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Stamp Bulletin 

Australia No. 308 Jan – Feb 2011 

Cocos (Keeling) Islands 

Boats 

Legends 2011 

Released 20 January 

Lunar New Year 

Year of the Rabbit 

In the Fast Seat 

Air Force Aviation 

auspost.com.au/stamps 

Centenary of 

International 

Women’s Day 

Special Occasions 

Love

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Cover photograph: Karen Wilshaw, 

Cocos (Keeling) island 

Dear Collectors 

Welcome to the first edition 

of the 2011 Bulletin, with a fresh 

new look for the year ahead. 

This edition features a very 

diverse set of stamp issues 

in both subject and design. 

From the 2011 Lunar New Year 

issue celebrating the Year of 

the Rabbit, which continues 

the design of the zodiac cycle 

by artist Dani Poon, to the 

romanticism of the Cocos 

(Keeling) Islands Boats. One 

of the little boats found dotted 

throughout the islands is 

featured on our cover. 

There are two new stamps 

available for use with the 

Personalised Stamps service 

in time for Valentine’s Day 

and wedding invitations. 

The stamps are quite different 

visually and are designed 

to be used for a number of 

special occasion and everyday 

uses. The blank first day cover 

can also be used to make 

a personal statement when 

sending invitations or other 

social mail. 

Our program continues with 

a military issue in February. 

This subject has always been 

a strong thematic with some 

collections devoted to different 

representative corps. This 

particular stamp issue looks at 

some of the important aircraft 

used over the last few decades 

by the RAAF. Air Force Aviation 

will be of particular interest to 

thematic collectors as well as 

mail users with an interest 

in planes. 

In 2011 we celebrate the 

Centenary of International 

Women’s Day. This single 

stamp celebrates the 

achievements of women past 

and present and offers vision 

to the women of the future. 

This Bulletin also brings a new 

set of postage paid envelopes 

using scenic views of a bygone 

era a fitting release as we 

celebrate the centenary of 

Australian postal stationery. 

Don’t forget to order your 

copy of the 2010 Collection 

of Australian Stamps which 

provides a great overview 

of Australia in 2010 and the 

major anniversaries and events 

we celebrated through our 

stamp issue program for the 

year. There are also a number 

of special collectables still 

available online at auspost.com. 

au/impressions. If there’s 

a celebration coming up I’m 

sure you’ll find something 

suitable in the range available. 

I would like to take this 

opportunity to offer my 

congratulations to the winner 

of this year’s Stamp Poll and 

concur with their choice of 

favourite stamp of 2010. 

While there were some 

interesting and varied 

selections the majority of 

voters were in agreement. 

You’ll find all the details on 

page 21 of this edition. 

Kind regards 

Michael Zsolt 

Manager, Philatelic

Contents 

Includes Limited to 500 

• silver stamp first day cover 

• RAM 150th Melbourne Cup 50c coin 

• exclusive maxi sheet and four minisheets 

• photographs of horseracing moments 

• original stamps of past Cup winners 

• an image of “The Greatest Race Never Run” 

painting and details of the horses 

• forward written by Bart Cummings 

4 Christmas Island LNY 2011 


7 Cocos (Keeling) Islands Boats 

8 Special Occasions – Love 

10 Definitive Postage Paid Envelopes 

12 Centenary of International Women’s Day 

14 Air Force Aviation 

16 Coins 

19 Souvenir Stamp Sheets 

20 Talking Stamps 

21 2010 Stamp Poll Results 

22 Stamp Shows & Events 

23 Postmarks 

23 Seven Seas 

150th Melbourne Cup Presentation Folder $395.00 

0308502 

gold foiled cup

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11 January 2011 

Christmas Island LNY: Year of the Rabbit 

60c Illustrative Rabbit $1.80 Chinese symbol for Rabbit 

SIZE 

30mm x 30mm 

1668212 Postcard 

1668360 Stamp and coin cover 

1668252 First day cover zodiac 

1668241 Gutter 

The Chinese zodiac is made up of a 12-year cycle and 

Chinese animal signs are used for dating the years. 

According to the Chinese calendar, the year begins 

somewhere towards the end of January or early 

February. For festive seasons, such as the New Year, 

the Chinese Lunar Calendar is the determining factor. 

The recurring animal year cycle is Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, 

Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat (or Sheep), Monkey, Rooster, 

Dog and Pig. 

The Rabbit is the fourth sign in the Chinese zodiac 

and symbolises creativity, compassion and sensitivity. 

In the Chinese story of the Jade Rabbit, three sages 

transformed themselves into pitiful old men, and begged 

for food from a fox, a monkey and a rabbit. The fox 

and the monkey both had food to give to the old men, 

but the rabbit, who had no food to give, jumped into a 

blazing fire to offer his own flesh instead. 

1668002 First day cover 

1659013 First day cover minisheet

The sages were so touched by the rabbit’s sacrifice that 

they let him live in the Moon Palace, where he became 

known as the “Jade Rabbit”. 

The stamps show the development of the Chinese 

character for the Rabbit, shown fully in the $1.80 stamp, 

and the way it is derived from its pictorial representation, 

shown in the 60c stamp. Paper-cut motifs are used to 

pictorially represent the Rabbit in the 60c stamp. Paper 

cuts are one of the most popular forms of Chinese art 

and are commonly used to decorate windows, lanterns, 

mirrors, gates and walls during the Chinese New Year 

celebrations. 

