LAKE WAKATIPU STEAMER SERVICE

19. All luggage in excess of the quantities specified in paragraph 18 hereof, when forwarded in the same steamer by which the theatrical company is travelling, will be charged 1s. 2d. for each 56 lb. or fractional part thereof for any distance on Lake Wakatipu.

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

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

22. Consignments of theatrical luggage, scenery, and other articles not otherwise specified will be charged at the rate of 22s. per ton ; minimum charge, 2s. 9d.

23. 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 17 to 22 (inclusive) hereof.

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

24. Bicycles, pedal, will be charged 2s. 6d. for each machine seated to carry one rider.

25. 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.

26. Motor-bicycles will be charged 13s. 6d. each.

27. Motor-bicycles, with side-cars attached, and motor-tricycles, will be charged 17s. 6d. each. Side-cars detached from motor-bicycles will be charged 4s. 6d. each.

28. 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

29. So far as the same may be applicable, the provisions of Regulations 54 and 55 shall, except where otherwise specified, form part of the paragraphs under this heading.

30. Parcels not exceeding 28 lb. in weight will be conveyed at the following rates for any distance on Lake Wakatipu :-

Not exceeding 14 lb. ... ... ... ... 1 0
Over 14 lb. but not exceeding 28 lb ... ... ... 1 6

Each parcel exceeding 28 lb. in weight will be charged separately at the rates for ordinary goods (paragraph 55 hereof).

31. Bread, loose, will be charged 2d. per loaf. Where bread is packed in boxes or bags, parcel rates will be charged.

32. Bicycles, pedal, not packed in cases or crates, to seat one rider, each machine will be charged 2s. 6d. 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.

33. Bicycles, motor, to seat one rider will be charged 13s. 6d. each.

34. Bicycles, motor, with side-cars attached or motor-tricycles will be charged 17s. 6d. each. Side-cars detached from motor-bicycles will be charged 4s. 6d. each.

35. Parcels containing or consisting of the following articles will be charged double rate:-- Crackers, Chinese. Fuse.

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

36. The charges on all parcel traffic conveyed on Lake Wakatipu must be prepaid.

CORPSES

37. Corpses carried on the Lake Wakatipu steamers will be charged £2 10s. for any distance on the lake.

DOGS

38. Dogs, including dogs secured in hampers, crates, or boxes, will be charged 2s. 6d. each, except that where the charge for a dog secured in a hamper, crate, or box, computed at goods rate (paragraph 55 hereof), is greater than the foregoing rate, the goods rate will be charged.

FRESH FRUIT AND FRESH VEGETABLES

39. The maximum charges for fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, fresh mushrooms, and nuts, grown and packed in New Zealand (including Cook Islands or Niue), whether conveyed as excess luggage or as parcels, will be as follows for any distance by the Lake Wakatipu steamer service:-

Not exceeding 56 lb. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 6

Packages exceeding 56 lb. in weight, at the rate for New Zealand fresh-grown fruit and vegetables (paragraph 55 hereof).