✨ Postal Regulations
APRIL 3.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
The string should be passed twice round the neck of the bag
as shown in drawings 1 and 2.
The ends should then be crossed (Drawing 3), and the end
marked "B" passed between the string and the bag (Drawing 4).
One end should then be taken in each hand, and the string
pulled as tight as possible, a single knot being tied afterwards,
to prevent slipping if the bags are moved before the seals are
affixed.
The seal should then be threaded on the string and another
single knot tied, after which the seal should be pressed and the
ends of the string cut off quite close to the seal.
486. Chief Postmasters and Postmasters are to periodically
give special attention to the matter of tying and sealing mail-
bags. A special officer must be deputed by written order to con-
stantly examine seal-impressions, and to report every case of a
defective impression. Office seals must be in the custody of re-
sponsible officers, and so safeguarded that it will be possible for
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Online Sources for this page:
VUW Te Waharoa —
NZ Gazette 1913, No 29
NZLII —
NZ Gazette 1913, No 29
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