Page 14 - Jamaica_PO-Guide-1939

IXLA.::>ID MAILS: REGISTHATION. 11
be sawdust or some spongy substance in sufficient quantity to absorb all the liquul conumts in
C(ISC of btcakagc, 1md ~he box used must open nt one end only and have 11 til,:h~ly-fitting
or screw lid.
Egg:;. The snfc transit or l:ggs canno~ bo gu nrnn~ed but the following method of
packing is recommended:- Usc a wooden or other rigid box with suitable pnr~i~ions and
a well-fitting lid, wrap each egg separately in newspaper or other soft m:ttcrinl, place tbo
eggs on end, ench iu n sepamte partition, and fill up the vacant spaces in the box with
newspaper or co~ton waste; marl\ th<: parcel "~ggs."
The namo and address of the sender must appear on all parcels scn t by parcel-post
muil.
These no les p ust be s trictly adh.:r<:d to in every detail.
Newspapers, circulurs, book packets and pnrcels, must be pos~d without a cover, or in
a cover open :\t tbe ends or sidos so as lo admit of the contents bcitl{l easily withdrawn for ex-
amination. The mere clipping of tbe corners or of tbe side of nn envelope or other cover
is insufficient. T hey must not. contain any letlcr or communication of the nature of a
letter
If any letter or communication of the nature or a letter bo found in a newspaper, circular,
book packet or parcel, the entire packet will be surcharged at the unpaid teller rate of
posta(Je.
"Blind U terature."- Packets containing papers impressed fo; the use of the
blind may be sent at the following special rate:- up to 2 lbs., ~d.; 5 lbs., Id.; S lbs. Hd.;
11 tbs., 2d. See a lso page 14.
(G) fli:Gl5 TlMTlON ( In land) . *

Any letter or other mail matter may be registered on prep,~yment of tbe registration
fee nod postage. Packets containing money and jewellery t nttl$1 be rcvistered and
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must be prepaid Ill the lcUer Jate of postaae. Any packet found to conlain money or jewellery
but not registered, will be liable to a surcha rge equal to double the registration fee.
A letter must not be accepted for rcgistrntion unless it is i11 perfect order. A registered
letter fastened with gummed paper can only be accepted if the sender signs his name
across tbe slip of gummed paper.
!.-FEES.
The fees for Inland Registration payable over and above the postage, and the
respective limits of compensation, :uc as follows :-
Table of In la nd (1) Registration F ees.

Fee. Limit of Compensation. !<'cc. Limit of Compensation.

2d. £ 2 Sd. £60
3d. £10 9tl. £70
4d. £20 l(Jd. £SO
5d. £30 l id. £90
6d. £40 ls. Od. £100
?d. £50
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These_ fe_e_s r_e_la_t_e to Inland Posl--'o-"'n-'y _____ -----
These fee3 include· the ordiunry registration fee or 2d. The highest amount of
compenSAtion obtainable for :tny one packet is £ 100.

• Conditions go\'erning registration of inland correspondence differ from those
governin:;: overseas correspondence. See pages 48-49.
t For full definition of "money" and " jcwdlery," see page 12, par. 12.