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Chiltern Athenaeum TrustBrass Buttons : Post Master General (Australia), 1901
... ...Australia Postal Service...Australia) 1901. Staff wore uniforms depicting they belong to the postal service. ...Used for uniforms in the initial establishment of the Post Master Generals Department circa 1901. 1901 Post Master Generals Department Australia Postal Service Inscribed - Post Master Generals Department with an etched crown in he middle of the button. round brass button with round ring attachment at reverse for affixing to clothing. ...Used for uniforms at the initial establishment of the Post Master Generals Department (Australia) 1901. Staff wore uniforms depicting they belong to the postal service. Used for uniforms in the initial establishment of the Post Master Generals Department circa 1901. round brass button with round ring attachment at reverse for affixing to clothing. Inscribed - Post Master Generals Department with an etched crown in he middle of the button. 1901 post master generals department, australia postal service -
Kew Historical Society IncBook, Christine Gibbs, History of Postal Services in Victoria, 1984
... australia post - history...postal service...Reference books have entered the collection through donation, presentation, collection and purchase. australia post - history postal service -- victoria -- history [Melbourne ?] ...[Melbourne ?] : Australia Post, 1984 125 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.non-fictionaustralia post - history, postal service -- victoria -- history -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - CORRESPONDENCE, WW1, WW1
... INSTRUCTIONS/ ISSUED BY/ THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY POSTAL SERVICE" for Pte Stone K.R. Date stamped "AP25 18". 3. ... INSTRUCTIONS/ ISSUED BY/ THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY POSTAL SERVICE" for Pte Stone K.R. Date stamped "AP25 18". 3. ...1. Signed by W A Hepburn. William Andrew Hepburn No1725 (born Laanecorrie, enlisted Maldon) on 1.7.1915 in 2nd Reinforcements 29th Bn age 23 years 6 months, embark for Eygpt 29.12.1915, transfers to 4th Piioneers 16.3.1916, embark for France 4.6.1916, accidental bomb wound 6.8.1916, rejoin Unit14.8.1916, appointed Driver, hospital 15.12.1916 with Diarrhoea then Dysentry then Typhoid, rejoin Unit 5.3.1918, hospital 25.6.1918 with Influenza, rejoin Unit 13.7.1918, discharged 10.7.1919. 2. Pte Stone KR. Refer Cat No 10742.15 for his service details. 3. From Ern. Ernest William Smith No 6894 (born Maldon, enlisted Bendigo) on …………. Refer Cat No. 10742.15 for details. Kenneth Reginald Stone, Reg. No. 6903A. ERN 6894A Woodstock. Ernest William Smith, Enlisted 13.07.1917, Embarked 21.11.1917- K.I.A. 18.08.19181. Lightweight cardboard - beige "FIELD SERVICE POST CARD" Addressed to "Mrs A. Stone/ 'Stonelea'/ Woodstock West/ Post Office/ Victoria/ Australia" signed by W.A. Hepburn. Dated 18 April 1918. 2. Paper - Beige. "POSTAL INSTRUCTIONS/ ISSUED BY/ THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY POSTAL SERVICE" for Pte Stone K.R. Date stamped "AP25 18". 3. Envelope and letter - plain beige paper. 'From Ern' to "Dear Mr Stone". Envelope addressed to M. A Stone/ Woodstock West/ Via Maldon/ Victoria/ Australia" Dated "May 21st 1918/ France" Written in grey lead pencil. 4. Paper - beige, "AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE" correspondence sent to "MR A. STONE/ WOODSTOCK WEST/ Via MALDON, V".kenneth reginald stone, correspondence, stonecollectionww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - ENVELOPE, BENNETTS, 19 Aug 1948
... service "Alva Marie Bennetts". Bennetts Collection Alva Bennetts Envelope BCOF Handwritten in black ink: 'Mrs L. Bennetts, "Kadina", 99 Mount Korong Rd, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia." Handwritten in black ink on top LHC 'BCOF AIRMAIL'. Stamped on top RHC: ' Postal ...Envelope contained a letter written by Alva Bennetts and sent to her mother. Alva Bennetts was serving with BCOF at the time. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service "Alva Marie Bennetts".Brown paper rectangular envelope. Address handwritten in black ink. postal mark stamped on top RHC. No details on back. No letter inside.Handwritten in black ink: 'Mrs L. Bennetts, "Kadina", 99 Mount Korong Rd, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia." Handwritten in black ink on top LHC 'BCOF AIRMAIL'. Stamped on top RHC: ' Postal mark dated 19 AU 48'.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, envelope, bcof -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOKS, BOXED SET, Graham R McKenzie - Smith, The Unit Guide, 2018
... Australian Army / 1939 - 1945. 654 pages .6) Volume 5 of 6. Aust Army Service Corps, Aust Army Ordnance Corps and Aust Electrical & Mechanical Engineer Units. 706 pages. .7) Volume 6 of 6. Womens Services / Volunteer Defence Corps / War Graves, Survey, Labour, Salvage / Military Policing / Recruiting & Training / Dental, Bath & Laundry / Veterinary & Animal / Movements & Transit / Pay, Records & Printing, Postal / Amenities & Canteens Units. 568 pages. ...Australian Army / 1939 - 1945. 654 pages .6) Volume 5 of 6. Aust Army Service Corps, Aust Army Ordnance Corps and Aust Electrical & Mechanical Engineer Units. 706 pages. .7) Volume 6 of 6. Womens Services / Volunteer Defence Corps / War Graves, Survey, Labour, Salvage / Military Policing / Recruiting & Training / Dental, Bath & Laundry / Veterinary & Animal / Movements & Transit / Pay, Records & Printing, Postal / Amenities & Canteens Units. 568 pages. ....1) Box open, cardboard, dark green buckram, white paper lining, gold print on sides. .2) - .7) Hard cover book, cardboard, dark green buckram with gold print on front cover & spine. Pages are plain, cut, white, black print, black & white illustrations. .2) Volume 1 of 6. Unit & Location Indexes / Bibliography, Orders of Battle. 483 pages. .3) Volume 2 of 6. Headquarters, Infantry, Cavalry / Armoured & Intelligence Units. 605 pages. .4) Volume 3 of 6. Artillery, Air Defence and Engineer Units. 626 pages. .5) Volume 4 of 6. Medical and Signal Units. Box of 6 books. The Unit Guide / The Australian Army / 1939 - 1945. 654 pages .6) Volume 5 of 6. Aust Army Service Corps, Aust Army Ordnance Corps and Aust Electrical & Mechanical Engineer Units. 706 pages. .7) Volume 6 of 6. Womens Services / Volunteer Defence Corps / War Graves, Survey, Labour, Salvage / Military Policing / Recruiting & Training / Dental, Bath & Laundry / Veterinary & Animal / Movements & Transit / Pay, Records & Printing, Postal / Amenities & Canteens Units. 568 pages. books- military history, unit guide -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - POSTCARD, CURRENCY, C.1941 - 2
