“EXPRESS EXTRA" SIGNALS.
The following signals are displayed on the flairstaff over the Express Office, apart from holidays and fete days : The Red Ensign half-mast high indicates that the steamer bringing- the English Mails is signalled at the port of arrival. The Red Ensign at the mast-head signifies that the telegrams of English News are,received, and an Extra is in course ot pieparation. The House Flag surmounted by the Red Ensign signifies that the Extra is'published. The House Flag half-mast high shows that an ordinary Extra is in preparation. The House Flag at the mast-head intimates that an ordinary Extra is published. A limited number of Advertisements will be received for special insertion in Extras, on reasonable terms (varying according to circumstances,) which may be known on application. On account of the great expense of the Telegrams and heavy Agency charges connected therewith, a charge of Sixpence each Extra will be made to all persons who are not subscribers.
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Marlborough Express, Volume V, Issue 265, 17 December 1870, Page 4
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159“EXPRESS EXTRA" SIGNALS. Marlborough Express, Volume V, Issue 265, 17 December 1870, Page 4
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