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AUSTRALIAN
No.259 March-May 2001
• National Museum of Australia
• Rock Australia • Queen’s Birthday • Colour My Day
• Federal Parliament 1901-2001• Australians in the Antarctic

259 bulletin
In this Bulletin...
Slim Dusty Australian Legend 3
National Museum of Australia 6
Rock Australia 8
Queen’s Birthday 11
Colour My Day 12
Federal Parliament 1901-2001 14
Australians in the Antarctic 22
Int’l PPEs & PSEs 24
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COVER: photograph-Serge Thomann & Talentworks.
WRAPPER: Opening of Parliament 1901,
Exhibition Building, Melbourne. By permission
of the National Library of Australia.
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Dear Collectors,
The spirit of celebration infuses this edition of the Bulletin. The
issues showcase the diversity in the community we seek to reflect
in new and meaningful ways through our issue programme.
We start with detailed coverage of Australia Post's 2001
Australian Legends issue (released 25 January). Known and
loved by Australians young and old, Slim Dusty has spent many
years celebrating our unique way of life in his songs.
Our first March issue celebrates the opening of the new
National Museum of Australia. The days when museums were
sombre, imposing buildings are long gone, as the new Museum
of Victoria and now the national museum demonstrate. The
location of the national museum, on the shores of Lake Burley
Griffin, combines with spectacular architecture to create an
object of interest, education and wonder.
Music is synonymous with celebration, and Rock Australia,
also in March, celebrates iconic Australian music. The issue
follows numerous requests to continue our popular issue,
Australian Rock ‘n’ Roll (June 1998). This time we feature songs
by artists ranging from John Farnham to silverchair. If you
haven't heard of some of these songs/artists, don't worry; neither
had I until we started researching this issue.
These songs/artists speak to many younger people about their
experience of Australia. They will welcome this celebration of
popular culture–and a significant Australian industry–on their
country’s stamps.
In April we celebrate the 75th birthday of the Queen of
Australia, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. We mark this
milestone with a special sheetlet of ten stamps that features a
decorative selvedge.
Our Colour My Day issue could just as easily have been called
Celebration! Colour My Day includes stamps for both domestic
and international use. Initially released with title tabs, these
stamps will also be available for personalisation later in the year.
In May we celebrate the centenary of the opening of Federal
Parliament. To emphasise the importance of the event, we have
issued two miniature sheets, one for each of the stamps.
Until next time,
David Maiden, Manager, Philatelic Group

Australia Day
Australian Legends
He is a bush balladeer inspired by the poetry of
Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson. He is Slim
Dusty, a symbol of Australia, an Australian Legend.
Born David Kirkpatrick in Kempsey, NSW,
in 1927, he adopted the name Slim Dusty as a
10-year-old dreaming of stardom.
Slim’s first major success came with his classic
‘When The Rain Tumbles Down In July’ in 1946.
That hit established Australian country music
as a genre of its own, rather than an offshoot of
American country. But Slim first came to national
prominence with the hit recording of ‘The Pub
With No Beer’ (1957). With this song he
became the first Australian to receive a gold
record, and the first to have an international hit.
25 january 2001
Slim and his family toured outback and
regional Australia in days when roads were often
bad and communications difficult. Indeed he
still tours. It is this dedication to country music
fans that has made him such a popular and
respected figure.
Slim received an MBE, and in 1998 was
awarded an AO in for his services to country
music and the entertainment industry.
In 1992 he helped form the Country Music
Association of Australia to promote the songs
of the bush and remained chairman of the
Association until just recently.
In 1998 Slim was named one of 100 National
Living Treasures by the National Trust of Australia.
In 1999 he was named Father of the Year and
Senior Australian of the Year.
His selection to sing ‘Waltzing Matilda’ at the
close of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
highlights his status in Australian popular
culture.
Today Slim’s career has spanned six decades
during which he has dominated country
music in Australia and won countless music
industry awards.
To really understand his unprecedented level
of popularity, consider this: Slim Dusty is
Australia’s best-selling domestic artist. He has
won more gold and platinum record awards
than any other Australian performer.
Design
The se-tenant pair shows Slim Dusty in 1957
(left) and today (right). His signature is printed
at the bottom right of the sheet’s selvedge.
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Australia Day
Slim DustyAustralian
Legend
“Slim’s life story is simply extraordinary;
to make real music that touches people for
nigh on five decades is a breath-taking and
remarkable achievement. In partnership
with wife Joy, the benchmark has been set
by a career where creativity and endurance
have been coupled with a deep affection for
the land and its people.”
-Peter Garrett, Midnight Oil
Sheetlet pack
Australian
Legends
First day cover
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FIRST DAY OF ISSUE
KEMPSEY NSW 2440
25 JANUARY 2001
Slim Dusty, the kid from Nulla Nulla Creek
In this book Peter Bowers gives us a glimpse
of the life–both private and public–of the
kid from Nulla Nulla Creek.
Using a mix of narrative, quotes from the
man himself, and testimonials from fans,
Bowers opens the sacred store of memories
that shapes Slim Dusty’s life and music;
from the dreamy kid who at 11 years of age
created ‘Slim Dusty’, to the hard years on
the road; from facing nightmare of losing
his voice, to singing ‘Waltzing Matilda’ to an
audience of nearly 4 billion, during the
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games’ closing
ceremony.
The book features candid photos from
years past and present, cover art from his
Album of the Year award winning albums
and a chronology of highlights in the life of
this (self-described) ordinary Australian
whose extraordinary music touches
everyone who hears it.
Slim Dusty, The kid from Nulla Nulla Creek
Associated products
The issue includes a sheetlet (10 x 45c), a
booklet of ten x 45c self-adhesive stamps, a set
of two maximum cards, a sheetlet pack, the book
Slim Dusty, the kid from Nulla Nulla Creek, and
the Slim Dusty CD, A piece of Australia.

Stamp booklet Maximum cards
Compact disc: Slim Dusty, A piece of Australia
Waltzing Matilda
Pub With No Beer
He’s A Good Bloke When
He’s Sober
Duncan
Wobbly Boot
Medley:
Boomerang, Tie Me
Kangaroo Down, Where
The Dog Sits On The
Tuckerbox,
Ringer From The Top
End
G’day G’day
Indian Pacific
Abalinga Mail
Medley:
Click Go The Shears,
The Overlander Trail,
Waltzing Matilda,
G’day Blue
Christmas On The Station
Medley:
Along The Road To
Gundagai, I’m Going
Back Again To Yarrawonga,
The Man From Never
Never, That Old Bush
Shanty Of Mine
Cunnamulla Feller
A Word To Texas Jack
Australia’s On The Wallaby
About the Australian Legends series
As part of its support for Australia Day, Australia Post
established the Australian Legends Award. The award
honours a prominent Australian (or Australians) who,
over a lifetime of achievement in his or her particular
field of endeavour, has made an outstanding
contribution to the Australian identity and heritage.
Stamps featuring the Australian Legend(s) are released to
coincide with the presentation of the award each Australia Day.
The first in the series (1997) paid tribute to Sir Donald
Bradman, considered the greatest cricketer ever to play
the game. The 1998 award honoured six Australian Olympic
Legends: Betty Cuthbert, Herb Elliott, Dawn Fraser,
Marjorie Jackson, Murray Rose and Shirley Strickland.
The late artist, Arthur Boyd, received the award in 1999,
and in 2000 the award went to the three remaining living
Gallipoli veterans, Roy Longmore, Walter Parker and Alec
Campbell. (Walter Parker has since died).
Technical details
Issue date ..........................25 January 2001
Denominations....................Two x 45c
Designer ............................Lisa Christensen,
Australia Post Design Studio
Printer................................SNP Ausprint
Paper ................................De La Rue
Printing process ................Lithography
Stamp size..........................37.5 x 26 mm
Perforations........................13.85 x 14.6
Sheet layout........................Sheetlet of ten
Special feature....................Signature printed in selvedge
National postmark ..............Kempsey NSW 2440
Mail order codes
1172067 Stamps (2 x 45c) ..................................$0.90
1172201 Sheetlet (10 x 45c) ................................$4.50
1172182 Booklet (10 x 45c) ................................$4.50
1172130 Sheetlet pack (10 x 45c) ........................$4.95
1172220 Maximum cards (set of 2) ......................$2.40
1172219 Slim Dusty the kid from Nulla Nulla Creek ..$16.95
1172250 CD A piece of Australia ........................$14.95
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Stamp pack
The opening of the National Museum of
Australia is part of the celebrations marking the
centenary of federation. The museum was
developed as a forum–a place for sharing stories
and exchanging information about different
cultures, as well as displaying rare and unique
objects. The museum employs a fresh and
exciting approach to Australian history, culture
and the environment. It presents its varied
subject matter through the blending of exhibits,
technology, media, live performances and
hands-on activities.
Three main themes form the museum’s
intellectual framework: Australian society and
its history since 1788; the interaction of people
with the environment; Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander cultures and histories.
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Opening National Museum of Australia 2001
Gutter strip
8 march 2001
The stamps
The designer has combined details of the
museum’s architectural features: the entry
canopy, skylights, and an architectural site plan,
with the wallaby sculpture: Pangk (1962,
George, MacNaught and Joe Ngallametta, Wik
people of Western Cape York Peninsula, wood,
ochre, nails, and resin, 68 x 11 cm). The stamps
interweave these design elements evoking the
same organic, narrative experience and antimonumental
feel envisaged for the museum itself.
Technical details
Issue date ..........................8 March 2001
Denominations....................Two x 49c
Designer ............................Stacey Zass,
Australia Post Design Studio
Printer................................SNP Ausprint
Paper ................................Tullis Russell, Red Phosphor
530 x 700
Stamp size..........................37.5 x 26 mm
Printing process ................Lithography
Perforations........................13.86 x 14.6
Sheet layout ........................Modules of 50, two panes of 25
Special feature....................Design printed in gutter
National postmark ..............Canberra ACT 2600
Mail order codes
1175067 Stamps (se-tenant pair, two x 49c) ........$0.98
1175001 First day cover ......................................$1.28
1175126 Stamp pack ..........................................$1.43
1175240 Gutter strip, (ten x 49c) design in gutter ..$4.90
1175220 Maximum cards (set of two) ..................$2.48
First day cover
Maximum cards

