other · 1840
The Postmaster-General notifies that sending letters via private means other than the official post is subject to penalties under Act 5 William IV, No. 24, section 22, with masters of vessels also liable if they receive mail except through the Post Office.
POST OFFICE. T THE Postmaster-General having brought under notice the practice which is understood to prevail of bags …
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OfficialPostmaster-General
OfficialGOVERNOR
Officialmasters of vessels
OfficialE. Deas Thomson
LocationSydney
LocationGreat Britain
Notice Date21st September, 1840
Legislation Date5th William IV., No. 24
New South Wales Government Gazette, No. 63, 7 October 1840.
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