... Enlisted 25.7.1940 Regt No VX47191 age 30 years, 27.7.1940 he was posted to 7th Div Postal Unit, embark for Eygpt 15.9.1940, hospital at sea 10.10.1940 with Otitis Media, on deck again 13.10.1940, During his time in the Middle East he had various Postal transfers including HQ AIF Postal, he rose through the ranks to W.O 2 by 18.2.1942, disembark Australia 7.8.1942, then two more overseas postings, NG 2.11.1942 - 9.2.1943, posted to 6th Div Postal Unit25.9.1943, NG 29.12.1944 - 7.8.1945, discharged from the 2nd AIF 5.9.1945. Total overseas service...Enlisted 25.7.1940 Regt No VX47191 age 30 years, 27.7.1940 he was posted to 7th Div Postal Unit, embark for Eygpt 15.9.1940, hospital at sea 10.10.1940 with Otitis Media, on deck again 13.10.1940, During his time in the Middle East he had various Postal transfers including HQ AIF Postal, he rose through the ranks to W.O 2 by 18.2.1942, disembark Australia 7.8.1942, then two more overseas postings, NG 2.11.1942 - 9.2.1943, posted to 6th Div Postal Unit25.9.1943, NG 29.12.1944 - 7.8.1945, discharged from the 2nd AIF 5.9.1945. Total overseas service ...This was reasonably common thing to have a photo inset done by Soldiers. Photo inset re; Albert Edward Corrie, pre war he was a Postal employee. Enlisted 25.7.1940 Regt No VX47191 age 30 years, 27.7.1940 he was posted to 7th Div Postal Unit, embark for Eygpt 15.9.1940, hospital at sea 10.10.1940 with Otitis Media, on deck again 13.10.1940, During his time in the Middle East he had various Postal transfers including HQ AIF Postal, he rose through the ranks to W.O 2 by 18.2.1942, disembark Australia 7.8.1942, then two more overseas postings, NG 2.11.1942 - 9.2.1943, posted to 6th Div Postal Unit25.9.1943, NG 29.12.1944 - 7.8.1945, discharged from the 2nd AIF 5.9.1945. Total overseas service 1014 days.Post card “Palestine Currency Board” Five Palestine pounds A88509, in English and Arabic script, card has inset for a personal photo being Albert Corrie, dated 1029.On rear, “With best of love from Albert”palestine, currency, post cards -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOKS, BOXED SET OF 6, Graham R McKenzie - Smith, The Unit Guide, 2018
... Women's Services, Volunteer Defence Corps, War Graves Survey, Labour Salvage, Military Policing, Recruiting & Training, Dental, Bath & Laundry, Veterinary & Animal, Movements & Transit, Pay, Records & Printing & Postal, Amenities & Canteens Units. Boxed set of 6 books. The Unit Guide, The Australian ...Boxed set of 6 books. The Unit Guide, The Australian Army 1939 - 1945. .1) Box, open, cardboard, dark green buckram, white paper lining, gold print on sides. .2) - .7) Hard cover book, cardboard, dark green buckram with gold print on front cover & spine. Pages plain cut, black print, black & white illustrations. .2) 483 pages. .3) 605 pages. .4) 626 pages. .5) 654 pages. .6) 706 pages. .7) 568 pages..2) Volume 1 of 6. Unit & Location Indexes, Bibliography, Orders of Battle .3) Volume 2 of 6. Headquarters, Infantry, Cavalry, Armoured & Intelligence Units. .4) Volume 3 of 6. Artillery, Air Defence & Engineer Units. .5) Volume 4 of 6. Medical & Signals Units. .6) Volume 5 of 6. Aust Army Service Corp, Aust Army Ordnance Corp & Aust Electrical & Mechanical Engineer Units. .7) Volume 6 of 6. Women's Services, Volunteer Defence Corps, War Graves Survey, Labour Salvage, Military Policing, Recruiting & Training, Dental, Bath & Laundry, Veterinary & Animal, Movements & Transit, Pay, Records & Printing & Postal, Amenities & Canteens Units.books-military-history, units, 1939 - 45 -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - LETTER HOME FROM CAIRO WW1, 14.3.1916
... Enlist 20.7.15 RTA 23.8.19 Final rank Lieutenant The letter was writte when he was a Sgt with Postal Corps AIf Letters home Cairo Pyramid Hill On the envelope has has written “ On active service- no stamps available “ Envelope, one postage rubber stamp is marked Cairo. The other river stamp marked Abbassia, Artillery Barracks Addressed to P. Gerrans Esq. C/o G.R. Chart Esq Pyramid Hill Victoria Australia ...George Stockett Gerrans No 2336 28 BN AIF. Enlist 20.7.15 RTA 23.8.19 Final rank Lieutenant The letter was writte when he was a Sgt with Postal Corps AIf.1) .2)Two page letter with envelope. The paper is lined and handwriting in blue ink. Written by George Stockett Gerrans No 2336 to his sister Lizzie. He mentions he is leaving soon to “Another place- near where mum was born” .3) Envelope On the envelope has has written “ On active service- no stamps available “ Envelope, one postage rubber stamp is marked Cairo. The other river stamp marked Abbassia, Artillery Barracks Addressed to P. Gerrans Esq. C/o G.R. Chart Esq Pyramid Hill Victoria Australia letters home, cairo, pyramid hill -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - TELEGRAM AND ENVELOPE, Australian Army, 29 June 1941
... service details. Telegram Missing in Action Tom Coates Coates family 1 1. Stamped "Postal acknowledgement Delivery Personal, Mr. J. Coates, 45 Phillipson St. Albert Park”, In pencil, "114 Richardson". 2. Date stamp “29 JE 41” at Melb. Message sent on behalf of Minister for the Army. 1. Small white envelope marked in blue "Telegram" and stamp on front acknowledging personal delivery. 2. Telegram on brown paper with a date stamp and message in blue, giving addressee and address and the fact that Tom Coates was missing. Note folded in four. Letter TELEGRAM AND ENVELOPE Australian ...Part of the Coates Family Collection. This refers to "Thomas Coates" and a telegram advising that he is Missing in Action in June 1941. Refer cat No 9654.4 for his service details.1. Small white envelope marked in blue "Telegram" and stamp on front acknowledging personal delivery. 2. Telegram on brown paper with a date stamp and message in blue, giving addressee and address and the fact that Tom Coates was missing. Note folded in four.1. Stamped "Postal acknowledgement Delivery Personal, Mr. J. Coates, 45 Phillipson St. Albert Park”, In pencil, "114 Richardson". 2. Date stamp “29 JE 41” at Melb. Message sent on behalf of Minister for the Army.telegram, missing in action, tom coates, coates family 1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEMORIAL SCROLL, Australian Army Medal Section, c.1942
... service details. Thomas Coates Memorial Scroll Coates family 1 1. Addressed to "Mr J. Coates, 45 Philipson Street, Albert Park, Vi If not delivered return address "Army Medal Section, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, Australia” White paper scroll rolled up and contained in a brown paper tubal postal container. ...Scroll re death of "Thomas Coates", VX18443. Died 5/3/42. Item is part of the Coates Family Collection. Refer 9654.4 for Tom’s service details.White paper scroll rolled up and contained in a brown paper tubal postal container. Container has postal delivery address and return address and various ink stamps. Actual scroll is in very delicate condition so not taken out for inspection of description. 1, Scroll. 2. Postal tube.1. Addressed to "Mr J. Coates, 45 Philipson Street, Albert Park, Vi If not delivered return address "Army Medal Section, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, Australia” thomas coates, memorial scroll, coates family 1 -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Australian Postmaster General's Dept, Course of Technical Instruction and Telegraphy, 1940's -1950's
