An 18c commemorative stamps was issued on 19 June 1978 to mark the establishment of a Government of the Northern Territory on 1 July 1978. Sturt’s Desert Rose, the floral emblem of the Northern Territory and a map fo Australia are featured on the stamp. The establishment of a Government in the Northern Territory is an inital step looking towarss the eventual attainment of the Territory’s statehood.
The stamp was on sale at post offices for two weeks from the issue date and will remain on sale at Australia Post philatelic sales centres until 19 June 1979, provided stocks last.
Details
- Date of Issue: 19 June 1978
- Withdrawn Date: 19 June 1979
- Invalidated:
- Designer: Doug Pitt, Melbourne
- Printer: Asher and Co., Melbourne
- Press: Roland Ultra
- Process: Photo-Lithography
- Colours: Black – Cyan – Magenta – Yellow (printing order)
- Paper: Burnie litho chromo stamp paper incorporating helecon
- Watermark: None
- Perf: 15.5 x 15.5 (comb)
- Sheet:
- Quantity: 21,504,000
First Day Covers No.113 & No.114 (Official)
Two first day covers, also designed by Doug Pitt, were available for the issue. Cover 113 deatured a wedge-tailed eagle and cover 114 featured a red kangaroo.
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