Albion Park Post Office

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NameAlbion Park Post OfficeTypeBuildingBusinessGeolocation^[1] Last edited by: Will Chittick

DescriptionAlbion Park Postal Service began in November 1861, operating from Robert Popple’s store. The agency was taken over in 1863 by James Grey, who ran the post office in a small room at the end of the store.

In 1874, the post office was transferred to John Wilson, the teacher of Albion Park Public School, who partitioned a small space off in the classroom for postal duties.

Although the Government purchased the Tongarra Road site in 1890, the official post office opened in 1895 with Mrs. Rosie Long as Postmistress.

Over the years, many local residents worked as telephonists. William Harris became Postmaster from 1913 until his death in 1926. The Harris family’s association continued, with members either working in the post office or contracting to carry mailbags between the post office & Albion Park Railway Station.

External LinkAlbion Park Post and Telegraph OfficeAlbion Park Post OfficeAlbion Park Post OfficeImprovements at Albion Park Post OfficeNational Archives of Australia Albion Park Post Office File 1874-1899 SP32/1

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Albion Park Post Office

Paralympic Official Brian Walsh

Albion Park Post Office

Albion Park Post Office 2000

Place

Jenolan

WG Harris and Sons Garage

Object

Albion Park Post Office, Cricket Club and Bowling Club Correspondence - Lew Stubbs Collection

Person

O'Gorman, Betty

Family

Harris

Albion Park Post Office c.1900

Heritage Information

Heritage NSW LinkShellharbour Heritage Inventory Sheet Last edited by: Erin Tierney

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CollectionPlacesFamilyHarrisLocalityAlbion Park Last edited by: Will Chittick

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Albion Park Post Office