Canberra Parliament House Post Office
(Old Parliament House)
Federal Parliament was originally
convened in Melbourne, Victoria. Dale reports that an official post office was
established at Parliament House, Canberra, towards the end of 1926. However,
Hopson & Tobin report the opening date as 19 September 1927.
There was also a temporary post office at the building for its opening on 9
May 1927 as there was also at nearby Camp "D", established for visitors attending the opening.
Until 1941 the post office only opened during sittings of the
Parliament. The post office was originally located in the south-western corner
of Kings Hall. However, from 1953 it was located on the lower floor at the foot
of the stairs leading from the main entrance.
A Type 2A ‘PARLIAMENT HOUSE CANBERRA FCT’ (26mm) date stamp is recorded between 1927
and 1938 and a Type 2A(T) (33mm) between 1930 and 1933. A Type 2A ‘PARL’MT
HOUSE CANBERRA
ACT’ is recorded between 1944 and 1960 and
Type 3D(ii) x3 ‘ACT’ date stamps are recorded between 1963 and 1986. A
Type 4D ‘ACT’ post code 2600 is recorded between 1971 and 1987. Priority Paid Relief date stamp '207' was seen used at the Office on 25 July 1986 and was still in use in November 1986.
A.C.T. cut down Relief 'A' is recorded used at the Office on 23 June 1949.
New Parliament House opened in 1988.
A.C.T. cut down Relief 'A' is recorded used at the Office on 23 June 1949.
New Parliament House opened in 1988.
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Canberra Parliament House Post Office 1969 (NAA) Federal Parliament House Victoria date stamp 21 May 1918 
Federal Parliament House Victoria date stamp (1923) prior to relocation to Canberra
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