Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Steam Locomotives

Details Date of Issue: 9 April 1979 Withdrawn Date: 16 May 1980 Invalidated:  Designer: Ray Honisett Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Process: Multicolour photogravure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…

View More Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Steam Locomotives

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 009

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 Lindsay