APRIL 9] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 635

GOODS.

3. The distance which a train has to run to commence a service will be charged at a rate of 14s. per mile.

4. Special trains will be run only at the option of the Department.

5. Loading and Unloading of circus and plant must all be done by the owners.

6. Liability.—Owners must take all responsibility in regard to accidents to their employees and damage to their goods.
   They will also be liable for the expense of making good any damage done to the Department’s rolling-stock in connection with the loading, unloading, or carriage of any circus.

7. Haulage, Handling, Sorting, and Transhipment Charges : Port Stations

8. Except as otherwise provided, the charge for haulage and handling at and between ship’s side and private stores or sidings or Government sheds and public sidings at the same station will be as follows :—

(a) For handling at ship’s side—
Goods not otherwise specified, per ton (minimum charge, 1s. 6d.) .. .. 3 0
Goods charged Class E, single rate, per ton (minimum charge, 1s. 6d.) .. .. 2 6
Scrap iron or scrap steel per ton (minimum charge, 1s. 6d.) .. .. 3 0
Timber (Class K), per 100 superficial feet (minimum charge, 1s. 6d.) .. .. 1 0
Provided that in the case of goods of Classes F, N, P, Q, or R (other than scrap iron or scrap steel), the handling charge at the ship’s side will be 1s. 6d. per ton where the ship’s gear is used for discharging into or loading from railway wagons.

(b) For haulage from ship to Government shed or public siding, or vice versa—
Goods not otherwise specified, per ton (minimum charge, 1s. 6d.) .. .. 3 0
Live-stock, per four-wheeled wagon .. .. .. 22 6
Ships dunnage, per four-wheeled wagon .. .. .. 10 0
Timber (Class K) not otherwise specified, per 100 superficial feet (minimum charge, 3s.) .. .. .. 1 0
Australian hardwood exceeding 36 square inches in end section for sawn timber, 7 in. in diameter for round timber, and in the case of either sawn or round timber exceeding 15 ft. in length, per 100 superficial feet (minimum charge, 4s. 6d.) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 6

(c) For haulage from ship to ship or private store or siding, or vice versa—
Goods not otherwise specified, per ton (minimum charge, 15s. per four-wheeled wagon) .. .. 3 0
Live-stock, per four-wheeled wagon .. .. .. 22 6
Ships dunnage, per four-wheeled wagon .. .. .. 10 0
Timber (Class K) not otherwise specified, per 100 superficial feet (minimum charge, 15s. per four-wheeled wagon) .. .. .. .. .. 1 0
Australian hardwood exceeding 36 square inches in end section for sawn timber, 7 in. in diameter for round timber, and in the case of either sawn or round timber exceeding 15 ft. in length, per 100 superficial feet (minimum charge, 22s. 6d. per four-wheeled wagon) .. .. .. .. 1 6

(d) For handling at Government sheds or public sidings—
Goods not otherwise specified, per ton (minimum charge, 1s. 6d.) .. .. 3 0
Goods charged at Class E, single rate, per ton (minimum charge, 1s. 6d.) .. .. 2 6
Scrap iron or scrap steel per ton (minimum charge, 1s. 6d.) .. .. 3 0
Timber (Class K), per 100 superficial feet (minimum charge, 1s. 6d.) .. .. 1 6
Provided that where cranage charges are incurred the provisions of Regulation 100, paragraph 1, will apply.

(e) Tallying : When goods conveyed under this paragraph are tallied but not handled by the Department the following charges for tallying will be made—
Goods not otherwise specified, per ton (minimum charge, 1s. 6d.) .. .. 1 6
Timber, per 100 superficial feet (minimum charge, 1s. 6d.) .. .. 0 9

(f) Delivery of Motor-vehicles, Motor-vehicle Trailers, and Tractors completely assembled on their wheels may, at the option of the Department, be taken by consignees at the ship’s side. Except as otherwise provided, the charge for each vehicle so delivered will be 19s. In cases where delivery is, or is to be, taken under the provisions of this subparagraph the Department will not be responsible for any damage howsoever caused or arising which may occur to any such vehicle after the same has been placed upon the wharf.

2. Sorting.—(a) Goods ex ship comprising two or more packages or articles hauled and charged for such haulage as per subparagraphs (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 of this regulation, and which require to be sorted out for delivery or for redespach, will be charged 4s. 6d. per ton, which charge shall include the unloading charge specified in clause (d) of paragraph 1 of this regulation (minimum charge, 2s.).