Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – First Day Cover No.130 (SA)
Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – First Day Cover No.130 (NSW)
2135 – STRATHFIELD 2148 – BLACKTOWN 2640 – ALBURY
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Sir Rowland Hill (1795-1879) was an English teacher, inventor and social reformer. He campaigned for a comprehensive reform of the postal system, based on the concept of Uniform Penny Post and his solution of pre-payment, facilitating the safe, speedy and cheap transfer of letters. Hill later served as a government…
View More Malawi Philately: 1979 Sir Rowland Hill (1795-1979)Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – 15c Forest Kingfisher
The Forest Kingfisher (Halcyon macleayii) shown on the 15c stamp is found mainly along the northern part of eastern Australia and in the far north of the Northern Territory. The forest kingfisher is moderately abundant in these areas and lives in open forests and woodlands. The more southern population of…
View More Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – 15c Forest KingfisherAustralia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – 2c Crimson Finch
The Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) depicted on the 2c stamp is found mainly on the watercourses along the central Queensland coast and in the far north of Australia. Although crimson finches are found near surface water they rarely drink it, preferring to take the dew from leaves or blades of…
View More Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – 2c Crimson FinchAustralia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – 1c Zebra Finch
The Zebra Finch (Poephila guttata), featured on the 1c stamp, is Australia’s most common and widespread finch. It is the smallest of the species and inhabits open parts of the country, avoiding wet coastal forests. The bird’s habit of flying almost hourly to waterholes, guided aborigines and early Australian explorers…
View More Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – 1c Zebra FinchAustralia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds
On 17 September 1979 Australia Post will issue six stamps featuring Australian birds. Their denominations are 1c Zebra Finch, 2c Crimson Finch, 15c Forest Kingsfisher, 20c Eastern Yellow Robin, 40c Lovely Wren and 50c Flame Robin. The new stamps are part of the current ‘Australian Birds’ definitive series. The other…
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Australia Philately: 1979 125th Anniversary of Railways in Australia
A pre-stamped envelope. commemorating the 125th anniversary of railways in Australia will be released on 12 September 1979. The year 1854 marked the beginning of railways in Australia. The Melbourne and Hobson’s Bay Railway Company built and operated the first railway line from Flinders Street to Sandridge (now Port…
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Details Publisher: Distributor: Rock Sound Properties (1976) Ltd. Printer: Acme Press, Miami, Fl. Process: Photographer: Year: 1979 Series: Type I
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