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Jewellery

IMPERIAL AND FOREIGN POST

This 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 ma- terial. 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 three inches. Further, in the case of jewellery exceeding $1,500 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 a 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 do not allow the smell of their contents to escape.

Liquids

For liquids and substances which liquefy easily two receptacles must be used. The outer receptacle 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.

Umbrellas and similar articles

These should be enclosed in stout cases made of wood at least 3 inch 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.

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