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PHOTOGRAPH: GENERAL POST OFFICE PERTH 1950S
c. 1950Overview
From a collection of two black and white photo showing aspects of the General Post Office, Perth.
Image shows a view of the post office: Paper chains are strung between the arches, and above is 'Fast to serve the nation, personal to serve you.' A single central display shows the PO's logo and 'Post Office Services.' Each of 4 columns has a poster depicting each of the communication services: postal, telephone, telegraph, radio. On back: PMG's Dept. Engineer's Branch, Perth, WA. Neg. No. 1393/E.
Historical information
Photographic paper and ink
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-43-2005.212.1
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
Statement of significance
Historically significant. Shows view of GPO Perth and decorative dispalys created for special community events.
Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
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