In 1998 Australia Post issued Australian Rock
‘n’ Roll, a set of twelve stamps featuring Australian
hit songs of the late 50s, the 60s and the early 70s.
Rock Australia takes us from the pub rock era of
the late 70s to the dance and studio music of the
1990s.
From hard rock to pure pop, the ten hit
songs featured on the stamps highlight the
diversity of the Australian contemporary music
scene. All were great hits that found their way
into the hearts of the music-loving public. Each
of them said something about us, and told the
rest of the world this is what popular culture
sounds like, and it has an Australian accent.
‘Khe Sanh’ (1978) Cold Chisel
One of the best hard rock bands in the
country, Cold Chisel built their success from
live performances in the heyday of pub rock.
‘Khe Sanh’, their first hit from their first
album became their signature song.
‘Down under’ (1981) Men at Work
Men at Work achieved extraordinary
international success with a flippant pop style.
‘Down under’ was in the charts (for 18 weeks)
in 1981-82, recharted in 1983 and 1987.
‘Power and the passion’ (1983) Midnight Oil
A combination of outspoken politics and
hard-driving rock‘n’roll won ‘The Oils’
international success and a special place in
Australian rock history. ‘Power and the
passion’, was just one of many hits from their
fourth album 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, which
stayed in the charts for more than three and a
half years.
‘Original sin’ (1984) INXS
The band’s melding of rock, funk and
modern dance rhythms in ‘Original sin’
resulted in their first (of many) Australian
and international hits
20 march 2001
Stamp sheetlet at 65% actual size
‘You’re the voice’ (1986) John Farnham
John Farnham’s career started in the 60s and
continues strong today. ‘You’re the voice’,
from Whispering Jack (October 1986) was
enormously successful.
‘Don’t dream it’s over’ (1986) Crowded House
The first album by Crowded House sold
more than one million copies in America
alone. ‘Don’t dream it’s over’, released as the
single, won Best Australian Song at the 1986
Australian Record Industry Association
awards, the first of many such accolades for
the group.
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Two first day covers, gummed
Two first day covers, self-adhesive
‘Treaty’ (1991) Yothu Yindi
The band members hail from the north-eastern
Arnhem Land community of Yirrkala. Their
music combines rock‘n’roll music with ancient
song cycles and traditional dance performances.
Yothu Yindi became the first Aboriginal band
to achieve a Top 40 hit in Australia with their
single‘Treaty’ from the album of the same name.
‘Tomorrow’ (1994) silverchair
The three school mates that formed silverchair
were just fifteen when their debut album,
Frogstomp, and its hit single, ‘Tomorrow’,
became instant international hits.
‘Confide in me’ (1994) Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue – one of Australia’s most successful
pop exports–marked her arrival as the dance
diva with the dance anthem ‘Confide in me’.
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‘Truly, madly, deeply’ (1997) Savage Garden
Savage Garden spent almost a year in a home
studio writing and recording. They sent more
than 150 unsolicited demonstration tapes to
record companies and publishers before their
diligence was rewarded. Their first album
entered the charts at no.1 and stayed there for
nineteen weeks! ‘Truly, madly, deeply’ topped
the charts in the USA as well as Australia and
was certified as the most played song on
American radio for 1998.
Stamp booklet

This compact disc celebrates the fantastic and richly diverse Australian
writing and musical talents with everything from pub rock to
international pop music.
Songs of the 80s and 90s
The CD features * (songs on the stamps)
INXS: ‘Original Sin’, John Farnham: ‘You’re the Voice’, Men at work: ‘Down Under’, Crowded
House: ‘Don’t dream it’s over’, Yothu Yindi: ‘Treaty’, silverchair: ‘Tomorrow’, Kylie Minogue:
‘Confide in Me’, Cold Chisel: ‘Khe Sahn’, Midnight Oil: ‘Power and the Passion’; and a song by
Savage Garden:
Also includes: Kate Cebrano:’Pash’, Australian Crawl: ‘Reckless’, Paul Kelly: ‘Leaps
and Bounds’, Nick Cave: ‘Are you the one I’ve been waiting for’, Christine Anu: ‘Party’,
Icehouse: ‘Great Southern Land’, The Black Sorrows: ‘Chained to the Wheel’
*
Play list at the time of printing
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Sheetlet pack
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Rock Australia, Songs of the 80s and 90s, book
Roll of 100
Rock Australia, Songs of the 80s and 90s (book)
The 80s and 90s brought us music that was
exciting and energetic, with a healthy dose of
introspection. It was music that recognised our
identity and nurtured an emerging cultural
pride. Using the musical entities behind the ten
iconic songs featured in the stamp issue, this
book celebrates the songs that spoke to us, and
for us at home and around the world. As the
author, Glen A. Baker–himself a legend in the
Australian music industry–writes in the
introduction: “Within these pages are ten of
our most impressive musical entities from vital,
pivotal years...”
Technical details
Issue date ..........................20 March 2001
Denominations....................Ten x 45c
Designer ............................Cozzolino Ellett Design
D’vision, Melbourne
Stamp size..........................37.5 x 26 mm
Printer both ........................SNP Ausprint
Paper gummed ..................Tullis Russell
Perforations........................13.86 x 14.6
Paper self-adhesive ............B90 self-adhesive stamp paper
Printing process ................Lithography
Sheet layout........................Sheetlet of ten
Special feature....................Printed selvedge
National postmark ..............Rocklands VIC 3410
Available from Balmoral LPO 3407
Mail order codes
1174201 Sheetlet (ten x 45c) ..............................$4.50
1174182 Booklet (ten x 45c) ................................$4.50
1174209 Roll of 100 x 45c ................................$45.00
1174001 First day covers, set of four
(two gummed, two self-adhesive) ..........$9.60
1174002 First day covers (gummed) ....................$4.80
1174003 First day covers self-adhesive ................$4.80
1174130 Sheetlet pack ........................................$4.95
1174223 Collector pack ......................................$8.10
1174220 Maximum cards (10) ............................$12.00
1174219 Book, Rock Australia:
Songs of the 80s and 90s ....................$15.95
1174250 CD Rock Australia
Songs of the 80s and 90s ....................$19.95

