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General Post Office, Queen Street, Brisbane, 1897

Is that a sailor on the steps of the Post Office? Is he posting a letter to his one true love or picking up his mail that has been waiting for his ship to come in? OR is a lady fighting with her parasol trying not to be blown away by the sturdy Autumn breezes?

Can you see the police man trying board the tram, is he looking for fare evaders or hoping for a quick ride to the Police station to save his tired legs? There are so many stories in the photo...


Then and now...

View of the exterior of the General Post Office

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