Australia Philately: 1973 40th International Eucharistic Congress

A special pictorial postmarker as illustrated was provided at Melbourne from 12th to 28th February, 1973, during the 40th International Eucharistic Congress, and was used to cancel 15,511 articles, including 54 registered. A temporary post office was established at the Exhibition Buildings, Carlton, for the convenience of persons attending the…

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Australia Philately: 1973 Church of England Boys’ Society National Camp

A postmarker was used at a temporary post office at the Church of England Boys’ Society National Camp ar Swanleigh, W.A., over the period 5th to 15th January, 1973, to cancel 3,562 articles including 20 registered.  Details Date: 5 January 1973 – 15 January 1973 Quantity: 3532 (ordinary articles) 20 (registered…

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Australia Philately: 1972 Pioneer Life – 15c Pioneer Food

Details Series: 1972 Pioneer Life Subject: Pioneer Food Designer: Robert Ingpen Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia Process: Photogravure Cylinders: Grey – Yellow – Green – Brown – Black (printing order) Paper: Wiggins Teape coated unwatermarked paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.25 x 13.5 (comb) Sheet: Printed in two panes of 50 stamps (R10…

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Australia Philately: 1972 Pioneer Life – 40c Pioneer Shelter

Details Series: 1972 Pioneer Life Subject: Pioneer Shelter Designer: Robert Ingpen Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia Process: Photogravure Cylinders: In printing order Grey (I) – Yellow – Red – Mauve – Black Grey (II) – Yellow – Red – Mauve – Black (original grey cylinder replaced midway through printing due to damage)…

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