The miniature sheet tells the story (in Chinese and 

English) about the Jade Rabbit and how he came to 

be on the moon. There is a special silver foil overprinting 

on the stamps, minisheet and zodiac sheetlet. 

TECHNICAL DETAILS 

Issue date 11 January 2011 

FDI withdrawal date 8 February 2011 

Denomination 1 x 60c, 1 x $1.80 

Stamp design Dani Poon 

Product design 

Rachelle Flynn, 

Australia Post Design Studio 

Printer McKellar Renown 

Paper (s/a) Tullis Russell (B100 s/a) 

Printing process Lithography 

Stamp size 26mm x 37.5mm 

Minisheet size 136mm x 70mm 

Sheetlet size 170mm x 210mm 

Perforations 13.86 x 14.6mm 

Sheet layout Modules of 50 (2 x 25) 

National postmark Christmas Island, WA 6798 

1659126 Stamp pack 

SPECIAL FEATURE 

The stamps, minisheet and zodiac 

sheetlet of this issue features 

silver foiling. 

1668142 Minisheet 

1668098 Zodiac sheetlet 

1668184 Prestige booklet 

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ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS 

The stamp pack of this issue can be 

used to send new year greetings. Use 

the PPE or IPPE for posting. This issue 

also includes a design in the gutter 

$3,525.00 2011 Lunar New Year 

Christmas Island LNY: Year of the Rabbit 

1668231 PPE 

1668232 IPPE 

1613362 Gold Proof Three Coin Set 

Special Event Victoria’s annual LNY event 

If you are in Melbourne around the time 

of Lunar new year celebrations you may 

want to make your way down to Crown 

Casino. Each year Australia Post joins in the 

Lunar new year celebrations held over the 

weekend at “Hawkers Bazaar”. You can have 

your image placed into the tabs of the 2011 

Lunar New Year souvenir sheet while you’re 

there! The event will run 4 to 6 January. 

Official LNY stamp issue products will 

be available on site, and for postmark 

enthusiasts, you can have your items 

cancelled to order. 

Australia Post is releasing a generic version 

of the souvenir stamp sheet for those not 

able to attend the festival in Melbourne. 

2011 LNY Souvenir Sheet $15.95 

2011 Lunar New Year $1,597.50 

1514670 

1613365 1kg Silver Proof Coin

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Boats 

60c Jukongs $1.20 Small boat $1.80 Glass-bottom boat $3.00 Yacht 

The remote Cocos (Keeling) Islands are dependent upon 

boats in their daily life and are also a haven for water-based 

activities. This stamp issue features four types of watercraft 

used around the islands. 

Jukongs (60c) These Malay sailing boats are an end result of 

generations of Scottish and Malay adaptations. The bottom 

is broad and bears a keel of about 150mm. Larger jukongs 

are sailed at least once a year during Hari Raya festivals. 

Small boat ($1.20) Small boats are popular with the younger 

generation and are ideal for travelling across the lagoon or 

similar short trips. 

Glass-bottom boat ($1.80) This Glass bottom-boat allows 

tourists to observe the unique marine life swimming beneath them. 

Yacht ($3.00) Numerous yachts visit the islands each 

year, particularly those making around-the-world voyages. 

Direction Island is an ideal sanctuary. 




Denomination 1 x 60c, $1.20, $1.80, $3 

Stamp and Rachelle Flynn, 

product design Australia Post Design Studio 

Printer RA Printing 



Stamp size 26mm x 37.5mm/37.5mm x 26mm 



National postmark Cocos (Keeling) Islands WA 6799 


SIZE 

32mm x 32mm 



This is the first time a stamp pack has 

been produced for a Cocos (Keeling) 

Islands stamp issue 


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60c Roses 60c Hearts & Flowers 

SIZE 

Width: 34mm 

Height: 30.5mm 

1670220 Maxicard set of 2 



Special Occasions LOVE 

Booklets of 10 


Stamp designs are available for use 

with the Personalised Stamps service 

1670250 Rose 1670252 Hearts 1670254 Wine glasses* 

The celebration of St Valentine’s Day on 14 February is 

a time when lovers send flowers and Valentine cards to 

express affection. 

The Valentine’s Day tradition of giving red roses is 

believed to date from the 18th century, when the French 

monarch King Louis XVI gave red roses to his Queen, 

Marie Antoinette, as a symbol of his love. During the 19th 

century, ribbon, paper lace and cut-outs of flowers, doves 

and cupids were used in the designs of handmade and 

manufactured cards. 

There are two very distinct designs in this issue-the 

lasting beauty of red roses and a more contemporary 

design using hearts and vine leaves in a pattern of love. 




