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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

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GOODS.

Charges at the foregoing scale will be increased by 50 per cent. in the case of Australian hardwood timber in sizes classified at Class K plus 50 per cent. (vide Regulation 68).

3. (a) Ladders or Small Loads of timber of under 100 superficial feet may be charged on actual weight at Class C, or at parcel rates if cheaper than the charge for timber in small lots.
   (b) Where two or more ladders are forwarded in one consignment, the charges for each ladder under 100 superficial feet will be computed separately as shown in subparagraph (a) hereof.

4. Less Than Minimum Wagon Loads.—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, such rate not to exceed single rate, Class K, and where applicable the provisions of paragraph 2 of this regulation shall apply.

5. (a) Where a consignment of timber is loaded on a bogie wagon or on a pair of N timber-wagons, and the quantity is less than the prescribed minimum load for the class of wagon used, the charges will be based on such minimum or on either of the following alternatives, whichever is the cheaper :—
   (i) On the actual quantity of timber at the small-lots scale, plus the charge for one check wagon.
   (ii) On the actual quantity of timber at Class K rates, subject to the minimum load prescribed for a four-wheeled wagon n.o.s., plus the charge for one check wagon.
   (b) Where a consignment of timber loaded on a bogie wagon (or a pair of N timber-wagons) also requires a four-wheeled check wagon, the minimum load will be that specified for the bogie wagon used (or a pair of timber-wagons) plus the minimum load for a four-wheeled wagon n.o.s. Lesser quantities will be charged at the total of such minima or, if cheaper, on either of the following alternatives :-
   (i) On the actual quantity at Class K rates, subject to the minimum load for the bogie wagon (or pair of timber wagons) used, plus the charge for one check wagon.
   (ii) On the actual quantity at the small-lots scale, plus the charge for two check wagons.

6. Separate Consignments of timber loaded in the same wagon by different consignors at the one forwarding station and forwarded to one consignee and receiving station may be grouped for the purpose of calculating the minimum load as provided for in paragraph 1 hereof. The same method of charging may be observed in respect of separate consignments of timber loaded in the same wagon from one consignor to various consignees at the same destination station.

In all other cases, each consignment of timber will be charged separately.

7. When Timber is Over 22 ft. in Length, check wagon or wagons may be charged for.

8. 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.

9. Timber Shorts—i.e., pieces not exceeding 6 ft. in length—will be charged on measurement at Class K rate or vide paragraph 2 hereof, except where timber shorts for the purposes specified in Regulation 68 are classified at tonnage rates.

Where the actual weight of timber shorts (chargeable on weight) and shook cannot be determined by weighing, the weight may be computed on the basis of 450 superficial feet to the ton.

Where alternative rates on weight or superficial measurement are specified in Regulation 68, the measurement should be stated on consignment-notes and charges will be assessed at the appropriate rate on actual weight (or on computed weight if the actual weight is not available) or, if cheaper, on actual measurement at Class K rate (subject in either case to the appropriate wagon minimum).

Computation of Measurement.—10. 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.

11. Except otherwise specified, in computing the sizes of sawn timber, whether dressed or undressed, fractional parts less than ½ in. in width or thickness will be reckoned as ½ in.

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

13. White pine, 4 in. by 7/8 in. or 4 in. by 1¼ 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.

14. 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.