Maron
In the mid-1870’s, German companies established the first trading ties within the area that would become German New Guinea. In 1884, the German flag was raised over several coastal towns, and the Neu Guinea Kompagnie was chartered to administer the area in 1885. This included the ability to administer postal services.
On 1 April 1899, the German government assumed responsibility for administering the colony, citing the inability of private sources to finance the necessary development within the colony.
A post office was opened at Maron on 1 October 1910. It would remain open until the arrival of Australian troops in November 1914.
Maron Post Office, c. 1910
6 January 1913
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann 16
- ArGe Kolonien MARON D-NG
Dates of Use:
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December 1910 to November 1914
Maron
PO Information
Opened: 1 October 1910
Closed: November 1914
In the mid-1870’s, German companies established the first trading ties within the area that would become German New Guinea. In 1884, the German flag was raised over several coastal towns, and the Neu Guinea Kompagnie was chartered to administer the area in 1885. This included the ability to administer postal services.
On 1 April 1899, the German government assumed responsibility for administering the colony, citing the inability of private sources to finance the necessary development within the colony.
A post office was opened at Maron on 1 October 1910. It would remain open until the arrival of Australian troops in November 1914.
Maron Post Office, c. 1910
6 January 1913
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann 16
- ArGe Kolonien MARON D-NG
Dates of Use:
-
December 1910 to November 1914
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