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Addressing of postal articles.

5.—(1.) Every postal article shall be legibly addressed in writing or printing running parallel to the length of the cover, leaving a clear space above the address sufficient to accommodate the postage stamps and postmarks.

(2.) Nothing shall be written, printed, or placed on the address side of a postal article which is likely to impede its treatment by postal officials. A postal article may be deemed to contravene this regulation if matter such as advertisements, pictorial representations, ornamentations, and such like additions (other than headings which leave sufficient space for the postage stamps and postmarks) extends beyond the left half of the envelope cover or wrapper.

(3.) An article shall not be accepted for transmission by post if it is enclosed in an envelope, wrapper or cover bearing cancelled postage stamps, postmarks or other evidence of previous transmission through the post.

Provided that this regulation shall not apply to an article which has been re-directed in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations relating to re-direction.

Grouped articles.

6. An article other than a parcel containing enclosures liable to different rates of postage shall be treated as if the whole contents were in the same category as the portion to which the highest rate is applicable, and if the postage has not been fully prepaid at the rate prescribed for such portion the article shall be surcharged at such rate:

Provided that on a letter and article of the second class posted in a dual envelope in accordance with the requirements of the Postmaster-General, the postage charged shall be that applicable respectively to the letter and the second class article.

Late fees.

7.—(1.) The late fee on all unregistered postal articles, except parcels posted in the Commonwealth, for any destination, shall be One penny each.

(2.) The late fee on all registered articles, except parcels, for any destination, registered between one hour and half-an-hour prior to the time of closing ordinary mails, which close after 9 a.m. and before 6 p.m., shall be Twopence for each article.

(3.) The late fee on registered, cash on delivery, and insured parcels, for any destination, posted at any post office at which “late fee” parcels are accepted shall be Twopence for each parcel. The late fee system does not apply to ordinary parcels.

Withdrawal of postal articles.

8.—(1.) Except as otherwise provided in these Regulations, a postal article shall not be returned to the sender, nor withheld from due transmission to its destination according to the address appearing thereon, nor delivered to any person other than the addressee, without either the consent in writing of the addressee or the direction in writing of the Postmaster-General.

(2.) In cases where the sender applies for the withdrawal of a postal article before delivery to the addressee, the Postmaster-General may give the necessary direction in writing if he considers the reasons for withdrawal are satisfactory.

(3.) The applicant for withdrawal of a postal article, in accordance with this regulation, shall pay a fee of One shilling, and, in addition, the cost of any necessary telegrams.

Mail notice.

9.—(1.) One copy of the Departmental Mail Notice which is published periodically by the Deputy Director, shall be supplied on payment of a subscription as follows:—

(a) If placed in the subscriber’s private

box or called for at the General

Post Office .......................5s. per annum.

(b) If delivered by postman ................10s. per annum.

(2.) Subscribers shall pay in advance the subscription, calculated at the annual rate from the first day of the month in which the supply will commence to the end of December following. Thereafter the annual renewal subscription shall fall due on the first day of January in each year, and shall be paid within fourteen days from that date.

Part III.—First Class Mail Matter.

What constitutes first class mail matter.

10. First class mail matter shall consist of letters, letter cards, and post cards.

Letters.

11. Any article of convenient shape and size which is eligible for transmission through the post may be accepted for transmission as a letter.

Certain articles transmissible only as first class matter.

12. Except as is expressly permitted under the conditions relating to the several classes of mail matter, any postal article which bears or contains any communication having the nature of actual or personal correspondence, or which is closed against inspection, shall be transmitted by post only as first class mail matter.

Post cards.

13.—(1.) A post card to be eligible for transmission at the rate prescribed for post cards shall comply with the following conditions:—

(a) It shall be posted without envelope or wrapper;

(b) The name and address of the addressee shall appear on the front;

(c) Nothing beyond the name and address of the addressee shall appear on the right half of the front;

(d) Any attachment shall consist of paper or other very thin substance, and adhere completely to the card. Stamps (other than those in prepayment of postage) liable to be mistaken for postage stamps, may be affixed only to the back.

(e) Nothing in the nature of samples of merchandise or similar articles shall be affixed or attached;

(f) It shall be made of cardboard or paper stout enough to be easily handled in the post;

(g) Its dimensions shall be not less than 4 inches long and 2¾ inches wide, and not more than 5½ inches long and inches wide; and

(h) A reply post card shall not be closed up in any manner whatsoever.

(2.) A post card not fulfilling the prescribed conditions shall be treated as a letter.

Certain cards to be enclosed.

14. Cards of the varieties known as “tinselled” and “beaded,” and cards with “pearling” decorations, shall not be transmissible through the post unless enclosed in envelopes.

Part IV.—Second Class Mail Matter.

What constitutes second class mail matter.

15. Second Class Mail Matter shall comprise Commercial Papers; Printed Matter (including printed papers, circulars, and catalogues, and books, periodicals, and newspapers not registered at a General Post Office); Patterns; Samples; and Merchandise.

Personal correspondence and articles closed against inspection, surcharged.

16.—(1.) Except as is expressly permitted under the conditions relating to Second Class Mail Matter, an article having the character of actual or personal correspondence or bearing or containing anything of such character or which is closed against inspection shall not be eligible for transmission as Second Class Mail Matter. Any such article bearing postage less than that required for First Class Mail Matter shall be treated as an insufficiently prepaid letter.

