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6 POST OFFICE HANDBOOK.
4. It must appear that the loss occurred in the post, and did not arise \\·hOllY or in part-
by the fault of the sender, as, for instance, from inadequate fastening.
5. The compensation given will not c~ceed the VHlne of the art.icle lost. The right ia
reserved of reinstating the contents of an envelope insteaci of giving pecuniary compen-
aation.
6. In the case of loss of contents the envelope should be retained for inspt•dion as nearly
as possible in the state in \\•hich it WIIS delivered. If complaint be mnde th~t the contente
of an em•clope h&ve been nbstrnctcd the envelope must be produced.
7. In the case of bnnk notes, money and postal orders, cheques, bonds, and similar
documents, particulars sufficient for their identification must be furnished.
8. No compensation for loss is given in respect of an envelope contaiuin~ anything not
legally transmissible by post, or an envelope not posted in the manner prescribed; or in
respect of glnss, crockery, greases, liquids or semi.Jiquids, colouring powJcrs, eggs, fish,
meat, fruit, or vegctnhlcs, sent by letter post.
9. No compensation is given !or injury or damage consequential upon-i.e., indirectly
arising from-the loss of anything sent by post.
10. Without prejudice to any of the preceding rules, the Postmaster for Jamaica will
if be thinks fit, refuse to give compensation for loss on any ground o·n which a common
carrier might in lil
for Jamaica.
12. In these rules lbo term "money'• meane-(a} coin, and (b) paper money. The
erm "coin'' menne coins of all kinds whether or not current in Jamaica or elsewhere.
\je term "paper money" means notes of the Colonial Bank, Bank of Nova Scotia,
or Royal Bank of Canada or of any bt1nk or issue in the United Kingdom, and notes•
curreo.t in any Foreign State or British PoEsession, money orders and postal orders,'
unoblit.ernted postage nnd revenue stamps, exchequer bills, bank po•t bills, bills or
P.xchongc, promissory notes, cheques. credit notes which entitle the holder to money
or goods, and all orders and authorities for the payment of money, whether negotiable
or n, ~. bonds, coupons, and securities for money whether negotiable or not.
Adoic• of n,r,.,.y.-The sender of registere·l corre
addition tool her charges.
Of'f'JCIAL CORJU:SPONOENCE.
List of Officials and other Public Functionaries who send and receiv-e official correspon-
dence through the inland post free of charge:
Adjutant, Jamaica Militia. Co,·ernor's Pri,·ate Secrel~ n· and A.D.C.
Administrator General. Government Electrical In.>pector.
Analytical Chemist. Government Geologist.
Attorney General. Government Meteorologist.
Auditor General. Government. Sa,~ngs Ballk. Manager of
A•s~E;:ment CC'mmitl<·~. Chairman of Harbour Master.
Board of Supervision, Chairman of Inspecting Enginee.rs, P.W.o_
Central Supplementary Allowances 'Inspcc~oo· or Incnme Tax.
Committee, President of Inspector General of Police.
Chief Justice. Inspector Hookworm Ca mpaign.
Clerks of Court.s. Inspectors of Police.
Clerk of Legislative Council. Inspectors of School.
Clerk, VictoriaJubileeHospitnl. Keeper of Records and beputy.
Collector General. Naval Agent.
Collectors of Cnstoms. Officer in Charge Coleyvifle Wireless.
Collectors of Taxes and Assistants. Officer Commanding J arn. Militia Artillery~
Colonial Secretary ond Assistant. Parochial Treasurers.
Crown Solicitor. Postmaster for Jamaica ..
Custode.• of Parishes. Princir~l & Sery. of Mico Tmining College-
Director of Agriculture. Principal of Short wood CoUege.
Diroctor of Education. Protector of Immigrant~.
Director of Prisons. Puisne Judges.
Director of Public Works. Registrar General.
Director of Bailway. Registrar of the Snprcme Court.
District Medical Officers. Registrar of Titles.
Governor, His El
