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Post Office Act 1953 (repealed)

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  1. Introductory TextNext Match

  2. 1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

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  4. General provisions as to transmission of postal packetsPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 5—7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 8. Conditions of transit of postal packets.Previous MatchNext Match

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    4. 10. Cash on delivery service.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 11. Prohibition on sending by post of certain articles.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 12—15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 16. Application of customs Acts to postal packets. Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 17. Power to detain postal packets containing contraband.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 19. Post Office mark evidence of amount of postage, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

  5. Money ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 21. Special provisions as to postal orders.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 22. Issuing money orders with fraudulent intent. Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 23. Forgery and stealing of money orders. Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 24. Arrangements with other countries as to money orders. Previous MatchNext Match

  6. Conveyance of mail bags by ships and aircraftPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 25. Outward bound ships.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 26. Inward bound ships and aircraft.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 27. Owners’ letters.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 28. Retention of postal packets after delivery of part thereof to Post Office.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 29. Carriage of parcels by coasting ships.Previous MatchNext Match

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    8. 32. Penalty for opening of mail bag by master or commander of ship or aircraft.Previous MatchNext Match

  7. Conveyance of mail bags by railway undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 33. Power to require provision of regular mail trains.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 34. Additional provisions as to regular mail train services.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 35. Remuneration for regular mail train services.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 36. Alteration of regular mail train services.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 37. Review of agreements and awards as to regular mail train services.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 38. Conveyance of mail bags by railway otherwise than as part of regular mail train services.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 39. Bye-laws, etc. of railway undertakers.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 40. Service of notices on railway undertakers.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 41. Offences relating to conveyance of mails by railway.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 42. Conveyance of mail bags on ships used by railway undertakers.Previous MatchNext Match

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  8. Conveyance of mail bags by tramways and public service vehiclesPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 44.†Power to require services by tramways and certain public service vehicles.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 45. Additional provisions as to conveyance of mail bags by tramways and public service vehicles.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 46—49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

  9. Extension of postal facilities and accommodationPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 50. Indemnity on account of extending Post Office accommodation.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 51. Power of local authority to contribute towards new post office or extra postal facilities. Previous MatchNext Match

  10. General OffencesPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 52. Stealing mail bag or postal packet.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 53. Unlawfully taking away or opening mail bag. Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 54. Receiver of stolen mail bag or postal packet.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 55. Fraudulent retention of mail bag or postal packet. Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 56. Criminal diversion of letters from addressee.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 57. Stealing, embezzlement, destruction etc. by officer of Post Office of postal packet. Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 58. Opening or delaying of postal packets by officers of the Post Office. Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 59. Carelessness, negligence or misconduct of persons employed in carrying or delivering mail bags, postal packets, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 60. Prohibition of placing injurious substances in or against post office letter boxes or telephone kiosks.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 61. Prohibition of affixing placards, notices, etc. on post office letter boxes, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 62. Prohibition of imitation of post office stamps, envelopes, forms and marks.Previous MatchNext Match

    12. 63. Prohibition of fictitious stamps. Previous MatchNext Match

    13. 64. Prohibition of false notice as to reception of letters, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    14. 65. Obstruction and molestation of officers of the Post Office.Previous MatchNext Match

    15. 65A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

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    17. 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

    18. 68. Endeavouring to procure the commission of any felony or misdemeanour.Previous MatchNext Match

  11. Legal ProceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 69. Summary proceedings.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 70. Prosecution of certain offences in any jurisdiction of British postal area.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 72. Evidence of thing being postal packet, and of consent of Postmaster-General to prosecution.Previous MatchNext Match

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    8. 76. Recovery of sums from officers of Post Office.Previous MatchNext Match

  12. Miscellaneous and GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 78. Provision as to post office letter boxes.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 79. Surrender of clothing by officer of Post Office on ceasing to be officer.Previous MatchNext Match

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    10. 87. Interpretation.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 88. Application to Northern Ireland—general.Previous MatchNext Match

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    13. 90. Application to Isle of Man—general.Previous MatchNext Match

    14. 91. Repeals and savings.Previous MatchNext Match

    15. 92. Short title.Previous MatchNext Match

  13. SCHEDULES

    1. FIRST SCHEDULEPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. SECOND SCHEDULEPrevious MatchNext Match

      Section sixty-five of the Post Office Act 1908, as originally enacted.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 65. Prohibition of fictitious stamps.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. THIRD SCHEDULEPrevious MatchNext Match

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