The Queen’sB i r d a
Sheetlet of 10 at 60% actual size
This year our annual Queen’s Birthday issue
features a contemporary photograph of the
Queen taken in Glasgow, Scotland in 1999.
The background texture is a script ‘ERII’
motif, which is also used in the centre of the
FDI postmarker.
The silk background used in the pack,
sheetlet and maximum cards emphasises the
Queen’s grace and femininity.
The issue includes a special
commemorative sheetlet with a decorative
selvedge marking the occasion of the Queen’s
75th birthday (shown above). A stamp pack,
first day cover and maximum card complete
the issue.
First day cover
12 april 2001
Technical details
Issue date ..........................12 April 2001
Denominations....................One x 45c
Designers ..........................Thomas Ledwidge,
Australia Post Design Studio
Printer................................McPhersons
Paper ................................De La Rue HS8
Stamp size..........................26 x 37.5 mm
Sheetlet size ......................150 x 126 mm
Printing process ................Lithography
Perforations........................13.86 x14.6
Sheet layout........................Sheetlet of ten
Special feature....................Printed selvedge
National postmark ..............Elizabeth SA 5112
Mail order codes
1177067 Stamps (one x 45c) ................................$0.45
1177201 Sheetlet (ten x 45c) ................................$4.50
1177130 Sheetlet pack ........................................$4.95
1177001 First day cover ......................................$0.75
1177220 Maximum card (one) ..............................$1.20
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Maximum card
Sheetlet pack

colour my day
The five colourful, highly versatile designs of
Colour My Day are available with title tabs (as
shown), through normal channels; Australia
Post outlets and mail order from the Australian
Philatelic Bureau. The issue includes different
designs for domestic (three x 45c) and
international (one each $1.00 and $1.50) use.
The designs take into account different style
preferences in the domestic and international
markets.
The issue is made up of individual sheets (no
decorative selvedge) for each design, a first day
cover, a stamp pack, postcards, a set of
maximum cards and a pack of five sheets (one
sheetlet of each design) with title tabs and
decorative selvedge. Three postcards (featuring
“2001” Janet Boschen Australia Post Design Studio
“Let’s Party” Jimmy Chan, Dux Creative Consultants
“Smile” Chris Shurey, Melbourne
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the designs for the Bayulu Banner, Let’s Party,
and Smile) will also be produced.
Later in the year the stamps will join the
range of P Stamps already on sale (details in
Bulletin 260, June-July 2001). At that point the
tabs can be personalised with an image of
someone or something dear to you, such as
your child, a beloved pet, your home, boat,
even a company logo.
The stamps
2001 (45c) celebrates the ‘real’ millennium
with some reference to celebrating
nationhood on the centenary of federation.
The design is colourful featuring abstract
streamers and foil.
Let’s Party (45c) takes an illustrative approach
to the theme with balloons and streamers in
bright colours.
Smile (45c) features the popular ‘Happy Face’
at the centre of an red gerbera shown against
an orange and pink background.
Leaps and Bounds ($1.00) sports a red
kangaroo and her joey against their
grasslands habitat.
Bayulu Banner ($1.50) uses a reproduction of a
detail from a colourful banner in synthetic
polymer paint on canvas by the Aboriginal
Bayulu community of Fitzroy Crossing. The
banner is in the collection of the National
Gallery of Victoria.

AUSTRALIA
“Leaps and Bounds” Doug Pitt Graphic Connection “Bayulu Banner” Doug Pitt Graphic Connection
Technical details
Issue date ..........................24 April 2001
Denominations....................three x 45c, one x $1.00,
one x 1.50
Designers ..........................Doug Pitt, Graphic
Connection; Jimmy Chan, Dux Creative Consultants;
Chris Shurey; Janet Boschen, Australia Post Design Studio;
all Melbourne
Printer................................SNP Ausprint
Paper ................................Tullis Russell Red phosphor
Stamp size..........................30 x 30 mm
Tab size ............................20 x 30 mm
Printing process ................Lithography
Perforations........................13.86 x 14.28
Sheet layout........................Sheets of 20 with printed tabs
on right hand side, and sheets of 20 with printed tabs on
right hand side with decorative selvedge.
National postmark ..............Bright VIC 3741
Mail order codes
1198067 Stamps
(three x 45c, one each $1.00,$1.50 )......$3.85
1198001 First day cover ......................................$4.15
1198126 Stamp pack ..........................................$4.30
1198220 Maximum cards (set of five) ....................$7.60
1198253 Sheet pack, set of five sheets one sheet
each design, each with decorative
selvedge ............................................$77.00
Individual sheets (below) do not have a decorative selvedge
1198260 2001 sheet (20 x 45c)............................$9.00
1198261 Let’s Party sheet (20 x 45c) ....................$9.00
1198262 Smile sheet (20 x 45c)............................$9.00
1198263 Leaps and Bounds sheet (20 x $1.00) ..$20.00
1198264 Bayulu Banner sheet (20 x $1.50) ........$30.00
A U S T R A L IA
24 april 2001
Stamp pack
Frist day cover
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Maximum cards

FEDERAL PARLIAMENT 1901-2001
Federal Parliament 1901 - 2001 is the third
and final issue in Australia Post’s federation
series. The issue commemorates the
centenary of the first Federal Parliament of
the Commonwealth of Australia.
Setting the scene
Following the federation of the Australian
colonies on 1 January 1901, elections were held
on 29 and 30 March.
The opening of the first Federal Parliament
on 9 May 1901 was spectacular. The vast spaces
of Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building,
where the ceremony was held, were hung with
garlands and festooned with flags. Melbourne’s
Royal Exhibition Building was the only
building large enough to hold the guests
(variously estimated at between 12,000 and
15,000). Along with parliamentarians, guests
included vice-regal representatives, professors,
heads of consulates, mayors, military and naval
officers, bishops and the leading figures of
commerce and industry. The Duke and
Duchess of Cornwall and York (later King
George V and Queen Mary) were the official
guests.
Music followed the formal opening. As the
Duke was the grandson of Queen Victoria who
had died only three months previously, he and
many of the guests were dressed mourning.
Despite this, Melbourne celebrated the historic
event in grand style. The streets of the city were
heavily decorated with flags and bunting.
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3 may 2001
Elaborate arches were constructed at
major intersections. Melbourne then
celebrated with a week of festivities
including sporting events, fireworks
and processions.
Design
In contrast to the first two issues in the series,
which took a historical, narrative approach the
third (by Sadgrove Design Partners, Melbourne)
combines narrative and symbolic elements.
The two best known pictorial records of the
occasion are Charles Nuttall’s painting, The
opening of the first Federal Parliament, 9 May
1901, and Tom Roberts’ painting, Opening of
the First Parliament of the Commonwealth of
Australia by HRH The Duke of Cornwall and
York (Later King George V), May 9, 1901.
The design juxtaposes past and present,
emphasising the continuity of the parliamentary
tradition. The combined images remind us that
our modern parliamentary democracy is built
upon the foundation of federation.
45c stamp
The top half of the stamp reproduces Charles
Nuttall’s painting, The opening of the first
Federal Parliament, 9 May 1901 (1902) from
the Museum Victoria’s Collection.
$2.45 stamp
The top half of this stamp reproduces Tom
Roberts’ official pictorial record of the occasion.

Roberts depicts the event as it would have been
observed from an imaginary vantage point in
the Exhibition Building’s eastern transept.
A graphic representation of Parliament
House’s flagpole appears on the stamps and
associated products. This design element (silver
metallic ink on the 45c stamp, gold on the $2.45
stamp) links historic and modern Australia.
Miniature sheets
In recognition of the importance of this event
Australia Post has produced two miniature
sheets, one for each of the two stamps.
The stamps are set in a wide silver or gold
border (45c and $2.45 respectively) printed in
metallic ink along the right and bottom sides of
the miniature sheets.
Associated products
As well as the two miniature sheets the issue
includes two first day covers, a set of two
maximum cards and a stamp pack.
A commemorative coin and stamp pack
and book, Stamping the Nation: Australia Since
Federation, complete the issue.
Stamp pack (two miniature
sheets and two stamps)
First day cover, gummed First day covers, miniature sheets
Maximum cards
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FEDERAL PARLIAMENT 1901-2001
Stamping the Nation: Australia Since Federation:
Australia Post invites you to reflect on Australia’s
experience of the 20th century through this
book, which uses Australian stamps as illustrative
material and as objects of history themselves.
It is a lively and interesting read that captures
the spirit of the century, a wonderful souvenir
of Australia’s history since federation.
The book is organised by decade. Each
decade is outlined, then takes a detailed look at
two significant events during that decade.
It reveals some extraordinary Australians
and the events they have lived through; such as
the terrifying influenza pandemic of 1919 and
the first ever visit by a reigning monarch.
The three issues in Australia Post’s Federation series are:
• Towards Federation (May 2000)
• Centenary of Federation (January 2001)
• Federal Parliment 1901-2001 (May 2001)
As part of the Centenary of Federation celebrations,
Federal Parliament will sit in the Royal Exhibition Building
on 9 May 2001.
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Finally each chapter includes a stamp story
that reveals some fascinating aspects of
Australia’s postal and philatelic history. For
example, did you know that there was no
Australian stamp until 1913 or that there was a
post office established under one of the pylons
when Sydney Harbour Bridge opened?
Stamping the Nation: Australia since
Federation is illustrated from one of Australia’s
great artistic and design archives. It will appeal
to anyone who wants an overview of this
defining century in Australia’s history.
1197251 Stamping the Nation:
Australia Since Federation ..................$24.95
Further reading
www.centenary.gov.au
David Dunstan (ed), Victorian Icon: The Royal Exhibition Building,
Melbourne, The Exhibition Trustees, 1996
Helen Irving (ed.), The Centenary Companion to Australian
Federation, CUP, Australia, 1999
Beverley Kingston, The Oxford History of Australia, Vol. 3, OUP,
Melbourne, 1986
Ian Howie-Willis, Federation and Australia’s Parliamentary
System, AGPS, Canberra, 1987
R. M. Younger, March to Nationhood A Pictorial History, Rigby,
Adelaide, 1977

