A pre-stamped envelope, to be issued by Australia Post on 4 October 1983, will commemorate the Centenary of the Boys’ Brigade.
The Boys’ Brigade claims to be the oldest uniformed organisation for boys in the world. It was founded on 4 October 1883 in Glasgow, and gradually spread throughout Britain and to countries around the world. A company of The Boys’ Brigade was founded in Melbourne around 1890-91, with other companies forming sporadically in other States during the following decade.
As a Christian youth organisation, Brigade companies exist only within individual Protestant Churches. Boys in the age group between 8-12 are taught Bible reading, handicrafts, music, figure marching and team game skills. The 12-18 years group is given instruction in scripture reading and is involved in community service, hobbies, first aid, camping, athletics and physical training.
As part of its centenary celebrations, The Boys’ Brigade has planned a Centenary Camp, to be held in Canberra in December 1983 and Janaury 1984.
Details
- Date of Issue: 4 October 1983
- Withdrawn Date: 30 April 1984
- Invalidated:
- Designer: Australia Post Graphic Design Section
- Printer: Cambrec Press, Melbourne
- Press: Heidelberg Speedmaster
- Process: Photolithography with luminescense impregnated varnish
- Colours:
- Paper: 105 gsm New Shade Glopaque
- Quantity:
Pre-Stamped Envelope No.066
The Boys’ Brigade pre-stamped envelope illustrates a group of boys working on the climbing net, an exercise designed to develop co-ordination. The stamp area features the Boys’ Brigade badge.
The commemorative pre-stamped envelope for the Centenary of the Boys’ Brigade measures 190 mm x 101 mm and is numbered 066. It carries a 30c denomination and will sell for $A0.37 at all Australia Post philatelic sales centres until 30 April 1984, provided stocks last.
First day of issue postmarked envelopes will be available at first day of issue post offices, including philatelic sales centres, until 17 October 1983, provided stocks last.
FIRST DAY OF ISSUE POSTMARKER OFFICES
Australian Stamp Bulletin
Australian Stamp Bulletin No.168 – September-October 1983
