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They live in open forests and woodlands throughout Australia. The famous laugh of the kookaburra is a means of announcing the bird’s territory to intruders. They may live up to 20 years. Details Series: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection Subject: Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo gigas) Designer: Marg Towt, Melbourne Printer: Mercury-Walch Pty Ltd,…

View More Australia Philately: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection – Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo gigas)

Pelicans are widely distributed throughout Australia’s lakes, swamps and beaches. They are often seen swimming together in formation, which is thought to be a device to drive fish into shallow water. The pelican a living pre-historic relic. Fossil remains of pelicans which in Australia 30 to 40 million years ago…

View More Australia Philately: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection – Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus)

7018 – BELLERIVE

View More Australia Philately: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection – First Day of Issue (TAS)

5790 – DARWIN

View More Australia Philately: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection – First Day of Issue (NT)

Found in northern Australia, they are seen in settled areas. Gouldian Finches are particularly sociable birds and up to six pairs can be found nesting side by side in the same hollow branch. Details Series: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection Subject: Gouldian Finch (Erythrura gouldiae) Designer: Marg Towt, Melbourne Printer: Mercury-Walch Pty…

View More Australia Philately: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection – Gouldian Finch (Erythrura gouldiae)

On 11 September 1978 Australia Post will introduce a series of seven pre-stamped envelopes to replace the current embossed envelopes. The set consists of seven gorgeous birds of Australia painted in full colour by Marg Towt of Melbourne. The paintings have been reduced to stamp size and printed on high…

View More Australia Philately: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection

Impressions: From the temporary post office at the Trade Exhibition, Geelong, or by mail from Philatelic Bureau, G.P.O. Box 9000, Melbourne, Vic. 3001. Details Date: 7 September 1978 – 9 September 1978 Quantity: 806 articles 800 (ordinary) 6 (registered)

View More Australia Philately: 1978 Geelong Trade Exhibition

View More Australia Philately: Australia Post Philatelic Bulletin No.137 – September 1978

2000 – PHILATELIC SALES CENTRE SYDNEY

View More Australia Philately: 1978 Famous Australian Aviators – First Day Covers No.108 & No.109 (NSW)