Denomination 2 x 60c setenant 

Stamp and 

product design 

*stamp released 19 July 2010 

Rachelle Flynn, 


Printer McKellar Renown 



Stamp size 26mm x 37.5mm 



National postmark Rose Bay NSW 2029

Every detail makes 

a special occasion 

more personal 

Order online at auspost.com.au/pstamps

10 

8 February 2011 

B4 $3.20 Harvesting WA 

250mm x 353mm 

100 Years of Australian Commonwealth Postal Stationery PPEs 

C4 $2.70 River Murray SA 

229mm x 324mm 

C5 $1.40 Wool Carting QLD 

162mm x 229mm 

DL window 70c Settler’s Home VIC 

110mm x 220mm 


C6 70c Hounville TAS 

Issue date 8 February 2011 

114mm x 162mm 

Denominations 4 x 70c, 1 x $1.40, $2.70, $3.20 

Envelope design 

Jo Muré, 


Printer GEON, Tasmania 


DL 70c Sydney Heads NSW 

110mm x 220mm 

C6 window 70c Pineapples QLD 

114mm x 162mm 

The designs used in this set of definitive 

postage-paid envelopes were inspired by the 

scenic views used in the design of lettercards 

issued by the Commonwealth of Australia 

between 1911 and 1925. The release of this 

new set celebrates 100 years of Australian 

postal stationery.

Great Australian Railway 

Journeys Gold-foil Stamp Set 

$99.00 

0308535 

Emergency Services Gutter Strip 

and Banknote Presentation Set 

$89.95 

0308583 

leatherette Bound 

Aeronautical licence Wallet 

$49.95 

0308537 

Spring / Summer 2010 

something to treaSure or 

to add to your collection 

750 only national Service Stamp 

and Coin Presentation Box 

$129.00 

0308524 

Macquarie Bicentenary - Coin and Stamp 

Presentation Product using PnC coin 

$89.95 

0308586 

Guides (1960 & 2010) 

stamp and ingot set 

$29.95 

0308584 

auspost.com.au/impressions

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60c International Women’s Day Stamp 

1673201 Sheetlet of 10 


Centenary of International Women’s Day 


FDI withdrawal date 15 March 2011 

Denomination 1 x 60c 

Stamp design Stacey Zass 

Product design 

Sharon Rodziewicz, 





Stamp size 37.5mm x 26mm 

Sheetlet size 95mm x 150mm 



National postmark Edithvale VIC 3196 


International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day 

celebrating the economic, political and social 

achievements of women past, present and future. It is 

the story of ordinary women as makers of history and is 

rooted in the struggle of women to participate in society 

on an equal footing with men. The IWD global centenary 

is celebrated in 2011. 

The first IWD was held on 19 March 1911 when more than 

a million European women united, calling for the right of 

women to vote, work and hold public office and an end 

to discrimination. In 1910, at an international conference 

of women held in Copenhagen, a woman named Clara 

Zetkin (leader of the “Women’s Office” for the Social 

Democratic Party in Germany) tabled the idea of an 

International Women’s Day. Clara would go on to launch 

the very first International Women’s Day on 19 March the 

following year. 

Maxicard 1673220

International Women’s Day has been celebrated on 

8 March each year since 1913, when the date was 

transferred from 19 March. It aims to promote positive 

change and raise awareness about problems women face 

in their everyday lives and is also a chance to celebrate 

the achievements of women. This date is also designated 

in many countries as a national holiday. 

The first Australian IWD rally took place on 25 March 1928 

in the Sydney Domain, organised by the Militant Women’s 

Movement of the Communist Party of Australia, followed 

by IWD marches in Sydney and Melbourne in 1931. The 

first Australian IWD committee was established in 1936 

in Sydney and aimed at organising large rallies and 

raising the prominence of IWD. 

The stamp combines images and graphic elements, 

including the symbol for women, to create a celebratory 

feel that conveys the sense that this is a centenary for all 

women. 


The women’s symbol in the Centenary of 

International Women’s Day is printed in 

metallic ink. A sheetlet of 10 has also 

been produced. 


The International Women’s Day 

Centenary celebrates women of 

the past, inspires the women of 

today and will give vision to the 

women of the future. Women have 

made great strides in equality yet 

there is still a great deal to be 

achieved on many fronts and the 

2011 IWD Centenary will provide 

a unique and global opportunity 

to reignite, inspire and channel 

women’s equality for the future. 

www.internationalwomensday.com 

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22 February 2011 Air Force Aviation 

This stamp issue marks 

the retirement of the 

Royal Australian Air 

Force’s (RAAF) most 

prominent aircraft – the 

F-111 “Pig”. After 37 years 

service, this stalwart of 

aviation combat is being 

replaced from 2010. The 

aircraft represent a range 

of military functions and 

capabilities and includes 

F-111’s replacement. 

60c F-111 60c F/A-18F 

F-111 

The F-111 “Pig” is a 

twin-engine, swing-wing 

aircraft that can take off 

and land at relatively low 

speeds. The aircraft 

gets its nickname 

from its ability to hunt 

at night with its nose 

to the ground due to 

its terrain-following 

radar. The aircraft was 

introduced to the RAAF 

in 1973. 



F/A-18F 

The F/A-18F Super 

Hornet is the new strike 

fighter that replaces the 

long-serving F-111. The 

Super Hornet, is a battleproven 

aircraft with a 

multi-role capability. 

It has exceptional 

manoeuvrability and a 

limitless angle of attack. 

