New Hebrides: Syndicat Fran̤ais 1903 Locals: 1903 (Sept. 15) envelope to Noum̩a bearing 5c. to 1f. set of four tied by fine individual "PORT-VILA/NELLES HEBRIDES" c.d.s.'s, some staining and vertical cover fold. Photo. (Image1)

New Hebrides: Syndicat Fran̤ais 1903 Locals: 1903 (Sept. 26) envelope locally addressed to. M.E. Molache bearing 5c. to 1f. set of four tied by fine individual "PORT-VILA/NELLES HEBRIDES" c.d.s.'s, horizontal and vertical folds. The Syndicat Fran̤ais Locals were printed in France by order of Mr. Laubreaux, an editor in NoumÌ©a. He was the printer of the "Journal des Nelles HÌ©brides". Mr. Ìämile Morache was the representative of SFNH in Vate (Vila) and the owner of the newspaper Mr. Laubreaux printed. " (Hubert Goron). Photo. (Image1)

New Hebrides: Syndicat Fran̤ais 1903 Locals: Selection in slightly varied condition comprising 5c. to 1f. (4) unused, 5c. (2, one on picture postcard cancelled "NLLES HEBRIDES/PT SANDWICH" c.d.s.), 15c., used. (9 + 1 card) In Sept. 1903, the Syndicat Fran̤ais des Nouvelles H̩brides re-established an inter-island postal system on similar lines to that previously maintained by the Australasian New Hebrides Co. Four values of adhesive postage stamps were produced but could be used only upon mail conveyed on board of the company's vessels within the group and were not accepted by the post office at Noum̩a which considered the issue an infringement of their rights. After having been in circulation for slightly over one month, they were suppressed by order of the Governor of New Caledonia, and the existing stocks confiscated. (Image1)