APRIL 19.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1051

GOODS—continued.

10. 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.

11. Except as provided in Regulation 82 stallions, other than racing stallions in training, not under two years old conveyed in horse-boxes by mixed or goods trains will be charged rate and a half of the single horse rate as specified in paragraph 5, but if allowed to travel in the same horse-box with an additional horse belonging to the same owner ordinary rates will be charged. For the purposes of this regulation each half of a UG truck shall be deemed to be a separate truck.

12. When separate horse-boxes are required for more than one stallion, other than a racing stallion in training, forming part of the same consignment, each such horse will, except as provided in Regulation 82, be charged rate and a half of the single-horse rate as specified in paragraph 5 of this regulation.

13. Ponies not exceeding 14 hands in height, foals one year old and under mules and asses, conveyed in horse-boxes by mixed or goods trains will be charged two-thirds of the rates specified in paragraph 5. Minimum charge as for one horse, except where a pony (not exceeding 14 hands in height), foal (one year old and under), mule, or ass is loaded and charged for in conjunction with another horse. Yearling animals (animals over one year and under two years other than mules and asses) will be charged as horses notwithstanding such animals may be under 14 hands in height.

14. Horses, ponies, foals, mules, and asses, when conveyed in cattle-trucks will be charged at the classified truck rate for cattle or at the rate for horses, ponies, foals, mules, or asses (as the case may be) when conveyed in horse-boxes, if cheaper.

15. Racehorses, hunters, and polo ponies travelling either in horseboxes or cattle trucks to or from a race-meeting, hunt-club meeting, or polo match, to be held in the Dominion, will be charged 25 per cent. less than the appropriate rates under regulations 76 or 81, 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†

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

Signature of trainer or owner.

Certificate for Hunters or Polo Ponies.

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

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

Signature of owner or trainer.

16. 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 15s. 5d. per mile, computed on the mileage the special train is run; minimum charge, £8 16s.

17. Where the total revenue from passenger and horse traffic conveyed by the special train is less than the charges specified in paragraph 16 of this regulation the deficiency must be paid by the guarantors of the special train.

18. The distance which a special train has to run empty to commence a service will be charged at the rate of 8s. 3d. per mile.

(For general regulations re carriage of live-stock see Regulation 114.)

82. Stud Stock for Breeding Purposes.

83. Stud sheep and pigs consigned for breeding purposes if returned within three months, and valuable cattle, stallions (other than stallions travelling on circuit), 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† to† 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. Stallions travelling on circuit for stud purposes during the breeding season, whether requiring the exclusive use of a horse-box or not, will be charged from station to station at the same rate as an ordinary horse, provided a certificate in the following form, signed by the owner or groom in charge, is endorsed on the consignment-note:—

I hereby certify that the stallion [Name] entered hereon is travelling from Station to Station on circuit for stud purposes only.

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

4. Animals consigned under the provisions of this regulation will not be conveyed by express, mail, or passenger trains.

5. Any vehicle used on the homeward journey in excess of the number used on the outward journey will be charged for at the appropriate rate.