... The Postmaster-General's Department (P.M.G.) of Australia was created in 1901 with Federation taking control over all six Colonies (States) Postal and Telegraphic services within Australia to form the national Postal and Telegraphic services within Australia. ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The Postmaster-General's Department (P.M.G.) of Australia was created in 1901 with Federation taking control over all six Colonies (States) Postal and Telegraphic services within Australia to form the national Postal and Telegraphic services within Australia. ...The Postmaster-General's Department (P.M.G.) of Australia was created in 1901 with Federation taking control over all six Colonies (States) Postal and Telegraphic services within Australia to form the national Postal and Telegraphic services within Australia. The Department was administered by the Postmaster-General. This manual was produced as a syllabus of training for Army Personnel units in P.M.G's Department schools.In war times the postal organisation was a vital link between the services, the community and overseas centres. The Postmaster-General's Department co-operated with service departments in the installation and operation of radio, telephone and telegraph systems. Its laboratories also designed, developed and manufactured vital defence equipment. This item reflects that contribution and history.A 31 pp buff colored book with orange cloth binding. Black print on the front cover - a oval shaped logo with Post Office Communication Australia around a small sketch depicting Mercury, the messenger of the gods below an Australian coat-of-arms. Below that is the title,"COURSE OF TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TELEPHONY 1".manual-telephony postmaster-general's-training-department instruction-book communications -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyLetter - ELSTERNWICK POST OFFICE
... Elsternwick Post Office Glenhuntly Road Elsternwick Riddell Parade Office Buildings Postal services Caulfield City Council Kay Walter Regent Street Caulfield Bush Rodney H Gisborne Street City of Caulfield Braun Emil Councillor Mayors Aylen Doug Aylen Douglas R Historic Buildings Council Caulfield Historical Society Ministry for Planning and Environment Head Stephen Historic Buildings Act 1981 Anderson P National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Public Works Department Architectural styles Calder G.K. ...This file contains seven items about the significance of this building and how this was established : 1/ Photocopies of a handwritten application (in duplicate) by Walter Kay of Elsternwick dated 13/10/1985 and Rodney H Bush’s dated 16/10/1985 to the Historic Buildings Council to register the former Elsternwick Post Office building, and an original typewritten letter dated 17/10/1985 from the Historic Buildings Council to Caulfield and Historic Society advising them of an application and inviting them to submit relevant information about the building with a copy of application attached. 2/ Six pieces of correspondence between various interested parties (Caulfield Council , Caulfield Historical Society, National Trust, of Australia and Ministry for Planning and Environment on behalf of Historic Buildings Council, Victoria) about the significance of the former Elsternwick Post Office building and the progress of efforts to include it on the Register of Historic buildings. Dated between November 1985 and May 1986. 3/ Two pieces of correspondence between the Caulfield Progress Association and the Caulfield Historical Society dated April and May 1986, regarding the efforts of the Historical Society to save the former Elsternwick Post Office building. 4/ Two pieces of ephemera by the Caulfield Progress Association, one original undated and one photocopy undated in 1986. Both appealing to the public for support to help the former Elsternwick Post Office building and to protest a proposal to demolish it, by Caulfield Council. 5/Original newspaper article dated 07/06/1989 from the Malvern-Caulfield Progress newspaper written by Robert Carmody. The article talks about the approval by the Historic Buildings Council of Caulfield Council’s restoration program of the former Elsternwick Post Office building worth approximately $850,000. The refurbishment would consist of a shop and office space which would then be rented out. Mayor Emil Braun outlines the progress to implement the plans. 6/ Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward dated September 1994 of former Elsternwick Post Office Building. The building plans for the Elizabethan Style building were approved in 1891. The original timber verandahs were replaced by the present brickworks in circa 1918 rear extensions in 1941-42. Similar Post Offices were built at Kew, Queenscliff and Portarlington. 7/ Computer printout dated 19/03/2010 of Statement of Significance held by the Victorian Heritage database of the former Elsternwick Post Office Building. It was built in 1891 in the ‘Queen Anne’ style. The substantial two story red brick building was set on a bluestone plinth with an ornate façade incorporating cement dressings. There is a brief summary of the settlement and development of the Elsternwick area with mention of how important the building is to the Elsternwick Community. Original date and author is unknown.elsternwick post office, glenhuntly road, elsternwick, riddell parade, office buildings, postal services, caulfield city council, kay walter, regent street, caulfield, bush rodney h, gisborne street, city of caulfield, braun emil councillor, mayors, aylen doug, aylen douglas r, historic buildings council, caulfield historical society, ministry for planning and environment, head stephen, historic buildings act 1981, anderson p, national trust of australia (victoria), public works department, architectural styles, calder g.k. councillor, wills cathie, lyall kerry, marsden john hudson, town clerk, hill douglas, caulfield progress association, caulfield south, glen eira road, hawthorn road, mac neil j.r., neville street, glenhuntly, marten veronika, ballantyne richard, royal historical society of victoria, dunstan don, alfada street south, hardy joan, baird rob, snowball betty, ward andrew, hoddle robert, foot henry, ebden charles hodson, elster, oldham mary kate, english ‘queen anne’ revival style, rifle club, coulson herbert h., fick p.g., railway, city manager, austin g.b. h., architects, builders, architectural features, australia post, register of historical buildings, grey karen, planning appeal board, heritage overlay no h029, victorian government gazette no. 60 dated 16/07/1986, historic building no640, certificate of title volume 5817, kennan james harley, nelson ivor, blake alison, neale anne, telegraph offices, wardell, ward andrew -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - PRIDE OF PALL MALL THE POST OFFICE BUILDING CENTENARY, c1987
