Convicts being assembled for loading aboard the ships. In the background is “HMS Sirius,” the flagship to the fleet. A naval officer can be seen talking to a marine officer on the quay-side. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio…
View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – Maximum Card No.1Anchors up and sails set, the fleet slowly makes its way down the English Channel. HMS Supply is in the foreground. HMS Sirius can be seen centre-left in the stamp design. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 Subject: The First Fleet Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio…
View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – 36c The First FleetNaval and marine personnel being ferried out to the ships riding at anchor. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 Subject: Naval and Marine Personnel Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer: CPE Australia Ltd, Melbourne Process: Photolithography Colours: Paper: Harrison’s stamp paper Perf: 13.25 Sheet: 50 stamps (R5 x 5) printed in…
View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – 36c Naval and Marine PersonnelTime-off from the strenuous work of loading stores to enjoy a quiet pipe. Meanwhile, the sailor’s companions keep on toiling in the background. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 Subject: Sailor Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer: CPE Australia Ltd, Melbourne Process: Photolithography Colours: Paper: Harrison’s stamp paper Perf: 13.25…
View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – 36c SailorAn officer of the Marines, with his wife, promenades along the docks. Sailors in the background are preparing to launch a boat. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 Subject: Officer of the Marines Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer: CPE Australia Ltd, Melbourne Process: Photolithography Colours: Paper: Harrison’s stamp…
View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – 36c Officer of the MarinesConvicts being assembled for loading aboard the ships. In the background is HMS Sirius, flagship of the fleet. A naval officer can be seen talking to a marine officer on the quay-side. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 Subject: Convicts Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer: CPE…
View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – 36c Convicts“…at 4 AM fired a Gun and made the Signal to weigh, weigh’d and made sail, in Company with the Hyaena – Frigate, Supply Armed Tender, Six Transports and Three Store Ships, at 9 fired a Gun and made the Sig’l for the Convoy to make more sail.” With these…
View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787The twin Melbourne and Sydney Buildings, dating from 1926, form the focal point of Canberra’s Civic Centre. The modified Mediterranean style of red-tiled roofs, stucco walls and simplified classical detailing reflects the influence of Sir John Sulman on the architecture of the national capital. The Commonwealth-owned western range of the…
View More Australia Philately: 1986 Restored Historic Public Buildings – 36c Melbourne Building, Canberra