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#14103 - Canberra's first Post Office

Resource ID
Location
14103
Photograph 400
Title/subtitle
Canberra's first Post Office
Picture
Canberra's first Post Office
Format
Photograph
Identifier
Acton
Physical description
Black & white photograph; 14cm x 21cm
Summary
Canberra's first Post Office at Acton showing two men standing in front of a weatherboard building and a horse drawn carriage. Also visible is a recruiting poster for men to serve in World War 1. The men are believed to be George Bondfield, the postmaster, and Bill Christie the telegrapher who were both appointed in 1914.
Availability
Not for loan. Copies available for purchase.