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PHOTOGRAPH: FIRST POST OFFICE AND STAFF SUBIACO 1897

1897
Overview

Sepia photo of 5 people standing on a wooden verandah that is part of a small building. In biro or pen above the photo is written 'First Post Office and Staff Subiaco 1897'. There is a tree on the left hand side of the photo. Three men and two boys are standing between 2 wooden posts of the verandah. Four windows are part of the wall of the building which appears to be built of horizontal corrugated iron. There are 2 other copied photos with the main one, possibly scanned.

Historical information

The staff of the first post office in Subiaco were : I. Humphries, messenger; J Kovac, letter carrier; Sydney Beckwith, letter carrier; T.M. McGladley, operator and C. A. G. Payne; post master.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-2009.110
Item type
Width
190 mm
Height or length
140 mm
Year
Statement of significance

The first Subiaco Post office with staff.

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