1672013 First day cover minisheet

$1.20 Wedgetail $3.00 C-17 

Wedgetail 

The Wedgetail functions 

as a surveillance aircraft 

and entered Australian 

service in 2009. It has 

sophisticated mission 

systems and radars that 

increase the RAAF’s 

air-combat capability. It 

will also be used in civil 

operations. It is named 

for Australia’s native 

eagle. 



FDI withdrawal date 22 March 2011 

C-17 

The C-17 “Globemaster III” 

has been in use by the 

RAAF since 2006, and 

is a strategic airlift and 

transportation vehicle. 

It was acquired to 

address a shortfall in 

Australia’s sea and airlift 

capabilities, and it has 

three times the carrying 

capacity as the C-130 

Hercules. 

Denomination 2 x 60c se-tenant, 1 x $1.20, 1 x $3 

Illustration Jamie Tufrey 

Typography and 

product design 

Simone Sakinofsky 





Stamp size 37.5mm x 26mm 



National postmark Amberley Qld 4306 

1672220 Maxicard set 4 

1672142 Minisheet 


1672184 Self-adhesive booklet 

The minisheet of the stamp issue 

has captured the aircraft in a scene 

of day to day activity 

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Coins 

2011 Six Coin Proof Year Set $120.00 

1647366 

2011 Six Coin Uncirculated 

Baby Coin Set Blinky Bill 

1647363 

Royal Australian Mint 

$35.00 

$30.00 2011 Six Coin Uncirculated Year Set 

1647365 

$145.00 2011 Six Coin Proof Baby 

Coin Set Blinky Bill 

1647364

2011 Austraian Wool $1 and 

20c Proof Two Coin Year Set 

1647361 

$45.00 

Royal Australian Mint Coins 

2011 Wedding 

Six Coin Proof Set 

2011 Australian Wool $1 and 20c 

Uncirculated Two Coin Year Set 

$120.00 

1647362 

$15.00 

1647360 

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Coins 

1613377 1oz Silver Proof Coin 

Perth Mint 

$92.50 2011 Famous Naval Battles - The Battle of Jutland 

$87.50 2011 Lunar New Year 

1613373 1oz Gilded Rabbit Coin 

2011 Australian Citizenship $12.95 

01613376 $1 Coin 

2011 Young Collectors Henry Morgan $14.95 

1613378 $1 Coin

1514656 

1514662 

1514661 

$15.95 NRL 2010 Premiers 

$15.95 The Greatest Cup Never Run 

$19.95 Melbourne 2010 Cycling Stamp & Medallion Cover 

Souvenir Stamp Sheets 

AFL 2010 Premiers $15.95 

Melbourne Cup 2010 $15.95 

Australian Open 2011 $15.95 

1514654 

1514663 

1514671 

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Talking Stamps with Richard Breckon 

1960 2s.5d Banksia 1961 11d Rabbit Bandicoot (Bilby) 1964 9d Black-backed Magpie 1978 55c Lotus Bird 

Women Stamp Artists 

Until 1959 every Australian 

Commonwealth stamp had 

been designed by a male 

artist, but several Australian 

colonial stamps were designed 

by women artists. 

In 1887 New South Wales 

staged a public competition 

to produce designs for the 

Centennial stamp series. Two 

women were amongst the 

eight first prize winners; each 

entrant’s submission being 

judged anonymously by the 

use of a nom-de-plume. 

Although Miss Devine’s prize 

winning design was never 

used for a stamp, she was 

commissioned to prepare 

the 2d Emu and 8d Lyrebird 

Centennial stamp designs. 

Another of her competition 

designs gained second prize 

ranking and was adopted for 

the NSW 2½d stamp of 1891. 

The second winner, Mrs F.W. 

Stoddard, submitted a design 

featuring the NSW Governors 

of 1788 and 1888, respectively. 

This design was adopted for 

the 20s. Centennial stamp. 

During the next 70 years no 

woman designed an Australian 

stamp because the designs 

were routinely prepared 

by male artist-engravers of 

the Note Printing Branch, 

Melbourne. 

In 1959–60, definitive stamps 

featuring native Australian 

flowers were the work of 

Margaret Stones (b.1920), a 

noted botanical artist. Three of 

the Flowers series stamps were 

printed on yellow-tinted paper 

to simulate two-colour printing. 

Around this time, a definitive 

stamp series featuring animals 

was designed by noted book 

illustrator, Eileen Mayo (1906– 

1994). Six Animals stamps 

were issued between 1959 and 

1962, and Stamp Collecting 

Annual (UK) selected three 

Mayo-designed stamps for the 

world’s top ten stamps of the 

year during three consecutive 

years. 

Following a decision to 

introduce multicolour 

photogravure printing of 

stamps, the Australian Birds 

definitive series was issued 

during 1964–65. The stamps 

were designed by Canberra 

artist, Betty Temple Watts 

(1901–1992). Although the 

stamps had less than two 

years’ life before decimal 

currency caused their 

withdrawal, five of the designs, 

as well as three new Birds 

designs by the same artist, 

were issued in the 1966 

Decimal Definitive series. 

The 1966 series also included 

stamps featuring Great Barrier 

Reef marine life by Eileen Mayo. 

In 1968 the Floral Emblems 

definitive stamps featured the 

flowers adopted as emblems 

by each state. Four of the six 

stamps were the work of two 

artists - Nell Wilson (1901–1985) 

and Dorothy Thornhill 

(1900–1987). 

