Wild Life is the subject of this stamp, which shows a hippopotamus lazing on the surface of a river. Rhodesia is among the leading countries in the world in wild life conservation and her National Parks and Game Reserves provide a secure home for her rich fauna. Details Designer: Rose Martin…
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Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 10c Yachting
Recreation is represented by this stamp. With its abundant sunshine Rhodesia is ideally situated for outdoor recreation of all kinds all the year round. The stamp depicts yachting on Lake McIlwaine. Details Designer: Rose Martin Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 10c YachtingRhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 8c Tourism
Tourism is featured again in this stamp, which depicts the Devil’s Cataract at the Western extremity of the famous Victoria Falls. The Falls need no introduction to the international traveller. Some interesting statistics: Peak flow of water (April) 75,000,000 gallons per minute; minimum flow (October) 4,000,000 gallons per minute; mean…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 8c TourismRhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 5c Mining
Mining—the country’s first industry and now a major economic undertaking—is the subject of this stamp, which depicts simply a mine headgear. Rich in numerous minerals, Rhodesia’s mining industry is now experiencing an exciting resurgence with new discoveries of deposits ranging from gemstones to nickel. Details Designer: Rose Martin Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.)…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 5c MiningRhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 3½c Commerce
Commerce is symbolized in this stamp by a complex of buildings with a statue of the Founder, Cecil John Rhodes, in the foreground. The first government in Rhodesia was provided by a commercial organisation, the British South Africa Company, and Rhodesia’s modern history can be said to date from 1899…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 3½c CommerceAustralia Philately: Mount Isa (4825)
A new Mount Isa Post Office was opened on 31 August 1954 by the Minister for Customs, Senator N O’Sullivan. The post office cost £70,000 and was considered the finest post office in country Queensland. 1970 Mount Isa became a first day of issue postmarker office on 11 February 1970.…
View More Australia Philately: Mount Isa (4825)Australia Philately: 4810 – Townsville
Townsville post office was constructed in 1886 at a cost of £17,235 on the corner of Flinders Street and Denham Street. Extensions were added in 1888, while a clock tower was built by Henry L Davis & Co. Chimes, was imported from England in 1889 and installed by 1891. As…
View More Australia Philately: 4810 – TownsvilleAustralia Philately: Cairns (4870)
Cairns Post Officer was built in 1937 and was Cairns fourth post office. 1970 Cairns became a first day of issue postmarker office on 11 February 1970. 1971
View More Australia Philately: Cairns (4870)Australia Philately: Broken Hill (2880)
Broken Hill Post Office is located at 258–260 Argent Street, Broken Hill. The original building was designed by James Barnet, and was built from 1890 to 1892 by John Dobbie. 1970 Broken Hill became a First Day of Issue postmarker office on 11 February 1970. Broken Hill became a Philatelic…
View More Australia Philately: Broken Hill (2880)Australia Philately: Hurstville (2220)
A new Hurstville Post Office was opened late in 1941 at 247 Forest Road. 1970 Hurstville became a first day of issue postmarker office on 11 February 1970. 1971
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