Australia Philately: 1978 Establishment of Government of the Northern Territory

An 18c commemorative stamps was issued on 19 June 1978 to mark the establishment of a Government of the Northern Territory on 1 July 1978. Sturt’s Desert Rose, the floral emblem of the Northern Territory and a map fo Australia are featured on the stamp. The establishment of a Government…

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Australia Philately: 1978 Australian Trees – 18c Illawarra Flame

Details Series: 1978 Australian Trees Subject: Illawarra Flame Designer: David Rose, Ourimbah, NSW Printer: Note Issue Department, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Rembrandt Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Light Stone – New Blue – Red – Brownish Black – Black (Printing order) Paper: KP6T unwatermarked coated paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 14…

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Australia Philately: 1978 Australian Trees – 45c Cootamundra Wattle

Details Series: 1978 Australian Trees Subject: Cootamundra Wattle Designer: David Rose, Ourimbah, NSW Printer: Note Issue Department, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Chambon Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Yellow – Blue – Sepia – Black (printing order) Paper: KP6T unwatermarked coated paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.75 x 13.25 (comb) Sheet:  Quantity: 4,650,000 Sheet Numbers

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Australia Philately: 1978 Australian Trees – 40c Grass Tree

Details Series: 1978 Australian Trees Subject: Grass Tree Designer: David Rose, Ourimbah, NSW Printer: Note Issue Department, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Chambon Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Pale Stone – Brown – Black (screened) – Black (printing order) Paper: KP6T unwatermarked coated paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.75 x 13.25 (comb) Sheet:  Quantity: 3,429,000…

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Australia Philately: 1978 Australian Trees – 25c Ghost Gum

Details Series: 1978 Australian Trees Subject: Ghost Gum Designer: David Rose, Ourimbah, NSW Printer: Note Issue Department, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Chambon Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Blue – Pale Orange – Buff – Grey – Black (printing order) Paper: KP6T unwatermarked coated paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.75 x 13.25 (comb) Sheet: …

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Australia Philately: 1978 50th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service

An 18c stamp commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia was issued by Australia Post on 15 May 1978 for approximately two weeks sale at post offices. The stamp is continuing on sale at Australia Post philatelic sales centres until 15 May 1979. The stamp…

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