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AUSTRALIAN
stamp bu l le t in
No.253 Jan–Feb 2000
Face of Australia
Australian Legends
Arts Festivals
Lunar New Year
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In this Bulletin...
Face of Australia
CI Lunar New Year
Australian Legends
Arts Festivals
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Australia Post stamp designs and philatelic
products are subject to copyright and may
not be reproduced without permission. All
applications for the reproduction of Australian
stamps should be made in writing to:
The Manager – Philatelic Group
Australia Post
GPO Box 1777Q
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Fax: 03 9204 7744
The Australian Stamp Bulletin is produced by
the Australia Post Philatelic Group and printed
by Canberra Press Moorabbin.
All information contained in this Bulletin has
been included in good faith, on the basis that
the products will be available for sale, until
stock sold out, at the prices stated, and in the
manner described.
To the best of Australia Post’s knowledge,
all information contained in this Bulletin was
correct at the time of printing. Australia Post
will not, however, be held responsible for any
inadvertent errors or oversights, or any change
to information which may occur after publication.
Cover: Stacy Coull, Northern Territory
(Photograph - Kathy Roberts)
Find out more about stamps by
visiting Australia Post’s web site:
Dear Collectors,
The year 2000 is a time of national celebration and two of
our January issues seek to capture and promulgate the spirit of
our nation.
We at Australia Post aim to reflect the spirit of our nation in
our annual stamp issue programme. But that is sometimes easier
said than done. The concept of our national spirit is somewhat
elusive, sometimes controversial and always evolving.
Australia covers a huge area and our population has a diverse
range of backgrounds. Our national spirit is as wide and varied
as our land and the peoples that inhabit it. Nevertheless, our
January issues, Face of Australia and Australian Legends, capture
the spirit of Australia in a readily identifiable and uniquely
Australian way. I am proud to be associated with them and I
hope you will share my pride in the values and sentiments these
stamp issues represent.
In a formal sense the Face of Australia issue (on 1 January)
is Australia Post's celebration of the year 2000. Other nations
are celebrating 2000 philatelically by issuing historical series
covering the last 100 or 1000 years; others are using special
features such as limited editions or gold foil. Our approach was
to celebrate our greatest national asset, the people of Australia.
The Face of Australia issue presents a cross section of our
nation; young and old, male and female, city and rural, old and
new arrivals. It is a time capsule of Australians in the year 2000.
This issue gives us a glimpse of our past, our present and our
future. The people whose faces appear on the stamps are not
being honoured as individuals. They were chosen to represent
all of us, and in that way this stamp issue honours all of us.
Yes, it is a large stamp issue but necessarily so, in order to
represent effectively a cross section of our community. The year
2000 is a special time warranting a special form of commemoration.
Our second January issue, for Australia Day, will also stir
the national spirit. As in past years, the subject of this issue is a
closely guarded secret. Until it is released, all I can say is that the
Australian Legends issue for the year 2000 is destined to touch
the heart, spirit and national pride of every Australian.
Until next time,
www.auspost.com.au/stamps
David Maiden,
Manager, Philatelic Group
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Face of Australia
To celebrate the beginning of the year 2000,
Australia Post is issuing a sheetlet of 25 stamps.
Each stamp features a photograph of an
Australian resident. As a group the stamps give
us a snapshot of the nation at this moment in
our history.
Australia in the year 2000
As we begin the year our estimated population
exceeds 19 million, almost five times the size
of the population at the time of Federation.
The most populous State is New South Wales,
followed by Victoria, Queensland, Western
Australia, South Australia and Tasmania. In
1911, 43 percent of Australians lived in rural
areas. Through the century this percentage has
dropped to its current level of about 14 per cent.
Despite this, the image of our rural identity
remains strong.
The tendency for Australians to have fewer
children, along with an increased life expectancy,
has contributed to an ageing population. In 1971
the median age was 27.5 years, in 1991 it was 32.5
and in 1996, 34 years. Throughout the years,
improved nutrition, a higher standard of living
and reduced incidence of many diseases brought
a longer life expectancy. In 1890 an Australian
male’s life expectancy at birth was 47 years, a
female child’s was 51 years. For children born in
Australia in 1994-96 life expectancy at birth was
75 years for males and 81 years for females.
In the past 50 years our society has become
more diverse. Our nation is made up of people
from many cultural backgrounds and religions,
combining to create an interesting and dynamic
community. Population estimates for 1997
identified 23 per cent of the population
as overseas born. A further 27 per cent were
second generation Australians. Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people make up just
under 2 per cent of our population.
It is difficult to generalise about a people. We
like to characterise Australians by their easy-going
tolerance, lack of pretension, and their strong
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belief in a ‘ fair go’ for all. But perhaps what
binds Australians is the simple fact that, despite
our differences, we all like living here.
Finding the faces of Australia
The project started with a national search.
Members of the public submitted photographs
of people whom they believed encapsulated a
face of Australia. The community responded
enthusiastically with many thousands of entries.
Australia Post staff made the initial selection.
These were given to state selection committees,
which further narrowed the field to 25 finalists
in each state. These images were sent to the
Stamp Advisory Committee, where the images
you see were selected. The aim was to reflect the
Australian community as closely as possible,
with respect to age groups, ethnicity, gender
balance, national distribution, and so on,
while at the same time creating an interesting,
balanced sheetlet.
The final selection was announced publicly
in November 1999 in Sydney. You will find a
brief description of each individual on the
following page.
The Face of Australia Book
Australian author Thomas Keneally has written
an inspiring foreword to the Face of Australia
book. The book includes more than 170 photos
which reflect the many faces of Australia.
Face of Australia book
$24.95
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Face of Australia
The people behind the faces that make up this issue:
Top row (left to right)
Nicholle & Meghan Triandis, QLD (photograph Katherine
Triandis). Twin sisters, Nicholle and Meghan, are part of the
future of Australia.
David Willis, QLD (photograph Darryl Cooper). David is a
cattleman living in remote central Queensland, doing the job
that he loves. With a family of five children, David a true face of
outback Australia.
Natasha Bramley, SA (photograph Scott Pearson). Natasha is
an environmentalist who loves and helps protect our coastline
and teaches children about the coast.
Cyril Watson, central Australia (photograph Nigel Brown). Cyril
lives in a remote community in central Australia. Nigel says Cyril
is a typical Aussie kid who enjoys the outdoors.
Mollie Dowdall, WA (photograph Katie Taylor). As a depression
baby, Mollie grew up in a house with no running water, no
electricity. Katie describes Mollie as "an honest Aussie battler",
and "the best mate anyone could wish for".
Second row (left to right)
Robin Dicks, WA (photograph Patricia Dicks). Robin is a flying
instructor at a flying school, studying for her transport pilot’s
licence. Her late father was a doctor with the Royal Flying
Doctor Service.
Mary Simons, TAS (photograph Ruth N Timperon). Mary is a
World War II veteran. Her daughter submitted her photograph.
Peta & Samantha Nieuwerth, NSW (photograph Julie
Freeman). To Julie, Peta and baby Samantha represent the
happiness and vitality of young Australia.
John Matthews, VIC (photograph Jo-Ann Lange). Jo-Ann
believes John, a general practitioner, typifies the Australian
ethos of caring.
Edith Dizon-Fitzimmons, VIC (photograph Peter Abbey). Edith,
who is originally from the Philippines, works tirelessly for the
community, sings in a choir and is undertaking tertiary studies,
despite being legally blind.
Third row (left to right)
Philippa Weir, QLD (photograph Robert Douglas). Robert thinks
his daughter Philippa’s face epitomises this country-expressive,
happy, fresh and young. Phillipa is a social science teacher.
John (Jack) Thurgar, MBE, NSW (photograph Toni McNeill).
Jack is a Vietnam veteran, "an ordinary Australian who rolls up
his sleeves to get the job done". He earned the Star of Courage
while serving with the Australian Federal Police in Cyprus and
an MBE for services to the disabled.
Miguel Alzona, NSW (photograph Richard Bator). This photo
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was taken at Miguel’s sports carnival. It captures the true spirit
of children in Australia and the increasing diversity of the
Australian population.
Rachael Thomson, QLD (photograph Tahnya Heath). Rachael’s
photograph was submitted by one of her work colleagues at the
local TAFE Institute, because ‘she represents Australia through
her carefree sunny nature’.
Necip Akarsu, VIC (photograph Antony White). Necip is a post
office employee, whose photograph was submitted because he
adds to the wonderful amalgam of multiculturalism in Australia.
