Kieta
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 Kieta on 25 April 1907. It would remain open until the arrival of Australian troops near the end of December 1914.
31 May 1911 (front)
31 May 1911 (rear)
28 January 1908
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann 13
- ArGe Kolonien KIETA D-NG
Dates of Use:
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25 April 1907 to December 1914
Notes:
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In January and February 1900, without year date or with “10” hand-changed to “11”
Kieta
PO Information
Opened: 25 April 1907
Closed: December 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 Kieta on 25 April 1907. It would remain open until the arrival of Australian troops near the end of December 1914.
31 May 1911 (front)
31 May 1911 (rear)
28 January 1908
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann 13
- ArGe Kolonien KIETA D-NG
Dates of Use:
-
25 April 1907 to December 1914
Notes:
-
In January and February 1900, without year date or with “10” hand-changed to “11”
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