Details Date of Issue: 9 April 1979 Withdrawn Date: 16 May 1980 Invalidated: Designer: Ray Honisett Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Paper: Burnie KP6T cream paper – with Helecon Watermark: None Perf: Comb 14.75 x 14 (20c) 13.75 x 13.25 (35c, 50c, 55c) Sheet: Quantity: 74,034,000 (20c) 7,557,500…
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Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Painting Series – First Day Cover No.125 (NSW)
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View More Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Painting Series – First Day Cover No.125 (NSW)Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Painting Series
A $5 definitive stamp featuring a reproduction of Sir Arthur Streeton’s painting, ‘McMahon’s Point’ will be issued on 14 March 1979. The $5 stamp replaces the $4 Australian Paintings definitive series stamps, ‘Shearing the Rams’ issued on 24 April 1974. The $4 stamp will remain on sale at philatelic sales…
View More Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Painting SeriesAustralia Philately: 1979 Australian Painting Series – First Day Cover No.125 (ACT)
Australia Philately: The Stamp Promotion Councils – ASPC 009
“McMAHON’S POINT” Sir Arthur Streeton (1867-1943) Painted 1890 at Mosman (Sydney) The painting formed part of the Hinton Collection endowed to the Armidale City Council who are the Trustees of the Collection. The painting now hangs in the Armindale College of Advanced Education by permission of the Armidale City Council.…
View More Australia Philately: The Stamp Promotion Councils – ASPC 009Australia Philately: Australian Stamp Bulletin No.139 – March 1979
Australia Philately: 1979 Centenary of the Birth of Norman Lindsay – First Day of Issue (VIC)
Australia Philately: 1979 Centenary of the Birth of Norman Lindsay
A pre-stamped envelope will be issued on 22 February 1979 to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Norman Lindsay. Lindsay displayed his versatility in his works as a painter, etcher, illustrator, cartoonist, writer, sculptor and model-maker. It is, however, his controversial works of art and his children book –…
View More Australia Philately: 1979 Centenary of the Birth of Norman LindsayAustralia Philately: 1979 Myer British Fortnight
Impressions: From the temporary post office in Myer Store, Bourke St, Melbourne, or by mail from the Philatelic Bureau, G.P.O. Box 9000, Melbourne, Vic. 3001. Details Date: 19 February 1979 – 2 March 1979 Quantity:
View More Australia Philately: 1979 Myer British FortnightAustralia Philately: 1979 Ferries and Murray River Steamers
The first special issue for 1979 will feature ferries and Murray River steamers. There are four stamps in the issue and they will go on sale on 14 February 1979. The values are 20c, 35c, 50c and 55c. The stamps and the pack will be available at all post offices…
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