Commemorative stamp and coin pack
This unique stamp and coin pack features a
1951 florin (2 shillings) struck to mark the 50th
anniversary of federation. The pack also
includes the uncirculated Centenary of
Federation $1.00 coin and the two Federal
Parliament 1901-2001 stamps (45c and $2.45),
all gathered together in a specially designed
souvenir pack (right).
Mail order code
1197250 Commemorative stamp and coin pack
Federal Parliament 1901-2001[MO/CC] ..$15.95
Federation Frontline:
The story of the Territory as frontline
battlefield, has waited almost 60 years to be
told.
Using the Bombing of Darwin as their focal
point, Peter and Sheila Forrest use words and
pictures to tell the moving story of war time in
the NT. The resulting book, Federation
Frontline: A people’s history of World War II
in the Northern Territory, shows us not only
Commemorative stamp and coin set
A people’s history of World War II
in the Northern Territory
what happened, but how the experience
changed the people, the Territory and the
Australian nation.
The authors, well known and widely
published historians have crafted a provocative
and perceptive book that captures the drama,
tragedy and the human experience of the
Territory during the war.
Federation Frontline is written about the
people of the Northern Territory, for all
Australians.
Federation Frontline will be sold in
Post retail outlets in South Australia
and the Northern Territory, and by
mail order from the Australian
Philatelic Bureau: Freecall 1 800 331 749
Mail order code
1197252 Federation Frontline [MO] ....................$14.95
Commemorating the Bombing of Darwin
Federation Frontline, the commemoration of the bombing of Darwin, will be a National Centrepiece Event designed to leave a
lasting legacy of knowledge for the Australian people and place the Bombing of Darwin in the nation's memory.
Additional information about Federation Frontline http://www.nt.gov.au/federation/frontline/frontline1.html
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FEDERAL PARLIAMENT 1901-2001
Technical details
Issue date ..........................3 May
Denominations....................One x 45c, one x $2.45
Designer ............................Sadgrove Design Partners,
Melbourne
Printer................................SNP Ausprint
Paper ................................Tullis Russell
Stamp size..........................35 x 35 mm
Miniature sheet size ............160 x 75 mm
Printing process ................Lithography
Perforations........................14.28 x 14.28
Sheet layout ..........................Modules of 50, two panes of 25
Special feature....................Metallic inks
National postmark ..............Melbourne VIC 3000
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3 may 2001
Mail order codes
1197067 Stamps (one x 45c, one x $2.45) ............$2.90
1197142 Miniature sheet (mint) ............................$2.90
1197143 Miniature sheet (postmarked) ................$2.90
1197250 Commemorative stamp & coin pack[MO/CC]$15.95
1197001 Set of three first day covers
(gummed, miniature sheet)[MO] ................$6.40
1197002 First day cover (gummed) ......................$3.20
1197013 Set of first day covers
(miniature sheets) ................................$3.20
1197126 Stamp pack ..........................................$6.25
1197220 Maximum cards (set of two)....................$4.40
1197251 Stamping the Nation:
Australia Since Federation ....................$24.95
1197252 Federation Frontline [MO/CC]................$14.95
45c and $2.45 miniature sheets shown 62% actual size

Irish Post celebrates Irish heritage in Australia
An Post (the Irish Post Office) issues stamps
which commemorate international events that
have a connection with Ireland. These stamps
will be released to coincide with Australia Post’s
Federal Parliament 1901-2001 issue. The stamp
designs commemorate federation and the Irish
contribution to the development of the
Australian character. Because of the issue’s
association with federation Australia Post has
agreed to sell selected products from this issue
on behalf of An Post.
The set of sheetlets comprises The Land of
Promise and Rebel Spirit each of which features
two of the four stamps in the issue. The Land
of Promise sheetlet captures the emotions of
emigration, Rebel Spirit captures the emergence
of the Australian identity with images of
Peter Lalor and Ned Kelly.
The presentation pack features the miniature
sheet (illustrated top right). The miniature sheet
features the IR £1 Ned Kelly stamp.
Rebel Spirit sheetlet
sheetlet
Promise
Mail order codes
of
From An Post
0161251 Set of sheetlets [MO/CC] ......................$17.15
Land
0161250 Presentation pack [MO/CC] ....................$8.00 The
Presentation pack
3 may 2001
These products will be available from
Collector’s Corner outlets and by mail order
from the Australian Philatelic Bureau. They will
also be available from Max Stern and Co, 234
Flinders Street, Port Phillip Arcade, Melbourne,
Phone (03) 9654 6751 or Fax (03) 9650 7192.
Miniature sheet (features in presentation pack, below)
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2001 Coins
Federation coin sets from the Royal Australian Mint
Centenary of Federation-Coin Collection
When complete, this collector’s keepsake of
Australia’s States & Territories coins will be a
wonderful memento of a landmark year for
Australia. The 20 coins in the collection will be
released in stages and will be available as either
Uncirculated or Proof.
Starter sets (Proof and Uncirculated) will be
released first. Proof sets are produced in limited
numbers and feature coloured Centenary of
Federation logo and Commonwealth Coat of
Completing your set of Federation coins
We are offering these RAM coin sets on behalf of
the Royal Australian Mint, which is releasing the
coins sequentially. First the starter sets with
presentation case or album as described above.
Updates will be released in two (50c & 20c) coin
sets to complete the twenty coin collection.
Presentation cases and albums for these sets
are only available as part of the starter sets and
will not be available separately.
Starter set: Uncirculated Federation coins $39.75
One x $1.00
One x $0.50
One x $0.50
One x $0.20
One
20
Centenary of Federation
Commonwealth Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms NSW
Student design NSW
RAM Federation Coin set presentation album,
(illustrated) holds complete 20 coin set
Starter set: Proof RAM Federation coins $74.00
One x $1.00
One x $0.50
One x $0.50
One x $0.20
One
Centenary of Federation (coloured coin)
Commonwealth Coat of Arms (coloured coin)
Coat of Arms NSW
Student design NSW
RAM Federation Coin set presentation case
(illustrated) holds complete 20 coin set
Arms coins. Along with these commonwealth
designs each set will, when complete, include
nine 50c State Coat of Arms coins (one each
NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, NT, WA, SA, TAS, and
Norfolk Island [NI]) and nine 20c Student
Design coins (one each NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC,
NT, WA, SA, TAS, and NI).
After the starter set is released, the coins for
other states and self-governing territories will
be released according to the mint’s schedule
outlined on the following page.
Updates
The series will be updated with two coin sets
(one each 50c State Coat of Arms, 20c Student
Design) which will be priced at $6.55 or $22.00
(uncirculated or proof respectively).
When completed the total cost for the uncirculated
collection (twenty coins plus album) is
$92.15, $250.00 for the proof collection (twenty
coins plus case).
Proof Starter set
Uncirculated Starter set

