East Block (Canberra, ACT) | office building

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East Block is recognised for its connection with Federation as part of the Parliament House Secretariat Group that formed the essential Government facilities in Canberra's early development. The group also includes West Block and Provisional Parliament House (Old Parliament House).

East Block accommodated Canberra's first Post Office and telephone exchange, providing services to local residents as well as Parliament. The building's basement contains a pneumatic tube for sending and receiving correspondence that links East Block and Old Parliament House. The building is today occupied by the National Archives of Australia.
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Coordinates:   35°18'16"S   149°7'51"E
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