Fourth row (left to right)
Justin Allan, NSW (photograph Lynn Maree Bagnato)
Lynn says her nephew Justin has been serving his country in
the Royal Australian Navy since he was seventeen. He is away
for up to six months of the year protecting the country he loves.
Wadad Dennaoui, VIC (photograph Claudia Maharaj). Claudia
thinks Wadad’s Lebanese heritage shows Australia's diverse
mix of cultures.
Jack Laity, VIC (photograph Gay Evans). Jack is a former
rabbiter whom Gay thinks is the true face of country Australia.
Jack now grows vegetables for the locals in his community.
Kelsey Stubbin, QLD (photograph L Stubbin). Kelsey’s
ambitions are to "play cricket for Queensland and Australia, to
get more wickets than Dennis Lillie and to have a better average
in tests than Don Bradman".
Gianna Rossi, SA (photograph Nicholas Wrankmore). Gianna is
the hard-working mother of two children. Nicholas entered her
photograph as a surprise.
Fifth row (left to right)
Paris Hansch, NSW (photograph Nancy Hansch). Paris is
Nancy's adopted daughter and the light of her life. Nancy and
her husband moved to Australia from America ten years ago.
Donald George Whatham, NSW (photograph, FotomakersAustralia) Educating Australia school children for forty-five years
makes Donald's face a bridge between past, present and future
Australia.
Stacey Coull, NT (photograph Kathy Roberts). Stacey lives in
the Gulf of Carpenteria, her blend of European and Aboriginal
ethnicity creates a stunning example of Australia today.
Alex Payne, NSW (photograph Oliver Ford). Alex is "the classic
Aussie kid". He loves being outside in the sun and is happiest
when riding his BMX bike.
John Lodge, NSW (photograph Peter James Lorimer). In his
home town John is a symbol of hope for anyone needing
assistance. Like many other Australians, John has dedicated his
life to helping people in their time of need.
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Face of Australia
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This exhibition coincides with the launch of the
Face of Australia stamp issue, which captures
the face of our nation as a mosaic of individual
photographic images. The issue is made up of
the photographic portraits of a range of everyday
Australians. Together these individuals give us a
unique glimpse of the different cultural groups
that characterise Australia today.
The exhibition will use the archival collection
to show the important role photography,
especially artistic portraiture, has played in
establishing Australia’s official identity.
Australian Commonwealth Stamps
The Philatelic Archives’ Permanent Collection
is a unique display of artwork, dies, proofs and
varieties from the 1910s to the year 2000, it also
includes unadopted designs and unissued material.
Court of Honour
This display includes rarely seen postage due
stamps from colonial New South Wales and Victoria.
Engraving Drawers
This material traces the importance of the
engraving technique in the production of dies in
past Australian stamp issues.
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Issue date ..........................Saturday 1 January 2000
Denominations....................Twenty-five x 45c
Designer ............................Jo Mure, Australia Post
Graphic Design Studio
Printer ................................McPhersons
Paper ................................De La Ru
Printing process ..................Photo lithography
Stamp size..........................26 mm x 37.5 mm
Special features ..................Gold map of Australia
printed in designs
Perforations ........................14.60 x 13.86
Sheet layout........................Sheetlet of twenty-five
National postmark ..............Canberra GPO, ACT
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each of the five covers features five stamps
1088130 Stamp pack ........................................$11.65
1088220 Maximum cards (five) ............................$5.75
1088261 Face of Australia book ..........................$24.95
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This beautifully produced and designed
publication has something of interest for everyone.
Mail order
1100171 1999 Collection of Australian Stamps –
Deluxe ................................................$57.95
1100214 1999 Collection of Australian Stamps –
Executive ............................................$87.95
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Don’t miss your chance to own the last
philatelic chronicle of the century. More than
just a look back on the year in stamps, the
annual collection gives you the great Australian
story behind each great Australian stamp of
1999. Each entry gives you a slice of Australian
history and life told through stamps,
photographs and text.
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The 1999 Annual Collection of Australian Stamps
First Day Covers
Maxi mum Cards
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CHRISTMAS ISLAND LUNAR NEW YEAR
Year of the Dragon
13 January 2000
Lunar New Year
C H R I S T M A S
Year of the Dragon 2000
I S L A N D
C H R I S T M A S
2000
2000
A U S T R A L I A
First day cover
C H R I S T M A S
I S L A N D
C H R I S T M A S
I S L A N D
2000
The 2000 Christmas Island Lunar New Year
miniature sheet celebrates the Year of the
Dragon, which starts on 5 February 2000.
The dragon, the fifth creature in the Chinese
zodiac, is one of China's most complex symbols.
Unlike the dragon of the west, the Chinese
dragon is a good-natured and benign creature.
Dragons come in all shapes and sizes but are
generally portrayed with a serpentine body plus
feet, claws and scales
The dragon is one of the four creatures of the
world directions. It stands in the east, the region
of sunrise, fertility, spring rains and rain in
general. It is a magic animal, able to shrink in
size or to swell until it fills the space between
heaven and earth. The dragon can be visible
or invisible as it chooses. In spring the dragon
ascends to the skies. In autumn it buries itself
in the watery depths. The dragon is often pictured
playing in the rain clouds with a ball or a pearl.
B E S T
W I S H E S
F O R
There are different types of dragon: the
celestial dragon which guards and supports the
mansions of the gods; the spirit dragon which
causes the wind to blow and the rain to fall for
the benefit of mankind; the earth dragon,
which rules over springs and water courses;
and a dragon which watches over the wealth
concealed from mortals' eyes.
In Chinese astrology your year of birth
determines your sign. Dragon years in the 20th
century are 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964,
1976, 1988, 2000.
People born in the Year of the Dragon are
said to be proud and lively with a tremendous
amount of self-confidence. They are held to
be intelligent and quick to take advantage
of opportunities and are usually outgoing.
Although energetic and hard-working,
they can also be impulsive and impatient.
H A P P Y
N E W
Y E A R
C H R I S T M A S
I S L A N D
2000
A U S T R A L I A
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C H R I S T M A S
Postcard
C H R I S T M A S
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C H R I S T M A S
I S L A N D
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2000
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I S L A N D
C H R I S T M A S
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Year of the Dragon gutter strip
C H R I S T M A S
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A U S T R A L I A
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International and Domestic prepaid envelopes
P O S T A G E
P A I D
Year of the
Dragon 2000
2000
A U S T R A L I A
P O S T A G E
Stamp pack, which doubles as a Greeting Card
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2000
A U S T R A L I A
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Good fortune and prosperity
I S L A N D
2000
A U S T R A L I A
A U S T R A L I A
First day coverwith miniatue sheet
2000
45C
45C
Year of the Dragon 2000
C H R I S T M A S
A U S T R A L I A
I S L A N D
International Postage Prepaid Envelope
Maximum weight 50g
Year of the
Dragon 2000
P A I D
2000
A U S T R A L I A
Lunar New Year is the most important of the
traditional Chinese festivals and is celebrated by
Chinese people throughout the world. It is a
time to finish unfinished business, settle debts
and bury differences so the new year can be
started with a clean slate.
New Year celebrations centre on the family
and family reunion. Incense is burned for
ancestors; special food is prepared. Friends visit
each other to exchange cards and gifts. Gifts of
money, wrapped in lucky, red-paper envelopes
are distributed widely.
In the Chinese calendar years are named
for different animals (rat, ox, tiger, rabbit,
dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster,
dog and pig) repearing in a twelve-year cycle,
The current cycle began in 1996.
Technical details
Issue date ..........................13 January 2000
Denominations....................45 c x two
Stamp Designer ..................Luis Chiang, Melbourne
Printer ..............................SNP Ausprint
Paper ................................De La Ru
Printing process ..................Offset lithography,
printed six colour hexachrome
plus gold foiling
Stamp size..........................37.5 x 26 mm
Perforations ......................13.86 x 14.6
Miniature sheet size ............106 x 70 mm
Sheet layout ......................Two panes of 25
National postmark ..............Christmas Island Australia 6798
Mail order codes
1092067 Stamps (se-tenant pair) .................... $0.90
1092142 Miniature sheet (mint) ......................$0.90
1092143 Miniature sheet (postmarked) ............$0.90
1092170 Pack of eight miniature sheets ..........$7.20
1092240 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) ......................$4.50
Twelve Lunar New Year animals printed in gold foil in gutters.
