The Digital Philatelist

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…

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.

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)…

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,…

  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