GOODS—continued

70. Computation of Charges—continued

71. 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.

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

73. Goods Chargeable on Weight or Measurement—(a) All goods chargeable on weight will be
    charged on the actual gross weight 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.

74. 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.

75. 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.

76. Goods Consigned Inter Island—Except as provided in section 29 of the Local Rates
    Scale of Charges, the charges for the rail journey in each Island will be computed separately.

| Zone No. | Kilometres | Class of | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
|----------|------------|----------|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceeding | Not | Goods | 13 kg | 26 kg | 39 kg | 51 kg | 77 kg | 102 kg | 128 kg | 153 kg |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | C and D | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 1.20 |
| | | E + 50% | 0.53 | 0.68 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 1.13 | 1.35 | 1.80 |
| 2 | | C and D | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 1.20 |
| | | E + 50% | 0.53 | 0.68 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 1.13 | 1.35 | 1.80 |
| 3 | | C and D | 0.45 | 0.60 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 1.20 | 1.55 |
| | | E + 50% | 0.68 | 0.90 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.13 | 1.35 | 1.80 | 2.33 |
| 4 | | C and D | 0.50 | 0.65 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 1.20 | 1.45 | 1.85 |
| | | E + 50% | 0.75 | 0.98 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.35 | 1.80 | 2.18 | 2.78 |
| 5 | | C and D | 0.60 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 1.25 | 1.70 | 2.05 |
| | | E + 50% | 0.90 | 1.13 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.50 | 1.85 | 2.55 | 3.08 |
| 6 | | C and D | 0.65 | 0.80 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1.10 | 1.40 | 1.85 | 2.25 |
| | | E + 50% | 0.98 | 1.20 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.65 | 2.10 | 2.78 | 3.38 |
| 7 | | C and D | 0.75 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.15 | 1.50 | 1.95 | 2.45 |
| | | E + 50% | 1.13 | 1.35 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.72 | 2.25 | 3.00 | 3.68 |
| 8 | | C and D | 0.80 | 0.95 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.25 | 1.65 | 2.10 | 2.60 |
| | | E + 50% | 1.20 | 1.43 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.88 | 2.48 | 3.30 | 4.05 |
| 8 | 358 | C and D | 0.90 | 1.10 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.40 | 1.85 | 2.35 | 2.85 |
| | | E + 50% | 1.35 | 1.65 | 1.87 | 1.87 | 2.10 | 2.78 | 3.75 | 4.50 |
| | | C | 0.80 | 0.95 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.25 | 1.65 | 2.10 | 2.60 |
| | | E + 50% | 1.20 | 1.43 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.88 | 2.48 | 3.30 | 4.05 |

71. Small lots Scale

72. Except as otherwise provided, the charges for small lots of goods will be:

(a) Goods classified as Class C, D, C plus 50% and E plus 50%

2. Small lots of Goods of Class C plus 20% will be charged at the scale for Class C.

3. Small lots of Goods of Class D less 25% and E plus 25% will be charged at double the scale for Class C.

4. Small lots of Class C double rate will be charged at the scale for Class C.

5. Small lots of Class D plus 50% will be charged at the scale for Class E plus 50%. Weight Not Exceeding

Zone No.

Exceeding

Not

Goods

Class of
Goods

$13 kg

$26 kg

$39 kg

$51 kg

$77 kg

$102 kg

$128 kg

$153 kg

$178 kg

$204 kg

$229 kg

$250 kg