... Australia Post. Bendigo Post Office...51-67 Pall Mall (corner Pall Mall & Williamson St. Postal Service...Australia Post. Bendigo Post Office 51-67 Pall Mall (corner Pall Mall & Williamson St. Postal Service architecture Pride of Pall Mall The Post Office Building Centenary. ...Pride of Pall Mall The Post Office Building Centenary. Publisher: Australia Post. Photographs, illustrations, paintings, building designs, envelopes. 20 pages. Inscription: To June from Paul Murphy. Compiled by Paul Murphy, Aust Post, contributions: Michael Butcher & Len C Bennetts of the Royal Historical Society, Bendigo. Post Codes began in 1967. Two copies 5231.1 and 5231.2book, bendigo, post office, bendigo, australia post. bendigo post office, 51-67 pall mall (corner pall mall & williamson st. postal service, architecture -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AIRMAIL ENVELOPES (SUNDRY ADDRESSED), 1929 (various)
... Postal airmail Letters enclosed within cardboard enclosures. Written on outside ' Air Mail, 'Flown Covers' R.K. Munro, 63 Pyke Street, Bendigo, Vic. Aus.' Stamped underneath stamp 'booking agents for Australian Aerial Services ...Letters enclosed within cardboard enclosures. Written on outside ' Air Mail, 'Flown Covers' R.K. Munro, 63 Pyke Street, Bendigo, Vic. Aus.' Stamped underneath stamp 'booking agents for Australian Aerial Services Ltd. Per Aerial Mail'. Airmail Envelopes sundry addresses : 9 addressed to Wilkinson & Lavender, Melbourne - from Hay, NSW. (no contents); 1 addressed to K Munro c/o Box 808J GPO Melbourne - contains 3 used 3d. Stamps (Airmail Service). Stamped on back of one envelope: Wilkinson & Lavender Ltd., Riverina Office, Hay, N.S.W. Auctioneers, Stock & Station Agents, Sydney & Hay. Date 10 May, 1929, stamped on back of envelope.communication, postal, airmail -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper, Australia Post celebrating 200 years, 03/03/2009
... Supplement to the Herald Sun celebrating 200th anniversary of postal services in Australia....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Supplement to the Herald Sun celebrating 200th anniversary of postal services in Australia. australia post postal services 16 p., text and colour photographs Australia Post celebrating 200 years Newspaper Herald Sun ...Supplement to the Herald Sun celebrating 200th anniversary of postal services in Australia.16 p., text and colour photographsaustralia post, postal services -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMagazine, Australia Post, Postscripts Spring 1992, 1992
... The Australia Post Staff Journal contains work-related articles on postal services throughout Victoria. ...Diamond Creek Post Office postal services Australia Post 32 p. magazine with black and green text and black and white photographs. ...The Australia Post Staff Journal contains work-related articles on postal services throughout Victoria. This edition includes an article on Diamond Creek Post Ofice. 32 p. magazine with black and green text and black and white photographs.diamond creek post office, postal services, australia post -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Christine Gibbs, History of Postal Services in Victoria / Christine Gibbs, 1984
... postal service victori ISBN 0642868514 Paperback; 125 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. History of Postal Services in Victoria / Christine Gibbs Book Christine Gibbs Australia Post ...Paperback; 125 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.ISBN 0642868514post offices, postal service, victori -
Australian Multicultural Community Servicescoupon-reponse international
... Australian Multicultural Community Services Suite 111 44-56 Hampstead Rd Maidstone melbourne This coupon has been issued in Australia and was exchangeable in any country of the Universal Postal Union for a postage stamp, 50s, bought in Bathurst camp, NSW Australia by Polish migrant Marian Dabrowski who came to Australia after II World War one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present days coupon 50s postage stamp stamp - Bathurst camp, NSW Australia cream paper, blue print coupon-reponse international ...This coupon has been issued in Australia and was exchangeable in any country of the Universal Postal Union for a postage stamp, 50s, bought in Bathurst camp, NSW Australia by Polish migrant Marian Dabrowski who came to Australia after II World Warone of a few items of this kind which has survived to present dayscream paper, blue printstamp - Bathurst camp, NSW Australiacoupon, 50s, postage stamp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE BENDIGO MAIL CENTRE, DEBORAH STREET, 5 December, 1977
... Historical Notes, details the history of the Bendigo Postal services Commencing in 1852. Proceedings. . . State Manager of Australia Post, Mr R J Page. . . ...Minister for Post and Telecommunications 5th December 1977. details the history of the Bendigo Postal services Commencing in 1852. Proceedings. . . State Manager of Australia Post Mr R J Page. . . ...Official Opening of the Bendigo Mail Centre, Deborah Street, Quarry Hill. By The Hon. Eric L Robinson, M.H.R. Minister for Post and Telecommunications at 2p.m. on Monday, 5th December, 1977. Historical Notes, details the history of the Bendigo Postal services Commencing in 1852. Proceedings. . . State Manager of Australia Post, Mr R J Page. . . Mayor Cr. R F Turner. . . Senator C G Primmer. . . Federal Member Mr. J W Bourchier. . . Mr Barry Coughlan. . . Inspection of Mail Centre.event, official, bendigo mail centre, official opening of the bendigo mail centre, deborah street, quarry hill. by the hon. eric l robinson, m.h.r. minister for post and telecommunications 5th december, 1977. details the history of the bendigo postal services commencing in 1852. proceedings. . . state manager of australia post, mr r j page. . . mayor cr. r f turner. . . senator c g primmer. . . federal member mr. j w bourchier. . . mr barry coughlan. . . inspection of mail centre. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageTimer, 1940s
... services made additional accommodation necessary. This could not be provided in the existing building in Wills Street and arrangements were made for a new exchange in Lonsdale Street. Alexander Graham Bell visited Australia in 1910 to advise the Federal Government's Postal...services made additional accommodation necessary. This could not be provided in the existing building in Wills Street and arrangements were made for a new exchange in Lonsdale Street. Alexander Graham Bell visited Australia in 1910 to advise the Federal Government's Postal ...Australia's first telephone exchange was opened in Melbourne in August 1880. It was operated by the Melbourne Telephone Exchange Company. Owned by W. H. Masters and T. T. Draper, the Manager of the Company was H. Byron Moore. This was only two years after the world's first exchange in the United States, and just four years after Bell first spoke on a telephone. The exchange was located in the old Stock Exchange building at 367 Collins Street, a site now occupied by the Commonwealth Bank. In 1884, the operations of the Company, by then known as the Victorian Telephone Exchange Company, had grown considerably and were transferred to Wills Street, Melbourne. Private ownership of this company continued until 1887 when it was bought out by the Victorian Colonial Government. Other colonial governments followed this example. By 1910, the growth in telephone services made additional accommodation necessary. This could not be provided in the existing building in Wills Street and arrangements were made for a new exchange in Lonsdale Street. Alexander Graham Bell visited Australia in 1910 to advise the Federal Government's Postal Commission. Telephone exchanges were established in Adelaide with (48 subscribers), Hobart (10 subscribers) and Launceston (35 subscribers). The first exchange in Western Australia was established in 1887 and located in a small three-room cottage in Wellington Street, Perth with 17 subscribers. The year 1888 marked the opening of the Fremantle exchange in a small room at the rear of the Town Hall. There were nine subscribers. Australia's first automatic exchange was installed in the GPO in Sydney, in 1911, for internal use. But the first automatic exchange for public use was opened at Geelong in Victoria in the next year July 1912 with 800 subscribers. Melbourne's first automatic exchange was opened in the suburb of Brighton in 1914; the first public automatic exchange in NSW began operating at Newtown, Sydney in 1915; and Queensland's first was installed at South Brisbane in 1925. 