4 SEPTEMBER
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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(d) The minimum loads per wagon of frozen or chilled goods will be deemed to be complied with in cases where the total tonnage forwarded by any one consignor for one complete shipment is not less than the total capacity of all the wagons used, based on the prescribed minimum of each wagon. In cases where the Department for its convenience supplies wagons having a total minimum capacity greater than the classes of wagons ordered by the consignor for any one shipment, the charges will be based on the appropriate minimum loads of the classes of wagons ordered.

3. Meat, Not otherwise specified conveyed in insulated wagons will be charged as follows:

(a) In minimum wagon loads as provided hereunder at Class C rate less the appropriate reduction as prescribed in paragraph 2(b) hereof:

                                Minimum
                                Tons

W or WA wagons . . . . . . . . 5
V wagons . . . . . . . . 10
Vb or Vs wagons . . . . . . 12
Vr wagons . . . . . . . . 13

(b) Lesser quantities will be charged at such minimum or on a minimum weight of 2 tons per four wheeled and 4 tons per bogie wagon at Class C rates, whichever is the cheaper.

4. For local haulage charges etc., for goods conveyed in insulated wagons see regulation 96.

5. Boats for Use at Regattas and Surf Skis for Use at Life-saving Competitions

Paragraph 1 Omit this paragraph, and substitute:

1. Rowing, sailing, or motor boats exclusively for use in contests at regattas and rowing boats exclusively for use at inter-University, college, or secondary school rowing events will on the outward journey be charged Class C. Boats loaded on road trailers will be charged Class C on the total weight of the boat and trailer. The foregoing provisions are subject to a minimum charge as for 1 ton per four-wheeled wagon and 2 ton per bogie wagon.

2. Household Removals and Furniture Containers

Paragraph 1 Omit this paragraph, and substitute:

1. Bona Fide Household Removals consisting of articles which have actually been in use in a household, including sewing machines, bicycles (pedal), pianos, organs, perambulators, and push-chairs, will be charged Class C plus 20 per cent, and conveyed at the sole risk of the owner. Minimum weight per consignment, 30 cwt. Household removals in less quantities will be charged at such minimum, or on actual weight at Class C plus 50 per cent, whichever is cheaper. Persons desiring the exclusive use of a wagon for such household removals may be allowed such exclusive use at a minimum charge as for 2½ tons per Kc, Kp, or Xc wagon or 2 tons per four-wheeled wagon, n.o.s., at Class C plus 20 per cent.

Paragraph 2 Omit this paragraph.

Paragraph 5 Omit 5s.

Insert 7s.

95. Circuses

Omit this regulation, and substitute:

95. Circuses

96. Circuses Conveyed by Ordinary Trains will be charged as follows:

Animals, living, including animals in cages, at Class M rate (wagon rate only).
Vehicles, empty, at rates for motor vehicles (Regulation 83).
Vehicles loaded with material, or in same wagon with material, at the rates for materials as hereinafter provided.

                                Per Mile
                                s. d.

Material, at the following rates:
Per four-wheeled wagon, not otherwise specified . . . . 3 0
Per Kc, Lc, Mc or Xc wagon . . . . . . 5 0
Per bogie R, U, or two-door Z wagon . . . . 5 0
Per bogie Rb, Ub, Ur, or three-door Z wagon . . . . 7 0
Minimum charge as for 40 miles in each case.

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

3. 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.