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Last Mail Rail ride at 16:00
Closed Wednesday 10 June
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Curious stories, personal passions and behind-the-scenes exclusives await in our museum blog:

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    • 07 May 2019

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    • 01 May 2019

    Timepiece issued to Mail Coach Guards by the Post Office

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    For correct addresses

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    • 01 May 2019

    Remember – Inland Postcards need a 2d stamp

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    Wherever you go there is a branch of the Post Office Savings Bank

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    Send your Valentine a special greetings telegram

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    Correct addressing speeds your mail

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    Did you Check Mate?

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    Queen Victoria Photographic Lantern Slide

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  • Fish Wharf Post Office, 1936

    POST 118/589
    A teaser image for Fish Wharf Post Office, 1936
  • Van at crossroads, 1934

    POST 118/1094
    A teaser image for Van at crossroads, 1934
  • Telegram messenger, 1934

    POST 118/69
    A teaser image for Telegram messenger, 1934
  • Telegram messengers, 1934

    POST 118/70
    A teaser image for Telegram messengers, 1934
  • Post Office Home Guard, 1941

    POST 56/83
    A teaser image for Post Office Home Guard, 1941
  • Opening of Mount Pleasant, 1934

    POST 118/170
    A teaser image for Opening of Mount Pleasant, 1934
  • Ships Div’n, Mount Pleasant, 1945

    POST 118/1546
    A teaser image for Ships Div’n, Mount Pleasant, 1945
  • Travelling Post Office, 1881

    POST 118/792
    A teaser image for Travelling Post Office, 1881
  • Tibs the Great, 1954

    M3/0W
    A teaser image for Tibs the Great, 1954
  • Stamp cancelling machine, 1948

    POST 118/1872
    A teaser image for Stamp cancelling machine, 1948
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