| Post Master Gallery Exhibition Program |
The National Philatelic Collection, displayed at
the Post Master Gallery, is Australia's most significant collection of
philatelic heritage and artwork. It is also one of Australia's foremost
graphic design archives. At the Post Master Gallery, philately, Australian
histories, fine art and graphic design meet in diverse and innovative
exhibitions.
The Post Master Gallery is at 321 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (enter from LaTrobe Street) and admission is free. The Gallery is open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from midday to 5pm on Saturdays (closed Sundays and public holidays and from 24 December 2008 to 2 January 2009 inclusive).
Guided tours of the exhibition highlights and other exhibits in the Post Master Gallery are available at a cost of $3 per person or $5 per person (includes refreshments), subject to a minimum group of five or more. Telephone or e-mail the booking contact - John Link (03) 9204 7727.
2008-09 Program
"The Wild
Ones" Motorcycles through the Years
[ 18 October - 14 February 2009 ]
Curated
by Elizabeth Gertsakis
Motorcycles
formed a very important part of Australia's transport history. They provided a
cheap method of motor transport and were the first motor vehicle for many of
Australia's 60 plus age generation.
The exhibition looks at the role of the motorcycle in transport, communication, military history, rural development, farming history as well as the romance of the road and the cult status of the motorcycle in film and television.
"Here
Comes the Postie" 200 Years of Postal Services in Australia
[ 28 February - 13 June 2009 ]
Curated
by Richard Breckon
Australia's
first postmaster was appointed in 1809. Ex-convict, Isaac Nichols, was given
sole authority to take charge of Sydney's incoming and outgoing ship mails. Two
hundred years later, Australia Post is the nation's oldest commercial
organisation.
The growth of postal services is inextricably linked to Australia's development as a nation. The local post office was generally a focal point for neighbourly contact, and the arrival of the mail provided everyone with news from far-away family and friends. Many businesses depended exclusively on postal services in order to survive and prosper. No organisation, other than Australia Post, has enjoyed the same level of daily contact with Australians for the past 200 years.
More Information
For more information about the Post Master Gallery, telephone (03) 9204 5021. For details on how to arrange program bookings, telephone (03) 9204 7727 or e-mail John Link or check out the Australia Post website.