2001 Coins
Federation coin sets from the Royal Australian Mint
Three Coin Sets
For those who wish to collect coins from an
individual state or territory, the mint will
release three coin sets for each state and selfgoverning
territory. A three coin set makes a
perfect memento or gift.
These sets are presented in packs, perfect for
display on a shelf or desk. Three coin proof sets
include a coloured Centenary of Federation
coin plus the State Coat of Arms (50c) and
Student design (20c) coins.
Three coin sets will be priced at $16.50 or
$44.00 (uncirculated/proof respectively). The
remaining sets will be released at the same time
updates to the twenty coin sets are released.
Three coin set, NSW Uncirculated
Three coin set, NSW Proof
Future releases
Australia Post is selling these Federation Coin sets on behalf of
the Royal Australian Mint. They advise us that they will release
the coins according to the following schedule.
Starter set (includes Federal and NSW coins) February 2001
ACT & QLD Two coin and Three coin sets March 2001
VIC Two and Three coin sets May 2001
NI Two and Three coin sets June
NT Two and Three coin sets July
WA, SA & TAS Two and Three coin sets second half of 2001
Also new from Royal Australian Mint
Centenary of the Army–$1.00 Fine Silver Proof Coin
Commemorating the centenary of the
Army, this high quality proof coin displays
the most recent Army crest. It comes with a
numbered Certificate of Authenticity and
has a limited mintage
1113333 Army Centenary Silver Proof Coin ......$32.30
80th year of the RAAF aluminium bronze $1.00 coin
(not shown)
This uncirculated finish coin commemorates
80 years of the RAAF. The coin features the
Vladimir Gottwald sculpted RAAF Ensign,
on the reverse, with the Ian Rank-Broadley’s
effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
The coin is packaged in a illustrated
presentation folder. (Available March 2001).
1113314 80th year of the RAAF ........................$2.15
Mail order codes
1113315 Starter set, Uncirculated ......................$39.75
1113316 Starter set, Proof [MO]..........................$74.00
1113327 Two coin set, Uncirculated ACT ..............$6.55
1113328 Two coin set, Proof, ACT [MO] ..............$22.00
1113329 Two coin set, Uncirculated QLD ..............$6.55
1113330 Two coin set, Proof, QLD [MO] ..............$22.00
1113331 Two coin set, Uncirculated VIC ................$6.55
1113332 Two coin set, Proof, VIC [MO]................$22.00
1113317 Three coin set, Uncirculated NSW ........$16.50
1113318 Three coin set, Proof, NSW ..................$44.00
1113319 Three coin set, Uncirculated ACT ..........$16.50
1113320 Three coin set, Proof, ACT ....................$44.00
1113321 Three coin set, Uncirculated QLD ..........$16.50
1113322 Three coin set, Proof, QLD....................$44.00
1113323 Three coin set, Uncirculated VIC............$16.50
1113324 Three coin set, Proof, VIC ....................$44.00
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AAT AUSTRALIANS IN THE ANTARCTIC 1901-2001
2001 will mark 100 years since the first
Australian wintered in the Antarctic and the
50th anniversary of the ANARE Club. This
issue commemorates Australia’s history in the
Antarctic over the last century.
In a first for Australian stamps, the sheet of
twenty stamps will be printed with descriptive
text on the back of each stamp. The design
flows into the selvedge. The time periods and
themes for the stamps in each row are printed
in the selvedge along the left edge of the sheet.
The title of the issue and the subject of the
stamp is printed on each stamp.
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Sheet shown at 60% actual size
The stamps from
left to right by row are:
Row 1 Discovery
•Antarctica
•Louis Bernacchi
•Nimrod
•South Magnetic Pole
•Taylor and Debenham
Row 2 Exploration
•First Radio
•First Flight
•Sir Douglas Mawson
•BANZARE
•Australia’s claim
Row 3 Settlement & Science
•ANARE Establishment
•Transport
•Aurora
•Climate
•Clothing
Row 4 Technology and
Communication
•Nella Dan
•First Women
•Communications
•Tourism
•Satellite
The stamps illustrate the history of Australia’s
experience in the Antarctic over the last
century. The Australian experience in the
Antarctic is represented across four main time
frames and themes.
1901-1911 – Discovery
1911-1931 – Exploration
1948-1969 – Settlement and science
1970-2001 – Technology and communication
Each stamp works both on its own and as a part
of the overall narrative.

Reverse of two AAT stamps at actual size
Maximum cards
Sheetlet pack
Associated products
Along with the sheet of twenty stamps (5 each x
5c, 10c, 25c and 45c), the issue includes first day
covers, a stamp pack and a set of four
maximum cards (5c South Magnetic Pole, 10c
First flight, 25c Transport, 45c Women ).
17 MAY 2001
FIRST DAY OF ISSUE
TAS 7060
KINGSTON
FIRST DAY OF ISSUE
17 may 2001
Additional Information
www.antdiv.gov.au/resources/index.html
ANARE Club
2001 is also the 50th anniversary of the ANARE Club which
was established in 1951 to provide a forum and network
for all the expeditioners who have been a part of the Australian
National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) experience.
The ANARE Club has over one thousand members who have
been an integral part of Australia’s scientific and environmental
endeavours in the Antarctic over the last fifty years.
Technical details
Issue date ..........................17 May 2001
Denominations Five each x 5c, 10c, 25c, 45c
Designer ............................Janet Boschen, Australia Post
Design Studio, Melbourne
Stamp size ........................37.5 x 26 mm
Printer................................SNP Ausprint
Paper ................................Tullis Russell
Printing process ................ Lithography
Perforations........................14.6 x 13.85
Sheet layout ......................Sheetlet of twenty
Special feature....................Printing on back of stamps
National postmark ..............Kingston TAS 7050
Mail order codes
1201067 Stamps
(sheet of 20, five each 5c, 10c, 25c, 45c) .........$4.25
1201001 First day cover (set of two) ........................$4.55
1201126 Stamp pack ............................................$4.70
1201220 Maximum cards (set of four) ....................$3.85
17 MAY 2001
TAS 7060
KINGSTON
17 MAY 2001
FIRST DAY OF ISSUE
TAS 7060
KINGSTON
17 MAY 2001
FIRST DAY OF ISSUE
TAS 7060
KINGSTON
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Set of first day covers

17 may 2001
Threatened marsupials PPEs & Aerogrammes
Threatened Marsupials International PPEs
Each pre-paid envelope in this set of three
features a photograph of a threatened or
endangered marsupial in the stamp area.
The marsupials featured are the:
Long-footed Potoroo (Potorous longipes)C4;
the Mountain Pygmy-possum (Burramys
parvus) C5; and the Northern Hairy-nosed
Wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii) DL.
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Long-footed Potoroo
Mountain Pygmy-possum
Northern Hairy-nosed wombat
Technical details
Issue date ..........................17 May 2001
Denominations one each $1.58 (DL); $3.17 (C5); $4.75 (C4)
Designer ............................Colin McPartlin,
..........................................Australia Post Design Studio
Printer ..............................Mercury Walsh
Printing Process ................Lithography
There is no national first day of issue postmark for this issue.
The Australia Philatelic Bureau's postmark impression will be used.
Mail order codes
1217226 Set of three int’l PPEs (mint) ......................$9.50
1217227 Set of three int’l PPEs (postmarked) [MO] ..$9.50
Threatened Marsupials Aerogrammes
Each aerogramme in this set of five features a
photograph of a threatened Australian
marsupial in the stamp and illustration areas.
The marsupials are: Numbat (Myrmecobius
fasciatus); Bridled Nailtail Wallaby or Flashjack
(Onychogalea fraenata); Greater Bilby (Macrotis
lagotis); Chuditch or Western Quoll (Dasyurus
geoffroii) and Burrowing Bettong (Bettongia lesueur).
Greater Bilby
Threatened marsupials
Technical details
Issue date ..........................17 May 2001
Denominations....................Five x 78c
Designer ............................Colin McPartlin,
..........................................Australia Post Design Studio
Printer ..............................Mercury Walsh
Printing Process ................Lithography
There is no national first day of issue postmark for this issue.
The Australia Philatelic Bureau's postmark impression will be used.
Mail order codes
1217228 Set of five aerogrammes (mint) ................$3.90
1217229 Set of five aerogrammes (postmarked) [MO]..$3.90

