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Australia

Australia Philately: Nundah (4012)

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The Nundah Post Office was constructed by local builder G F Carlson between 11 March and 20 May 1924 at a cost of £920. A new building was constructed in 1971 and officially opened on 4 February 1972 by Mr K Cairns Member of the House of Representatives and Minister…

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Australia Philately: Kadina (5554)

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A new Kadina post office was opened on 24 February 1975. 1977 The Kadina Philatelic Sales Centre officially opened on 31 August 1977. 1978 1979 A pictorial first day of issue postmarker was introduced at the Kadina Philatelic Sales Centre on 1 May 1979 and then the rest of the…

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Australia Philately: 3000 – Collins Street

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Collins Street post office was located in Melbourne, Victoria. The post office was described, in 1947, as “nothing better than a cellar.” 1971 1972 1976 References “HOUSE BUILDING “TOO QUICK” FOR P.M.G.’s DEPT.” The Sun News-Pictorial (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 – 1954; 1956) 13 November 1947

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Australia Philately: 1966 Decimal Definitive Series – 8c Coral Fish

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More than half the known species of Australian fish live in tropical waters, and among coral reefs they are usually vividly coloured. The beaked coral fish has a long snout and bristle-like teeth characteristic of the Chaetodon family, and is striped rich orange and yellow. It feeds on particles of…

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Australia Philately: Angaston (5353)

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A new Angaston post office was opened on 15 July 1975. 1977

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Australia Philately: 1966 Decimal Definitive Series – 7c Humbug Fish

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Thid striking black and white species is often found among the staghorn corals of the Great Barrier Reef. It is so common that when the coral is lifted from the water, humbug fish are often entangled among the branches. If places in water where there is no coral, the fish…

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Australia Philately: Northcote (3070)

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A new Northcote post office was opened 1966. 1971 1972 1975

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Australia Philately: Port Pirie (5540)

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Port Pirie post office is located at 79-83 Ellen Street. It was designed by Edward Woods and built in 1880, with extensions designed by Charles Owen-Smyth added in 1905–1907. 1978

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Australia Philately: Yarrawonga (3730)

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A new Yarrawonga Post Office was opened in 1961 at 32 Belmore St. 1980

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Australia Philately: Eastwood (5063)

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The Eastwood post office was located on Osmond Road. It was opened by Jack Leay at 11 a.m. on 11 November 1952. Originally named Parkside and replacing older buildings, it was later changed to Eastside in 1967. 1978 1979 Eastwood became a Limited Philatelic Sales Centre on 26 January 1979.