timber in the consignment, and where applicable the provisions of
   paragraph 2 of this regulation shall apply.

10. Round timber—Trade measurement : Computed according to Hoppus’s
    tables of trade measurement No. 5, except in the case of log timber consigned
    to sawmills the measurement of which will be computed according to Hoppus’s
    table No. 2. No allowance to be made for bark by ringing or otherwise, or
    for tops, butts, or unsound wood.

11. When timber is over 22 ft. in length check wagon or wagons may be
    charged for.

12. In the case of timber “‘ shorts ’’—i.e., pieces not exceeding 6 ft. in length
    —the superficial measurement may be calculated at the rate of 450 superficial
    feet to the ton; minimum quantity per four-wheeled truck to be based on 5
    tons, except in the case of LA trucks, for which the minimum will be based on
    6 tons 10 cwt.

13. The Department may require all loading and unloading to be performed
    by the owner. For each loading or unloading performed by the Department the
    following charges will be made: ($a$) When timber is handled by the Department
    by means of a crane and cranage is charged for, 4$\frac{3}{4}$d. per 100 superficial feet,
    minimum charge 10d. ($b$) When timber to or from ship is slung by the ship’s
    gear and is handled by the Department in trucks, 7d. per 100 superficial feet,
    minimum charge 10d. ($c$) In all other cases 9$\frac{1}{2}$d. per 100 superficial feet, minimum
    charge 10d.

14. When it is desired that the Department shall tally the number of pieces,
    4$\frac{3}{4}$d. per 100 superficial feet will be charged, minimum charge 10d.; provided
    that (except in the case of consignments received ex ship) this charge shall not
    be made when loading or unloading charges (as the case may be) are payable.

15. For each certificate of timber measurement supplied by the Department
    at the request of consignors or consignees, 9$\frac{1}{2}$d. per 100 superficial feet additional
    will be charged. Measuring of timber will be performed only at the option of
    the Department.

76. Live-stock.

1. Mixed consignments of cattle, horses, ponies, foals, mules, asses, or hounds
   loaded in the same truck will be charged separately for each class of animal, or
   as one lot as “‘ cattle,” whichever is the cheaper.

2. The rates specified for Class M apply to live-stock wagons (types H, J, S,
   or T). Except in the case of calves fourteen days old and under conveyed
   in LA wagons, live-stock conveyed in wagons other than H, J, S, or T will be
   charged as for the number of stock-wagons of the appropriate type that would
   have been required to transport the consignment. Calves fourteen days old
   and under conveyed in LA wagons will be charged two-thirds of the classified
   truck rate (Class M).