When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility for the nation's mail and telephone services fell on local Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887 and is situated on Pall Mall, it was the central distribution centre for receiving and delivering communication and postal services until 1997 and is now the Bendigo Visitor Centre. The Dead Letter Office, aka Mail Distribution Centre's job is to reunite the mail with their owners and to protect the integrity and confidentiality of the mail. This item is part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of the last postal manager at the Bendigo Post Office, Ted Rankins.Printed brown paper which folds into an envelope.O.H.M.S / Postmaster - General's Department / P.M. 29. / Dead Letter Mail / Date Stamp / Office of Despatch / to the / Dead Letter Office / Enclosed are Articlested rankins collection, bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection

Reproduced from "Illustrated Melbourne Post" 18 April 1866This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image Print 16.5 x 22 cm (Held at Eltham Library)sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, other areas, road construction, woods point

This photo appeared in the Lakes Post 26 October 1994, p29Black and white photograph inside Bellevue Motel complex, showing the stairway up to the walkway leading over the driveway to the motel units. The main entrance to reception and notice boards on ground level under the walkway. Lakes Entrance Victoriamotels, local history

This photo appeared in the Lakes Post 26 October 1994, p29Black and white photograph of the view through as upstairs window at the Bellevue Motel complex, looking over Cunninghame Arm, and the boat harbour jetties. To the righthand side of the view is one of the WW1 Memorial cypress trees. Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, motels, waterfront, jetties, memorials

Newspaper article appeared in Lakes Post 28 August 1991Black and white photograph showing Graham Ellis demolishing a residence at 37 Carpenter Street, formerly lived in by Viv and Tommy Harbeck. During demolition many old newspapers were found. Site was redeveloped as residential units. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, historic site

This image appeared in the Lakes Post Newspaper 6 September 1995Black and white photograph of a crowd of people looking over the lots up for bids at the auction of Vi Symmons property on Esplanade, situated in the retail area. Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, retail trade, auction, people

see page 3 Lakes Post 18 October 2000Colour photograph John Clegg of Youth Centre Parents Committee presenting cheque to George Simons of Surf Life Saving Club. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering, clubs

Image appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper 7 June 1995Black and white photograph showing Whelans crane starting work on the approaches to the Swan Reach bridge, for widening and strengthening works. Swan Reach Victoriabridges, machinery, maintenance

This photo appeared in the Lakes Post Newpaper 24 July 1991Black and white photograph looking under the decking of the new Princes Highway concrete bridge over Toorloo Arm, showing the support pier shaped to fit the camber of the curved bridge. Timber bridge in left of image still in use. Toorloo Arm Victoriabridges, construction

Black and white photograph showing Bruce Woodward from the Surf Life Saving Club with Wendy Kennedy of the Post Office beside a display showing some of the history of the local club. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering

Black and white post cardWritten on back of post card: "Mr. Cass and Miss Bould". "With Miss Ruby Grant's (the artist) compliments 2.12.1915"

This photo appeared in the Lakes Post 16 June 1994, p 22Colour photograph of Steve Brazzale and work crew concreting the footpath on the south side of Roadknight Street, when the municipality was the Tambo Shire. Lakes Entrance Victoriaconstruction, public works

Appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper page 25, Interviews on hopes and aspirations,Black and white photograph large group students Year 10 Secondary College name change festival.Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, students

see page 1 Lakes Post Newspaper 1 April 1992Black and white photograph, Daryl Weate preparing for class instructions, Ambulance Officer. Lakes Entrance Victoriaemergency services, adult education

see Lakes Post Newspaper page 23, 8 December 1999Colour photograph taken during fund raising event, Traders Day, in aid of Ocean Rescue Squad, Brett Stokes jogging along beachfront, footbridge across Cunningham Arm in background. Lakes Entrance Victoria volunteering, emergency services, fundraising

see Lakes Post Newspaper page 10, 22 November 2000Colour photograph taken outside McDonalds for McHappy Day. Bill Daniel, L J Hooker Real Estate Agent with Kenny Koala.Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, businesses

see page 13 Lakes Post Newspaper 15 May 2002Colour photograph showing Ron Stott, President Surf Life Saving Club, with Rob Clare of the RSL, Tracey Sedman, Nicole Lancaster, Wendy Chatfield and Trina Jones, some of the sponsors of the surf club, enjoying Pie Night. Lakes Entrance Victoriavolunteering, employment, surf lifesaving

see page 10 15 May 2002 Lakes Post NewspaperColour photograph showing Surf Life Saving Club Womens Committee Jenny King,Daelene Campisi, Sue Oglesby, Tracy Shepherd preparing for Pie Night. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering, clubs

see page 5 Lakes Post Newspaper 21 June 2000Colour photograph Lioness President Margaret Cahill presenting cheque to Aaron Shroud of Skateboard Group. Lakes Entrance Victorialions club, volunteering

see page 16 Lakes Post Newspaper 23 June 1993Black and white photograph, motor vehicle EH station wagon, painted with names of sponsors, named the Spirit of Lakes Entrance, entry in Variety Club Bash for childrens charities in front of Carpenters Camp Park residence. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, clubs, vehicles

see page 4 Lakes Post Newspaper 30 August 1995Black and white photograph VW Combi Van dressed as Melbourne Tram, man dressed as Tram Conductor, entry in Variety Club Bash, parked at Apex Park. Kalimna escarpment in background. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, clubs, vehicles

see page 4 Lakes Post Newspaper 24 May 1995Black and white photograph, Shannon Brown standing in front of reconditioned motor vehicle EH Wagon, Spirit of Lakes Entrance, entry in Variety Club Bash. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, vehicles, people

see page 21 Lakes Post Newspaper 6 November 1991Colour photograph group of people, delegates to Apex Convention, Apex President Tony Barnes only name identified. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, convention, people

see page 3 Lakes Post Newspaper 29 August 1994Black and white photograph, Helen Curren, Kath Marshall, Ann Robinson, at Rotunda at Whiters at Lions Club Christmas Dinner for seniors. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity services, charities, social, people

see page 9, Lakes Post Newspaper 4 May 1994Black and white photograph, taken from helicopter, Graeme Manley and Mark Whiting, hanging mid air from ropes during SES rescue demonstration at St Brendans Primary School oval. Lakes Entrance Victoriaemergency services, community services

see page 25 Lakes Post Newspaper 14 December 1994Black and white photograph, Buck Porter, John and Selina Marshall, at Lakes Entrance Lions Club christmas Dinner for Seniors. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity services, social, people

see page 17 Lakes Post Newspaper 20 July 1994Black and white photograph, Victoria Hayes, Most Adorable prize winner at Baby Show for Bone Marrow Registry. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, clubs, fundraising

see page 22 Lakes Post Newspaper 20 July 1994Black and white photograph baby in mums arms, Little Star of the Day, Ryan Van Der Steeg, at Baby Show, fund raiser for Bone Marrow Registry, with ribbon and trophy. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, baby show

see page 4 Lakes Post Newspaper 1 September 1995Black and white photograph of Terry Carstairs, Ron Robinson, Anthony Alexander, Fred Smittou and Rob Hair Ocean Rescue Squad members Lakes Entrance Victoria.community services, volunteering, emergency services