AFL Footy Stamps
AFL and NRL
In 2000, Australia Post in conjunction with the
Australian Football League (AFL) launched
‘Footy Stamps’, which were sheets of 20
personalised stamps featuring images of the
club’s AFL footballers on the tabs. The borders
of the sheets were printed with a team themed
design. The stamps were available through the
16 AFL clubs and proved very popular with
AFL fans.
In 2001 fans of both the AFL and the
National Rugby League (NRL) will be able to
purchase sheets of stamps featuring the players
selected by this season’s teams.
NRL
Details of the NRL’s stamps are not available at
the time of printing and will be in the next issue
of the Bulletin.
Sample sheet, 2001 Richmond Tigers
AFL
Team sheets will be available again in 2001,
featuring the players selected for this season’s
teams.
By special arrangement with the AFL these
stamps will be available in the usual
configurations from any Post outlet. If your
local shop does not stock the sheets, they can
order them for you. Sheets will also be available
by mail order from the Australian Philatelic
Bureau and through individual clubs.
Sheets of 20 x 45c Australia and Globe
stamps (Nature & Nation, May 2000) will be
personalised for each of the 16 AFL clubs. The
border will be decorated with club colours and
the AFL and team logos. Each tab will have an
image of one of 20 players*. Sheets will be
priced at $26.00 per sheet and will be available
progressively from 19 April.
Mail order codes withdrawal 31 December 2001
1206301 Adelaide Crows....................................$26.00
1206302 Brisbane Lions ....................................$26.00
1206303 Carlton Blues ......................................$26.00
1206304 Collingwood Magpies ..........................$26.00
1206305 Essendon Bombers ............................$26.00
1206306 Fremantle Dockers ..............................$26.00
1206307 Geelong Cats ......................................$26.00
1206308 Hawthorn Hawks..................................$26.00
*Clubs will select the 20 players to feature on their sheets.
1206309 Kangaroos ..........................................$26.00
1206310 Melbourne Demons..............................$26.00
1206311 Port Adelaide Power ............................$26.00
1206312 Richmond Tigers..................................$26.00
1206313 St Kilda Saints ....................................$26.00
1206314 Sydney Swans ....................................$26.00
1206315 West Coast Eagles ..............................$26.00
1206316 Western Bulldogs ................................$26.00
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New from Perth Mint
In March
2001 1/20 oz Proof Nugget
Both the card and the $5.00 coin feature a
kangaroo making it uniquely Australian and
especially appropriate as a gift.
1113350 2001 1/20 oz Proof Nugget ◆ ..............$79.00
2001 Proof Nugget 1 oz Prospector
This $100.00 gold coin depicts a miner panning
for gold. The coin is packed in a jarrah box. The
ceramic tile set into the lid features images of
activity in the gold fields. The coin
commemorates the 150 th anniversary of the
finding of payable gold and features colour in
the design.
1113351 2001 Proof Nugget 1 oz Prospector ◆ ....$950.00
Federation Star
Each coin in this four coin collection features
the seven pointed Federation Star, the star
which appeared on Australia’s first official coat
of Arms (1908). The collection comprises a
1951 Silver Jubilee florin (2 shillings), a 2001
silver Centenary of Federation privy mark $1.00
coin and the Silver 2001 Holey Dollar and
Dump Centenary of Federation coin set.
1113355 2001 Federation Star Collection ◆ ......$210.00
2001 1/20 oz Proof Nugget, with gold natural nugget
(not shown)
This $5.00 gold bullion coin and 0.05 gram
alluvial gold nugget are packaged in a booklet
that depicts the historical 150th anniversary of
payable gold.
1113352 2001 1/20 oz Proof Nugget,
with gold natural nugget ◆ ..................$99.00
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21 st Century Silver Coin Collection (not shown)
A collection of four $1.00 proof quality 1 oz
silver coins: a Silver Lunar Snake, Silver
Kookaburra and Silver Millennium coin from
the Perth Mint, and RAM’s Silver Kangaroo
coin.
1113353 21 st Century Silver Coin Collection ◆ ......$225.00
2001 Proof Silver Kookaburra (not shown)
This year's $1.00 Silver Kookaburra design
features a kookaburra in flight against a
background map of Australian. The coin is
packed in a leather-look, terracotta-coloured
box.
1113354 2001 Proof Silver Kookaburra ◆ ..........$53.00

In May
Mother’s Day medallion (not shown)
A 1 oz medallion packaged in a Mother’s day
themed gift box.
1113357 Mother’s Day medallion ◆ ....................$49.00
2001 1/20 oz Proof Platinum Koala (not shown)
This 1/20 oz proof $5.00 platinum coin
depicts two koalas against a background
map of Australia.
1113359 2001 1/20 oz Proof Platinum Koala ◆ ....$120.00
2001 Cook Islands: Ships that made the world (not
shown)
This 2 oz Cook Island $1.00 coin has an
antique finish and depicts HMS Sirius, one of
the ships in the first fleet.
1113360 2001 Cook Islands
Ships that made Australia ◆ ................$69.00
2001 Cook Islands, Australian Fauna (not shown)
This coloured 2 oz Cook Island $1.00 coin
depicts a platypus.
1113361 2001 Cook Islands, Australian Fauna ◆ ....$49.00
Perth Mint Coins
US Quarter Privy Mark series (not shown)
In 1999 US mint undertook to release 50 (one
per US state) new circulating quarters (US 25c).
Five new quarters will be released each year over
a ten year period. The issue schedule is in
statehood order, starting with Delaware and
finishing with Hawaii (in 2008). Each quarter
will depict a scene from the relevant state.
In a continuity programme with an international
theme, the Perth Mint has undertaken to
create a privy mark on its 1 oz silver
Kookaburra $1.00 coin for each of the quarters
in the 50 State Quarter TM program.
The first coin in this series, with a privy mark
for the US state of Delaware, is now available.
Each coin issued in the series will be housed in a
printed, serial numbered folder.
1113358 US Quarter Privy Mark set (Delaware) ◆ ....$49.00
Mail order codes ◆
1113350 2001 1/20 oz Proof Nugget ................$79.00
1113351 2001 Proof Nugget 1 oz Prospector ....$950.00
1113355 2001 Federation Star Collection ........$210.00
1113352 2001 1/20 oz Proof Nugget,
with gold natural nugget ......................$99.00
1113353 21 st Century Silver Coin Collection ......$225.00
1113354 2001 Proof Silver Kookaburra ..............$53.00
1113357 Mother’s Day medallion ......................$49.00
1113358 US Quarter Privy Mark set (Delaware) ....$49.00
1113359 2001 1/20 oz Proof Platinum Koala ....$120.00
1113360 2001 Cook Islands
Ships that made Australia ....................$69.00
1113361 2001 Cook Islands, Australian Fauna ....$49.00
◆ Coin products subject to Postage and Handling Charges
see page 24 for details
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Seven Seas
Seven Seas Supplement
The following will be included in Seven Seas’ 2001
supplements and optional pages. Seven Seas’ pages are
only available from stamp dealers and from Seven Seas.
Opening of National Museum 8 March 2001
Supplement • se-tenant pair 2 x 49c • gutter pair
2 x 49c
Optional pages • gutter strip 10 x 49c
Rock Australia 20 March 2001
Supplement • 10 x 45c gummed stamps • 10 x
45c s/a stamps
Optional pages • sheetlet 10 x 45c, s/a booklet 10
x 45c, s/a strip of 10 x 45c from roll of 100, s/a
collector pack
Queen's birthday 12 April 2001
Supplement • single 45c
Optional pages • sheetlet 10 x 45c
Colour my Day 24 April 2001
Supplement • 5 single stamps, one each design,
each with title tab
Optional pages • spaces for 5 single personalised
stamps, (stamps not supplied by Seven Seas)
Federal Parliament 3 May 2001
Supplement • 2 single gummed stamps
• 2 miniature sheets
Australian Antarctic Territory
Australians in the Antarctic 17 May 2001
Supplement •sheet of 20 stamps
Mail order codes
1198235 Bulletin 259
Australia Supplement................................$21.06
1198236 Bulletin 259
Australia Optional pages ..........................$31.00
1198239 Bulletin 259
AAT Supplement ......................................$ 4.25
New Compact Australian Stamp Catalogue
Seven Seas’ 2001 edition of this catalogue is now
available. It lists and illustrates (full colour) all Australian
Commonwealth and AAT stamps from 1913 to the end of
2000. It includes all decimal FDCs and a thematic code
and listing for each stamp. Updated values reflect current
market trends.
1113314 2001 Compact Australian stamp catalogue$11.95
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National Philatelic Centre
Post Master Gallery
2001 A Stamp Odyssey– a new and changing feature of
the NPC’s permanent display
Here we reveal aspects of stamp production,
including research, design, and printing - using
unpublished designs and other fascinating
development material.
9 March to 1 April Look behind the development of the
National Museum of Australia stamp
3 March to 2 May Rock along with Rock Australia issue
4 May to 11 July Celebrate federation with the
Centenary of Federation stamp issue (coinciding with
the gallery’s special exhibition, A century of federation:
creating a nation 24 February to 27 May 2001).
Philatelic Seminar
Post Master Gallery Seminars are presented by stamp
experts and make use of the extensive resources of the
National Philatelic Collection.
Join us for Seminar II, “Federation and Stamps” presented by
philatelic historian, Richard Breckon.
When: 2.00 to 4.00 pm
7 April 2001
Where: Post Master Gallery
321 Exhibition St
MELBOURNE 3000
Cost: GST included
$10.00 per head
$6.00 students & pensioners)
For bookings and further
information contact:
John Link
Phone 03 9204 7727
Fax 03 9204 7743
E-mail:
John.Link@auspost.com.au
Special notice
Centenary of federation lecture - April
What do stamps say about our nation in the
hundred years since federation?
Call 9204 7727 to recieve an invitation to this special event
◆ POSTAGE AND HANDLING CHARGES
A postage and handling charge of $3.00 applies to products in
the Australian Stamp Catalogue and coin ranges. This charge
applies only once for each category. Therefore, if you
purchase an item from each category, you pay $6.00 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.

