INTER-ISLAND AIR MAILS.
Business men in both islands should realise that the next three months will provide them with a final opportunity to prove that the air mail service between North and South is sufficiently appreciated to warrant its continuance. At present the volume of mail sent by air is far from enough to cover the cost of subsidy, and unless there be some approximation between revenue and expenditure the contract will be allowed to lapse. As a public service the post office is not expected to make all its services pay, but when it provides special facilities, those for whom they are offered should shoulder the greater portion of the burden. If the next few weeks do not prove sufficiently encouraging at the present rate of postage, the Department may consider the possible effect of an increase to twopcnco a letter additional for the speedier service.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 140, 15 June 1936, Page 6
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147INTER-ISLAND AIR MAILS. Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 140, 15 June 1936, Page 6
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