1092001
Set of two first day covers [MO/CC] ....$2.30
Gummed stamps and miniature sheets
1092002
1092013
1092126
1092231
1092232
First day cover (stamps)......................$1.15
First day cover (miniature sheet) ........$1.15
Stamp pack/Greeting card ..................$1.30
Domestic prepaid envelope ................$0.55
International prepaid envelope ..........$1.60
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Australia
Brisbane Festival
Australia
2000
In 2000, Australia’s oldest international multiarts festival presents its 48th program of events
(26 January to 20 February). This year the
annual festival introduces a new fringe festival
and the writers’ and film festivals have been
broadened. The images featured in the stamp
include Black Swan Theatre Company’s
Cloudstreet, which was performed at the 1998
Perth Festival and subsequently to huge critical
acclaim in London’s West End.
Since it started in 1960, the biennial Adelaide
Festival has developed an enviable reputation
as one of the world’s leading multi-arts festivals.
This year’s festival (3 to 19 March) focuses on
the act of creativity. The festival includes a
curated visual arts and writers festival and also
has a large fringe component. The stamp
features Rosas, a Belgian dance company,
established by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker
in 1983 and appearing in the Telstra Adelaide
Festival 2000.
Sydney Festival
Celebrating its 24th year in 2000, the Sydney
Festival (8 to 26 January) embraces all art
forms. It is ultimately a celebration of summer
in a great city, culminating on Australia’s
national day. The sculpture featured on the
stamp is Guardian Angel by Inge King, held in
the collection of Deakin University (Burwood
Campus). The dancer is from the Tharp! Dance
Company performing in a piece titled Sweet
Field in the 1998 Sydney Arts Festival (Photo:
Lisa Tomasetti).
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Australia
Perth International Arts Festival
Adelaide Festival
Australia
There are many types of arts festivals held in
Australia. Some are held every year some are
held every two years. They range from major
international multi-arts festivals – which
celebrate the arts generally – to more
specifically focused festivals, such as writers,
film and music festivals.
Melbourne graphic designer, Wayne Rankin,
created the stamp set from images of the five
existing major international arts festivals held
in Australia. The set reflects the complexity,
richness and vibrancy of arts festivals in Australia.
The set of five x 45c stamps featuring the
major arts festivals of Perth, Adelaide, Sydney,
Melbourne and Brisbane will be issued on 24
February. The logos of each of the arts festivals’
organisations are shown in the gutter strips.
2000
First day cover
If you require any information about postmarks for this issue,
please contact the Philatelic Bureau on Freecall 1800 331 794 from 21 January 2000.
2000
Brisbane Festival
Booklet (ten x 45c) ................................$4.50
First day cover ......................................$2.05
Stamp pack ..........................................$2.20
Stamp and coin cover ............................$7.90
Maximum cards ....................................$4.60
Australian Legends
2000 book ........................................$16.95
45c
Melbourne Festival
block of four stamps printed image in gutter
1089182
1089002
1089126
1089002
1089220
1089219
2000
Sydney Festival
Mail order codes
1089067 Stamps – Four x 45c..............................$1.80
1089240 Gutter Strip (ten x 45c) ..........................$4.50
2000
45c 45c
Adelaide Festival
Technical details
Issue date ..........................25 January 2000
Denominations....................Four x 45c
Designer ............................Cathleen Cram, Australia Post
Graphic Design Studio
Printer ................................SNP Ausprint
Paper ................................De La Ru
Printing process ..................Offset lithography
Stamp size..........................37.5 x 26 mm
Perforations ........................13.86 x 14.6
Sheet layout 50 stamps
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Australia
As part of the Australia Day celebrations, each
year the Australian Legends Award pays tribute
to famous Australians. Australian Legends are
honoured for having made a significant
contribution to our national identity and
heritage within their lifetimes.
The stamp issue is released to celebrate
Australia Day, and the featured individual,
or individuals – the Australia Post Australian
Legend(s) – receive a prestigious award.
Until the announcement on 25 January
2000, we cannot reveal who will appear on the
stamps. Nor can we reveal what the stamps will
look like.
We look forward to announcing the 2000
Australian Legend Award on 25 January. Full
details will be published in the next edition
of the Australian Stamp Bulletin.
2000
Australia
Australia
Perth Festival
45c
24 February 2000
Melbourne Festival
Le ge nds
arts festivals
Perth Festival
21 January 2000
Sydney Festival
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arts festivals
Specialist Notes
Melbourne Festival
The annual Melbourne Festival, held in
mid-October, has a reputation for presenting
outstanding international and Australian
attractions encompassing all art forms. Since
its beginning, in 1986, the festival has taken
advantage of a variety of non-traditional
venues. The foreground image featured in the
stamp is a performer from Sekarwari –Balinese
Dance Society which performed in the 1998
Festival (Photo: Pancho Colladetti). The
background image is of a member of Spindrift
who performed as part of the Streets Southgate
Spectacular at the 1996 Festival.
(Photo: William West)
Technical details
Issue date ..........................24 February 2000
Denominations....................Five x 45c
Designer ............................Wayne Rankin, Melbourne
Printer ................................McPherson’s
Paper ................................Tullis Russell
Printing process ..................Photo lighography
Stamp size..........................37.5 x 26 mm
Perforations ........................13.86 x 14.6
Sheet layout........................50 stamps
National postmark ..............GPO Adelaide SA 5000
2000
2000
Australia
45c
2000
45c
Adelaide Festival
2000
Australia
2000
45c
2000
Australia
Brisbane Festival
Australia
2000
Australia
2000
2000
Australia
Australia
Brisbane Festival
45c
Once again the International world class
cycling event “Tour Down Under” will be held
in South Australia.
An individual postmark and postcard (no
postage included) will be available for each of
the six stages of the race. The postcards will
feature a photo (taken during last year's race)
along with a map of the corresponding stage.
The Adelaide GPO SA 5000 will have the
following products available:
Postcards (sets of six)
Postmarked with a 45c stamp ................................$8.70
Postmarked with a $1.00 stamp ..........................$12.00
Mint postcards (no postage) ..................................$6.00
2000
Australia
Australia
45c
Brisbane Festival
2000
1087250 Black ink, Celebrate 2000
Souvenir Cover ....................................$1.15
Individual postmarks will also be available
from the following Post Offices:
Special dual postmarked covers (31 December
1999 and 1 January 2000) will be available from
the Sydney GPO on 1 January 2000.
18 January Stage 1 - Hutt Street SA 5000
Adelaide Street Race. Image: Tour Down Under logo
19 January Stage 2 - North Adelaide SA 5006
North Adelaide to Goolwa - Image: a cyclist
45c
Melbourne Festival
Australia
Brisbane Festival
45c
Australia
Perth Festival
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2000
Stamp pack
2000
2000
45c 45c
Melbourne Festival
Adelaide Festival
45c
Australia
Australia
Australia
2000
Sydney Festival
Perth Festival
45c
Melbourne Festival
45c 45c
Sydney Festival
45c
Adelaide Festival
Australia
Australia
2000
Maximum Cards
45c
2000
On this day only the Sydney GPO will offer a
special, red-ink commemorative postmark for
the Celebrate 2000 Souvenir Cover ($1.15).
Postal requests: The Postal Manager, Sydney
GPO NSW 2001. If you wish to have a private
cover serviced, send it in a prepaid outer
envelope (with inserted cardboard for added
protection). Endorse the covers in the top left
hand corner requesting Celebrate 2000
Postmark. Orders must be lodged by
30 December 1999.
Standard FDI postmarks (black ink) for
Celebrate 2000 will also be available from the
Australian Philatelic Bureau.
2000
Visit the festival’s web sites:
www.festival.uwa.edu.au
www.adelaidefestival.telstra.com.au
www.sydneyfestival.org.au
www.melbournefestival.com.au
www.qpat.com.au
arts festivals
Melbourne Festival
Sydney Festival
Adelaide Festival
Australia
Australia
45c 45c
2000
45c
Perth Festival
45c
Australia
Perth Festival
2000
Australia
1090001 First day cover ......................................$2.50
1090126 Stamp pack ..........................................$2.65
1090220 Maximum cards ....................................$5.75
45c
The Melbourne GPO will offer normal post
handling service. Postal requests: The Postal
Manager, Melbourne GPO VIC 3000.
Tour Down Under, SA 18 to 23 January 2000
Mail order codes
1090067 Stamps (five x 45c) ................................$2.25
1090240 Gutter strip (ten x 45c)............................$4.50
Gutter strip
featuring festival logos
In 2000, the biennial 2000 ENERGEX Brisbane
Festival will run from 3 to 24 October. It will be
directed for the third time by Tony Gould AM.