A remarkable situation had 

emerged. Between 1959 and 

1968, female stamp artists 

had designed 34 Australian 

definitive stamps that remained 

current for several years. 

Since the 1970s, numerous 

women have designed stamps 

and it was becoming more 

commonplace rather than the 

exception. From 1978 to 1980, 

Kay Breeden Williams designed 

20 stamps featuring Australian 

birds. Considering the postal 

usage the Birds definitive 

stamps were put to, the Birds 

stamps of Kay BreedenWilliams 

were probably the “most seen” 

issues of any Australian stamp 

designer of the time. 

Sue Passmore is another prolific 

stamp artist. She designed 

the 21 Bicentennial stamps 

issued for the First Fleet during 

1987–88, as well as 12 of the 19 

Sports definitive stamps issued 

between 1989 and 1991. 

It is interesting to note that 

Australia Post’s three stamp 

design competitions held 

amongst primary school 

children to generate designs 

resulted in eight of the nine 

winning designs adopted as 

stamps being the work of girls. 

In judging each competition the 

entries were identified by age 

group but not by gender.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE 2010 

Favourite Australian stamp issue: Adopted & Adored 

Favourite Australian stamp from the issue: Piper 

Stamp Poll 2010 Results People’s choice 

Our results also include your 

overall favourite Australian stamp. 

this year’s stamp poll supported the popularity of our 

pets with outstanding numbers of collectors selecting 

adopted & adored as their favorite australian stamp issue. 

Favourite Australian territories stamp issue: Macquarie Island 

Favourite Australian territories stamp from the issue: The Stacks at Mawson’s Point 

Individual stamp 

with the most votes 

Colonial Heritage: 

Empire 

Congratulations to our 

2010 Stamp Poll winner 

Mr Alan Kirby, NSW 

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Stamp Shows and Events Stamp Reprint 

Philatelic Society of Australia 

(NSW) Special Celebration 

The Philatelic Society of 

Australia will celebrate 

its centenary during 2011. 

A commemorative book 

outlining the history of the 

society along with a limited 

edition souvenir item are 

planned for release during 

the year. The society meets 

at Philas House, Sydney, on 

third Wednesday of each 

month except December. 

For details write to PSA, 

PO Box 220 Darlinghurst, 

NSW 1300. 

Peninsula Stamp Club Inc 

(Vic) 15 January 2011 

This Stamps, Coin and 

Card Fair will be held at the 

Dromana Uniting Church 

Hall, corner Point Nepean 

Road and McCulloch Street, 

Dromana (Melway 159 G6). 

The fair will be open from 

9am to 4pm and admission 

is free. For enquiries please 

call 0418 322315. 

Punchbowl Stamp 

and Coin Fair (NSW) 



This event will be held at 

the Punchbowl Masonic 

Hall, 29 Arthur Street. 

Entry is free. Stamp and 

coin accessories will also 

be available at the event. 

Corner Inlet Stamp Club (Vic) 


This event will be held at the 

Foster Uniting Church Hall 

in Station Road, Foster, 

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There will be a special 

exhibit of King George V 

period stamps and entry 

is by gold coin donation. 

Enquiries to Lindsay 

Fromhold on 03 56647309. 

SCDAA Stamp & Coin Fair 

(NSW) 30 January 2011 

This event will be held 

at the Petersham Town 

Hall, 107 Crystal Street, 

Petersham. Hours will 

be 9.30am to 4pm and 

admission is $2 for adults. 

APTA Stamp and Coin Show 

(Vic) 12 & 13 February 2011 

This event will be held at 

the Malvern Town Hall, 

corner of Glenferrie Road 

and High Street, Malvern 

from 10am to 5pm each 

day. Admission is $5 with 

children admitted free. 

Enquiries to 0409 123 393, 

email to publicitiy@apta. 

com.au or visit the website 

at www.apta.com.au. 

Tamworth Philatelic Society 

Stamp Fair (Qld) 

18 to 20 February 2011 

This event will run in 

conjunction with the 

Tamworth Lions Club 

Collectables Fair. Hours are 

5pm to 9pm (Friday), 9am 

to 5pm (Saturday) and 9am 

to 2pm (Sunday). A special 

overprinted minisheet will 

be produced with some 

available at the show. For 

more details contact Tracy 

Bradberry via email: 

peelbr@clearmail.com.au 

single reprint fifth reprint 

International Stamps 

Twelve Apostles ($5) 

6664067 

International Stamps 

Devils Marbles ($10) 

6665067 

Fishes of the Reef Part 2 

Chevron Butterflyfish ($1.80) 

6660067 

Fishes of the Reef Part 2 

Orangefin Anemonefish ($3) 

6659067 

Bush Babies - International 

Koala ($1.45) 

6658067 

Island Jewels - International 

Maria Island (10c) 

6661067 

Island Jewels - International 

Rottnest Island (30c) 

6662067 

Australian Native Animals 

Crocodile (30c) 

6663067

Postmarks 

Seven Seas 

First Day 

of Issue Postmarks 

Christmas Island LNY 



Christmas Island, WA 6789 

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Boats 


Cocos (Keeling) Islands, 

WA 6799 

Special Occasions-Love 


Rose Bay NSW 2029 

Australian Legends 



Women’s Day 


Edithvale VIC 3196 



Amberley Qld 4306 

Permanent Postmarks 

Fitzroy Vic 3065 

Pictorial postmark to 

commemorate the 

birthplace of Mary 

MacKillop. Impressions 

available 14 January 2011 at 

Fitzroy South post office. 

