Former Post Office
This old post office was the sixth location of the post office in Stockinbingal, and the first and only premises built specifically for the purpose. James Comerford was the first to operate a post office, from his home, in 1887. Other locations included Martin Street, the Railway Station and Hibernia Street. In 1922, plans were prepared for the new post and telegraph office by contractors Rolf and Thorpe. The new building was opened in May 1924, with Mr Johnson as postmaster. A residence was added in 1956. The post office was reduced to non-official status in 1980, and in 1981, the manual telephone exchange closed, replaced by an automated service. The following year, the building was sold and operated as a private agency, until moving to the general store in 2006. The post office later moved to its current location at Ellwood’s Hall.