This festival features some of the finest dance,
drama, contemporary and fine music
performing arts groups from Australia and
overseas. The stamp features members of the
Vusa Dance Company of South Africa
performing African Moves (1998 Brisbane Arts
Festival). The percussionist is Sidwell Dhlamini
and the dancer is Mundalano David Matamela.
(Photo: Rob Maccoll).
Melbourne GPO
The GPOs in Canberra, Melbourne and
Sydney will be open from 10 am until noon on
1 January 2000. They will offer impressions as
listed below.
Celebrate 2000
Festival logos printed in gutter
Brisbane Festival
Millennium Celebrations
Face of Australia
20 January Stage 3 - Glenelg SA 5045
On this day only the Canberra GPO will offer
a special red ink commemorative postmark for
the set of Face of Australia FDI covers ($11.50).
Postal requests: The Postal Manager, Canberra
GPO ACT 2600. If you wish to have a private
cover serviced, send it in a prepaid outer
envelope (with inserted cardboard for added
protection). Endorse the covers in the top left
hand corner requesting Face of Australia FDI
postmark. Orders must be lodged by 30
December 1999.
Glenelg to McLaren Vale. Image: a cyclist up Checker Hill
21 January 2000 Stage 4 - Unley SA 5061
Unley to Modbury. Image The King of the Mountain 1998
22 January Stage 5 - Gawler SA 5118
Gawler to Tanunda. Image: a cyclist in the wine region of SA
23 January Stage 6 - Adelaide GPO SA 5000
Adelaide City Circuit. Image: The Tour Down Under logo and the finishing flag
A full set of 6 postmarks on a generic cover with a
45c Celebrate 2000 stamp is available from the Postal
Manager Adelaide GPO SA 5000 for $4.20.
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Postmarks
Postmarks
Ordering postmark impressions by mail
Permanent Pictorial Postmarks
Commemorative Postmarks
Please forward fully stamped and addressed covers,
under prepaid outer envelopes, to post office addresses listed on these pages.
• Endorse cover in the top left corner with the name of the postmark required.
• Orders must be lodged before the last day of use of the postmarker.
Impressions of permanent pictorial
postmarkers are available from the following
post offices from the dates listed below.
Stamps to a minimum value of 45c should
be affixed to private covers.
Australian residents should send their orders to
the addresses noted in these listings. All orders
should be accompanied by payment of 70c
per cover, unless specified otherwise.
National FDI Postmarks and Commemorative Postmarks
Australian International Guide Jamboree, 2-9 January 2000
• These may be ordered from the Australian Philatelic Bureau.
1 January 2000
Mallacoota ,VIC 3892
Associated Postmarks and Permanent Pictorial Postmarks
• These should be ordered directly from the post office concerned.
• A minimum base-rate 45c stamp is required to obtain a postmark impression.
• Serviced covers are 70c each, unless otherwise specified.
National FDI Postmarks
Associated Postmarks
First day covers, serviced with national first
day of issue postmarks, are available from all
First Day of Issue Post Offices and by mail
order from the Australian Philatelic Bureau
for four weeks.
The following associated postmarks may appeal
to thematic collectors. Orders should be sent to
the relevant post office.
Private covers can only be serviced:
• at the designated post office on the day of issue
OR
• by the Bureau if covers are received prior to the
first day of issue.
3 January 2000
Myrtleford, design features local industries
(wine, tobacco and timber) Myrtleford VIC 3737
4 January 2000
Christmas Island, design features Christmas Island red crab
(Gecarcoidea natalis). Christmas Island, Australia 6798
Coffin Bay, design features southern right whale and scene
of the bay, Coffin Bay SA 5607
Arts Festivals 10 Feb 2000
• Adelaide GPO
• Melbourne GPO
GPO Tower
Melbourne City
Marketing logo
Edithburgh, design features Troubridge Island lighthouse,
Edithburgh SA 5583.
• Canberra GPO ACT 2601
There are five different first day covers for the
Face of Australia stamp issue. Each cover carries
the names of the individuals whose stamps
appear on the first day covers. First day covers and
blank first day covers will be sold in sets of five.
1090250 Guide Jamboree ....................................$0.70
Penola SA, 150th Anniversary, 4 January 2000
Celebrating Penola’s 150th anniversary,
design features a rose and two heritage houses.
Impressions from, Penola SA 5277
1090251 Penola SA, 150th Anniversary Postmark..$0.70
Point Wakefield, design features historic sailing vessel which
is also the town’s logo. Point Wakefield SA 5550
1 January Face of Australia
Australian International Guide Jamboree
The theme is ‘Beyond Imagining’. The
postmark will be used on the blank first day
cover for the Celebrate 2000 stamp issue for
each day of the Jamboree. Impressions available
during the Jamboree, Watson Park, Dakabin,
QLD, after this from Kallangur Post Office
QLD or the Australian Philatelic Bureau.
Freemason’s Grand Lodge of WA, 27 February to
30 December 2000
Witchcliffe, design features a witch on a broomstick.
LPO Witchcliffe WA 6286.
Commemorating the lodge’s centenary,
East Perth WA 6004
13 January 2000
Cabramatta, design features dragon motif and the entrance
to Freedom Square. Cabramatta NSW 2166.
1090252 Freemason’s Grand Lodge of WA Centenary
Postmark ..........................................$0.70
Haymarket, design features entrance to Chinatown and Year
of the Dragon motif, Haymarket NSW 2000.
13 January Lunar New Year, Year of the Dragon
• Christmas Island Australia 6798
Ordering of postmarks
Australian Legends
All items which are accompanied by a mail
order code are available from the Australian
Philatelic Bureau. Where an item does not
have a mail order code, it can only be ordered
directly from the post office indicated.
• To be announced on 21 January 2000.
24 February Arts Festivals
Adelaide GPO SA 5000
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The Little Bourke Street Post Shop, design features Lunar
New Year, Year of the Dragon. Melbourne Vic 3000
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Postmarks
Temporary Pictorial Postmarks
Last Truck Mail from Birdsville
Impressions of temporary pictorial postmarkers
are available from the post offices in the following
listing. Affix stamps to a minimum value of 45c to
private covers.
Celabrating the last truck mail from Birdsville
on 2 October 1999. A limited quantity of Birds
PSEs – carried from the Birdsville Post Office
on the restored 1936 Leyland Badger that Tom
Kruse used to deliver mail on the Birdsville
Track from 1947 until 1963 – are available for
70c, from the Postal Manager GPO Adelaide
SA 5000.
17 to 28 January 2000
Gawler SA, during the National Pro World
Gliding Championship, design features the
championship logo, Gawler SA 5118
Sydney GPO, 1 September 1999
Limited quantities available
The following items did not make it into the
October-December 1999 Stamp Bulletin. A
limited quantity of postmarked covers have
been held aside for Bulletin readers. They can
be ordered as described below.
Permanent Pictorial Postmarks
Murrumbeena VIC, introduced 1 October
1999, design features a frog, Murrumbeena
VIC 3163
Bass VIC, introduced 1 October 1999, design
features image of the explorer George Bass,
Bass VIC 3991
Temporary Pictorial Postmarks
Produced during St Peters Stamp, Coin and
Collectables Fair, 16-17 October 1999, using
a CPS machine with the literal ‘St Peters 99’.
A temporary pictorial postmark featuring the
Small Pond logo (16 October) and Funky Frogs
Collect Stamps (17 October) were produced.
The following are available (mail order only)
from the Postal Manager Stepney SA 5069.
Set of two Small Pond minisheets on blank FDCs,
with postmark for each day ............................ $6.10
Set of two x 6 kangaroo and koala CPS on generic cover
with postmark for each day ............................ $5.90
Set of six mint kangaroo and koala CPS labels
with literal 'St Peters 99' ................................ $2.70
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Return of the Sydney GPO Post Shop to the
Sydney GPO Building, special cover featuring
the Sydney GPO and the GPO Clock Tower
postmark. A limited quantity of postmarked
covers are available from the Postal Manager,
Sydney GPO NSW 2000. The price is $1.00.
(The site of the existing GPO Post Shop remains
open, and is now known as the Sydney City
Post Shop.)
Centrepoint Stamp Show, 8 to 10 October
Australia Post sold unique Small Pond first day
covers on each day. A limited number were
produced and held aside for Bulletin readers.