Temporary Postmarks 

Lunar New Year 2011 


Bourke Street Vic 3000 

Cabramatta NSW 2166 

Haymarket NSW 2000 

AAT 

First day of issue arrival 

date for Davis Station 

was 26 October 2010. 


Christmas Island LNY 


Supplement design set, 

minisheet, zodiac sheetlet, 

gutter strip with design 

Optional nil 


Cocos (Keeling) lslands Boats 

Supplement design set 

Optional nil 


Special Occasions - Love 


(gummed), design set (s/a) 

Optional s/a booklets with 

design 

20January 2011 

Australian Legends 


(gummed), design set (s/a) 

Optional s/a booklet mixed 



Women’s Day 


(gummed) 

Optional Sheetlet of 10 




(gummed), minisheet, 

design set (s/a) 

Optional s/a booklets 

Mail order codes 

1672235 Australian Supplement $51.00 

1672236 Australian Optional $42.00 

1672237 Cocos (Keeling) Islands Supplement $6.60 

1672238 Christmas Island Supplement $15.60 

The above will be included in Seven Seas 2011 supplements and 

optional pages. Seven Seas pages are only available from stamp 

dealers and Seven Seas. Products for Seven Seas pages • No CTO 

• Partial returns for refunds not accepted. 

New Edition 

The 31st edition of 

the Australasian Stamp 

Catalogue (Vol 1) is now 

available from Seven Seas. 

Purchase by mailorder or 

visit: www.sevenseas.com.au 

to order your copy. 

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Special Orders 

Save up to 20 per cent with these special collector offers! 

Offer one First day covers * Offer two Maximum cards * 

* Save up to 15 per cent on the RRP of 

first day covers released throughout 2011 

by Australia Post. You can select from 

two First Day Cover options; 

• Australia plus AAT or 

• Australia plus territories. 

Your covers will be sent to you quarterly. 

Standing Orders 

* Receive all of the maximum cards issued 

in 2011 by Australia Post for Australia and 

the AAT stamp issues and save up to 

20 per cent on the RRP. 

Your maximum cards will be sent to 

you quarterly. 

Place your order with the Australian Philatelic Bureau or request the special order form. 

It’s a brand new year, and time to organise 

a standing order so you don’t miss a thing! 

Why have a standing order? 

• Products delivered to you quarterly. 

• No postage and handling fees on your 

quarterly order. 

• Your products are reserved for you. 

• No waiting in post office queues. 

• You control the product to be issued. 

• Greater chance of securing limited edition items. 

Contact the Mail Order Bureau to 

organise your order on 1800 331 794.

New Issues 

Mail order Retail Product description Price Withdrawal date 

20 January 2011 Legends 

1671067 Stamps (4 x 60c) $2.40 30 Oct 2011 

1671005 First day cover (blank) $0.30 30 Oct 2011 

1671002 First day cover (gummed) $2.70 22 Feb 2011 

1671126 Stamp pack $2.85 30 Oct 2011 

1671220 Maxicard set (4) $5.40 30 Oct 2011 

1671219 Legends book $19.95 30 Oct 2011 

1671182 Self-adhesive booklet mixed (20 x 60c) $12.00 30 Oct 2011 

1671250 Chequebook (20 x 20 x 60c) $240.00 30 Oct 2011 

11 January 2011 Christmas Island LNY - Year of the Rabbit 

1668067 (38735) Stamps (1 x 60c, 1 x $1.80) $2.40 30 Oct 2011 

1668142 (38744) Minisheet $2.40 30 Oct 2011 

1668098 (38747) Zodiac sheetlet $4.80 30 Oct 2011 

1668005 (38748) First day cover (blank) $0.30 30 Oct 2011 

1668002 (38749) First day cover (gummed) $2.70 11 Feb 2011 

1668013 (38750) First day cover (minisheet) $2.70 11 Feb 2011 

1668252 (38751) First day cover (zodiac) $2.70 11 Feb 2011 

1668126 (38752) Stamp pack $2.85 30 Oct 2011 

1668212 (38753) Postcard $1.50 30 Oct 2011 

1668231 (38754) PPE $0.70 30 Oct 2011 

1888232 (38755) IPPE $2.50 30 Oct 2011 

1668360 (38756) Stamp and coin cover $15.95 30 Oct 2011 

1668184 (38757) Prestige booklet $14.95 30 Oct 2011 

18 January 2011 Cocos (Keeling) Islands Boats 

1669067 (38789) Stamps (1 x 60c, 1 x $1.20, $1.80, $3.00) $6.60 30 Oct 2011 




18 January 2011 Special Occasions - Love 

1670067 (38768) Stamps (2 x 60c se-tenant) $1.20 30 Oct 2011 




1670220 (38772) Maxicard set (2) $2.70 30 Oct 2011 

1670250 (38759) Self-adhesive booklet roses (10 x 60c) $6.00 30 Oct 2011 

1670251 Chequebook roses (20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 30 Oct 2011 

1670252 (38760) Self-adhesive booklet hearts (10 x 60c) $6.00 30 Oct 2011 

1670253 Chequebook hearts (20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 30 Oct 2011 

1670254 (38761) Self-adhesive booklet wineglass* (10 x 60c) 

