A new Revesby post office on River Road was opened in 1960. 1978 Revesby became a Limited Philatelic Sales Centre in 1978.
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Australia Philately: Millicent (5280)
A new Millicent Post Office was opened by Dr A J Forbes on 7 August 1959. 1971 1973 1976
View More Australia Philately: Millicent (5280)Australia Philately: Hobart G.P.O. (7000)
The Hobart General Post Office (G.P.O.) is located on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Macquarie Street. The building was constructed between 1901 and 1905. 1953 A Philatelic Section was opened on 1 March 1953 on the 1st floor of the Hobart G.P.O. The section provided counter service for philatelists…
View More Australia Philately: Hobart G.P.O. (7000)Australia Philately: 3104 – Balwyn North
The Balwyn North post office on 75 Doncaster Road was opened c.1958. The office was auctioned off in a Post Office sale on 21 April 1999. 1976 References “Commercial Post Office Portfolio Sale” The Australian Jewish News (Melbourne, Vic. : 1935 – 1999) 2 April 1999
View More Australia Philately: 3104 – Balwyn NorthAustralia Philately: Clayton (3168)
The Clayton post office and exchange on Clayton Road was officially opened in 1957. Additions and alterations were made in 1963. The new post office had a front screen of anodised aluminium and the entire western wall was of aluminium framed glass surrounded eight anodised aluminium telephone cabinets. 1971 1975…
View More Australia Philately: Clayton (3168)Australia Philately: Degraves Street (3000)
The Degraves Street post office was located on the corner of Degraves and 250 Flinders Street, Melbourne, It was constructed in 1956 and sold at auction on 27 April 1989 for $3.26 million. 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1981 1982 References Degraves Street P.O. sold (1989, May 12). The…
View More Australia Philately: Degraves Street (3000)Australia Philately: Russell Street (3000)
Construction of the Russell Street Automatic Telephone Exchange and Postal Building began on 26 January 1948 at a budgeted cost of £900,000. It was completed in 1954 and the building continued to function as a postal building and telephone exchange until c.1998. Mail orders for Victoria were formerlly handled at…
View More Australia Philately: Russell Street (3000)Australia Philately: Footscray West (3012)
Footscray West post office, on the corner of Clarke Street and Barkly Street, was opened on 13 April 1953. The official opening was performed by Mr. A. S. Drakeford, M.P. for Maribyrnong. 1971 1972 1973 1974 References Maribyrnong Library Service “New Post Office at Footscray” The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854…
View More Australia Philately: Footscray West (3012)Australia Philately: Philatelic Section
In January 1953, the Postmaster-General’s Department announced arrangements for dealing with philatelic matters and requests from overseas and local collectors, as well as dealers, were to be improved. After an overseas visit by the Postmaster General, where he was “greatly impressed” by the services of international post services when dealing…
View More Australia Philately: Philatelic SectionAustralia Philately: Ascot Vale (3032)
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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