Started back in 1809 operating from a house in George Street, Sydney, the unofficial Australia Post was born. An ex-convict, Isaac Nichols, was the first postmaster taking charge of letters and parcels arriving by ship. This helped to reduce and avoid chaos of people rushing onto the ships as soon as they arrived at Sydney’s wharves. In 1989, the Australian Government-owned Australian Postal Corporation, trading as Australia Post, was corporatized and until today, they have the monopoly of the postal service in Australia.
Two hundred years later, a bicentenary celebration was organised to commemorate its 200th anniversary. Among the events organised for the celebrations was the Re-enactment of delivery of first mail in Circular Quay, exhibitions and a Bicentenary Concert in Darling Harbour.
The exhibition featured historic Australia Post vehicles, uniforms, photographs and other archival materials.
Against the beautiful backdrop of Darling Harbour, …
… the free public Bicentenary Concert was held on a floating stage featuring David Campbell with special guest Jessica Mauboy.
At the same time of the celebrations, a street performer also took the chance to attract crowds by displaying his skills using the Australia Post truck as his backdrop.
Happy birthday Australia Post!!
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