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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 26, 1932..

the address of the person for whom they are intended, a trade mark or manufacturer's mark, and numbers prices and indica- tions relative to weight, measurements, dimensions or quantity, or necessary to determine the origin or nature of the goods.

8.(1) A class of postal packets called "small-packets" is authorised with the object of affording facilities, in the inter- mational service, for the transmission of small articles of mer- chandise in the letter mails. The exchange of small-packets is limited to those countries which have agreed to participate in the service.

(2) The maximum dimensions of a small-packet are 18 in by 8 in. by 4 in., or if in roll form 18 in. in length and 6 in. in diameter, and the limit of weight is 2 lbs.

(3) The prohibitions applicable to the letter post apply also to the service of small-packets. In addition, the follow- ing are specially excluded from transmission in small packets:

Letters, notes or documents having the character of actual and personal correspondence (this pro- hibition does not apply to open invoices reduced to the simplest form, the address of the article, and and the sender's address); coin; banknotes; cur- rency notes; negotiable instruments payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewels and other valuable articles; postage stamps, whether obliterated or

not.

(4) Small-packets are subject to the requirements for samples of merchandise as regards form, make up and packing (e.g. they must be sent in such a manner as to be easy of examination). In addition, the name and address of the sender must be shown on the outside of the packet; and each packet must be conspicuously marked "Small Packet" in the top left- hand corner.

(5) The rate of postage on small-packets shall be 50 cents for the first eight ounces, and 15 cents for each additional two ounces or part of two ounces. The postage must be fully prepaid by the sender.

(6) Small-packets may be registered, but not insured.

9. Printed papers, commercial papers and samples may be enclosed in the same packet: Provided that---

(1) each article taken separately shall not exceed the

limits of weight and size applicable to it ;

(2) the total weight shall not exceed 5 lbs if addressed to the United Kingdom, a British possession or pro- tectorate, or a country not in the Postal Union, and 4 lbs. 6 ozs. if addressed to any foreign country in the Postal Union; and

(3) the minimum rate of postage for each packet shall be 20 cents if it contains commercial papers and 8 cents if it consists of printed papers and samples.

10. The postage on clubbed packets for China shall be 4 cents for each half ounce,

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