A special pictorial postmarker as illustrated was provided at Melbourne from 12th to 28th February, 1973, during the 40th International Eucharistic Congress, and was used to cancel 15,511 articles, including 54 registered. A temporary post office was established at the Exhibition Buildings, Carlton, for the convenience of persons attending the Congress.
The Congress symbol, which was depicted on the postmarker, represents the chalice containing the Host. The thick outer line forms a strong support for the chalice and is sumbolic of the strength of the Church. The bottom curving in from the two sides is to represent the coming together of devotees, and the complete symbol represents a squatting figure with arms raised in praise of God.
Details
- Date: 12 February 1973 – 28 February 1973
- Quantity: 15,511 articles
- 15,457 (ordinary)
- 54 (registered)