Marking in red or black, measuring 36.5 mm x 5.5 mm

Matched with boxed-in auxilliary marking, measuring 85.0 mm x 19.0 mm.
Used from 1929 to 1938

Addressed to Padada, Sta Cruz, Davao, letter originating from Zamboanga.

Postmarked DAVAO, DAVAO / P.I. / APR 4 1929.
Backstamped STA CRUZ, DAVAO, P.I. / REC'D. / APR 9 1929.

Early strikes of this mark with thinner characters
and measure 24.5 mm to 25.0 mm in length.

This type also employed in Manila, Cebu and Zamboanga.

Deformed marking in black.
Addressed to Sta Cruz, Davao, origin of mail unknown.
Received on front in STA CRUZ, DAVAO / REC'D. / NOV 11, in red.

Redirected to New South Wales and to California. Added 12c franking and original 2c adhesive 
tied with MANILA / NOV 16 postmarks. TOORAWEENAH / N.S.W. arrival cds on the side.