The Standards Act 1965—Amendment of Standard
Recommendation

PURSUANT to section 17 of the Standards Act 1965, the
Standards Council, on 31 July 1969, amended the under-
mentioned standard recommendation by the incorporation of
the amendment shown hereunder:

Number, Title, and Price of Standard Recommendation Amendment
NZSR. 34:1968 Glued laminated timber construction. $1.75 No. 1

Copies of the amended standard recommendation are available from the Standards Association of New Zealand, New Zealand Display Centre Building, Sturdee Street (or Private Bag), Wellington.

Dated at Wellington this 14th day of August 1969.
G. H. EDWARDS, Director,
Standards Association of New Zealand.
(S.A. 114/2/4 : 44)

The Standards Act 1965—Standard Specifications Revoked

PURSUANT to section 23 of the Standards Act 1965, the
Standards Council, on 31 July 1969, revoked the under-
mentioned standard specifications:

Number and Title of Standard Specification
NZS 384:1951(BS 912:1950) Bolted flameproof cable couplers primarily for use in mines.
NZS 713:1962(BS 1435:1960) Oil suction and discharge hose with built-in end connections for test pressures of 100, 150, 200, and 225 lb/sq in.
NZS 1108:—(BS 490:) Conveyor and elevator belting—
Part 1:1967 Rubber conveyor belting of ply construction for general use. (BS 490: Part 1:1965).
NZS 1559:1960(BS 3134:1959), Dimensions of tapered roller bearings.
NZS 1874:—(BS 3673:) Spring retaining rings—Part 2:1966 Carbon steel E clips. (BS 3673: Part 2:1965).

Dated at Wellington this 14th day of August 1969.
G. H. EDWARDS, Director,
Standards Association of New Zealand.
(S.A. 114/2/7 : 211–215)

The Standards Act 1965—Draft New Zealand Standard Specification

PURSUANT to subsection (3) of section 23 of the Standards Act 1965, notice is hereby given that the following draft New Zealand standard specification is being circulated:

Number and Title of Specification
D 110 Code of practice for the manufacture and use of structural plywood—

Part 1, Manufacture.

All persons who may be affected by this specification and who desire to comment thereon may, upon application, obtain copies on loan from the Standards Association of New Zealand, New Zealand Display Centre Building, Sturdee Street (or Private Bag), Wellington.

The closing date for the receipt of comment is 31 October 1969.

Dated at Wellington this 14th day of August 1969.
G. H. EDWARDS, Director,
Standards Association of New Zealand.
(S.A. 114/2/8)

The Standards Act 1965—Overseas Specifications Endorsed as Suitable for Use in New Zealand

PURSUANT to section 17 of the Standards Act 1965, the Standards Council, on 31 July 1969, endorsed the under-
mentioned overseas specifications as suitable for use in New Zealand:

Number and Title of Specification Price of Copy (Post Free)
BS 490:—Conveyor and elevator belting—
Part 1:1968 Rubber conveyor belting of ply construction for general use. (Metric units) 1.06

Part 2:1968 Rubber elevator belting of ply construction for use on bucket elevators. (Metric units) 0.85
BS 1435:1968 Rubber hose, wire-reinforced, for oil suction and discharge services. (Metric units) 1.06
BS 2860:1957 Hose of natural rubber with woven fabric reinforcement (special quality) 0.25
BS 3134:1968 Dimensions of tapered roller bearings. (Metric and inch units) 1.06
BS 3673:—Spring retaining rings—
Part 2:1965 Carbon steel E clips 0.50
Part 3:1968 Carbon steel C clips 0.64
BS 4372:1968 Engineers' steel measuring rules. (Metric units) 0.85
BS 4377:1968 The tapping of holes to receive wire thread inserts (ISO metric threads). (Metric units) 1.06

Copies of the specifications are obtainable through the Standards Association of New Zealand, New Zealand Display Centre Building, Sturdee Street (or Private Bag), Wellington.

Dated at Wellington this 14th day of August 1969.
G. H. EDWARDS, Director,
Standards Association of New Zealand.
(S.A. 114/2/9 : E 254–262)

The Standards Act 1965—Endorsement of Amendments to Overseas Specifications as Suitable for Use in New Zealand

PURSUANT to section 17 of the Standards Act 1965, the Standards Council, on 31 July 1969, endorsed as suitable for use in New Zealand the under-mentioned amendments to the relevant endorsed overseas specifications:

Number, Title, and Price of Specification Amendment
BS 143 and 1256:1968 Malleable cast iron No. 1 (AMD 139) and cast copper alloy screwed pipe fittings for steam, air, water, gas, and oil. $2.12
BS 1763:1967 Thin PVC sheeting (flexi-No. 1 (AMD 98) ble, unsupported). $1.00
BS 1845:1966 Filler metals for brazing. No. 2 (AMD 143) 53c
BS 2860:1957 Hose of natural rubber No. 1 (AMD 53) with woven fabric reinforcement (special quality). 25c
BS 3027:1968 Dimensions of worm gear No. 1 (AMD 160) units. 64c
BS 3673:—Spring retaining rings—
Part 2:1965 Carbon steel E clips. 50c No. 1 (AMD 2)

Copies of the specifications so amended are obtainable from the Standards Association of New Zealand, New Zealand Display Centre Building, Sturdee Street (or Private Bag), Wellington.

Copies of the amendments will be supplied, free of charge, upon request.

Dated at Wellington this 14th day of August 1969.
G. H. EDWARDS, Director,
Standards Association of New Zealand.
(S.A. 114/2/10:E 64–69)

Tariff and Development Board Notice No. 123—Public Inquiry into Import Duties and Import Licensing Affecting Artificial Flowers, Foliage or Fruit and Parts Thereof; Articles Made of Artificial Flowers, Foliage or Fruit (Tariff Items 67.02.01 and 67.02.09)

1. The Tariff and Development Board has been requested by the Minister of Customs to inquire into and report on whether any new or increased duties are necessary in respect of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit, classified in Tariff items 67.02.01 and 67.02.09. The Minister has also asked the Board to consider the question of import licensing as it affects these goods.

2. The Board will, in accordance with its normal procedures, conduct a public inquiry in the Boardroom, First Floor, Law Society Building, 26 Waring Taylor Street, Wellington, on Thursday, 2 October 1969, commencing at 10.30 a.m.