Wellington, NSW, 2820
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Spindoctors
S 32° 33.353 E 148° 56.616
55H E 682482 N 6396279
Large set Edwardian style post office in main street of Wellington.
Waymark Code: WMJRK8
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 12/25/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Tuena
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In 1838 the Wellington Post Office was opened, though mail had been carried to the Wellington Valley from at least 1832. The original post office operated from a private home in Montefiores, which was the hub of the early settlement.

Tenders were called for the establishment of a government post and telegraph office in 1868. William Moffat was the successful contractor and the building was finished in October 1869. Originally used as a telegraph office and residence, postal services were transferred to this building from Montefiores in 1872.

Read more: Australian Heritage website

In 1904 the post office was extended and renovated in Edwardian style, with an enormous brick-and-stone arcade that contrasts strongly with the wooden verandah above.

Business hours: 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday

State/Territory: NSW

Post Boxes: Yes

Historical Significance: Yes

Current use: Yes
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