| Date | Change | Text |
|---|---|---|
| 25 June 1852 | Made | That, when any Letter or Packet directed to this House shall come to Mr. Speaker, he do open the same; and acquaint the House, at their next sitting, with the contents thereof, if proper to be communicated to this House. |
| 01 December 1902 | Amended | When any letter or packet directed to this house shall come to Mr. Speaker, he shall open the same; and acquaint the house, at their next sitting, with the contents thereof, if proper to be communicated to this house. |
| 14 November 1933 | Amended | When any letter or packet directed to this House shall come to Mr. Speaker, he shall open the same; and acquaint the House, at its next sitting, with the contents thereof, if proper to be communicated to this House. |
| 24 November 1994 | Amended | When any letter or packet directed to this House shall come to the Speaker, she shall open the same; and acquaint the House, at its next sitting, with the contents thereof, if proper to be communicated to this House. |
| 20 March 1997 | Repealed | Article repealed |