A commemorative pre-stamped envelope will be issued on 25 June 1980 to mark the centenary of the Siege of Glenrowan.
The Siege of the Glenrowan Inn proved to be the end of a colourful road the bushranger Ned Kelly and his notorious Kelly Gang, after some two years of robbery and violence, and manhunt by police.
Details
- Date of Issue: 25 June 1980
- Withdrawn Date: 25 June 1981
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- Designer: Australia Post Graphic Design Section
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- Quantity: 945,207
Pre-Stamped Envelope No.027
The envelope, measuring 190 x 101 mm and numbered 027, was designed by Australia Post’s Graphic Design Section and arries a 22c denomination. It will be available over the counter at all Australia Post Philatelic Sales Centres, at a cost of $A0.28, for twelve months from the date of issue provided stocks last.
First day of issue postmarked envelopes will be available at these centres until 8 July 1980, provided stocks last.
FIRST DAY OF ISSUE POSTMARKER OFFICES
Australian Stamp Bulletin
Australian Stamp Bulletin No.148 – June 1980