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PHOTOGRAPH: GENERAL POST OFFICE PERTH 1953

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1953

Overview

From a collection of seven black and white photos showing flower displays outside the GPO Perth in 1953. The displays are entitled: 'Philately in Flowers' with a sub-title of National Flower Day 1953.
Image: Two stamps attached to an oversized post box. A 2s (shilling) stamp has a lizard and has an Aboriginal design. Second stamp, 2d (twopence), a merino sheep with 'Captain John MacArthur centenary 1834 to 1934.' On back: Neg. No. 1476/C.

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Photographic chemicals and paper

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-43-2005.213.3

Item type

Material

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 views of the GPO Perth during the National Flower Day exhibition.

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