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General post office, Hāwera (3rd of 3)

General post office, Hāwera

In larger country towns like Hāwera, the post office was one of the most dignified buildings, and was usually on the main street. In many cases it also had a prominent clock.

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Reference: C.013502
Photograph by Muir & Moodie

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How to cite this page:

Jock Phillips. 'Country towns', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/country-towns/2/3/3