must ascertain and comply with any special conditions concerning the importation of celluloid or films into particular countries; see the table commencing on page 58,
China, crockery or glass. Articles of this nature should be packed in a strong wooden case with plenty of soft packing between the article and the top, bottom and sides of the case.
Coin and jewellery. These must be enclosed in a strong box or case which must be sewn up or otherwise fastened in a wrapper of linen, canvas, strong paper or other substantial material. The address must be written on the covering. Seals must be placed along the edges of each join or loose flap at distances of not more than 3 inches. Further, in the case of jewellery exceeding $1,600 in value, the box must measure at least 3 feet 6 inches in length and girth combined.
Dyes and similar substances. These must be enclosed in stout metal box, placed inside a wooden box, with sawdust between the two receptacles.
Food and other articles attractive to rats. When sent to tropical, or sub-tropical countries, or through the tropics, such articles must be packed in receptacles which are rat-proof and not allow the smell of their contents to escape.
Liquids. For liquids and substances which liquefy easily two receptacles must be used. The outer receptalce must be of strong wood or metal. Between this and the inner receptacle containing the liquid, space must be left all round which must be filled with bran, sawdust, or other absorbent material in sufficient quantity to absorb all the liquid in the event of breakage.
Live bees or leeches. These must be enclosed in a box so constructed as to avoid all danger and to allow the contents to be ascertained.
Radio-active substances. Radio-active substances emitting gamma or other rays must be packed in a lead container of sufficient thickness to prevent the radiation of any harmful rays outside the package and so afford absolute protection to human beings and films. Special markings are not needed on the outer container.
Suit cases, umbrellas and similar articles. These should be enclosed in stout cases made of wood at least 3 inches thick; but the two small ends of such cases may be of three-ply wood. Plenty of soft interior packing should be used for the protection of any brittle or fragile part, such as a handle,
ARTICLES SENT FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR ANALYSIS
Deleterious liquids or substances, though otherwise prohibited from transmission by post. may be sent for medical examination or analysis to a recognised medical laboratory or institute, whether or not be- longing to a public health authority, only by letter post.
Any person who sends by post a deleterious liquid or substance for medical examination or analysis otherwise than as provided by the regulations is liable to prosecution.
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