Interestingly, it's still called the "GPO", even though it's really just another retail post office. To me, the expression "General" post office carries with it the implication that it's the main, or headquarters, post office, as distinct from other post offices which in some sense are "lesser". Maybe, however, that's just me....?
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| Other machines accepted cards as well |
I had a quick look around the new premises. Notwithstanding the sign, I don't think there are going to be staff there 24/7, just machines. However, we use ATMs and self-serve checkouts at the supermarket, so I don't suppose we can complain. You can buy stamps and other items from a vending machine, and there's also a machine for weighing your letters and selling you the correct postage amount (as there have been in London for some time). There are lockers for parcels, too, but I assume you have to have been advised that there is something to collect.
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| The original GPO - much more impressive |
Originally at the GPO were the Private Boxes for Melbourne 3001. For some time these have been at the GPO Private Box Centre at 380 Bourke Street. By going to this Centre it's possible to deliver stamped mail to a Melbourne Private Box (the equivalent of the City Post Boxes mailing chute at the old GPO).
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