HONGKONG POSTAL GUIDE
LOCAL PARCel Post.
(Directions as to Posting.)
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$1.--In order that a packet may be sent by Parcel Post it must be presented at the counter of a Post Office for transmission as a parcel and must bear the words "Parcel Post" written conspicuously on the upper left-hand corner. It must also bear the name and address of the sender on the bottom left-hand corner of the face of the cover. The parcel should not be left until the weight, size and postage have been tested by the officer who accepts it and a receipt of its posting obtained.
If a "tie on" label is used, the address must nevertheless be written on the cover as well.
LIMITS OF SIZE AND WEight.
82. The size allowed for a local parcel is: greatest length, 3 feet 6 inches; greatest length and girth combined, 6 feet, and the greatest weight, 11 lbs.
83.-The rates of postage are----
For a parcel not exceeding 3 lbs. in weight, 25 cents. Exceeding 3 lbs, and not exceeding 7 lbs., 50 cents. Exceeding 7 lbs. and not exceeding 11 lbs., 75 cents.
MODE OF PREPAYMENT.
84.-No packet can be accepted by an officer of the Department for transmission by Parcel Post unless the postage at the above rates is paid. The postage stamps should be affixed by the sender to the cover of the parcel at the right-hand upper corner on the face
PARCELS POSTED OUT OF COURSE.
85.-If a packet, which either bears the words "Parcel Post," or from its appearance seems to be intended for transmission as a parcel, is not posted in accordance with these regulations it is treated as a letter if it is fully prepaid at the letter rates and is other- wise in accordance with the Letter Post regulations.
If such parcel is not fully prepaid at the Letter rate it will be returned to the sender.
DIRECTIONS AS TO PACKING,
86.-Parcels containing any fragile or perishable article must be so packed as to ensure their safe handling and their causing no injury or damage to the mails.
87.-Parcels generally must be so packed and enclosed in a reasonably strong case, wrapper or cover, fastened in a manner calculated to preserve tho contents from loss or damage in the post, and to prevent any tampering therewith. The packing of a parcel must also be such as to protect other postal packets from being damaged in any way by it. Any parcel not so packed will, if tendered for transmission, be refused, and if discovered in transit will be liable to be detained.
PARCELS ADDRESSED to Post OFFICES.
SS.-Parcels may be addressed" to be called for" to any Post Office at which letters similarly addressed may by received and under the same general regulations, and will be detained at such offices for a period of three weeks. If not then claimed such parcels will be returned to the Returned Branch of the General Post Office and notice of the fact will be forwarded to the senders, to whom delivery will be made on payment of the postage due for the return of the parcels.
89.-In default of proper application and payment of the charges due, undelivered parcels are liable to be finally disposed of three months after the date of their return to the General Post Office. If, however, during this period or during the period of retention at a Post Office the contents of a parcel become or are likely to become worthless through natural decay, or are found to be offensive or injurious, they are liable to be disposed of forthwith.
REGISTRATION AND COMPENSATION.
90.--The ordinary registration fee for each local letter or other postal packet is 10
cents.
91.-Every description of paid correspondence may be registered, except such as is addressed in pencil, or is addressed to initials or fictitious names, or is not properly fastened and secured.
Original from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
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