✨ Telecommunications Regulations
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address, before the word “To.” On single circuits forwarding operators will be held responsible for the correct repetition of repeated telegrams.
“REPLY-PAID” TELEGRAMS.
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When a “reply-paid” telegram is presented for transmission the sender should be requested to insert the words “Reply paid” in the instructions; and these words must invariably be signalled and written in full. In the event of the words “Reply paid” being written by the sender in the text of a message, and a deposit not being made, the text need not be altered, but the words “Reply collect” must be written in the instructions. In a “Reply paid” cable message the number of words prepaid must invariably be inserted.
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When only the words “Reply paid” appear in the instructions of an inland telegram it will be understood that a reply of twelve words, including address and signature, has been prepaid, and the reply voucher is to be filled up accordingly. When a reply of greater length has been prepaid, the number of words must be signalled in the instructions, thus: “Reply paid 40.” The amount deposited for a reply must be affixed in stamps to the original telegram.
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When a telegram the reply to which has been prepaid is received at the office of delivery, a prepaid reply (A P/R) form must be sent out with it, the necessary particulars being entered in the reply voucher printed at the back of that form. These particulars must be written in ink, and the voucher signed in full, and date-stamped. It is essential that the actual office of origin should be stated on the reply voucher. The words “Reply paid” must also appear on the envelope. (Rule T. 214.)
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The reply to a “Reply paid” cable message, if presented for transmission unrouted by the sender, should be coded to follow the route of the original message. Officers issuing cable reply vouchers must indicate on the back of the A P/R form the route by which the original message was received, and in the case of Government cable messages add the official instructions, to enable the requirements of Rule T. 123 to be met.
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Messengers must be instructed to wait five minutes for replies when asked to do so, or when delivering a “Reply paid” telegram.
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The prepaid-reply form may be used by the holder of it for not more than one telegram of any code, whether a reply
Sender to insert “Reply paid” in instructions.
Exception.
Ordinarily signifies that a reply of twelve words has been prepaid.
Exception.
Form and instructions for treatment at office of delivery.
Reply to “Reply paid” cable message.
Messengers to wait for replies.
Use of reply form.
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🚂 Transport & CommunicationsReply-paid telegrams, Sender instructions, Prepaid reply length, Reply voucher, Delivery office procedures, Messenger waiting time, Cable message routing