642
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 24

LUGGAGE, PARCELS, ETC.

4. (a) Except where otherwise provided, each parcel will be charged for separately.
   (b) Parcels Booked Between Two Separate Sections of Railway — The charges for each section will be computed separately.

5. The word “dangerous” used in relation to goods denotes that the goods will be conveyed under the regulations applicable to explosives and dangerous goods.

6. Parcels Charged on Grouped Weight—(a) Where the rate for commodities listed in the following classification is qualified by the words “grouped weight”, it is intended that when more parcels than one consisting of the commodity listed are consigned in one consignment, such parcels will be charged upon the total weight of each commodity at the appropriate rate. Each 2 cwt or part thereof in excess of the first 2 cwt will be charged as a separate consignment.
   (b) The terminal charge as provided in section 55, paragraph 2, will be computed on the total weight of each commodity.

7. Classification:

Commodity Rate
All parcels traffic not named in this classification .. Parcels rates.
Aluminium ware, except nails and washers .. Parcels rates plus 25%.
Aluminium nails and washers .. Parcels rates.
Animals, small, such as cats (but not dogs), properly secured in crates, baskets, or other suitable receptacles so as to prevent damage to other goods.
Owner’s risk—
Per package not exceeding 1½ cwt .. .. Parcels rates.
Per package exceeding 1½ cwt .. .. Parcels rates plus 25%.
Bacon and hams .. .. .. Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
Basketware .. .. .. Parcels rates plus 25%.
Bicycle accessories, including wheels, frames, forks, etc. Parcels rates.
Bicycle delivery vans, pedal .. .. Double parcels rates.
Bicycle trailers .. .. Parcels rates plus 25%.
Bicycles, not otherwise specified .. See section 52.
Bicycles or scooters, motor .. .. Parcels rates plus 50%. Charges on the weight in excess of 2 cwt will be treated as a separate consignment. Motor bicycles and scooters will not be delivered by the Department and will not be subject to the terminal charge, vide section 55, paragraph 2. See also section 53, paragraph 6.
Bicycles or scooters, motor with trailers or sidecars attached Double parcels rates. See also section 53, paragraph 6.
Bins, bread, steel .. .. .. Parcels rates plus 25%.
Bird-cages .. .. .. Parcels rates plus 25%.
Birds in cages. Owner’s risk .. .. Parcels rates plus 25%.
Birds in cardboard, three-ply or similar fragile containers. Owner’s risk. Parcels rates plus 25%.
Birds (other than birds in cages or fragile containers) and poultry in crates, baskets, or other suitable receptacles so as to prevent damage to other goods.
Owner’s risk—
Per package not exceeding 1½ cwt .. .. Parcels rates.
Per package exceeding 1½ cwt .. .. Parcels rates plus 25%.
Blinds, venetian .. .. Parcels rates plus 25%.
Boats, completely unassembled .. Parcels rates plus 50%.
Boats, assembled .. .. As “canoes, assembled”.
Bread .. .. Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
Bulbs, plant .. .. Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
Bullion, coin, etc. .. See section 63.
Butter .. .. Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
Cake and baker’s smallgoods in cases or cartons .. Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
Canoes, assembled, not exceeding 70 lb .. Double parcels rates.
Canoes, assembled, exceeding 70 lb .. Double parcels rates, subject to a minimum charge as for 5 cwt, at Class C plus 50%.
Canoes, completely unassembled, or canoe parts .. Parcels rates plus 50%.
Cardboard boxes containing goods liable to damage by crushing. Owner’s risk Parcels rates plus 25%.