THE FIRST BRIDGE POSTMARK

 

The 68th Australian National Bridge Championship has been privileged to have a unique recognition of the event by Australia Post creating a special commemorative postmarker which will be used at Fremantle Post Office for the duration of the Championships.

 

This is the first time bridge has had any special recognition by Australia Post and we are lucky to have this means to commemorate the game.

 

Souvenir postcards and ANC envelopes are available at the Hospitality Desk which can be (self) addressed and left with the desk staff who will courier it to Fremantle Post Office for the special cancellation.  This is an opportunity to send a friend (or enemy) a card saying "wish you were here".

 

This postmarker will be also available through Australia Post's special philatelic outlets and it is hoped that those numerous collectors of postmarks (as well as stamps) will become aware of bridge and its popularity in Australia.

 

We hope this first ever recognition of Bridge by Australia Post will be supported by players - after all, it will be an inexpensivememento of what will be an enjoyable fortnight of bridge.