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(d) The enclosures must be so folded that they cannot move about in the envelopes, and thus cause the address to be hidden;

A packet enclosed in an envelope with an open (cut-out) panel :

A packet having an opening large enough to be likely to entrap small letters or postcards. Objection is not raised to the use for the open post of a small envelope not more than 3 inches in depth with a tuck-in flap along the top not exceeding 6 inches in width. An envelope ex- ceeding that depth must not have an opening of more than 4 inches in width. If a larger envelope is necessary, senders should adopt a pattern having a special kind of flap which can be adjusted so as not to leave a large opening; or the packet can be fastened with string pro- vided that it can be easily untied. If metal paper fasteners (paper clips are inadmissible) are used, they must be blunt and must be well pressed down to obviate risk of injury to the hands of the Post Office staff

A card or envelope which is less than 4 inches in length by 24 inches in width or a packet of such small dimensions as to be likely to impede the officers of the Post Office in dealing with it in the post.

Postcards, and other cards sent unenclosed, must not be less than one hundredth of an inch thick.

Collection

Posting boxes are installed at convenient places throughout the Colony and are cleared daily at the times stated on them. Correspondence can also be posted at any Police Station in a district where post- ing boxes are not installed and no post office is esta- blished.

Upon receipt of an application in writing, the Postmaster General may approve of the installation of a private box on any premises for the posting of un- registered letters and postcards. The type of box to be provided, and the position in which it is to be placed, are subject to the approval of the Postmaster General.