Bundaberg Post Office, Heritage post office building in Bundaberg, Australia.
The Bundaberg Post Office is a two-story structure in Italianate style with a clock tower, cast iron columns, and ornate balconies located at 155a Bourbong Street. The building features classical European design elements combined with local construction materials and houses multiple service areas within its walls.
The facility was constructed between 1890 and 1891, replacing a smaller 1879 operation and incorporating the Crown Lands Department Office into its design. This expansion marked Bundaberg's growth as a commercial center during the late Victorian era.
The structure reflects how Australian communities valued communication infrastructure, with its prominent position on Bourbong Street showing the importance placed on postal services during the colonial period.
The location offers comprehensive postal services, passport processing, banking facilities, and identity verification with extended weekday hours. Its central position on Bourbong Street makes it straightforward to reach and locate.
In 1893, the French Cable Company operated an undersea telegraph cable that terminated on the building's first floor, enabling international communications. This connection made the location a vital link for communication between Australia and Europe.
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