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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 24

LAKE WAKATIPU STEAMER SERVICE—continued.

THEATRICAL COMPANIES’ LUGGAGE, EFFECTS, ETC.

21. Luggage, effects, scenery, and other articles not otherwise specified belonging to theatrical and other similar entertainment companies as described in Regulation 27 will be subject to the following rates and conditions and carried at owner’s risk.

22. Companies of not less than six adult members will be allowed to take free of charge 2 cwt. of luggage for each adult ticket held. “Luggage” for the purpose of this regulation includes the wardrobe and such other articles incidental thereto, but does not include poles, scenery, furniture, or other articles of a similar nature.

23. All luggage in excess of the quantities specified in paragraph 22 hereof, when forwarded in the same steamer by which the theatrical company is travelling, will be charged 9d. for each 56 lb. or fractional part thereof for any distance on Lake Wakatipu.

24. Dynamos and other machinery will be charged at the rate for ordinary goods not otherwise specified.

25. Performing animals and birds will be charged parcel or goods rates as may be applicable.

26. Consignments of theatrical luggage, scenery, and other articles not otherwise specified will be charged at the rate of 13s. 9d. per ton; minimum charge, 1s. 8d.

27. The Department will not accept responsibility for loss of trade or business, or for any expense incurred in consequence of delay, damage, or loss of the goods or articles carried under the provisions of paragraphs 21 to 26 (inclusive) hereof.

BICYCLES, MOTOR-BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, ETC., ACCOMPANYING PASSENGERS.

28. Bicycles, pedal, will be charged 1s. 5d. for each machine seated to carry one rider.

29. Bicycles seating more than one rider will be charged full rates for the first seat and half rates additional for each seat after the first.

30. Motor-bicycles will be charged 8s. 3d. each.

31. Motor-bicycles, with side-cars attached, and motor-tricycles, will be charged 11s. each. Side-cars detached from motor-bicycles will be charged 2s. 9d. each.

32. Motor-bicycles when charged with naphtha, petroleum, gas, benzine, or any inflammable liquid or vapour will not be accepted for conveyance by the Lake Wakatipu steamers.

PARCELS.

33. So far as the same may be applicable, the provisions of Regulation 55, paragraphs 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 24, and 26, shall form part of the paragraphs under this heading.

34. Parcels will be conveyed at the following rates for any distance on Lake Wakatipu:—

s. d.
Not exceeding 14 lb. .. .. .. 0 7
Over 14 lb. but not exceeding 28 lb. .. .. 0 10

Parcels exceeding 28 lb. in weight will be charged at the rates for ordinary goods (paragraph 57 hereof).

35. Bread, loose, will be charged 1d. per loaf. Where bread is packed in boxes or bags parcel rates will be charged.

36. Bicycles, pedal, not packed in cases or crates, to seat one rider, each machine will be charged 1s. 5d. For every seat after the first, on each machine to seat more than one rider, 50 per cent. additional will be charged. Bicycles pedal, packed in cases or crates, will be charged on actual weight at goods rates.

37. Bicycles, motor, to seat one rider will be charged 8s. 3d. each.

38. Bicycles, motor, with side-cars attached or motor-tricycles will be charged 11s. each. Side-cars detached from motor-bicycles will be charged 2s. 9d. each.

39. Parcels containing or consisting of the following articles will be charged double rate:—

Crackers, Chinese.
Fuse.

40. The maximum weight of Chinese crackers carried through Parcels Department by any one steamer will be 14 lb.

41. The charges on all parcel traffic consigned to calling-places on Lake Wakatipu, other than Kingston or Queenstown, must be prepaid.

LIBRARY EXCHANGES.

42. Books for exchange forwarded to and from subscribers to recognized circulating libraries from and to such libraries will be charged at one-quarter parcels rates (minimum charge per consignment, 3d.), and will be conveyed on the steamers under the provisions of Regulation 59.

NEWSPAPERS AND STEREOTYPE CASTS.

43. Newspapers, periodicals, stereotype casts, and type, as defined in Regulation 64, will be charged 5d. for each 28 lb. or part thereof for conveyance on the Lake Wakatipu steamers.