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Town of Claremont Museum > Records

CLAREMONT POST OFFICE

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1971

Overview

Coloured print of entrance to Post Office showing rounded porch with red concrete steps from brick-paved footpath. Rough stone quoins surround arched window to Bay View Terrace. A sign [Australia Post] projects from the wall and on the pediment is [POST OFFICE] . The building is painted cream and has a red tile roof

Historical information

The Claremont Post and Telegraphic Office was constructed in 1896. Designed by Government Architect, George Temple Poole who also designed the Claremont Station Master's House, the School on Bay View Terrace & the former Police Station on Stirling Highway, it included residential quarters for the postmaster.

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cwa-org-28--12-1-

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Wednesday, 24 September, 2025

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