VILLAGE POST OFFICES
Sig,—There is much criticism of the Post Office over the proposed increase in telephone rentals. In this village we complain because we have no post office at all. This is due to the fact that the antiquated system of sub-postmastership has broken down, and no one can be found to supply premises, do whole-time work, and cope with accounts after hours for a salary smaller than a junior clerk expects. • So at a time when postal charges are very high and when attendance at a post office is necessary for many reasons unconnected with postal business, we are told to go to the next village. This means adding bus fares to postal charges for all those unable to walk or bicycle, and naturally the hardship falls most on those least able to bear it. Some of the Post Office surplus might well be used to provide proper service to rural districts.—I am, yours
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