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7. A packet enclosed in wholly transparent envelope;

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A packet enclosed in an envelope with a transparent panel which

does not conform to the following conditions:-

The panel must extend parallel to the length of the envelope; a sufficient space, about 1 inches, must be left above the panel for the postage stamp and the date-stamp impression; no writing or printing other than the address may be displayed through the panel and the address must appear through the panel in such a manner as to be read with reasonable facility; 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 letters or postcards. Objection is not raised to the use for the post of a small envelope not more than 32 inches in depth with a tuck-in flap along the top not exceeding 6 inches in width. An envelope exceeding that depth must not have an opening of more than 41 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, provided that it can be easily untied. If metal paper fasteners (paper clips are in- admissible) are used, they must be blunt and must be well pressed down to obviate risk or injury to the hands of the Post Office staff;

11. A card or envelope which is less than 4 inches in length by 21 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.

EXPORT AND CURRENCY CONTROL

General: Certain goods may only be exported from Hong Kong under and in accordance with a licence issued by the Department of Commerce and Industry to which Department reference should be made in case of doubt. Post Office staff are not in a position to advise whether an export licence is required in respect of a parti- cular article or class of goods; and they should not express any opinion on the subject of export restrictions generally except in so far as the following information about (a) gift parcels, and (b) food- stuffs enables them to answer enquiries. In any case of doubt a parcel or packet will be accepted for posting, but such acceptance should not be taken as implying in any way that export licensing and currency control requirements have been satisfactorily met. The responsibility for complying with these requirements rests with the sender.

Bank notes, currency notes, etc: Bank and currency notes, etc. must not be sent out of the Colony by private individuals. Firms wishing. to export bank notes should consult the Exchange Control Office, Hong Kong. In all cases a licence is required.

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