✨ Telegraph Messenger Regulations
Sept. 1.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2169
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366. Messengers when on duty must always use the bags Equipment. provided for the conveyance of telegrams. When a messenger wearing his bag is seen by officers of the Department to loiter or misbehave himself in the streets, the Officer in Charge must be informed. Messengers must be provided with a small supply of Form A and despatch-notice forms, also with a pencil. Each messenger, before completing duty for the day, must hand his bag to the despatch clerk or other responsible officer, whose duty it will be to examine it, in order to see that no telegram has been overlooked.
367. Messengers must be regular in their attendance, Attendance and cleanly and decently clad, and their demeanour at all times behaviour. respectful and obedient. The important nature of their duties, and the penalties which will be inflicted for any gross or wilful neglect of duty, must be impressed upon them. A weekly in- Weekly inspection of messengers’ overcoats, bags, and leggings must be tion of over- coats, &c. made, and their condition reported upon. A messenger losing or improperly damaging any of these articles will be called upon to make good the cost of new ones, or of any necessary repairs. At offices where messengers are supplied with uniform, straw hats may be worn as part of the uniform during the summer months. These will not be supplied by the Department.
368. A book of instructions is issued for the guidance of Instructions. telegraph messengers, who must acquaint themselves with the duties required of them, and observe all rules laid down for their guidance.
369. Any telegraph messenger in receipt of £26 a year or Clothing- less, if favourably reported upon on completing his first year’s allowance. service, will be paid the sum of £5 by way of allowance for clothing. Only one payment will be made—namely, that in respect of the first year’s service. Temporary service will qualify messengers for the receipt of clothing-allowance, provided they hold permanent appointments at the time of application. Intermittent service will not count, but only the period of service immediately prior to permanent appointment.
370. Telegraph messengers should apply for clothing- And when to allowance at the same time as for their first increase of salary apply for. at the expiration of twelve months’ service. The recommendation and certificate of conduct will suit for both. The claim for clothing-allowance should be accompanied by a voucher, for the signature of the Secretary. No claims for clothing-allowance are to be made simply by means of a voucher. The certificate of conduct is to be sent separately.
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NZ Gazette 1905, No 80
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👷 Regulations for Telegraph Messengers
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