(2.) In the case of an article exceeding two ounces in weight, which has been surcharged as an insufficiently prepaid letter owing to its being closed against inspection, if the addressee opens it in the presence of the Postmaster and it is found to contain nothing of the nature of actual or personal correspondence, the surcharge imposed on account of its being closed against inspection may be remitted.

Packages prepaid at letter rate to be specially marked.

17. The sender of an unregistered postal article in respect of which postage at letter rate is paid shall, if the article is made up in such a manner that it might be mistaken for an article of the second class, endorse the article on the address side with the words “Letter Post” and mark it by drawing lines across the front and back, in colour other than red, in the following manner:—

Limits of dimensions.

18. Postal articles classified as Second Class Mail Matter shall not exceed 2 feet in length, or 1 foot in depth or breadth, or, if in the form of a roll, 2 ft. 6 in. in length and 4 inches in diameter, or be of inconvenient form.

Articles not transmissible as second class mail matter.

19.—(1.) The following articles shall not be accepted for transmission as Second Class Mail Matter. They shall be enclosed in sealed covers, and the rates and conditions prescribed for letters shall apply:—

(a) Except when enclosed in bankers’ packets—cheques, money orders, postal notes, bank drafts, bills of exchange, acceptances, promissory notes payable to order, bank notes, interest coupons, revenue stamps, and negotiable instruments representing a monetary value;

(b)Treasury bonds payable to bearer except when sent from one bank to another within the Commonwealth, or when sent from the Commonwealth Treasury or a bank to a Registrar of Inscribed Stock or vice versa;

(c) unobliterated adhesive postage stamps, except when affixed to an enclosed post card, letter card, or envelope;

(d) notices or information relating to lotteries (not including art unions) and schemes of chance.

(2.) Perishable substances, such as game, fish, flesh, fruit, and vegetables are not eligible for transmission as Second Class Mail Matter. The rates and conditions prescribed for parcels shall apply.

Commercial papers.

20.—(1.) Commercial Papers comprise formal business documents and communications of a routine character, consisting of—

(A) routine communications or formal documents, for which a printed form is used;

(B) formal documents (not in the form of correspondence) wholly prepared by hand;

and shall be eligible for transmission at the rate of postage stipulated for Commercial Papers, subject to compliance with the relative conditions.

(2.) Postal articles transmissible at the rate of postage prescribed for Commercial Papers shall not exceed 5 lb. in weight.

Printed matter.

21.—(1.) Matter which is wholly printed and complies with the relative conditions shall be eligible for transmission as Printed Matter.

(2.) The limit of weight of any article transmissible as Printed Matter shall be 5 lb.

Permit mail.

22.—(1.) Subject to the permission of the Postmaster-General having first been obtained and the prescribed conditions being complied with, printed circular letters posted for delivery within the Commonwealth may be transmitted under sealed cover at Printed Matter rate of postage. When, however, a pattern, sample, or article of merchandise is enclosed with the printed circular, the rate of postage, and the maximum weight prescribed for patterns, samples, and merchandise shall apply.

(2.) In addition to the prescribed postage a fee of One halfpenny shall be paid in respect of each postal article posted under the provisions of this regulation.

(3.) The envelope of each article so posted shall bear on the address side, in print, as a symbol of the permit issued, the letters P.M.G.—P., together with a letter indicating the capital city in which the permit is issued and the number of the permit, e.g., P.M.G.—PS.246.

(4.) In common with other Second Class Mail Matter, the articles shall be subject to the right of the Postmaster-General to open for the purpose of inspecting the contents.

(5.) A permit to post printed circular letters under the provisions of this regulation shall continue in force for a period of one year from the date of issue, and shall be renewable on application at the discretion of the Postmaster-General. The permit shall, nevertheless, remain in force only during the pleasure of the Postmaster-General, and shall be subject to immediate cancellation in the event of the holder failing to strictly observe the conditions laid down in regard to the posting of mail matter under this regulation, and such cancellation shall be without prejudice to any action taken under the provisions of the Post and Telegraph Act or under sub-regulation (6.) of this regulation.

(6.) Any person who—

(a) avails or attempts to avail himself of the provisions of this regulation without having first obtained the authority of the Postmaster-General; or

(b) posts in an envelope bearing the symbol of a permit issued under this regulation an article other than that covered by such a permit; or

(c) having been authorized to post mail matter under the provisions of this regulation fails to comply with the conditions set out in the permit; or

(d) posts an article in an envelope bearing the symbol of a permit issued under this regulation when such permit has been cancelled or having expired has not been renewed within the time determined by the Postmaster-General

shall be guilty of an offence. Penalty £50.

Permit mail postings contravening regulations.

23. Notwithstanding that the sender may have been granted a permit to post mail matter under regulation 22, the Postmaster-General may at any time refuse to accept postings under such regulation if, in his opinion, the articles tendered for posting contravene the provisions of the Act or of any relative postal regulation or rule, and may immediately return such articles to the sender, without prejudice to any action taken under the Act or Regulations.

Patterns, samples and merchandise.

24. Articles eligible to be transmitted as Patterns, Samples, or Merchandise shall consist of manufactured articles and substances, raw material, seeds, patterns, samples, specimens, and the like, sent in packages not exceeding 1 lb. in weight.

Part V.—Third Class Mail Matter.

What constitutes third class mail matter.

25. Third Class Mail Matter shall comprise books, periodicals, and newspapers registered at a General Post Office for transmission as such.

Penalty for false inscription.

26. Any person who places or causes to be placed in or upon a publication which has not been registered at a General Post Office for transmission through the post as a book, as a periodical, or as a newspaper, as the case m

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