1929 saw the opening of Tasmania's first automatic exchange in Hobart. an automatic telephone service. In June 1977, the manual telephone exchange at Swansea was replaced with an automatic service and made Tasmania the first State in Australia to have a fully automatic network. The half-century following Federation saw the growth of the automatic operation; a great extension of trunk line services; The automatic telephone contributed greatly to the early popularity of telephones in Australia. It was a quicker and more convenient way of communicating with another person on the same exchange — instead of having to go through tedious processes with the operator. From its introduction, the number of automatic telephones in operation grew to a remarkable extent. In 1886, the first trunk link of 16 km was connected to the exchanges of Adelaide and Port Adelaide in South Australia. Then, in 1907, the first inter-capital telephone trunk line was opened between Sydney and Melbourne. It was followed by a line between Melbourne and Adelaide in 1914. Sydney and Brisbane were linked in 1923, and Perth and Adelaide in 1930. In 1930, the first overseas calls from Australia came possible with the introduction of a radiotelephone service to England, and through there to Europe and America. A similar service opened to New Zealand in the same year. Initially, trunk channels linked different manual trunk exchanges. It was necessary for a succession of trunk operators to connect the appropriate channels, one after the other until the connection was made. As trunk traffic grew. the system became increasingly unsuitable. More trunk operators had to be employed and so labour costs increased. It was a tedious and slow way of making a long-distance call, and it was sometimes hard to hear, particularly when several exchanges were linked With technical advances, trunk switching moved from manual operation through a partly automatic phase. Automatic transit switching equipment was used and only a single operator was required to connect a trunk call to a wanted automatic subscriber. Until well beyond the middle of this century, the majority of trunk traffic went through this single telephonist control. In 1953, the number of telephones in use in Australia passed the one million mark. By then, the need for improvement in the automatic exchanges was becoming well recognised. The need was for a telephone switching system which would do a better job more economically than the conventional step-by-step ex-change. This led to the adoption of the Crossbar system as the standard in automatic telephone exchanges in 1960. The introduction of Crossbar switching was a big step forward in the automation of trunk calls. It substituted automatic switching and charging equipment for the originating trunk operator, and improved the quality of the system radically. Before the introduction of the Crossbar system there were often very long delays in obtaining a booked trunk call, and the quality of sound was often very poor. With Crossbar, Subscriber Trunk Dialing (STD) became a reality. A trunk call by STD was as easy to make and almost as fast to connect as a local call.The item was made around the 1940s and used up until the 1970s in manual cord telephone exchanges as a way to time and charge users for trunk calls made over the telecom system of the time. Post Master General dept. - Trunk Call Timer.Inscribed PMG, C. of A, 37. Bell chimes at 3 min increments.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, timer, trunk call, telephone, cord exchange -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedBook - History Of Postal Services In Victoria, Christine Gibbs Public Relations Section Australia Post 1984, 1984
... Post Office Postal Service History Of Postal Services In Victoria Soft covered book History Of Postal Services In Victoria Book History Of Postal Services In Victoria Christine Gibbs Public Relations Section Australia Post 1984 ...Soft covered bookpost office, postal service -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria (CEPA) Central Council Correspondence, 1977
... service as Secretary. 8504.33ah This document is a letter from the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Egg & Egg Pulp Marketing Board. The key points is an objection to the practice of washing all eggs, particularly clean eggs processed on approved inline washers. 8504.33ai The Central Council of Poultry Farmers Association of Australia is organizing a conference in Melbourne on April 4th and 5th, 1977. The Council suggests inviting Mr. Smith, the Minister of Agriculture, to officially open the conference. 8504.33aj he document lists individual members and their contact details, including names, postal...service as Secretary. 8504.33ah This document is a letter from the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Egg & Egg Pulp Marketing Board. The key points is an objection to the practice of washing all eggs, particularly clean eggs processed on approved inline washers. 8504.33ai The Central Council of Poultry Farmers Association of Australia is organizing a conference in Melbourne on April 4th and 5th, 1977. The Council suggests inviting Mr. Smith, the Minister of Agriculture, to officially open the conference. 8504.33aj he document lists individual members and their contact details, including names, postal ...The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria was active by the 1930s, engaging in industry management and lobbying.The Commercial Egg Producer's Association (CEPA) had branches in Bendigo, South Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Wedderburn, Murrabit and Euroa.CEPA Commercial Egg Producer's Association (Bendigo Region) correspondence, for the year 1977. This item includes the following documents: 8504.33a The document outlines agenda items for a poultry industry conference, focusing on operational, regulatory, and industry improvement topics. 8504.33b A letter discussing delays, objectives, and formation of the District Liaison Committee for agricultural community engagement. 8504.33c This notice provides essential logistical details for branch representatives to prepare for the upcoming conference. 