Bell Bay

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OPENED : 18th - September - 1951

CLOSED : 31st - December - 1973

  • Post Office was opened to support the industrial hub being constructed at Bell Bay


Location:

Bell Bay is located on the Tamar River approx 49 kms North of Launceston

Post offices close to Bell Bay were:



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== DATESTAMPS ==


TYPE 5



  • Earliest recorded date: 18th - September - 1951
  • Latest recorded date: 14th - September - 1959


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TYPE 5s



  • Earliest recorded date: 8th - February - 1960
  • Latest recorded date: 14th - December - 1973


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To the Index of Tasmanian Post Offices and Postal Markings

To the Tasmanian Datestamp Types main page


Other Information[edit]

  • Article announcing the opening of Bell Bay Post Office
  • Aerial photo showing the construction of the Bell Bay aluminium smelter in the early 1950's. The workers accommodation can be seen in the top right of picture
  • Some of the industrial buildings under construction at the site.These towers were known as the "Kryolite" buildings.




Links & References[edit]

To the Index of Tasmanian Post Offices and Postal Markings

To the Tasmanian Datestamp Types main page


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