*stamp released 19 July 2010 

$6.00 30 Oct 2011 

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New Issues 

Mail order Retail Product description Price Withdrawal date 


1670255 Chequebook wineglass (20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 30 Oct 2011 

15 February 2011 Centenary of International Women’s Day 

1673067 (38839) Stamps (1 x 60c) $0.60 30 Oct 2011 

1673201 (38840) Sheetlet of 10 $6.00 30 Oct 2011 




1673220 (38873) Maxicard $1.35 30 Oct 2011 


1672067 (38809) Stamps (2 x 60c, 1 x $1.20, $3) $5.40 30 Oct 2011 

1672142 (38832) Minisheet $5.40 30 Oct 2011 



1672013 (38836) First day cover (minisheet) $5.70 19 Feb 2011 


1672220 (38838) Maxicard set (4) $8.40 30 Oct 2011 

1672182 (38813) Self-adhesive booklet (10 x 60c) $6.00 30 Oct 2011 

1672250 Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 30 Oct 2011 

8 February 2011 100 Years of Postal Stationery in Australia- definitive PPEs 

6667226 Set of (4 x 70c, 1 x $1.40, $2.70, $3.20) $10.10 To be advised 

Coins 

1613362 Lunar New Year gold three coin proof set $3,525 To be advised 

1613365 Lunar New Year 1kg silver proof coin $1,597.50 To be advised 

1647366 2011 Six coin proof set $120.00 To be advised 

1647365 2011 Six coin uncirculated set $30.00 To be advised 

1647363 2011 Blinky Bill uncirculated set $35.00 To be advised 

1647364 2011 Blinky Bill Proof Set $145.00 To be advised 

1647361 2011 Aust. Wool proof two coin set $45.00 To be advised 

1647360 2011 Aust. Wool Proof uncirculated two coin set $15.00 To be advised 

1647362 2011 Wedding coin set $120.00 To be advised 

1613377 2011 Famous Naval Battles series $92.50 To be advised 

1613373 2011 Lunar New Year gilded rabbit coin $87.50 To be advised 

1613376 2011 Australian Citizenship $12.95 To be advised 

1613378 2011 Young Collectors Henry Morgan $15.95 To be advised

2010 

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PP349181/00065 

Stamp Bulletin 

Australia No. 308 Jan – Feb 2011 

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Email

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Shelter Boxes have provided shelter, 

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Shelter Box, valued at A$1,000. 

Limited edition (525 red and 525 blue) 