8504.33d Branch secretaries are asked to convene a special meeting within the week to discuss information regarding proposed amendments to the Egg Industry Stabilization Act 1973 8504.33e The letter from the Secretary of the Federal Council of Poultry Farmers Associations of Australia outlines three key agenda items for the upcoming council meeting. These points focus on pricing, board membership requirements, and oversight of research activities relevant to poultry farmers. 8504.33f The Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria formally thanks the Victorian Egg Marketing Board for inviting them to an industry meeting scheduled for August 18, 1977 8504.33g The document is a letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Liberal Party's Rural Committee, August 1977 8504.33h The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria (C.E.P.A.), August 1977 8504.33i The Central Council of Poultry Farmers Association of Australia is organizing a conference in Melbourne on April 4th and 5th, 1977. The Council suggests inviting Mr. Smith, the Minister of Agriculture, to officially open the conference. 8504.33j The newspaper article highlights the effectiveness and necessity of egg production licensing in Victoria. It shows that licensing has benefited both producers and consumers, stabilized the industry, and is recommended for ongoing implementation. 8504.33ka A letter from the egg producers' association in Victoria, expressing concern about the future of egg production licensing. The letter urges the Rural Committee of thew Liberal Party to ensure the continuation of licensing for the benefit of the industry. 8504.33l From the Association requesting Mr. F. Grimwade, M.L.A., to distribute copies of a document to relevant commercial Members of Parliament who are not part of the Association. 8504.33m The document is a formal letter advocating for reforms in rural land valuation. The association firmly recommends that land valuation for all purposes should be based on productive capacity, not market subdivision value. 8504.33n This document is a formal letter from the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria. These points highlight the Council's efforts to keep Parliament informed and coordinate communication among its branches. 8504.33o A formal letter from K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary, addressed to Mr. Ben McConchie at the Diagnostic Centre in Epsom. The document serves as an official request to initiate discussions about the Advisory Council's future. 8504.33p This document is a formal protest letter from a poultry farmers' association addressed to the State Electricity Commission. The letter is signed by the association's secretary, K. Fitzgibbon, and aims to prompt the State Electricity Commission to improve its support infrastructure for rural customers. 8504.33q A letter from the Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. This letter advocates for a more efficient approach to supplying egg trolleys to improve labor efficiency in egg grading operations. 8504.33r A formal letter to the Agriculture Department Melbourne, addressing the classification of non-commercial poultry entries in random sample tests. 8504.33s The letter is addressed to the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Ian Smith, and dated June 1st.The main purpose is to high light that the egg industry complied with a price freeze, unlike the meat-meal industry and some others, which increased their prices by 35 to 15 per tonne during the freeze period. 8504.33t A letter requesting comments from the Prices Justification Tribunal regarding this disparity in industry responses to the price freeze. 8504.33u This letter addresses the Victorian government Premier, Rupert Hamer, urging a revision of land valuation methods for agricultural properties. 8504.33v The document is a formal letter from the Strathfieldsaye Association to the Municipal Association of Victoria, requesting a revision of land valuation methods for farms. 8504.33w Key points document and evidence for continuation of egg production licensing in Victoria. 8504.33x The document is a formal letter from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board addressed to Mr. Ian Smith, Minister of Agriculture. This letter serves as an official submission of candidates for board appointment, fulfilling the request from the Minister of Agriculture. 8504.33y This document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, dated May 13, 1977. The letter serves as an official thank you and confirmation to Mr. F. Grimwade for agreeing to open the Association's Annual Conference. 8504.33z Notice regarding the Annual Conference of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria. 8504.33aa This document is a formal invitation from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria. To invite local members of Parliament to the Association's Annual Conference. 8504.33ab The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria formally invites Mr. I. Smith, the Minister of Agriculture, to open their Annual Conference. 8504.33ac Agenda for the Annual Meeting of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, May 1977. 8504.33ad Formal notice regarding branch nominations for the Victorian Egg Producers Board in 1977 8504.33ae Annual Meeting Announcement:The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria's Central Council will hold its annual meeting at City Hall at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, 20th May, 1977. 8504.33af This document is a meeting agenda from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, highlighting three main issues for discussion: Meatmeal Price and Supply, Feather Picking Problems, and Telecom Profits. 8504.33ag This document is a letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria expressing gratitude to Ted Drake for his service as Secretary. 8504.33ah This document is a letter from the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Egg & Egg Pulp Marketing Board. The key points is an objection to the practice of washing all eggs, particularly clean eggs processed on approved inline washers. 8504.33ai The Central Council of Poultry Farmers Association of Australia is organizing a conference in Melbourne on April 4th and 5th, 1977. The Council suggests inviting Mr. Smith, the Minister of Agriculture, to officially open the conference. 8504.33aj he document lists individual members and their contact details, including names, postal addresses, and telephone numbers. Examples include Lindsay Bartel (MSSTIC PARK), Harold Wilson (YARRABERB), Larsen (EAGLEHAWK), Epic Walker (FENTONS CREEK), and others across various locations. 8504.33ak The letter from the Secretary outlines several objections and suggestions regarding the Cost of Production document prepared by Price Waterhouse for the Victorian Egg Board 8504.33al Executive meeting minutes of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria held on September 5, 1977 8504.33am Department of Agriculture and Fisheries south Australia Fact Sheet Dec 1977 - Achieving a satisfactory yolk colour 8504.33an Two References, one from Van Der Graaf Bodies Pty Ltd General Engineers, one typed, one handwrittenegg producer's information, correspondence, cepa, commercial egg producers' association -
