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General provisions as to transmission of postal packetsPrevious MatchNext Match
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8. Conditions of transit of postal packets.Previous MatchNext Match
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11. Prohibition on sending by post of certain articles.Previous MatchNext Match
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16. Application of customs Acts to postal packets. Previous MatchNext Match
17. Power to detain postal packets containing contraband.Previous MatchNext Match
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19. Post Office mark evidence of amount of postage, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
Money ordersPrevious MatchNext Match
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21. Special provisions as to postal orders.Previous MatchNext Match
22. Issuing money orders with fraudulent intent. Previous MatchNext Match
23. Forgery and stealing of money orders. Previous MatchNext Match
24. Arrangements with other countries as to money orders. Previous MatchNext Match
Conveyance of mail bags by ships and aircraftPrevious MatchNext Match
26. Inward bound ships and aircraft.Previous MatchNext Match
28. Retention of postal packets after delivery of part thereof to Post Office.Previous MatchNext Match
29. Carriage of parcels by coasting ships.Previous MatchNext Match
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32. Penalty for opening of mail bag by master or commander of ship or aircraft.Previous MatchNext Match
Conveyance of mail bags by railway undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match
33. Power to require provision of regular mail trains.Previous MatchNext Match
34. Additional provisions as to regular mail train services.Previous MatchNext Match
35. Remuneration for regular mail train services.Previous MatchNext Match
36. Alteration of regular mail train services.Previous MatchNext Match
37. Review of agreements and awards as to regular mail train services.Previous MatchNext Match
38. Conveyance of mail bags by railway otherwise than as part of regular mail train services.Previous MatchNext Match
39. Bye-laws, etc. of railway undertakers.Previous MatchNext Match
40. Service of notices on railway undertakers.Previous MatchNext Match
41. Offences relating to conveyance of mails by railway.Previous MatchNext Match
42. Conveyance of mail bags on ships used by railway undertakers.Previous MatchNext Match
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Conveyance of mail bags by tramways and public service vehiclesPrevious MatchNext Match
44.†Power to require services by tramways and certain public service vehicles.Previous MatchNext Match
45. Additional provisions as to conveyance of mail bags by tramways and public service vehicles.Previous MatchNext Match
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Extension of postal facilities and accommodationPrevious MatchNext Match
General OffencesPrevious MatchNext Match
52. Stealing mail bag or postal packet.Previous MatchNext Match
53. Unlawfully taking away or opening mail bag. Previous MatchNext Match
54. Receiver of stolen mail bag or postal packet.Previous MatchNext Match
55. Fraudulent retention of mail bag or postal packet. Previous MatchNext Match
56. Criminal diversion of letters from addressee.Previous MatchNext Match
57. Stealing, embezzlement, destruction etc. by officer of Post Office of postal packet. Previous MatchNext Match
58. Opening or delaying of postal packets by officers of the Post Office. Previous MatchNext Match
59. Carelessness, negligence or misconduct of persons employed in carrying or delivering mail bags, postal packets, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
60. Prohibition of placing injurious substances in or against post office letter boxes or telephone kiosks.Previous MatchNext Match
61. Prohibition of affixing placards, notices, etc. on post office letter boxes, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
62. Prohibition of imitation of post office stamps, envelopes, forms and marks.Previous MatchNext Match
63. Prohibition of fictitious stamps. Previous MatchNext Match
64. Prohibition of false notice as to reception of letters, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
65. Obstruction and molestation of officers of the Post Office.Previous MatchNext Match
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68. Endeavouring to procure the commission of any felony or misdemeanour.Previous MatchNext Match
Legal ProceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match
70. Prosecution of certain offences in any jurisdiction of British postal area.Previous MatchNext Match
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72. Evidence of thing being postal packet, and of consent of Postmaster-General to prosecution.Previous MatchNext Match
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76. Recovery of sums from officers of Post Office.Previous MatchNext Match
Miscellaneous and GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match
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78. Provision as to post office letter boxes.Previous MatchNext Match
79. Surrender of clothing by officer of Post Office on ceasing to be officer.Previous MatchNext Match
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88. Application to Northern Ireland—general.Previous MatchNext Match
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90. Application to Isle of Man—general.Previous MatchNext Match
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