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62. Newspapers, Periodicals, and Stereotype Casts

63. Newspapers and periodicals will be conveyed at the following rates:
    (a) Bulk consignments—Packages of newspapers and periodicals will be charged at the rate of
    $1.08 per 50 kg on the gross weight forwarded by the same consignor irrespective of
    the distance the packages are railed, subject to the following minimum quantities:
    Newspapers ... 500 kg per week
    Periodicals ... 4 tonnes each 4 weeks
    (b) Newspapers and periodicals not complying with the respective minimum prescribed in
    subparagraph (a) hereof, also stereotype casts and type set up for reproduction
    purposes (consigned by or to newspaper proprietors) will be conveyed at the following
    rates, charges being computed separately for each package:

(c) The charges prescribed in subparagraphs (a) and (b) hereof cover transit by rail in both
the North and South Islands and in the case of packages conveyed under the pro-
visions of paragraph 1 (b) hereof. Inter-island journeys will be deemed to be one
continuous rail journey.
(d) Single newspapers will be conveyed, irrespective of distance, at a uniform charge of 2c per
copy.
(e) Letters for newspaper proprietors containing bona fide press matter for publication, when
so endorsed, will be conveyed, irrespective of distance, at the uniform charge of 8c
per letter.

2. General—For the purposes of this section, newspaper proprietors will be deemed to mean
   and include persons or firms engaged in the printing and publishing of newspapers or
   periodicals.

3. Conditions—(a) Charges on all packages conveyed under the provisions of this section
   must be prepaid.
   (b) A declaration that the packages do not contain other than the articles mentioned above
   must be printed or plainly written alongside the address on packages, thus: “News-
   papers only”, “Stereotype casts only” as the case may be.
   (c) The department reserves the right to open and examine packages conveyed under the
   provisions of this section.
   (d) Novels will not be accepted for conveyance under this section.
   (e) Newspapers and periodicals to be conveyed under the provisions of paragraph 1 (a) here-
   of must be accompanied by a consignment note showing the number of packages for
   each station and the total weight of the whole consignment.

4. Liability—All packages conveyed under the provisions of this section will be carried at
   owner's risk and the department will not be liable for damage, delay, detention or loss. No
   receipts will be given for the packages which must be delivered to and uplifted from the railway
   by the owners. Should it be desired that packages be conveyed at the risk of the department,
   ordinary parcels rates will be charged.

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63. Coin, Bullion, etc.

64. Packages containing bank notes, bullion, gold, silver, or bronze 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 52 kg 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 bronze coin may be accepted for conveyance at owner's
risk. They will be charged ordinary parcels rates.