Oct. 1.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2963

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PRIVATE BOXES AND BAGS.

1. Private letter-boxes are provided for merchants and others upon payment, in advance, of the following fees and on the terms named:—
   (a.) For a term exceeding six calendar months and not exceeding one year, one pound (£1).
   (b.) For a term not exceeding six calendar months, ten shillings (10s.).
   These fees cover the rent of boxes of the usual size.
   (c.) For a box where provided double the usual size, as at (a.) and (b.), two pounds (£2) and one pound (£1) respectively.
   (d.) For a box where provided treble the usual size, as at (a.) and (b.), three pounds (£3) and one pound ten shillings (£1 10s) respectively.

2. Private boxes are let for periods ending on the 30th June or the 31st December, and for a term not less than six months, except in the case of first letting. A private box may be first let for a term less than six months, but not less than three months, to date from the day on which the same shall be let up to the 30th June or the 31st December next following. In cases in which the first period would be less than three months, the next period of six months must be added and paid for. Where there are two or more applicants for the same box at the same time, preference shall be given to the person desiring to have the same for the longest term.

3. No private box can be held in the joint names of a number of persons unless it is known that the applicants are in business partnership. Private persons are not permitted to join in renting a private box. Subject to the above restrictions, any person can have a private box who is willing to pay the appointed fee. No person can be permitted to engage a private box for Sunday or for a certain day or days only.

4. Letters directed to any person or firm renting a private box, and letters directed to the care of the box-holder, will be deposited in the box, unless written notice is given to the contrary. It must be understood, however, that the Department can only undertake to place letters for any persons (except the principals) in private boxes when they are addressed to the care of the box-holders; thus, Wm. Brown, usually having letters addressed to the care of Robert Jones, Box 700, Auckland, would not be entitled to have a letter addressed “Wm. Brown, Auckland,” “Wm. Brown, Post-office, Auckland,” or “Wm. Brown, Fort Street, Auckland,” placed in private box No. 700. If the letter could not be delivered by letter-carrier, it would be kept with other letters until called for. The registered and unpaid correspondence addressed to a private box will be retained by the delivery-clerk, and the box-holder notified by means of cards placed in the box.

5. Each box is provided with a door, lock and key, which must be kept in repair at the holder’s expense.

6. Private-box lobbies at chief post-offices are open as follows:—

   Week-days. Sundays.
   Auckland .. 6 a.m. to midnight .. 8 a.m. to midnight.
   Blenheim .. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. .. 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
   Christchurch .. 7 a.m. to 1.30 a.m. .. 7 a.m. to 1.30 a.m.
   Dunedin .. 6.30 a.m. to midnight .. 8 a.m. to midnight.
   Gisborne .. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. .. 9.30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
   Greymouth .. 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. .. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
   Hokitika .. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. .. 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
   Invercargill .. 6 a.m. to midnight .. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
   Napier .. 7.30 a.m. to midnight .. 7.30 a.m. to midnight.
   Nelson .. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. .. 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
   New Plymouth .. 6.30 a.m. to 11 p.m. .. 9.30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   Oamaru .. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. .. 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
   Thames .. 6 a.m. to midnight .. 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
   Timaru .. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. .. 9.30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   Wanganui .. 6 a.m. to midnight .. 8 a.m. to midnight.
   Wellington .. 5 a.m. to 1.30 a.m. (midnight on Saturdays) .. 5 a.m. to midnight.
   Westport .. 9 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. .. 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

At all other offices the hours are irregular, and vary from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. or 11 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to local requirements and facilities. The lobbies are also open on Sundays and holidays, but at irregular hours.

7. Persons residing upon mail-routes requiring the accommodation of private bags may obtain the same upon payment, in advance, of the undermentioned fees to the Chief Postmaster of the district, and subject to the following regulations:—

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