PARCELS FOR SOLDIERS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24405, 17 September 1940, Page 6

PARCELS FOR SOLDIERS

METHOD Of, PACKINGS NECESSITY FOR CARE _ (Per United Press Association). WELLINGTON. Sept. 16. The Post Office again' desires to enrphasisc the necessity for securely packing parcels for soldiers serving overseas. Advice recently received from the base post office at Egypt discloses that, while parcels are in the main received in good condition, a small number arrive damaged, or with the address missing, due to being wrapped in flimsy paper and tied with thin twine. When parcels are insecurely packed and wrapped, tRe result is a waste of time and money by the sender and disappointment to the intended recipient. It is desirable that parcels should be enclosed in strong calico, linen or canvas, and securely sewn up. Soft articles and perishable goods shomd be enclosed in tins, with the lids soldered on. • Parcels should be addressed in block letters. It is most important that the number of , the echelon should be included; and. in addition, a slip of paper bearing the complete name and address of the soldier and of the sender should be. enclosed. It is advisable not to include tobacco or cigarettes in parcels for soldiers in Egypt, as the addressees are required to pay high Customs duty on such items. Finally, the Post Office suggests that Christmas parcels'for the forces in Egypt and England should be posted not later than during the last week in October to ensure delivery at the appropriate time.