A new Ascot Vale post Office was opened on 8 December 1952. The official opening was performed by A S Drakeford MHR at 3pm. 1972 1973 1974 1982 References Ascot Vale’s new post office (1952, December 6). The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 – 1954), p. 9.
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Australia Philately: Noble Park (3174)
The official Noble Park post office on Douglas Street was opened on 1 December 1952. The postmaster was W Parker of Murrumbeena, formerly of Carnegie post office, and the office had a staff of five people. 1972 References “Noble Park’s New P.O. Opened” The Dandenong Journal (Vic. : 1927 – 1954)…
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Details Publisher: Distributor: Printer: Process: Photographer: Ronald Webster, Lusaka Year: Series: Type 1
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Details Publisher: Nassau Advertising Agency Distributor: Printer: Robert MacLehose & Co Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland Process: Photographer: Raleigh Krohn (Kodachrome) Year: 1952 Series: N/A
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A new Mareeba post office was constucted at a cost of £24,000. The contractors for building were Kynaston and Andrews of Cairns. The building was built of brick with terracotta tile roofing. The official opening took place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, 12 March 1952 by Cr. J M Brown,…
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A new Moonee Ponds post office was opened on Monday, 3 March, 1952 by A. S. Drakeford, M.P. It replaced an older building constructed in 1906. 1972 1973 References “News of the Day” The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 – 1954) 28 February 1952
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Details Publisher: Distributor: Printer: Robert MacLehose & Co Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland Process: Photographer: F S Armbrister (Copyright: Lightbourn Pharmacy, Nassau) Year: 1952 Series: N/A
View More Bahamas Philately: Robert MacLehose & Co Ltd (Type I)Bahamas Philately: Andros Yacht Club
Named for the 1800s lighthouse that marked the entrance to the Fresh Creek on North Andros Island, the Andros Yacht Club was opened in 1952. Dr Axel Wenner-Gren, the Swedish industrialist, launched the development when he purchased thirty-five miles of Andros beach. It was companion operation to the Lighthouse Club.…
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These cards were illustrated by Phoebe Flory Walker, Cleveland, USA. Phoebe was educated in art at Smith College, Cleveland School of Art, and the Art Students League in New York. She taught in various art schools and was Vice President of the Ohio Water Color Society. As an artist, she specialised…
View More Bahamas Philately: Made in USA (The Royal Victoria Hotel – Type B)Bahamas Philately: Little Orchard Cottages
Built in the early 1950’s, Little Orchard Cottages boasted 12 detached cottages in two secluded orchards, 400 yards from Fort Montagu Beach Hotel. The cottages also had a small pool. Famous guests included The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, while the Duke was serving as Governor of the Bahamas. In…
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