Penrith's past: Post office set up before stamps! and Penrith Showgrounds

The District STAR this week takes another look at the history of the Penrith City areas and surrounding districts. The District STAR is indebted to Mr John Roach, of Western Bridge and Mrs M Stapleton for permission to reproduce this material, and to Neales, of Penrith and St Marys for co-operating in presenting this information on St Marys Post office and Penrith Showground.

Features further information on: Penrith Showgrounds - Reconstruction - St Marys Post Office - Mr William Morton - South Creek - Cobb & Co - Miss Jane Webb - Postmistress - Telegram office - Miss Ellen Louise Antoinette Pegus - Post and Telegram Master - Salary - Presbyterian Church - New Post office 1966 - Mr George Bennett  - James Hackett's cottage