Railway Luggage Regulations




12 MAY

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

691

LUGGAGE, PARCELS, ETC.

  1. Coin, Bullion, etc.

  2. Packages containing bank notes, bullion, gold, silver, or copper coin, will be accepted for conveyance only in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(a) When Accompanied by a Passenger—

(i) The passenger must pay the ordinary fare and hold a ticket.

(ii) All risk and responsibility for the safety of the goods shall be taken by the person travelling with them.

(iii) Excess-luggage rates will be charged for any quantity of such goods and luggage in excess of 1 cwt for each adult ticket held.

(b) When Unaccompanied by a Passenger—

(i) Packages containing bank notes, bullion, gold, or silver will not be accepted for conveyance at owner’s risk unless under special agreement with the Department. Double the ordinary parcels rates (section 55) will be charged thereon, and the goods must be consigned at the risk of the Department and insured to the full value thereof, and the appropriate charges paid.

(ii) Packages containing copper coin may be accepted for conveyance at owner’s risk. They will be charged ordinary parcels rates.

64 to 67 inclusive. Reserved for future use



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