The Euroa Post Office in 2002

The Euroa Post Office circa 1900-1910

Timeline of the Euroa Post Office  (taken from “The Euroa Advertiser”)

June 20th 1884: “The Post Office is nearly completed, and the workmanship reflects very great credit on contractors, Brewer Bros.”

August 15th 1884: “In common with many residents we would like to know when the new post office is to be opened.”

September 5th 1884: “The secretary of the Vigilant Group was instructed to write to the Post Master General and ask when the P.O. will be opened.”

September 12th: “Mrs Victoria Bourke, of Reedy Creek has been appointed to take charge of the new post office when it is opened.”

September 26th: “In the last Government Gazette, tenders are called for the supply of furniture for our new post office, so that in a short time we may expect to see the building opened. Perhaps by Christmas.”

October 3rd 1884: “The tender for the supply of furniture at the post office has been let to Mr. W. Cole for £35 18s.”

October 10th 1884: “The new Post Office was opened on Wednesday for the transaction of business. This will prove a great boon to the residents of the township more especially as the letters will be taken round in the morning. Mrs Victoria Bourke, from Reedy Creek has been appointed Postmistress.”

October 17th 1884: “’Lighten our darkness’, is the cry of those who have to go to the post office of an evening for their letters, as there is no lamp in the porch. If this want be bought under the notice of the Postal Dept. by the Vigilant Committee, it will doubtless be attended to.”

October 17th 1884: “More work for the Vigilant Committee. To see that the morning delivery of letters leaves the Post Office before half-past eleven, as by the present arrangement it is nearly twelve o’clock before some of the residents get their letters which is to late, especially for men in business.”

December 19th 1884: “A Postal Officer from the Dept. visited Euroa and had an interview with Cr. Birkett who pointed out what was required for improvements to the building. We believe he will recommend that the improvements be effected.”

March 6th 1885: “The entrance to the Post Office, which used to be clothed in Cimmerian darkness, has been rendered visible after dark by the addition of two splendid lamps. The old counter has been done away with, and in lieu thereof a desk with two divisions for writing telegrams placed therein; besides which another and larger aperture for delivering letters, etc. has been placed in the door to the office. This very much facilitates the despatch of business.”

January 27th 1888: “Mrs Bourke has resigned the charge of Euroa Post office, and it is at present in charge of a relieving officer”

March 16th 1888: “Cr. Slee referred to the change of postmistress at Euroa, and stated that a postmaster, who would also act as receiver and paymaster, would be a great convenience to the farmers and others, and moved that he necessary steps be taken to have a gentleman in charge of the local office, to act as receiver and paymaster also. Cr. McKenna seconded. The President supported the motion –Carried.”

March 30th 1888: “Miss Blanch Glass, appointed to take charge of our post and telegraph  office was presented with an illuminated address from the leading residents of St Kilda, where she has been discharging similar duties for several years past.”

May 11th 1888: “From Post and Telegraph Dept. stating that there was no sufficient business in the Euroa office to justify the appointment of a male officer.”

August 24th 1888: “Post Office Clock – Letter from Post and Telegraph Dept. –

Adverting to your communication, a 12 inch dial clock is to be placed in position indicted.”

August 31st 1888: “Master E. C. Scott for some years has occupied the position of messenger in the local post and telegraph office is leaving the district.”

Oct 8th 1912:

June 1st 1917:

For more information see: Euroa Farmers Arms Hotel Museum