District Commissions were responsible to establish new post offices in their own districts. However, the Commissioners were also responsible for paying the sub-postmasters from an allocated district general fund. In the late 1950s, these funds were under strain from sub-post offices. Although there was a rapid increase in tourism and…
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Bahamas Philately: The Nassau Shop Ltd
The Nassau Shop was situated on Bay Street and was one of Nassau’s largest and most modern stores offering a variety of goods. It was opened on 11 January 1957 by Harold Rupert Saunders (b.1904-d.1993) who had previously opened the first modern dry cleaning business called The Nassau Dry Cleaners in 1927.…
View More Bahamas Philately: The Nassau Shop LtdBahamas Philately: Nassau – Caves Beach
Caves Beach is located on the north shore of Nassau, west of Cable Beach. The beach gets its name from the limestone caverns that loom alongside the beach. Postcards 1969 – Dukane Press Inc (R24400 Series) 1971 – Dukane Press (R23700 Series – Type A)
View More Bahamas Philately: Nassau – Caves BeachBahamas Philately: Flora of the Bahamas – Cereus
Cereus is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae) including from South America. The name is derived from Greek and Latin words meaning “wax”, “torch” or “candle”. The term “cereus” is also sometimes used for a ceroid cactus, any cactus with a very elongated body, including columnar growth cacti and epiphytic…
View More Bahamas Philately: Flora of the Bahamas – CereusBahamas Philately: Andros Island – Pot Cay
Pot Cay is an island and is located in Central Andros, Bahamas. Pot Cay was the location of a sponge plantation maintained by Henry Thorn and was the base for some of the best bonefishing in the Bahamas. Hotels, Clubs & Accommodation Bang Bang Club References Special Scientific Report…
View More Bahamas Philately: Andros Island – Pot CayBahamas Philately: Flora & Fauna
A American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) Atlantic Sailfish (Istiophorus albicans) B Bananas Bonefish Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) C Cereus Coconut Tree (Cocos nucifera) D E Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) F Feather Duster (Bispira brunnea) G Grouper H Hawksbill Turtle Hibiscus I J K L M Mexican Fritillary (Euptoieta hegesia) N O P…
View More Bahamas Philately: Flora & FaunaBahamas Philately: New Providence – Nassau – West Bay Street
West Bay Street extends from Bay Street, downtown Nassau, to the West. Hotels, Clubs & Accommodation Anchorage Hotel Dolphin Hotel Emerald Beach Hotel Emerald Beach Hotel (A Jack Tar Resort) Emerald Beach Hotel (Hotel Corporation of Bahamas) Emerald Beach Plantation and Hotel Hyatt Emerald Beach Ocean Spray Guest House Ocean…
View More Bahamas Philately: New Providence – Nassau – West Bay StreetBahamas Philately: New Providence – Nassau – East Bay Street
East Bay Street extends from Bay Street, downtown Nassau, to the East. The Eastern part of the street begins at Paradise Island Bridge. Hotels, Clubs & Accommodation Bahamas Country Club Fort Montagu Beach Hotel Nassau Yacht Haven Montagu Beach Hotel Things to Do Fort Montagu Potter’s Cay Postcards 1977 –…
View More Bahamas Philately: New Providence – Nassau – East Bay StreetBahamas Philately: New Providence – Love Beach
Love Beach is situated along the north-western shore of New Providence. Postcards 1953 – Mardon, Son & Hall Ltd (No.40-70)
View More Bahamas Philately: New Providence – Love BeachBahamas Philately: New Providence – Nassau
Nassau is the capital and largest city of The Bahamas and is located on New Providence. Nassau’s modern growth began in the late eighteenth century, with the influx of thousands of Loyalists and their slaves to the Bahamas following the American War of Independence. Many of them settled in Nassau…
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