Australia Melbourne 1941 Harrison USA Censored Patent Attorney Business Cover

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Cover (Postal History)

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Postal History Item: Cover Origin and Destination: From: PHILLIPS, ORMONDE, Le PLASTRIER & KELSON, PATENT ATTORNEYS, 419 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE C1, AUSTRALIA. To: Mr. Harold A. Swanson, P.O. Box 2, HARRISON, New Jersey, U.S. America. Stamp: Australia, 3d (three pence) blue, King George VI definitive. Postmark: Dispatch Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS), partially visible. Location: MELBOURNE Censor Markings: Australian Censor Label (Front & Back): Beige/tan label "3 Opened by Censor". Australian Censor Handstamp (Front): Diamond-shaped violet handstamp. Text: "3 / PASSED / BY / CENSOR / 265" Additional Markings: Printed return instruction: "IF NOT CLAIMED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS PLEASE RETURN TO..." Travel Details: From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. To: Harrison, New Jersey, USA. Mode of Transport: Likely sea mail. The 3d rate was the standard surface letter rate to the USA. Approximate Travel Distance (Melbourne to Harrison, NJ via sea routes): Approx. 16,500-18,500 km (10,250-11,500 miles). Historical Context (1941): World War II: The global conflict was intensifying throughout 1941. Key events included the German invasion of the Soviet Union (June) and the escalating tensions in the Pacific leading to the attack on Pearl Harbor (December). Australia's Involvement: Australia was deeply involved in the war effort as part of the British Commonwealth. United States Neutrality (Pre-Pearl Harbor for most of 1941): The United States was officially neutral for the majority of 1941 but was providing significant aid to the Allies through Lend-Lease. Censorship: All international mail from Australia was subject to strict censorship. Patent Attorneys: The sender was a firm of patent attorneys, indicating business or legal correspondence. This cover is an example of professional correspondence from Australia to the USA during World War II in 1941, featuring clear Australian censorship markings.

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