Old Post Office — Winton, New Zealand
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A brief history of the Winton post office building
Waymark Code: WM741R
Location: New Zealand
Date Posted: 08/30/2009
Views: 5
The Post Office was opened on 16 November 1905 by the Post Master General, Sir Joesph Ward.
Designed by the Government Architect, it was built at a cost of £2,190 by contractors Messrs Smith Bros.
The Post Office closed in 1994 and is now in private ownership.
Group that erected the marker: Winton Area Promotions
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
255 Great North Road
Winton, Southland New Zealand
9720
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