The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 28
Postage on Inland Newspapers
Postage on Inland Newspapers.
A postage of one half-penny is charged for the transmission or each news-paper, as defined by the Act. Such newspaper posted for inland circulation must be prepaid by adhesive stamp or stamped wrapper. The prepaid rate for a packet containing two or more registered newspapers is one halfpenny for each newspaper, or, if under 2 ounces, then at the book rate of one half penny for every 2 oz., or fraction of 2oz. No packet of newspapers must exceed 2 feet in length, or 1 foot in width or depth, or 14lb. in weight.