Covers, postmarked with a frog (Friday),
dragonfly (Saturday) and kingfisher (Sunday)
retail for $2.95 each. Order from the Postal
Manager, QVB Post Shop NSW 1230.
Wagga Stamp Fair 27, 28 November 1999
A souvenir envelope commemorating the
150th anniversary of the proclamation of
Wagga as a town was available at this show.
Limited quantities are available from the
Wagga Stamp Club, PO BOX 2099 Wagga
Wagga NSW 2650
Postmarks
In Retrospect
For Postmark Collectors
New Look Pictor-Marks
Australian commemorative and pictorial postmarks
The issue date for the National Parks prepaid
international envelopes was incorrectly listed in
October-December Bulletin. The correct date is
4 October 1999
The reprinted New Look Pictor-Marks is
available directly from the publisher Clarrie
Peck (3/11 Gregory Street Ballarat 3350
(03) 53326159), for $75.00 plus $10.00 postage.
(Australia Only) .
This is an essential reference for philatelic
societies, stamp clubs and dealers. It has been
reprinted and revised to include annual updates
and new material added to the previous edition.
The two-volume illustrated and priced handbook covers Australian pictorial and commemorative postmarks from 1887 to 30 June 1999.
An incorrect Celebrate 2000 postmark was
illustrated in the October–December Bulletin.
The correct postmark is shown below.
Australia Post Special Millennium Dual Postmarking
Philatelists can commemorate the year
2000 with, special dual postmarked covers
(31 December 1999 and 1 January 2000)
from selected GPOs.
Australia Post’s regulations allow for dual
postmarking in special circumstances as long
as they do not require falsifying of postmarking
date or place.
Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney GPOs will
be open from 10 am to 12 noon on 1 January
2000. Canberra and Sydney will have special
red-ink postmarks (Face of Australia and
Celebrate 2000 respectively) while Melbourne
will offer normal post handling.
Dual postmarks can be obtained from other
post offices for the last day of operation for
1999 (30 December 1999) and the first day
of operation for 2000 (4 January 2000).
Swanpex '99'
The wrong price was listed for the set of two
postmarked covers with six kangaroo and koala
monotel labels. The correct price is $5.90
For philatelic queries,
contact your nearest philatelic office.
Deadline for postal requests:
Postal orders for dual postmarking bearing two
stamps, one for each postmark, must reach the
relevant GPO by 30 December 1999.
Endorse covers in the top, left-hand corner
clearly specifying the postmarking required.
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart
(02)
(03)
(07)
(08)
(08)
(03)
9299 1215
9204 7736
3405 1438
8216 2367
9237 5902
6234 1284
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Koala count
Agency Countries
Koala Count Update
The following stamp issues have been reprinted
since the October-December 1999 issue of the
Stamp Bulletin (#252)
Nature of Australia
0109255 Coastal Flowers strip of 4
$1.80
(roll of 100) SNP Ausprint
0109256 Coastal Flowers strip of 4
(roll of 100) Pemara
$1.80
0109257 Coastal Flowers strip of 4
(roll of 200) SNP Ausprint $1.80
0109252 Coastal Flowers booklet
SNP Ausprint
$4.50
0109253 Coastal Flowers booklet
$4.50
Pemara
7782255 Coastal Flowers booklet
SNP Ausprint
$4.50
7782256 Coastal Flowers booklet
Pemara
$4.50
Nature of Australia
0112067 Greasy Butterfly
$1.00
7781067 Dwarf Tree-frog
$0.25
Sport Series
7782067 Netball
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$0.75
Australia Post sells stamps and other philatelic products
issued by Fiji, Nauru, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea,
Pitcairn Islands and Western Samoa. Australia Post deals
only in agency countries’ mint stock. Orders for first day
covers and postmarked material should be directed to the
bureau concerned.
Stamps from these countries are available by mail order
only. All new issues available from Australia Post carry a
25% service charge. Agency countries’ issues listed in this
Bulletin include the 25% service charge. Conversion rates
as at 25 October1999 apply.
To inquire about a standing order for agency countries’
stamps, please contact the Australian Philatelic Bureau on
Freecall 1800 331 794. Alternatively, you may order direct
from the bureau of the country concerned. Addresses are
shown below.
FIJI
Mail order address:
The Philatelic Bureau
PO Box 100
SUVA, FIJI
Stamps and first day covers are on sale from the
Fiji Philatelic Bureau for twelve months provided
stocks last. Fiji does not charge return postage or
handling fees.
Christmas Island
7780067 Christmas Island Christmas
$0.80
Queen Mother’s Century
The October-December Bulletin's Koala Count
incorrectly listed a reprinted 95c Kangaroo
stamp. The listing should have read
Issue date (Aust) ................................1 January 2000
Stamp values..................13c, 63c, 81c, $3.00 ($A5.70)
Souvenir sheet value ............................$2.00 ($A2.55)
Withdrawal date ....................................30 April 2000
0110067 Wombat
NAURU
China 99
Mail order address:
The Philatelic Bureau
NAURU
CENTRAL PACIFIC
Nauru uses Australian currency. There
is no charge for servicing or postage on
mail orders. All consignments are sent by
registered mail.
A souvenir sheet issued by Nauru to
commemorate its participation in China-99
World Philatelic Exhibition (Beijing, 21 to 30
August 1999). It features two x 50c stamps, one
showing Tursiops truncatus, the other Xiphias
gladius. Chinese women and buildings
decorate the background.
30th Anniversary of First Manned Moon Landing
Set of four stamps and a souvenir sheet were
released by the Nauru Philatelic Bureau to
commemorate this historic event.
Issue date (Aust)................................1 January 2000
Stamp values..................70c, 80, 90, $1.00 ($A4.25)
Souvenir sheet value ..........................$2,00 ($A2.50)
Stamp size ......................................31.75 x 48.2 mm
Souvenir sheet ........................................80 x 90 mm
Paper unwatermarked stamp paper.................102 gsm
Artist (80c and $1.00 stamps) ................Nick Shewring
70c and 90c transparencies ........................ NASA
Printing process ..............................Offset lithography
Printer .............................. Walsall Security Printers Ltd.
Withdrawal date ....................................30 April 2000
Souvenir sheet and stamps celebrating the
Queen Mother’s Century
$0.95
The Koala Count identifies specific
reprints. A koala symbol printed in the
selvedge adjacent to stamps, down either
side of a sheet, indicates a reprint, two
koalas a second reprint, and so on.
A kangaroo indicates the fifth reprint.
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Agency Countries
Note: Full technical details could not be confirmed at the
time of printing. They will be included in the next Bulletin.
Nauru’s souvenir sheet commemorating
the 30th Anniversary of the first manned
moon landing
Issue date (Aust) ..............................1 January 2000
Souvenir sheet value ..........................$1.00(A$1.25)
Withdrawal date ....................................30 April 2000
Note: Technical details could not be confirmed at the time of
printing. They will be included in the next Bulletin.
NORFOLK ISLAND
Mail order address:
Bureau Manager
The Philatelic Bureau
NORFOLK ISLAND 2899
SOUTH PACIFIC
The Queen Mother's Century
The stamp set illustrates the Queen Mother
in varied activities throughout her life. The
souvenir sheet’s illustration includes the
Queen Mother’s residence at Clarence House,
the rampant lions device and an image of
Her Majesty.
Issue Date (Aust) ..............................1 January 2000
Stamp values ................45c, 45c, 75c, $1.20 (A$3.55)
Size ........................................................30 x 48 mm
Souvenir sheet value ............................$3.00 (A$3.75)
Size ......................................................70 x 145 mm
Printer ........................Cartor Security Printing (France)
Artwork ............................................Derek Miller (UK)
Withdrawal date ....................................30 April 2000
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Collectable Coins 2000
Agency Countries
PITCAIRN ISLANDS
Mail order address:
Pitcairn Islands Administration
British Consulate-General
Private Bag
AUCKLAND New Zealand
Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Edward to
Miss Sophie Rhys-Jones
Issued to commemorate this royal wedding.
Issue date (Aust) ................................1 January 2000
Values........................................ Two x 2.50 ($A5.00)
Note: Technical details could not be confirmed at the time of
printing, they will be included in the next Bulletin.
