Thursday, January 23, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Home Hill Post Office – 100 Years Young

The grand and iconic establishment that is the Home Hill Post Office, recently celebrated 100 years on the 3rd of November, and while a party was not thrown, she was, however, recently bought in July of 2024 by new owners keen to keep her tradition going.  

Holding a prominent corner position in the heart of town, nestled on the main street at 58 Eighth Avenue, she is a true testament of character, strength, beauty, and time. Originally low-set, she was raised in 1947 to avoid flood levels, where she’s stood firm over the years. She once held the Postmaster's residence off to one side.  

In the 1990s there were rumours that the post office would be closed. However, eventually the decision was made to privatise it in 1997, where she’s remained ever since.

Post offices remain one of the oldest continuous organisations in Australia. Several have been running for over 200 years, and other than modern conveniences like air conditioning and disability ramps, very little else has changed about them. It’s what makes the Home Hill Post Office special.

The place was once a home but was converted into a post office, where she remains an active member of the community to this day. A well-established and locally owned business, she is fully supported by all who use her. Her iconic beauty and majesty still dazzles visitors today, while contributing to the town in many ways. She is many things to many people.

The Home Hill Post Office’s services include:

   • Banking, Billpay, Western Union International, express money orders,
   • Retail Post Office stationery and assorted greeting cards,
   • 2 Australia Post electronic terminals,  
   • 670 Post Office boxes.

100 years strong, here’s to 100 more long serving years. Hip Hip Hooray!

The plaque commemorating Home Hill Post Office’s opening.  Photo credit: Mark T. Rassmussen
The glorious and magnificent Home Hill Post Office in all her glory. Photo:  Photo credit: Mark T. Rassmussen

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