New Issues
New Issues
Mail Order Product Description Price Withdrawal Date
Code Legends 25 January 2001
1172067 Stamps (two x 45c) $0.90 31 January 2002
1172201 Sheetlet (ten x 45c) $4.50 31 January 2002
1172182 Booklet (ten x 45c) $4.50 31 January 2002
1172130 Sheetlet pack $4.95 31 January 2002
1172220 Maximum cards (set of two) $2.40 31 January 2002
1172219 Slim Dusty the kid from Nulla Nulla Creek $16.95 31 January 2002
1172250 A piece of Australia (Compact disc)
8 March 2001 Opening of National Museum of Australia
$14.95 31 January 2002
1175067 Stamps (two x 49c) $0.98 31 March 2002
1175001 First day cover $1.28 5 April 2001
1175126 Stamp pack $1.43 31 March 2002
1175240 Gutter strip, (ten x 49c) special gutter $4.90 31 March 2002
1175220 Maximum cards (set of two)*
20 March 2001 Rock Australia
$2.48 31 March 2002
1174201 Sheetlet (ten x 45c) $4.50 31 March 2002
1174182 Booklet (ten x 45) $4.50 31 March 2002
1174209 Self-adhesive roll of 100 $45.00 31 March 2002
1174001 First day covers, set of four (two gummed, two self-adhesive)[MO] $9.60 17 April 2001
1174002 First day covers (gummed) $4.80 17 April 2001
1174003 First day covers self-adhesive $4.80 17 April 2001
1174130 Sheetlet pack $4.95 31 March 2002
1174223 Collector pack $8.10 31 March 2002
1174220 Maximum cards (set of ten) $12.00 31 March 2002
1174219 Rock Australia: songs of the 80s and 90s (Book) $15.95 31 March 2002
1174250 Rock Australia: songs of the 80s and 90s (Compact disc)
12 April 2001 Queen's Birthday
$19.95 31 March 2002
1177067 Stamps (one x 45c) $0.45 30 April 2002
1177201 Sheetlet (ten x 45c) $4.50 30 April 2002
1177130 Sheetlet pack $4.95 30 April 2002
1177001 First day cover $0.75 10 May 2001
1177220 Maximum card (one)
24 April 2001 Colour My Day
$1.20 30 April 2002
1198067 Stamps (three x 45c, one each $1.00, $1.50) $3.85 To be advised
1198001 First day cover $4.15 22 May 2001
1198126 Stamp pack $4.30 30 April 2002
1198220 Maximum cards (set of ten)* $7.60 30 April 2002
1198253 Sheet pack (set of five sheets,
one each design, and decorative selvedge)
Individual sheets (below) do not have a decorative selvage
$77.00 30 April 2002
1198260 2001 sheet (20 x 45c) $9.00 30 April 2002
1198261 Let’s Party sheet (20 x 45c) $9.00 30 April 2002
1198262 Smile sheet (20 x 45c) $9.00 30 April 2002
1198263 Leaps and Bounds sheet (20 x $1.00) $20.00 30 April 2002
1198264 Baylulu Banner sheet (20 x $1.50) $30.00 30 April 2002
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).
[MO] – Available by mail order only
[MO/CC] – Available by mail order and from Collector’s Corner outlets
* postcards available, purchase from retail outlets only
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New Issues
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New Issues
Mail Order Product Description Price Withdrawal Date
Code
3 May Federal Parliament 1901-2001
1197067 Stamps (one x 45c, one x $2.45) $2.90 31 May 2002
1197142 Miniature sheets (mint) $2.90 31 May 2002
1197143 Miniature sheets (postmarked) $2.90 31 May 2001
1197001 Set of three first day covers (gummed, miniature sheets)[MO] $6.40 31 May 2001
1197002 First day cover gummed $3.20 31 May 2001
1197013 Set of first day covers (miniature sheets) $3.20 31 May 2001
1197126 Stamp pack $6.25 31 May 2001
1197220 Maximum cards (set of two) $4.40 31 May 2002
1197250 Commemorative stamp and coin pack [MO/CC] $15.95 31 May 2002
1197251 Stamping the Nation: Australia Since Federation $24.95 To be advised
1197252 Federation Frontline [MO] $14.95 31 May 2001
0161250 An Post presentation Pack (features miniature sheet) [MO/CC] $8.00 28 September 2001
0161251 An Post set of sheetlets [MO/CC] $17.15 28 September 2001
17 May 2001 Australian Animals
1217226 Set of three international PPEs (mint) $9.50 To be advised
1217227 Set of three international PPEs (postmarked) [MO] $9.50 14 June 2001
1217228 Set of five aerogrammes (mint) $3.90 To be advised
1217229 Set of five aerogrammes (postmarked) [MO] $3.90 14 June 2001
17 May 2001 Australians in the Antarctic 1901 to 2001
1201067 Stamps (sheet of 20, five each 5c, 10c, 25c, 45c) $4.25 31 May 2002
1201001 First day cover (set of two) $4.55 14 June 2001
1217229 Stamp pack $4.70 31 May 2002
1201220 Maximum cards (set of four) $3.85 31 May 2002
Footy sheets withdrawal 31 December 2001
1206301 Adelaide Crows $26.00
1206302 Brisbane Lions $26.00
1206303 Carlton Blues $26.00
1206304 Collingwood Magpies $26.00
1206305 Essendon Bombers $26.00
1206306 Fremantle Dockers $26.00
1206307 Geelong Cats $26.00
1206308 Hawthorn Hawks $26.00
RAM Federation Commemorative Coins ◆
1113315 Starter set, Uncirculated $39.75
1113316 Starter set, Proof [MO] $74.00
1113327 Two coin set, Uncirculated ACT $6.55
1113328 Two coin set, Proof, [MO] ACT $22.00
1113329 Two coin set, Uncirculated QLD $6.55
1113330 Two coin set, Proof, [MO] QLD $22.00
1113331 Two coin set, Uncirculated VIC $6.55
1113332 Two coin set, Proof, [MO] VIC $22.00
1113317 Three coin set, Uncirculated NSW $16.50
1113318 Three coin set, Proof, NSW $44.00
1113319 Three coin set, Uncirculated ACT $16.50
1113320 Three coin set, Proof, ACT $44.00
1113321 Three coin set, Uncirculated QLD $16.50
1113322 Three coin set, Proof, QLD $44.00
1113323 Three coin set, Uncirculated VIC $16.50
1113324 Three coin set, Proof, VIC $44.00
Also new from RAM ◆
1113333 Army Centenary $1.00 Fine Silver Proof Coin $32.30
1113314 80th year of the RAAF $1.00 Al-Bronze coin $2.15
1206309 Kangaroos $26.00
1206310 Melbourne Demons $26.00
1206311 Port Adelaide Power $26.00
1206312 Richmond Tigers $26.00
1206313 St Kilda Saints $26.00
1206314 Sydney Swans $26.00
1206315 West Coast Eagles $26.00
1206316 Western Bulldogs $26.00
New Coins from the Perth Mint ◆
1113350 2001 1/20 oz Proof Nugget $79.00
1113351 2001 Proof Nugget 1 oz Prospector $950.00
1113355 2001 Federation Star Collection $210.00
1113352 2001 1/20 oz Proof Nugget
with gold natural nugget $99.00
1113353 21 st Century Silver Coin Collection $225.00
1113354 2001 Proof Silver Kookaburra $53.00
1113357 Mother’s Day medallion $49.00
1113359 2001 1/20 oz Proof Platinum Koala $120.00
1113360 2001 Cook Islands,
The Ships that made Australia $69.00
1113361 2001 Cook Islands, Australian Fauna $49.00
1113358 US Quarter Privy Mark set (Delaware) $49.00

