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PHOTOGRAPH: GENERAL POST OFFICE PERTH 1950S

c. 1950
Overview

From a collection of two black and white photo showing aspects of the General Post Office, Perth.
Image shows a view ofa panel on one of the PO columns shows a close-up of the postal display. This may be created from flowers. The centre scene is of a postal delivery being made to a residential letter box. A ship, plane, postal van and train are in each of the four corners. On back: PMG's Dept. Engineer's Branch, Perth, WA. Neg. no. 1393/A.

Historical information

Photographic paper and ink

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-2005.212.2
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Paper
Ink
Width
210 mm
Height or length
160 mm
Inscriptions and markings

PMG's Dept., Engineer's Branch, Perth, WA

Year
c. 1950
Statement of significance

Historically significant. Shows view of GPO Perth and decorative dispalys created for special community events.

Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
94
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