WESTERN SAMOA
Mail order address:
The Philatelic Bureau
Chief Post Office
APIA
WESTERN SAMOA
Mail Order Codes
Fiji
Queen Mother’s Century
1109067
Stamps..........................$5.70
1109142
Souvenir sheet ..............$2.55
Nauru
30th Anniversary of the First Manned Moon Landing
1107067
Stamps ........................$4.25
1107142
Souvenir sheet ..............$2.50
China 99
1107229
Souvenir sheet ..............$1.25
Norfolk Island
The Queen Mother’s Century
1110067
Stamps..........................$3.55
1110142
Souvenir sheet ..............$3.75
Pitcairn Islands
Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Edward to Miss Sophie
Rhys-Jones
1111067
Stamps..........................$5.00
Western Samoa
The Queen Mother’s Century
1112067
Stamps ........................$6.45
1112142
Souvenir sheet ..............$3.35
Note: The October –December 1999 Bulletin
entry for Western Samoa’s stamps
commemorating the wedding of HRH
Prince Edward to Miss Sophie Rhys-Jones
incorrectly included two x 2.50 stamps and a
total price of $A 8.35
Queen Mother’s Century (Western Samoa)
The correct information for this set is as
follows
This year the Royal Australian Mint presents a
new 50c coin commemorating the millennium
year and featuring the Australian flag.
Year 2000 Uncirculated Six Coin Set –
Millennium Year
The commemorative 50c coin features the
Australian flag with the words ‘Millennium
Year’. The set also includes the 5c, 10c, 20c
and $1 coins designed by Stuart Devlin and the
$2 coin designed by Horst Hahne. The coin’s
obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
2000 Baby Coin Set
This set comes in proof and uncirculated
finishes. The set includes the standard coin
designs and the commemorative 50c piece. Also
included is a Baby Medallion with the reverse
used for personal inscriptions. The proof set
has a coloured Australian flag on the 50c piece
and a silver Baby Medallion, a smaller bronze
medallion accompanies the uncirculated set.
1113257 2000 Baby Coin Set Proof ◆ ................$75.00
1113258 2000 Baby Coin Set Uncirculated ◆ ......$24.50
1113255 Uncirculated Coin Set ◆ ........................$19.95
Year 2000 Silver Kangaroo Coin
Year 2000 Six Coin Proof Coin Set –
Millennium Year
This set of coins is arranged to simulate the
Southern Cross constellation – the highlight of
the set being the coloured 50c coin featuring the
Australian flag. The set is packaged in a deep
blue folder with elegant plaque on the front.
Illustrated with a kangaroo leaping across
a silhouette of Australia, this coin’s polished
image is set against a frosted background.
The coin is presented in a jewellery-style
presentation case and contains one Troy
ounce of fine silver.
1113259 Year 2000 Silver Kangaroo coin, Frosted,
Uncirculated ◆ ................................$29.50
Queen Mother’s Century
Stamp set and souvenir sheet issued to
commemorate the Queen Mother’s Century
Western Samoa
Royal Wedding stamp set values
1104067
$1.50, $6.00 ............(A$5.00)
1113256 Year 2000 Six CoinProof Set
Millennium Year ◆ ............................ $64.75
Issue date (Aust) ................................ 1 January 2000
Stamp set values 70c, 90c, $2.00, $6.00 ..........($A6.45)
Souvenir set value ....................................$5.00 (A$3.35)
Note: Technical details could not be confirmed at the time of
printing, they will be included in the next Bulletin.
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Additional postage and handling
charge for these items. Per order ....................$3.00
Note: The 1999 Baby Coin Set Uncirculated and
Proof Coin Sets will remain on sale until 30 June 2000
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Collectable Coins 2000
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1999 Popular Stamp Poll
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Olympic Mascots Medallion
This official Sydney 2000 bronze medallion
features the Olympic mascots – Syd, Millie and
Olly. This medallion is struck from aluminium
bronze using the same blank as the Olympic
bronze coins. The reverse side design has
coloured images of Syd, Millie and Olly, the
obverse depicts the Sydney 2000 Olympic
Games logo and the Olympic rings. It comes in
an official SOCOG coloured unit incorporating
the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games emblem.
Available from participating Post Offices or by
mail order from the Australian Philatelic Bureau.
1113260 Olympic Mascots Medallion
◆ ................$9.95
Once again it is time to vote for your favourite stamp. Don’t
miss your opportunity to have a say in the 1999 Popular
Stamp Poll.
For both the Australian and Australian Territories stamps,
we want to know which is your:
• favourite stamp;
• favourite issue; and
• least favourite issue.
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4.Personal Greetings
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We would also like you to select your overall favourite stamp.
Australian stamps are shown here and on the following page.
The Australian Territories stamps are featured on page 17.
Refresh your memory and then cast your votes, using the
form on page 18. Or visit the Australia Post web site
(www.auspost.com.au/stamps), and vote online.
Return the official entry form to us by 26 February 2000
and your entry will be placed in the draw for a chance to win
one of twenty 1999 Deluxe Collections of Australian Stamps.
Good luck!
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The commemorative and special issues of 1999
f
a
b
5.50th Anniversary
Australian Citizenship
6.Australian Legends:
Arthur Boyd, AC, OBE
a
b
7.International Year of Older Persons
The definitive issues of 1999
1.Greetings: Romance
8.Sailing Ships of Australia
2.Coastal Flowers
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b
Australia 2000 Silver Millennium Coin
This attractive $1.00 coloured, silver coin from
the Perth Mint features a design symbolising
the dawn of the new millennium. The 1oz coin
is struck from 99.9% pure silver. The reverse
design features the sun and the pitted surface of
the moon. The earth is depicted as a pure gold
insert with a coloured sunburst in the
background. The obverse features the effigy of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11. Presented in a
silver 'hammertone' metallic-look presentation
case along with a serial-numbered certificate of
authenticity. Limited quantities of this coin,
which is official coinage and lawful currency of
Australia, will be available from 3 January 2000.
1113261 Australia 2000 Silver Millennium
Coin ◆................ ................................$59.00
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a
b
c
d
9.Early Navigators of Australia
c
a
b
d
c
a
d
3.Nature of Australia:
Coastal
b
c
d
e
10.Olympic Torch
e
f
11.Queen’s Birthday
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The Australian Territories issues of 1999
12.Children’s Television
21.AAT Mawson’s Huts
a
13.Perth Mint Centenary
a
b
a
b
c
d
b
c
e
c
d
23.Christmas Island Favourite Festivals
d
a
b
14.100 Years of Test Rugby
15.50th Anniversary
Snowy Mountains Scheme
a
b
16.Sydney 2000
Olympic Games
Emblem
c
17.Design Australia
a
a
b
c
22.Christmas Island Lunar New Year
d
d
b
24.Christmas Island Christmas
a
18.Small Pond
a
c
b
d
c
c
25.Cocos Jukung
f
a b c d
e f g h
i j k l
mnop
q r s t
1999
1999
e
1999
d
1999
c
1999
b
20.Celebrate 2000
19.Christmas 1999
a
45c
a
16
australia
b
45c
45c
45c
australia
b
australia
c
45c
australia
australia
d
26.Cocos Living Mosaic
e
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1999 Popular Stamp Poll Official Entry Form
Stamps of Australia
Seven Seas Supplement
Each stamp issue is numbered. If there is more than one stamp in an issue, stamps within that
issue each have their own letter for individual identification. Indicate your preference by filling in
the stamp or issue number as appropriate. For example if your favourite issue was Nature of
Australia: Coastal, you would indicate this by writing 3. If the Polly Woodside was your favourite
Australian stamp you would indicate this by writing 8a.
The seventh edition of the Stamps of Australia
is now available by mail order from Australia
Post and provides an extensive colour catalogue
of Australian and Australian Antarctic Territory
stamps. The new catalogue contains listings
and high quality colour photographs of
Australian pre-decimal stamps issued from
1913 to 1966 and Australian decimal stamps
issues from 1966 to June 1999.
Information about first day covers,
miniature sheets, booklet panes, self-adhesive
stamps and Frama labels are also included in
the catalogue.
The compact catalogue, measuring just 148
mm x 210 mm, is ideal for all philatelists –
whether they are advanced collectors or just
beginning to collect stamps.
The following will be included in Seven Seas’ 2000
Supplements and optional pages. Seven Seas’ pages are
only available from stamp dealers and from Seven Seas.
1999 AUSTRALIAN STAMPS
1999 TERRITORIES STAMPS
Your favourite stamp
Your favourite issue
Your least favourite issue
Your favourite stamp
Your favourite issue
Your least favourite issue
Which is your overall favourite stamp (Australian and Australian Territories)?
What would you like to see on future stamps?
