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Messrs. De La Rue might be asked whether any improvements
have been made since 1895 in self-recording machines and how
many of such machines should be required to keep a check on
the 40 values of impressed stamps at present in use here and
also their cost.Also whether it would be necessary to have
such machines in duplicate in case of a break-down.
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Before taking steps however, we recommend
that a letter be sent to the Straits asking as to how the
system works in that Colony. Particulars as to lists of ad-
and impressed stamps; whether thesystem is carried
out in every instance;whether delays are caused by the system
what average amount of work is got through in the day and
what ammage staff is required to do it,with anything more to
help us to understand the system.
20th.August, 1900.
(sd) A.M.Thomson.
(sd) H.C.Nicolle.
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