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GENERAL POST OFFICE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- International Postal Organizations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- General Post Office
1, record 1, English, General%20Post%20Office
correct, see observation, Great Britain
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GPO 1, record 1, English, GPO
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The General Post Office (GPO) was officially established in England in 1660 by Charles II and it eventually grew to combine the functions of state postal system and telecommunications carrier. Similar General Post Offices were established across the British Empire. 2, record 1, English, - General%20Post%20Office
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1969, the GPO was abolished and the assets transferred to The Post Office, changing it from a Department of State to a statutory corporation. 2, record 1, English, - General%20Post%20Office
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Organisations postales internationales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- General Post Office
1, record 1, French, General%20Post%20Office
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GPO 1, record 1, French, GPO
correct, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le General Post Office (GPO) est officiellement établi en Angleterre en 1660 par Charles II d'Angleterre et se développe par la suite pour intégrer le système postal de l'État et les diverses formes de télécommunications. Des entreprises similaires sont créées dans l'ensemble des colonies de l'empire britannique. 2, record 1, French, - General%20Post%20Office
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 1969, le GPO disparaît au profit du Post Office. 2, record 1, French, - General%20Post%20Office
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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