1.
2.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Membership number
3.
Face of Australia 1 January 2000
Supplement • 25 single stamps (arrange in rows of 5 or
singly) twenty-five x 45c
Optional Pages •sheetlet of 25
Australian Legends 25 January 2000
Supplement •4 single gummed stamps (four x 45c) •2
gutter pairs with images, each pair two x 45c) •4 single
peel & stick stamps from booklet ($4.50 booklet supplied)
Optional Pages •4 blocks of four gummed stamps
(different formats) each block four x 45c) •gutter strip of
ten with images (ten x 45c) •peel & stick booklet of ten
Arts Festivals 10 February 2000
Supplement •se-tenant strip of five (five x 45c)
Name (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms)_________________________________________________
Christmas Island
Lunar New Year 13 January 2000
Year of the Dragon
Supplement •se-tenant pair •miniature sheet •gutter
strip of ten (ten x 45c)
Address__________________________________City/Town/Suburb______________
Post or Zip code__________State________________ Country____________________
Phone_____________________E-mail address________________________________
1100256 Stamps of Australia, 7th edition [MO] ....$11.95
RETURN YOUR OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM BY 25 FEBRUARY 2000 TO:
AUSTRALIA POST POPULAR STAMP POLL
AUSTRALIA POST
P O BOX 914
SOUTH MELBOURNE VICTORIA
AUSTRALIA 3205
Terms and Conditions
1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions of entry.
2. Entry is open to Australian residents who are readers of the Stamp Bulletin or visit www.auspost.com.au/stamps. Employees of Australia Post and
their immediate families, and their agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter. To enter, entrants must complete the official entry
form and either send it to PO Box 914 South Melbourne 3205 or complete the on-line form at www.auspost.com.au/stamps. Limit of one entry per
person. No responsibility accepted for lost, late or misdirected mail.
3. Promotion commences 11 December 1999. Entries close last mail 25 February 2000. The draw will take place at 3.30 pm, at 1A Coulson Street,
Erskineville NSW on 15 March 2000. Winners will be notified by mail. Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
4. The first 20 entries drawn will each win a 1999 Collection of Australian Stamps valued at $57.95. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and
cannot be taken as cash.
5. All entries become the property of the Promoter. All entries will be entered into a database and the Promoter may use the entrants’ names and
addresses for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes.
6 The Promoter is Australia Post of 321 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000.
NSW Permit No. TC99/10410, ACT Permit No. TP99/1828 NT99/3236, SA T99/3866.
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Comprehensive Colour Catalogue
of Australian Stamps
In the August-September Bulletin it was
incorrectly stated that this catalogue covered
Australian Commonwealth pre-decimal and
decimal stamps issued from 1978 up to the end
of March 1999. In fact, this date refers to prestamped envelopes only.
The catalogue actually covers all Australian
stamp issues, not only from Federation (1913)
but from the Colonies’ issues prior to
Federation – one of the few catalogues on the
market to cover all Australian issues – up to the
end of March 1999.
Mail order codes
1090235 Bulletin 253
Australian Supplement ......................$ 21.60
1090236 Bulletin 253
Australian Optional Pages ....................$27.45
1090238 Bulletin 253
Christmas Island Supplement..................$6.30
0870261 Comprehensive Colour Catalogue of Australian
Stamps, 2nd edition ........................$29.95
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Pictorial postcards from Australia Post
The Australian Philatelic Bureau often receives requests for information about the many scenic
postcards produced by Australia Post. These are general, pictorial cards, which depict some of
Australia’s most popular flora, fauna and scenic locations.
The cards are not necessarily associated with stamp issues, nor are they available for special
postmarking. They are supplied with worldwide postage paid status. If you would like to order
these cards, please contact the Australian Philatelic Bureau, requesting a copy of the Pictorial
Postcards List
Post Reply Paid 4000 *
Australian Philatelic Bureau
P O Box 4000
Ferntree Gully Vic 3156
*no stamp required for postage to this address
from within Australia
Freecall 1 800 331 794
Freecall number valid only within Australia
E-mail mailorder@auspost.com.au
Souvenir cover for Rugby World Cup win!
Australia Post produced a souvenir cover to
celebrate Australia’s win in the 1999 Rugby
world Cup in Cardiff on 6 November.
The cover features the Rugby stamps issued
on 8 June 1999, with a special postmark
and cachet. A limited number (10,000)
were printed and available for sale from
8 November 1999. Remaining stocks are
available by mail order for $5.00,
Mail Order Code 1035260
2000 First Day Cover and Maximum Card Offers
This year there are again special offers for both First Day Covers and Maximum Cards. For a letter
containing the details of the offers and an order form, please call the Australian Philatelic Bureau
on 1800 331 794 (Freecall).
All customers who received 1999 First Day Cover and Maximum Card offers will have already
received an invitation to take part in the 2000 offer. If you have not received your invitation, you
can also request an order form from the Australian Philatelic Bureau (Freecall 1800 331 794)
If you have already placed your order for the 2000 offers, you do not need to place a second order.
Standing Orders
A standing order ensures that you automatically receive the issues or products you prefer. You may create a
standing order for new stamp issues, or for a product type, such as for first day covers. Use the mail order
form to request more information about standing orders, to be added to the Bulletin mailing list, or to have
your existing details updated.
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New Issues
Mail Order
Code
1088201
1088001
1088130
1088220
1088261
1087250
1092067
1092142
1092143
1092170
1092240
1092001
1092002
1092013
1092126
1092231
1092232
1089067
1089240
1089182
1089002
1089126
1089220
1089250
1089219
1090067
1090001
1090240
1090126
1090220
Product Description
1 January Face of Australia
Stamps (twenty-five x 45c)
First day cover set of five covers each featuring five stamps
Stamp pack
Maximum cards (five)
The Face of Australia Book
1 January Celebrate 2000
Souvenir cover (black ink)
13 January Christmas Island Lunar New Year - Year of the Dragon
Stamps (two x 45c)
Miniature sheet (mint)
Miniature sheet (postmarked) [MO/CC]
Pack of eight minature sheets (mint)
Gutter strip (ten x 45c)
Set of two first day covers
(gummed; miniature sheet) [MO]
First day cover (gummed)
First day cover (miniature sheet)
Stamp Pack/Greeting card
Domestic prepaid envelope
International prepaid envelope
21 January Australian Legends
Stamps (four x 45c)
Gutter strip (ten x 45c)
Booklet (ten x 45c)
First day cover
Stamp Pack
Maximum cards (four)
Stamp and Coin cover
Australian Legends Book
24 February Arts Festivals
Stamps (five x 45c)
First day cover
Gutter strip (ten x 45c)
Stamp pack
Maximum cards (five)
Price
Withdrawal Date
$11.25
$11.50
$11.65
$5.75
$24.95
30 December 2000
28 January 2000
30 December 2000
30 December 2000
30 December 2000
$1.15
30 December 2000
$0.90
$0.90
$0.90
$7.20
$4.50
31 January 2001
31 January 2001
10 February 2000
31 January 2001
31 January 2001
$2.30
$1.15
$1.15
$1.30
$0.55
$1.60
10 February 2000
10 February 2000
10 February 2000
31 January 2001
31 January 2001
31 January 2001
$1.80
$4.50
$4.50
$2.05
$2.20
$4.60
$7.90
$16.95
31 January 2001
31 January 2001
31 January 2001
22 February 2000
31 January 2001
31 January 2001
31 January 2001
31 January 2001
$2.25
$2.50
$4.50
$2.65
$5.75
