Australia Philately: Adelaide G.P.O. (5000)

The Adelaide General Post Office was a colonial-era building situated on 141 King William Street on the north-west corner of King William Street and Victoria Square. Postal services operated from the building between 6 May 1872 and 11 October 2019.

1953

A Philatelic Section was opened on 18 May 1953. The section provided counter service for philatelists and handled mail orders within South Australia.

The section was opened between 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday.

1958

A First Day of Issue postmarker was introduced on 5 November 1958.

1973
1974
1976
1977
References
  • “Philatelic Section At G.P.O.” The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 – 1954) 12 May 1953