Page 48 - Jamaica Post Office Guide 1977

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Inland Service: Parcels, contd.

Addressing, contd.
It is essential that the name of the Post Town and zone number, where appli­
cable should appear in the address in order to ensure delivery as speedily as
possible. The name of the Post Town should be written or typed in BLOCK
letters.
Examples:
Mr. John Brown, Mr. John Brown,
Pera District, 13 King Street,
BOWDEN P.O. Kingston 2.
St. Thomas
Compensation
Compensation is paid in respect of a registered parcel. The general conditions
relating to compensation arc set out on page 40.
Packing and Make-up
Recommended methods of packing for certain articles are described at pages
51-57.
Tying and Sealing
Parcels should be securely fastened cither with strong string or stout adhesive
tape or with a combination of both. If string is used it should be passed round
the parcel in at least two directions and be knotted Separately each way.
If adhesive tape is used it should be at least 1 inch wide.
Posting of Parcels in Large Numbers
It will be of mutual advantage to the senders and to the Post Office if persons
wishing to despatch a large number of parcels, whether on a particular day or at
regular or irregular intervals will give the office where they will post them early
information of the number of the parcels, their average weight and dimensions
and the dates and time at which they propose to post.