28 February 2001
23 March 2000
28 February 2001
28 February 2001
28 February 2001
[MO] – Available by mail order only
[MO/CC] – Available by mail order and from Collector’s Corner outlets
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Recent Issues
1071067
1071142
1071182
1071200
1071209
1071240
1071126
1071223
1071220
1071250
1071133
1076226
1074257
1074251
1074252
1074253
1074254
1074255
1074256
1074186
1074177
1074178
1075067
1075182
1075241
1075242
1075126
1075220
1075155
1100171
1100214
1100194
1077067
1077201
1077250
1087250
1077130
1077220
1 October Small Pond
Stamps (45c x four, 50c x two)
Miniature sheet (mint)
Self-adhesive booklet of ten x 50c
Self-adhesive strip of two x 50c
Self-adhesive roll of 100 (x 45c)
Gutter strip (no special text or design in gutters)
Stamp pack
Collector Pack [MO/CC]
Maximum cards (six)
Small Pond sticker activity book
PhoneAway® Card Collector Pack
4 October National Parks International Prepaid Envelopes
Set of four international PPEs (mint)
6 October Tiwi Art FRAMA national release
Frama stamps button sets (45c, 90c, $1.35):
Canberra GPO [MO]
Sydney GPO [MO]
Melbourne GPO [MO]
Brisbane GPO [MO]]
Adelaide GPO [MO]
Hobart GPO [MO]
National Philatelic Centre [MO]
Frama stamps (seven x 45c) [MO/CC]
Frama stamps (seven x 90c) [MO/CC]
Frama stamps (seven x $1.35) [MO/CC]
1 November Christmas
Stamps (40c, $1.00)
Booklet (twenty x 40c)
Gutter strip (ten x 40c)
Gutter strip (ten x $1.00)
Stamp Pack
Maximum cards (two)
Aerogramme
1 November 1999 Annual Collection and Territories Collection
Collection of 1999 Australian Stamps (Deluxe ed)
Collection of 1999 Australian Stamps (Executive ed)
Australian Territories Collection 1999
1 November Celebrate 2000
Stamp (45c with tab)
Sheetlet of ten x 45c stamps (with tab)
Sheetlet of twenty x 45c stamps (with decorative selvedge)
Souvenir cover (black postmarks)
Sheetlet pack (includes sheetlet of ten stamps)
Maximum card (one)
Also Available
$2.80
$2.80
$5.00
$1.00
$45.00
$4.50
$6.00
$4.50
$7.00
$7.95
$23.00
Australian Stamp Catalogue Range ◆
1017255
1100250
1999 Compact Australian
Stamp Catalogue
Comprehensive Colour Catalogue
of Australian Stamps – 2nd Ed
The Australasian Stamp
Catalogue (28th ed) [MO]
Stamps of Australia (7th ed) [MO]
The Australian Air Mail
Catalogue [MO]
Brusden White Specialists’
Catalogue (bound) [MO]
Brusden White Specialists’
Catalogue (loose-leaf) [MO]
Rennicks Australian Coin
and Banknote Values – 17th Ed [MO]
The Pocketbook Guide to Australian
Coins and Banknotes – 4th Ed [MO]
1999 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO]
0984219
0801251
0946219
0858219
0983260
0903293
0801270
0801255
The Living Ocean book
$12.95
The Planet Ocean Giant Poster and Sticker book $9.95
The Story of Australian Birds
$12.95
Australian Antarctica
$16.95
Stamp Collecting Starter Kit
$14.95
Night Creatures Stamp Gang Book
$6.95
Stamp Gang Collecting Kit
$14.95
Adventures in Cyberspace Stamp Gang video $12.95
0870261
0100255
0100256
0825260
0870174
0870175
0870255
$11.20
0870260
$2.70
$2.70
$2.70
$2.70
$2.70
$2.70
$2.70
$3.15
$6.30
$9.45
$9.95
$29.95
$38.95
$11.95
$59.50
0926280
1019270
1019276
1019280
1098270
1098276
1098280
1098285
0899260
$5 Triathlon Coin
$5 Tennis Coin
$5 Taekwondo Coin
$5 Basketball Coin
$5 Badminton Coin
$5 Fencing Coin
$5 Shooting Coin
$5 Table Tennis Coin
Commemorative Olympic Games Coin Album
0903270
0960251
0903271
0903272
0903273
0903274
0903275
0903276
First day cover album binder
New Binder (to hold album stock sheets)
Album stock sheets – two strip (set of ten) FDC
Album stock sheets – five strip (set of ten)
Album stock sheets – six strip (set of ten)
Album stock sheets – seven strip (set of ten)
Album stock sheets – mixed strip (set of ten)
Album stock sheets – single (set of ten)
Album Sheets
$189.00
$189.00
$9.95
$12.95
$11.00
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$19.95
$10.00
$17.95
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
Books and Accessories
$1.40
$8.00
$4.00
$10.00
$1.80
$2.80
$0.80
31 Mar 2000
31 Mar 2000
31 Mar 2000
31 Mar 2000
31 Mar 2000
31 Mar 2000
31 Mar 2000
$57.95
$87.95
31 Dec 2000
31 Dec 2000
$19.95
31 Dec 2000
$0.45
$4.50
$9.00
$1.15
$4.90
$1.20
31 Dec 2000
31 Dec 2000
31 Dec 2000
31 Dec 2000
31 Dec 2000
31 Dec 2000
A complete list of issues on sale is not included here. Details of current issues
may be obtained from the Australian Philatelic Bureau (Freecall 1800 331 794).
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28 Feb 2000
30 June 2000
28 Feb 2000
28 Feb 2000
28 Feb 2000
28 Feb 2000
28 Feb 2000
28 Feb 2000
28 Feb 2000
Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Collection ◆
1019138
1019139
1098251
1019143
1019142
1019283
1019140
1019141
1019282
1098250
1019256
1019257
1019281
1098252
0980270
0980276
0980280
0980285
0899270
0899276
0899280
0899285
0899290
0899295
0926270
0926276
The Festival of the Dreaming Silver Coin
Kangaroo and Flora Silver Coin
Koala and Flora Silver Coin
Lizard and Flora Silver Coin
Great White Shark and Coral Silver Coin
Emu and Flora Silver Coin
A Sea Change I Silver Coin
A Sea Change II Silver Coin
Reaching the World I Silver Coin
Reaching the World II Silver Coin
Dedication I Gold Coin
Dedication II Gold Coin
Preparation I Gold Coin
Preparation II Gold Coin
$5 Canoeing/Kayaking Coin
$5 Handball Coin
$5 Softball Coin
$5 Wrestling Coin
$5 Archery Coin
$5 Athletics Coin
$5 Gymnastics Coin
$5 Hockey Coin
$5 Sailing Coin
$5 Weightlifting Coin
$5 Cycling Coin
$5 Football Coin
$54.00
$54.00
$54.00
$54.00
$54.00
$54.00
$54.00
$54.00
$54.00
$54.00
$380.00
$380.00
$380.00
$380.00
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
$8.95
Numismatic Range ◆
1113255
1113256
1113257
1113258
1113259
1113260
1113261
1113252
1113253
2000 Uncirculated Coin Set
$19.95
New
2000 Proof Coin Set
$64.75
New
2000 Baby Coin Set, Proof
$75.00
New
2000 Baby Coin Set, Uncirculated $24.50
New
2000 $1.00 Silver Kangaroo
$29.50
New
Olympic Mascots Medallion
$9.95
New
Australia 2000 Silver
Millennium Coin
$59.00
New
1999 Uncirculated
Baby Coin Set
$24.50 30 June 2000
1999 Baby Proof
Coin Set
$75.00 30 June 2000
POSTAGE AND HANDLING CHARGES
A postage and handling charge of $3.00 applies to each
of the Australian Stamp Catalogue, Sydney 2000 Olympic
Coin Collection or Numismatic ranges, shown on these
pages. This charge applies only once for each category.
Therefore, if you purchase an item from each category, you
pay $9.00 for postage and handling. Whether you order
one or several items from a category, you only pay the
$3.00 postage and handling charge once. When you order
items which are from two categories, then you pay $6.00
postage and handling.
◆
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World’s first
Personalised Stamps
...thinking of you
...celebrate 2000
...for your wedding
...for overseas
...for your baby
...from just $20 for 20 stamps.
Your own head on a stamp – it’s a must
for your collection! Be among the first in
the world to get your own Personalised
Stamps from Australia Post. Visit your
local Australia Post outlet to pick up a
brochure and order form or freecall
1800 778 267.
PEACH 001192
www.auspost.com.au/pstamps
Please allow 28 days for delivery.
Please see product listing.
¢
Mint
$A
P/mark
TOTAL VALUE
$A
Postage for non-Australia Post
products ◆
Registered Post
Sub-total
For any queries, or to place your order by telephone, call the Philatelic Bureau on Freecall 1800 331 794.
Registered Post costs $1.80 per order and
automatically provides insurance cover of up
to $100 on items being sent within Australia.
Please note that postage is
now charged on non-Australia
Post products (marked with ◆).
$
No. Required
$
¢
Order Value $A
10:29 AM
Please note minimum credit card charge is now $A10.00
Description of items
14/12/99
Insuring your order...
Order Code
Unit Price $A
Freecall 1 800 331 794 or E-mail mailorder@auspost.com.au
Please note that postage stamps cannot be accepted as payment for orders.
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