Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld (1905-1961) was a Swedish economist and diplomat who served as the second Secretary-General of the United Nations from April 1953 until his death in September 1961. On 17 September 1961, Dag was traveling on a mission to help broker a peace deal for the civil…
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Zambia Philately: Moto Moto Museum
The Moto Moto Museum is located in Mbala and was officially opened in 1974. The museum is housed on a former carpentry and bricklaying workshop, donated by the Diocese of Mbala in 1972. The name “Moto Moto ” was derived from Bishop Joseph Dupont who smoked a pipe and called…
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A temporary post office was provided for the 10th Australian Scout Jamboree held at “Woodhouse”, Stirling East, South Australia, during the period 29th December, 1973, to 6th January, 1974; 40,583 articles including 284 registered were postmarked with the special postmarker. Details Date: 29 December 1973 – 6 January 1974 Quantity: 43,583 articles…
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View More Zambia Philately: 1973 Birth of 2nd Republic – 4n U.N.I.P. FlagZambia Philately: 1973 Birth of 2nd Republic – 10n Zambia Army Band
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View More Zambia Philately: 1973 Birth of 2nd Republic – 15n CelebrationsZambia Philately: 1973 Birth of 2nd Republic – 25n Presidential Parliamentary Chair
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View More Zambia Philately: 1973 Birth of 2nd Republic – 25n Presidential Parliamentary ChairZambia Philately: 1973 Birth of 2nd Republic
The United Progressive Party (UPP) was established by former Vice-President Simon Kapwepwe in August 1971. Government police arrested some 100 supporters of the UPP on September 20-22, 1971. President Kaunda banned the UPP on February 4, 1972. Some 125 members of the UPP, including Simon Kapwepwe, were arrested by government…
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Australia Philately: 1973 50 Years Regular Radio Broadcasting
A 7c stamp to commemorate the 50th anniversary of regular radio broadcasting in Australia was issued on 21st November, 1973, for two weeks sales at post offices and for up to six months at philatelic sales centres. The stamp design depicts an early type two-valve wireless set with a gramaphone…
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