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APPENDIX. 285
Parcel Post.
1. In order that a packet may go by Parcel Post, it must be tendered at a Post OfBce for
transmission as a parcel. The words *' Parcel Post " should be written or printed on the left-
hand side, immediately above the address.
2. The Rates of Postage for Parcels addressed to any part of the United Kiusdom are : —
For a Parcel notexce'ding 1 lb. in weight, 31
,, „ exceeding 1 lb., but not exceeding 2 lbs 41
„ „ „ 2 lbs., „ , 3 1b M
,, ,, ,, 3 lbs., ,, ,, 4 lbs 6d
,, ,, ,. 4 Ihs., ,, ,, 5 lbs 7d
,, ,, ,, 5 lbs.. ,, ,, 6 lbs 8d
„ ,, ,, 6 lbs., ,, ,, 71bs 9d
,, ,, ,, 7 lbs., ,, ,, 8 lbs lOd
„ ,, „ 8 lbs., ,, ., 91bs lid
91bs., „ „ lllbs Is
3. The dimensions allowed for an Inland Postal Parcel are— Greate-<t lengr,h, 3 ft. 6 in.;
greatest length and girth combined, 6 ft. For example — A Parcel measuring 3 ft. 6 in. in length
may measure as much as 2 ft. 6 in. in girth. A shorter Parcel may be thicker ; thus, if it mea-
sure no more than 3 ft. in length, it may measure as much as 3 fr. in girth— i.e., round its
thickest part.
4. The full postage must be prepaid, by means of ordinary postage stamps, whicli must be
aflBxed by the sender.
5. Parcels must not be posted in a letter-box, but must be handed over the counter of a Post
Office to the proper officer, by whom the size, weight, and postage of each parcel will be tested
before it is accepted. Any packet or parcel marked " Parcel Post," and posted contrary to this
regulation, will, unless admissible and fully prepaid at the letter or book post rate, be charged
on delivery with a fine of Id. in addition to any deficient postage at the parcel rate.
Prohibited Parcels.
6. Parcels bearing or containing writing or marks of an offensive or indecent character; or
containing gunpowder, cartridges, lucifer matches, or other combustible material, live animals,
offensive or filthy matter, or any substance likely to cause injury to other parcels, or to the
Officers of the Post Office, may not be sent through the post.
7. Parcels may not contain any letter or packet intended for delivery at an address other than
that borne by the parcel itself.
Parcels requiring Special Precautions.
8. Parcels containing ripe fruit or eggs, fish, meat, or other animal matter ; or knives and
other sharp instruments; can only be sent if so packed as to prevent all risk of injury to other
parcels. Liquid matter must be sent in bottles, cases, or cans securely stoppered, and bottles
and other glass articles must be so packed as to be secure from breakage.
Parcels addressed to a Post O'fflce to be called for.
9. Parcels may be addressed to and obtained at Post Offices under the same regulations
generally, as letters.
10. Parcels addressed to a Post Office to be called t)V will be kept (unless containing perish-
able articles) for three weeks. After they have remained in the office one clear day, they will
be charged Id. a day for demurrage until called for.
Regulations as to Inland Registration, and as to Compensation for the Loss or
Damage of Inland Registered Postal Packets (including Parcels) and
Inland Parcels.
Compensation for the Loss or Damage of Inland Parcels.
1. The Postmaster General is not legally liable to make good any claim arising out of the
conveyance of a parcel sent by post, but he will accept liability under certain conditions.
2. If tlie parcel is registered, compensation will be given under the rules and regulations con-
tained in full under the heading of " liegistration and Compensation."
3. If the parcel is not registered, the Postmaster General will accept liability up to £2, with-
out payment of any fee beyond the postage, provided that —
(1.) The parcel is posted in the manner Prescribed for the posting of parcels by the regula-
tions for the time being, and the postage prepaid.
(2.) A certificate of posting is obtained from the officer receiving the parcel. This certifi-
cate must be filled up by the sender, and handed to the officer of the Post Office, who
will sign and return it to him.
(3.) The contents of the parcel are securely packed, and enclosed in a reasonably strong
case, wrapper, or cover, securely fastened, and of a nature calculated to preserve them
from loss or damage in the post.
4. No compensation either for loss or damage will be given in respect of —
(1.) A parcel containing anything which, according to the regulations for the time being,
may not be sent by the Inland Parcel Post.
(2.) A parcel containing money.
3.) A parcel containing a watch or jewellery, unless registered by the sender.