The new Melbourne Philatelic Sales Centre at 175 Elizabeth Street (opposite the G.P.O.) was officially opened on 10th June, 1974, by Mr. I.M. Gunn, Director, Posts and Telegraphs, Victoria. Like its Sydney counterpart, the Melbourne Centre is designed to cater exclusively for philatelic clients, and does not handle ordinary postal…
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Australia Philately: Australia Post Philatelic Bulletin No.120 – June 1974
Bahamas Philately: Balmoral Beach
In 1974 the Halcyon Balmoral Hotel was sold to the Bahamian Government for $3.5million and relaunched as the Balmoral Beach (hotel, tennis & golf club). The hotel provided 225 rooms for accommodation, bar services and two restaurants including la Chandelle. The hotel was advertised as ideal for “smaller executive-type meetings.”…
View More Bahamas Philately: Balmoral BeachAustralia Philately: 1974 150th Anniversary of Charter of Justice
A 7c stamp to commemorate the sesqui-centenary if the beginning of the Australian judiciary system as it is known today, was issued on 15th May, 1974. The stamp design is the work of Mr. T. Thompson of Sydney; Mr. Thompson also designed the two first day covers associated with the…
View More Australia Philately: 1974 150th Anniversary of Charter of JusticeAustralia Philately: 1974 150th Anniversary of Charter of Justice – First Day Covers No.61 & No.62 (VIC)
3000 – DEGRAVES STREET 3000 – G.P.O. MELBOURNE 3000 – PHILATELIC BUREAU MELBOURNE 3000 – RUSSELL STREET 3012 – FOOTSCRAY WEST 3040 – ESSENDON 3053 – CARLTON SOUTH 3223 – PORTARLINGTON 3550 – BENDIGO 3820 – WARRAGUL
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2450 – COFFS HARBOUR 2576 – BOWRAL
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Rhodesia Philately: 1974 No.8 in the Famous Figures Series – George Pauling
Details Date of Issue: 15 May 1974 Date Withdrawn: 27 February 1975 Date Invalidated: 1 July 1978 Designer: From portrait painted by Peter Birch Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Cyan) 1A (Yellow) 1A (Magenta) 1A (Black) 1B (Cyan) 1B (Yellow) 1B (Magenta) 1B…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1974 No.8 in the Famous Figures Series – George PaulingAustralia Philately: 1974 Supreme Court of NSW
A temporary post office and commemorative postmarker were provided at the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Sydney from 13th to 17th May, 1974, during the 150th anniversary celebrations of the promulgation in Sydney of the Charter of Justice and the opening of the Supreme Court. 10,364 articles, including 74…
View More Australia Philately: 1974 Supreme Court of NSWZambia Philately: 1974 President Kaunda’s Jubilee Birthday – 15n Independence Flame – Forward with the Nation
During Independence, in Lusaka, representatives from more than 60 nations gathered to watch the lighting of the 6ft freedom flame marking the rechristening of Northern Rhodesia as Zambia and its proclamation as an independent republic within the British Commonwealth. The flame of peace, which was set alight by President…
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