Clunes MuseumBook, AUSTRALIA POST, HISTORY OF THE POSTAL SERVICE IN VICTORIA, 1984
... AUSTRALIA POST MELBURNE'S EARLY POSTMASTERS DID NOT STAY LONG. POOR REMUNERATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS PERHAPS HAD A LOT TO DO WITH THEIR HASTY RESIGNATIONS SMALL BOOK WITH AN IMAGE OF A CARRIAGE AND FOUR HORSEDS FRAMED ON THE FRONT COVER DETAILS THE HISTORY OF THE POSTAL SERVICE IN VICTORIA FROM 1837, 125 PAGES HISTORY OF THE POSTAL SERVICE IN VICTORIA Book BOOK AUSTRALIA POST CHRISTINE GIBBS - PUBLIC RELATIONS SECTION AUSTRALIA POST 1984 ...MELBURNE'S EARLY POSTMASTERS DID NOT STAY LONG. POOR REMUNERATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS PERHAPS HAD A LOT TO DO WITH THEIR HASTY RESIGNATIONSSMALL BOOK WITH AN IMAGE OF A CARRIAGE AND FOUR HORSEDS FRAMED ON THE FRONT COVER DETAILS THE HISTORY OF THE POSTAL SERVICE IN VICTORIA FROM 1837, 125 PAGESnon-fictionMELBURNE'S EARLY POSTMASTERS DID NOT STAY LONG. POOR REMUNERATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS PERHAPS HAD A LOT TO DO WITH THEIR HASTY RESIGNATIONSlocal history, book, history, australia post -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMedal - Miniature medals, Foxhole Medals
... Army Postal Corps before returning to Australia on 15/11/1919. Boer war service unknown....Army Postal Corps before returning to Australia on 15/11/1919. Boer war service unknown. ...Replica miniature medals - Boer War/1914-15 Star/British War/Victory Medal -issued to Captain Arthur William ROSS born at Cowes. Enlisted on 31/8/1914 aged 38 years, embarked on 20/10/1914 and served with the Aust. Army Postal Corps before returning to Australia on 15/11/1919. Boer war service unknown.Set of four miniature medals, three round and one diamond shaped. Two silver and two brass alloy metal all with multi coloured ribbons attached to metal bar with rear pin. Medals contained in black covered box with gold coloured metal plaque with black printing attached to lid.Plaque - Capt. Arthur William Ross 1876-1967/Boer War,18 months - 5th VMR/WW1- 1914-1919 Aust. Army Postal Corps./WW1 - Egypt 1915, ANZAC Light Horsemedals, capt a. w. ross, boer war, ww1 -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyBook, Gipps, Christine, History of Postal Services in Victoria, 1984
... A history of the postal services in Victoria, Australia, presenting the changes over the 150 years up to Victoria's Sesquicentenary, 1984....Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Postal Services Communications A history of the postal services in Victoria, Australia, presenting the changes over the 150 years up to Victoria's Sesquicentenary, 1984. ...A history of the postal services in Victoria, Australia, presenting the changes over the 150 years up to Victoria's Sesquicentenary, 1984.postal services, communications -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Surrey Hills Post Office
... postal services to the nation. Many of the post offices constructed in the following years reflected a growing sense of Australian pride and nationalism. ...postal services to the nation. Many of the post offices constructed in the following years reflected a growing sense of Australian pride and nationalism. ...The post office opened at this location in 1912. It was demolished in 2000. Post office history in the area: Until 1883 when the railway came through to Surrey Hills, this was essentially a rural community of scattered farms. Land subdivisions soon occurred along the railway line and limited postal services followed soon after, although a ‘permanent’ home for the post office was two decades away. George Sim Junior is acknowledged as our first postmaster; he opened a post office on 1 October 1884 in his father’s general store at 619-621 Canterbury Road, a few doors down from the Surrey Hills Hotel on the corner of Union Road. Over the next 20 years, the Surrey Hills Post Office moved several times into temporary, shared accommodation – in 1889 into Woodhead’s Corner Store at 364 Canterbury Road; then in 1895 to No 376, Hansen’s Exchange Building, part of Hansen’s Terrace (demolished) and in 1901 to 109 Union Road, on the corner of Windsor Crescent. Following Federation in 1901, the new Commonwealth Government established the Postmaster-General's Department to provide postal services to the nation. Many of the post offices constructed in the following years reflected a growing sense of Australian pride and nationalism. It was 1914 when building commenced on the ‘purpose-built’ post office at 609 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills. Described as “a polychromatic Federation Freestyle building”, it served as the local post office for nearly 85 years until sold by the Commonwealth Government in c1999, after which the post office moved to the current, less prominent site at 100 Union Road. For nearly 10 years under private ownership, the building was successfully adapted for use as the base for two businesses, Gargoyles and Dragons and later the Surrey Sculpture Studio, and fortuitously the historic integrity of the building was maintained. However although renovated in the 1990's, structurally sound and of historic significance, it was not protected under local or commonwealth heritage legislation and was demolished soon after sale. This is an early image of a demolished building which should have been protected. In 1991, when the City of Camberwell conducted a heritage study, (which still informs the basis of the City of Boroondara’s heritage guidelines for this part of the municipality,) the post office was owned by the Commonwealth Government. As such, it could not be considered for heritage listing by the local authorities. Some years later, the Commonwealth and Australia Post rather belatedly recognized not only that post offices have heritage and social value, but also that the architecture of post offices as community buildings is important. A heritage management scheme was developed for the buildings they own or control under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999. Unfortunately, the Surrey Hills Post Office had been sold and demolished before this was finally enacted in 2004. Black and white image, perhaps from a post card, of Surrey Hills post office at 609 Canterbury Road. The building is flanked by a picket fence. There is a woman, a dog and a man in front of the entrance. The man is in uniform - possibly a postal employee.post offices, canterbury road, businesses, surrey hills post office, surrey sculture studio, gargoyles and dragons -
Vision AustraliaContainer - Object, American Foundation for the Blind, Records for the Blind case, 1948-1980
