Commonwealth Numbered Acts

POST AND TELEGRAPH RATES ACT 1974 No. 60, 1974 - SCHEDULE 2

SCHEDULE 2
Section 7

PART I-ORDINARY TELEGRAMS

1. The rate for telegrams containing not more than 12 words (including address
and signature) is 72 cents.

2. The rate for telegrams containing more than 12 words (including address and
signature) is 72 cents, together with an amount of 6 cents for each word by
which the number of words contained in the telegram exceeds 12.

3. Double the foregoing rates shall be charged for the transmission of-

   (a)  urgent telegrams; and

   (b)  telegrams on the public service when required, under section 95 of the
        Post and Telegraph Act, to be transmitted before other telegrams.

4. Rates specified in this Part are exclusive of porterage charges.

PART II-LETTER TELEGRAMS

The rate for a letter telegram, as prescribed, accepted for transmission
subject to the prescribed conditions is 30 cents together with an amount of 3
cents for each 2 words or part of 2 words by which the number of words
contained in the letter telegram (including address and signature) exceeds 20.
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