Welcome to a captivating journey across more than a century of Western Australia's postal history, told through over 30,000 stamps, marks and covers - the world's largest assembly of Western Australian postal paraphernalia.

This portal focuses on a subcollection of Registration Labels, which were used to mark registered mail between 1908 and 1985. Our team is working on bringing you more of the collection soon.

Whether you're a seasoned philatelist, a history enthusiast or just curious about the bygone age of snail mail, join us on this online journey where every stamp becomes a storyteller.

Explore captivating personal stories that reveal the unique history and significance behind featured objects in our collection.


Featured objects

Collection map

With our interactive map-based search portal, watch how letters have long connected Western Australians across the state, carrying news, friendship, and ideas.

Explore and learn

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Basil Hanekamp, the collector

Meet Bessel ‘Basil’ Hanekamp, the visionary behind the Hanekamp Collection.

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Timeline: Postal history of Australia

Discover how Australia's rich postal history has unfolded over the years.
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Stamp Adventures: Unleash Your Creativity!

Get ready to embark on a stamp-tastic journey to design your very own postage stamps!

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Philatelic Society of Western Australia Q&A

Explore insightful Q&A articles from the WA Philately Society, the state's largest association of stamp collectors.

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