... postal service and needed to be protected against damage to and from their destination. In this example of a record case, two straps with metal ends held the front and rear containers together. The contents were protected by thick cardboard inside each container as well as metal corners on the upper lid. Books purchased from the American Foundation for the Blind, who began producing them in 1935, came to Australia...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Audio records were dispatched via the postal service and needed to be protected against damage to and from their destination. ...Audio records were dispatched via the postal service and needed to be protected against damage to and from their destination. In this example of a record case, two straps with metal ends held the front and rear containers together. The contents were protected by thick cardboard inside each container as well as metal corners on the upper lid. Books purchased from the American Foundation for the Blind, who began producing them in 1935, came to Australia in these cases, which where then used to send and return them.1 black plastic and cardboard container with metal corners and strapsU.S. Mail Free Sound Reproductions Records for the Blindaudio books, american foundation for the blind -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBooklet - Postcode Instruction Book, Australia Post, 1967
... Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc Hut 97, Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 132 Bonegilla Road Bonegilla the-murray This booklet documents a major change in Australian postal services. Australian mail services Australia Post Postcodes The use of postcodes was introduced in Australia on Saturday, 1 July 1967 by the Postmaster General's department. ...The use of postcodes was introduced in Australia on Saturday, 1 July 1967 by the Postmaster General's department. They are used to more efficiently sort and route mail within AUstralia. In July 1967, the first edition of the Postcode Booklet was distributed free by mail to every Australian household and business address. A total of 4.5 million booklets were distributed, as well as a postcard identifying the recipient’s own postcode. Originally the four digit postcodes were developed for electronic mail handling equipment at the former Redfern Mail Exchange in Sydney. This was extended to cover all locations in Australia and continues to grow as new residential areas are developed.A small booklet issued by the Australian Post Office to explain the use of post codes 1967. It outlines how to use a postcode, advice for businesses to ensure their correct use and a list of all the postcodes allocated throughout Australia at that time. Two other booklets are updated lists of postcodes.non-fictionThe use of postcodes was introduced in Australia on Saturday, 1 July 1967 by the Postmaster General's department. They are used to more efficiently sort and route mail within AUstralia. In July 1967, the first edition of the Postcode Booklet was distributed free by mail to every Australian household and business address. A total of 4.5 million booklets were distributed, as well as a postcard identifying the recipient’s own postcode. Originally the four digit postcodes were developed for electronic mail handling equipment at the former Redfern Mail Exchange in Sydney. This was extended to cover all locations in Australia and continues to grow as new residential areas are developed.australian mail services, australia post, postcodes -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Imperial Postal Weights used in the Post Office in Wodonga
... The weights also have national significance as examples of the equipment used in post offices in Australia pre 1966. wodonga post office post office victoria post offices wodonga north eastern victoria post offices victorian mail service "4 oz.", "8 / oz.", 1 lb.", "1 lb.", "2 lb.", "3 lb.", 4 lb.", MERCURY / 7 LB." on the top of the weights in raised numbers and letters. Set of seven cast iron and lead weights with imperial measurements '4 oz, 8oz, 1 lb, 2 lb, 3 lb, 4 lb, and 7 lb' The exterior circular black painted cast iron encases the heavy inner grey lead component, which is visible from the underside. Imperial Postal ...The set of seven imperial weights were used in the Post Office in Wodonga. The first Post Office in Wodonga opened on the 6th June 1856, and a second Post Office was built in 1874 on the corner of Sydney Road which became High St. and South St. In 1878 there were three staff at the Wodonga Post Office, including the Postmaster/Telegraph Manager and two Office-Keepers/Messengers. The mail service in 1878 included delivery four times a day from the Railway Station to the Post Office in Wodonga, and to and from the Wodonga Post Office to Albury twice a day.The set of seven imperial weights has local and state significance as it was used in the Wodonga Post Office in North East Victoria before decimal currency was introduced in Australia in 1966. The weights also have national significance as examples of the equipment used in post offices in Australia pre 1966.Set of seven cast iron and lead weights with imperial measurements '4 oz, 8oz, 1 lb, 2 lb, 3 lb, 4 lb, and 7 lb' The exterior circular black painted cast iron encases the heavy inner grey lead component, which is visible from the underside. "4 oz.", "8 / oz.", 1 lb.", "1 lb.", "2 lb.", "3 lb.", 4 lb.", MERCURY / 7 LB." on the top of the weights in raised numbers and letters.wodonga post office, post office, victoria post offices, wodonga, north eastern victoria post offices, victorian mail service -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Post Master General Exchange Clock, Junghans Watchmakers
... The Postmaster-General's Department (PMG) was a department of the Australian federal government, established at Federation in 1901, whose responsibilities included the provision of postal and telegraphic services throughout Australia. ...Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc Hut 97, Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 132 Bonegilla Road Bonegilla the-murray The Postmaster-General's Department (PMG) was a department of the Australian federal government, established at Federation in 1901, whose responsibilities included the provision of postal and telegraphic services throughout Australia. ...The Postmaster-General's Department (PMG) was a department of the Australian federal government, established at Federation in 1901, whose responsibilities included the provision of postal and telegraphic services throughout Australia. It was abolished in December 1975 and replaced by the Postal and Telecommunications Department. Telephone calls were transferred through exchanges by manual operators who staffed switchboards throughout the country. The clock was used to time calls in order to levy appropriate charge for telephone usage.The use of manual telephone exchanges played an important role in Australian telecommunications history, not just for day -to-day business and commercial use, but for social connections and communication during emergency. This timer has local significance as it was used at the Wodonga Telephone Exchange.A small clock used by switchboard operators to time calls at the Wodonga Telephone Exchange. Lever on the side operates timier.In centre of clock 'C. of A./P.M.G -50" Insignia of the Junghans Clock Manufacturers At the bottom edge of the time "Made in Germany",telecommunication, wodonga telephone exchange, p.m.g., timer, wodonga
