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1945 (Oct 9) International Agency, Import & Export, manufacturers Representative, Singapore printed stampless envelope to Messrs. Richardson Gears Pty., Ltd., Footcray, Victoria cancelled SINGAPORE cds…..Japanese formal surrender was 15 August 45, British troops entered Singapore on 5 September, the lack of available postage stamps was easily solved by announcing on17 September that until stamps were available & distributed the Post would be free. The period of free post lasted until B.M.A. stamps became available in mid October 1945..Most mail was internal but some commercial overseas mail is known & is scarce…Ref:- A view of the Postal History of the Malayan Emergency, Occupation to Independence by Susan McEwan..