5 JULY

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

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70. Computation of Charges

71. In computing the charges on goods, the following provisions will apply:
    (a) Except as otherwise provided, goods from different consignors to one consignee,
    or from one consignor to different consignees, will be charged separately.
    (b) A package containing different rated commodities will be charged the rate applicable
    to the highest rated commodity.
    (c) Small lots of goods of Classes C, D, E, and G including goods chargeable at such
    rates subject to a percentage increase or decrease will be charged as per section 71.
    Such classes of goods in quantities exceeding 5 cwt will be subject to a minimum
    charge as for 5 cwt as provided in section 71, but the additional charge of 25c
    referred to in paragraph 2 thereof will not be levied.
    (d) Except where otherwise provided the weights of two or more commodities in any
    consignment chargeable at the same rate may be grouped for charging purposes,
    but two or more commodities chargeable at different rates must be charged
    separately, provided that goods of classes C, C plus 20%, D or D less 25% not
    exceeding 5 cwt in total weight may be grouped for charging purposes.
    (e) Timber and/or all goods chargeable on weight consigned from one consignor to
    one consignee, loaded in the same wagon, may be grouped for the purpose of
    the minimum load per wagon, and the charges at the appropriate local or classified
    rate may be based on the actual weight of each commodity (minimum charge as
    per section 71) under the following conditions:
    (i) The total weight charged for will not be less than the highest minimum
    weight specified for any commodity included in the consignment.
    (ii) When the actual aggregate weight of all the commodities in the consignment
    is less than the highest minimum weight the weight required to make up the
    minimum will be charged at the rate applicable to the lowest rated commodity in
    the consignment.
    (iii) For the purpose of this subparagraph timber, will be calculated as 450
    superficial feet to the ton.

72. Goods Subject to an Increase in Rate—Where a local rate for Class C goods applies,
    charges for goods of classes C plus 20%, C plus 50%, or C double rate are to be computed
    as follows—
    (a) If goods are chargeable on weight, the appropriate increase is to be applied to the local
    rate.
    (b) If goods are chargeable on measurement the local rate is not to be increased.

73. Goods Subject to a Reduction in Rate—Where it is prescribed that the rate for any goods
    will be subject to a percentage or other reduction, the appropriate rate will, subject to the
    following provisions, be so reduced:
    (a) Class D goods chargeable on weight The charges will be computed at the classified
    where the local rate exceeds the classi-

fied rate
(b) Goods chargeable on weight at a local The charges will be computed at the classified
rate which does not exceed the classi-
fied rate
(c) Goods chargeable on actual cubic The reduction will not apply in the case of
measurement at a local rate ships' goods on port lines (see Section 127).

4. Minimum Quantity—Where a rate is specified as being for a minimum quantity and such
   minimum is not complied with it shall be permissible to charge as for the minimum quantity at
   the rate so specified if cheaper.

5. Alternative Charge—Wherever an alternative charge is specified it is intended that the
   lower charge will be taken, unless otherwise provided.

6. Goods Chargeable on Weight or Measurement—(a) All goods chargeable on weight will be
   charged on the actual gross weight (avoirdupois) of the goods when received by the department
   for carriage.
   (b) When goods are packed for carriage, the weight or measurement of the consignment will
   include the weight or dimensions of the case or packing used, provided that the charges shall
   not be less than for such case or packing when consigned alone.
   (c) Except when inconsistent with the context or otherwise expressly stated “measurement”
   means cubic measurement. Whenever charges are based on measurement and are to be com-
   puted at a rate per unit of weight, such measurement shall be converted into weight at the rate
   of 40 cu ft to the ton.

7. Bogie Wagon Rate—Except where otherwise specified, a rate per wagon refers to a four-
   wheeled wagon, and except as aforesaid, a bogie wagon will, in computing charges at a rate
   per wagon, be charged at twice the rate for a four-wheeled wagon. See also section 106.

8. Explosives—(a) Except as otherwise provided, goods of an explosive nature not permitted
   to be conveyed in wagons containing ordinary goods will be subject to an additional charge
   of $1 per consignment (irrespective of the quantity or the distance hauled).
   (b) Exception: The surcharge will not apply to small consignments of explosives which are
   railed in portable magazines. However, where the department is unable to supply a portable
   magazine on request and the consignor elects to load the consignment in a wagon the surcharge
   will apply.

9. Goods Booked Between Two Separate Sections of Railway—The charges for each section
   will be computed separately.