Order online: www.rotarydeewhywarringah.com.au 

New issues M = mint (no postmark) PM = postmark 

Mail Order Code Product Description Price M/PM Value 



1670067 Stamps (2 x 60c) $1.20 

20 January 2011 Legends 


1670005 First day cover (blank) $0.30 

1670002 First day cover (gummed) $1.50 



1670126 Stamp pack $1.65 

1670220 Maxicard set (2) $2.70 


1671220 Maxicard set (4) $5.40 

1670250 Self-adhesive booklet roses (10 x 60c) $6.00 

1670251 Chequebook roses (20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 

1671219 Legends book $19.95 

1671182 Self-adhesive booklet mixed (20 x 60c) $12.00 

1670252 Self-adhesive booklet hearts (10 x 60c) $6.00 

1670253 Chequebook hearts (20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 

1671250 Chequebook (20 x 20 x 60c) $240.00 

1670254 Self-adhesive booklet wine glass (10 x 60c) $6.00 

11 January 2011 Christmas Island LNY - Year of the Rabbit

1670255 Chequebook wine glass (20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 

1668067 Stamps (1 x 60c, $1.80) $2.40 

1668142 Minisheet $2.40 

15 February 2011 Centenary of International Women’s Day 


1668098 Zodiac sheetlet $4.80 


1673201 Sheetlet of 10 $6.00 



1668013 First day cover (minisheet) $2.70 



1668252 First day cover (zodiac) $2.70 


1673220 Maxicard $1.35 

1668212 Postcard $1.50 

1668231 PPE $0.70 


1672067 Stamps (2 x 60c, 1 x $1.20, 1 x $3) $5.40 

1888232 IPPE $2.50 

1668360 Stamp and coin cover $15.95 

1672142 Minisheet $5.40 



1672013 First day cover (minisheet) $5.70 


1672220 Maxicard set (4) $8.40 

1668184 Prestige booklet $14.95 

18 January 2011 Cocos (Keeling) Islands Boats 

1669067 Stamps (1 x 60c, 1 x $1.20, $1.80, $3) $6.60 




1672182 Self-adhesive booklet (10 x 60c) $6.00 


8 February 2011 100 Years of Postal Stationery - defi nitive PPEs 

6667226 Set of (4 x 70c, 1 x $1.40, $2.70, $3.20) $10.10 

Total 

Recent issues 




1667350 Prestige fi rst day cover $10.95 

1 November 2010 150th Melbourne Cup (withdrawn 30/04/11 ) 



1667220 Maxicard set (2) $2.60 

1660142 Minisheet $2.40 


1514651 Box of Christmas gift labels $4.95 

1667262 S/A sheetlet (10 x 55c) girl writing $5.50 


1660220 Maxicard set (4) $5.40 

1667260 S/A sheetlet (10 x 55c) Santa $5.50 


1660360 Stamp and coin cover $14.95 

1660184 Prestige booklet $13.95 

1667250 Chequebook (20 x 20 x 55c ) $220.00 

1660182 Self-adhesive booklet (20 x 60c) $12.00


1 November 2010 Traditional Christmas (withdrawn 30/04/11) 

1662067 Stamps (1 x 55c, 1 x $1.30) $1.85 

1 November 2010 Christmas Island Christmas (withdrawn 30/04/11) 

1661067 Stamps (1 x 60c, 1 x $1.30) $1.90 





1662220 Maxicard set (2) $3.35 

1662155 Aerogramme $1.30 


1661122 Self-adhesive sheetlet (5 x $1.30) $6.50 

1662122 Self-adhesive sheetlet (5 x $1.30) $6.50 


1661253 Chequebook (20 x 5 x $1.30) $130.00 


Total 

1 November 2010 Dear Santa (withdrawn 30/04/11 - FDC 28/11/01) 


Coins 

Mail Order Code Product Description Price Qty Value Mail Order Code Product Description Price Qty Value 

1647360 2011 Aust. Wool proof uncirc. 2 coin set $15.00 

1647362 2011 Wedding coin collection $120.00 

1613362 Lunar New Year gold 3 coin proof set $3,525 

1613365 Lunar New Year 1kg silver proof coin $1,597.50 

1613377 2011 Famous baval battles $92.50 

1613373 2011 Lunar New Year guilded rabbit coin $87.50 

1647366 2011 Six coin proof set $120.00 

1647365 2011 Six coin uncirculated set $30.00 

1613376 2011 Australian Citizenship $12.95 

1613378 2011 Young Collectors Henry Morgan $14.95 

1647363 2011 Blinky Bill uncirculated set $35.00 

1647364 2011 Blinky Bill proof set $145.00 

1647361 2011 Aust. Wool proof 2 coin set $45.00 

Total 

Also available 

Mail Order Code Product Description Price Qty Value Mail Order Code Product Description Price Qty Value 

Other 

1514661 Melbourne 2010 cycling medallion cover $19.95 

Souvenir stamp sheets 

1514656 NRL 2010 Premiers $15.95 

Accessories 

0241351 Collecting Australian Stamps $9.95 

– a beginner’s guide 

0903270 First Day Cover Album ring binder $10.00 

1514654 AFL 2010 Premiers $15.95 

1514662 Race of the Century $15.95 

1514663 Melbourne Cup 2010 $15.95 

1514670 2011 LNY Souvenir Sheet generic $15.95

0903320 Collector’s Choice Binder (three-ring) $17.95 

0903323 CC Stock Sheets (12) P-stamp sheets $15.95 

1514671 2011 Australian Open generic $15.95 

1514602 Mark Webber - Formula 1 $15.95 

1630355 LNY 2010 generic $15.95 

0903329 CC Stock Sheets (12) FDC– two strip $12.95 

0903324 (12) fi ve strip $12.95 

0903325 (12) six strip $12.95 

0903326 (12) seven strip $12.95 

1514621 Adelaide Festival $15.95 

1514620 Dora the Explorer $15.95 

0903328 (12) single strip $12.95 

0903321 Collector’s Choice Tweezers $6.95 

1514633 The Magic of Mali $15.95 

1514642 AGFEST 2010 $15.95 

0903322 Collector’s Choice Magnifying Glass $9.95 

1514520 PNC and Medallion Cover Protectors $1.00 

1514635 Toy Story 3 $15.95 

1514639 Socceroos Farewell Match 2010 $15.95 

1514638 2010 QANTAS Socceroos Squad $15.95 

1514644 Lost Soldiers of Fromelles $15.95 

Seven Seas 

1672235 Australian Supplement $51.00 

1672236 Australian Optional $42.00 

1672237 Cocos (Keeling) Islands Supplement $6.60 

1672238 Christmas Island Supplement $15.60 

Souvenir stamp sheets - Bundle packs 2 for $19.95 

1514635 Toy Story 3 

1514633 The Magic of Mali 

1514620 Dora the Explorer 

1514616 Toronga Zoo - Elephant 

Total 

Sub total 

Impressions products 

Registered Post 

Mail Order Code Product Description Price Qty Value 

Domestic $2.95 

International (up to $100) A$9.00 

0308502 150th Melbourne Cup Presentation Folder $395.00 

0308524 National Service Stamp & Coin Box $129.00 

Postage and handling 

0308586 Macquarie Bicentenary Coin & Stamp $89.95 

0308583 Emergency Services Set $30.00 

Domestic $5.00 

International A$9.00 

0308537 Leatherette Bound Aeronautical Wallet $49.95 

0308584 Guides (1960 & 2010) stamp & ingot set $29.95 

Order total 

Total

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