Recent Issues
Recent Issues
Mail Order Product Description Price Withdrawal Date
Code
31 October 2000 Paralympian of the Year
0156266 Stamps (one x 45c in sheetlet of ten)
1 January 2001 Centenary of Federation
$4.50 31 October 2001
1171067 Stamps (four, two x 49c, two x $2.00) $4.98 31January 2002
1171142 Miniature sheet (mint) $4.98 31January 2002
1171182 Booklet of ten x 49c (self-adhesive) $4.90 31January 2002
1171126 Stamp pack $10.41 31January 2002
1171220 Maximum cards (four)
8 January 2001 Lunar New Year, Year of the Snake
$7.98 31January 2002
1170067 Stamps (one x 45c, one x $1.35) $1.80 31 January 2002
1170142 Miniature sheet (mint) $1.80 31 January 2002
1170170 Pack of five miniature sheets (mint) $9.00 31 January 2002
1170241 Gutter strip, ten x 45c Twelve Lunar New Year animals printed in silver foil in gutter $4.50 31 January 2002
1170242 Gutter strip, ten x $1.35 No special text or design in gutter $13.50 31 January 2002
1170240 Set of gutter strips, ten x 45c, 10 x $1.35 12 Lunar New Year animals printed
in silver foil in 45c gutter. No special text or design in $1.35 gutter) $18.00 31 January 2002
1170250 Stamp pack/Greeting card $2.25 31 January 2002
1170231 Domestic prepaid envelope $0.54 31 January 2002
1170232 International prepaid envelope
8 February 2001 Cocos (Keeling) Islands Marine Life
$1.58 31 January 2002
1176067 Stamps (four x 45c) $1.80 28 February 2002
1176240 Gutter strip ten x 45c no special text or design in gutter
15 February 2001 Art X-change Prepaid Envelopes
$4.50 28 February 2002
1193226 Set of seven prepaid envelopes (mint)
15 February 2001 Centenary of the Army
$8.42 To be advised
1173067 Stamps (two x 45c) $0.90 28 February 2002
1173201 Sheetlet of ten x 45c $4.50 28 February 2002
1173250 Stamp and coin cover $7.85 28 February 2002
1173130 Stamp pack $4.95 28 February 2002
1173220 Maximum cards (two) $2.40 28 February 2002
Limited number of Prestige and Gold Medallists Albums available
Prestige Album
A specially designed collection that presents a complete set of
stamps, maximum cards and first day covers, with the
background to each of the issues (listed below).
• Atlanta/Sydney, July 1996
• Olympic Torch, March 1999
• Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Emblem, September 1999
• International Range: Sydney views, June 2000
(one each 50c and $1.50)
• Olympic Sports August 2000
• Sydney/Athens Australia Greece Joint Issue, September 2000
(Athens 1 x 45c, Sydney 1 x $1.50)
Mail order code
0130250 Prestige album ....................................$59.95
Australian Gold Medallists Album Set
This is the complete Australian Gold Medallists Album
Set, comprising a set of offset printed stamps (one
sheetlet for each gold medal won by an Australian
individual or team), + stock sheets to hold Australian
Gold Medallists sheetlets, + Gold Medallists Stamp
Album
Mail order codes
0140260 Gold Medallists Album
Offset sheetlets + stock sheets
+ Gold Medallists album ......................$96.00
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Also Available
Australian Gold Medallists stamps and sets
0140260 Offset sheetlets, stock sheets + Gold Medallists album $96.00
0146301 Offset Set (sheetlets only) $72.00
Offset Sheetlets
0134301 Ian Thorpe, Swimming, Men’s 200 m Freestyle $4.50
0134302 Swimming, Men’s 4 x 100 m Freestyle Relay $4.50
0134303 Shooting, Michael Diamond, Men’s Trap $4.50
0134304 Equestrian, Team 3 Day Event $4.50
0134305 Susie O’Neill, Swimming, Women’s 200 m Freestyle $4.50
0134306 Swimming, Men’s 4 x 200 m Freestyle Relay $4.50
0134307 Simon Fairweather, Archery, Men’s Individual $4.50
0134308 Cycling, Men’s Madison $4.50
0134309 Grant Hackett, Swimming, Men’s 1500m Freestyle $4.50
0134310 Water Polo, Women’s $4.50
0134311 Beach Volleyball Women’s $4.50
0134312 Cathy Freeman, Athletics, Women’s 400 m $4.50
0134313 Lauren Burns, Taekwando: Women’s under 49 kg $4.50
0134314 Hockey: Women’s $4.50
0134315 Sailing, Women’s 470` $4.50
0134316 Sailing, Men’s 470 $4.50
Contact the Australian Philatelic Bureau for information
about availability of digital sheetlets or digital sheetlet sets
Freecall 1 800 331 794
17 August Olympic Sports withdrawal 30 Sept 2001
1143201 Stamps (sheetlet of ten x 45c) $4.50
1143182 Booklet of ten $4.50
1143130 Sheetlet pack $4.90
1143220 Maximum cards (10) $11.50
1143226 International PPE $1.58
1143155 Aerogramme $0.78
15 September Sydney/Athens withdrawal 30 Sept 2001
1144067 Stamps (title tabs) one each 45c and $1.50 $1.95
1144127 Stamp pack, Australia $2.35
1144220 Maximum cards $3.35
1144250 Set of Joint issue sheets (20 x $1.50 plus 20 x 45c)
with title tabs and decorative selvedge $39.00
1144254 Single sheet, Sydney (20 x $1.50)
with title tabs, normal selvedge $30.00
1144255 Single sheet, Athens (20 x 45c)
with title tabs, normal selvedge $9.00
18 October Paralympic Torch withdrawal 31 Oct 2001
1150067 Stamps, two x 45c $0.90
1150126 Stamp pack $1.30
1150220 Maximum cards, set of two $2.30
1150250 Set of sheets, 20 x 45 each design,
decorative border and title tabs $18.00
1150251 Sheet of ‘Logo’ stamps, 20 x 45c, normal selvedge $9.00
1150252 Sheet of ‘Relay’ stamps, 20 x 45c, normal selvedge $9.00
Also Available
3 July Paralympics withdrawal 31 Jul 2001
1117067 Stamps, gummed (two x 45c, three x 49c) $2.37
1117200 Stamps, self-adhesive (two x 45c) $0.90
1117209 Stamps, self-adhesive 45c (roll of 100) $45.00
1117182 Stamps, self-adhesive, 49c (booklet of 10) $4.90
1117241 Gutter strips, ten x 45c (traffic lights in gutter) $4.50
1117242 Gutter strips, ten x 49c (traffic lights in gutter) $4.90
1117240 Set of gutter strips (ten x 45c, ten x 49c)
(traffic lights in gutter)[MO] $9.40
1117126 Stamp pack, gummed $2.77
1117223 Collector pack [MO/CC] $4.50
1117220 Maximum cards $5.87
Album Sheets
0903270 First day cover album binder $10.00
0960251 New binder (to hold album stock sheets) $17.95
0903271 Album stock sheets – two strip (set of ten) FDC $10.25
0903272 Album stock sheets – five strip (set of ten) $10.25
0903273 Album stock sheets – six strip (set of ten) $10.25
0903274 Album stock sheets – seven strip (set of ten) $10.25
0903275 Album stock sheets – mixed strip (set of ten) $10.25
0903276 Album stock sheets – single (set of ten) $10.25
Books and Accessories
1148562 Stamp Collecting Starter Kit (New) $14.95
1100171 Collection of 1999 Australian Stamps (Deluxe ed) $57.95
1100214 Collection of 1999 Australian Stamps (Exec ed) $87.95
1100194 Australian Territories Collection 1999 $19.95
1088261 The Face of Australia Book $24.95
1089219 Legends, Anzacs,the pain and the glory of Gallipoli $16.95
1120219 For Valour, Australians and the Victoria Cross $16.95
0960281 Packet of 100 Australian Stamps $2.45
Australian Stamp Catalogue Range ◆
0870261 Comprehensive Colour Catalogue
of Australian Stamps – 2nd Ed [MO] $29.95
0100255 The Australasian Stamp
Catalogue (28th ed) $38/95
1017260 The rare and the beautiful:exhibition catalogue $25.00
1101255 2000 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO] $10.00
1100250 1999 Stamp[ Printing Technical Details [MO] $11.00
1113291 Australian Coin & Bank Note Values 19th edition $20.00
1113292 Australian Stamp Catalogue 26 edition (Pocket) $10.75
1113314 2001 Compact Australian stamp catalogue $11.95
Year 2001 Coins (RAM) ◆
0142250 2001 Uncirculated six coin set $21.65
0142251 2001 Six coin proof coin set $70.25
0142252 2001 Baby coin set, proof $81.35
0142253 2001 Baby coin set, uncirculated $26.55
0142254 2001 Silver kangaroo coin $29.80
1113293 Centenary of the Army $2.15
2001 Coins (Perth Mint)◆
1113310 Gregorian millennium 2001 bi-metal coin $332.00
1113311 Australia 2001 silver millennium coin $60.00
1113312 Centenary of Federation bi-metal coin $325.00
1113313 Centenary of Federation – Holey Dollar & Dump set $95.00

For any queries, or to place your order by telephone, call the Philatelic Bureau on Freecall 1800 331 794
Insuring your order: Registered Post costs $1.80 per
order and automatically provides insurance cover of
up to $100 on items being sent within Australia.
Return/Exchange: We always strive to deliver items of
the highest quality. If you receive an item in damaged
condition or are not satisfied with the item supplied,
you may return it within 60 days of the invoice date
and obtain a full refund or an exchange. Please
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and brief details regarding the reason for the return.
Please allow 28 days for delivery.
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