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AUSTRALIAN 

Aviation in the AAT 

Treasures from the Archives 

Marking the Occasion 

SCM : Down on the Farm 

Christmas 2005 

2005 Annual Collections 

No. 281 September – December 2005

281 bulletin 

In this Bulletin... 

Aviation in the AAT 3 

Treasures from the Archives 4 

Marking the Occasion 6 

SCM: Down on the Farm 8 

Anniversary of Parliament PPEs 11 

Christmas 2005 12 

Christmas Island Christmas 14 

Highlights from Pacifi c Explorer 15 

2005 Collection of Australian Stamps 18 

Australian Territories Collection 20 

Coins 21 

SES & New Collectables 22 

Seven Seas 23 

Postmaster Gallery 23 

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Dear Collectors, 

This last Stamp Bulletin for 2005 begins with an 

Australian Territories issue, Aviation in the AAT, and 

the second in the Treasures of the Archives series 

featuring a Centennial 20 shilling stamp issued in 1888. 

The new Marking the Occasion stamps are a 45c card 

rate Christmas stamp and a special 50c stamp design 

depicting Australia. 

In October we celebrate Stamp Collecting Month 

and a special children’s issue – Down on the Farm. Our 

Christmas 2005 stamp issue continues to tell the traditional 

Christmas story of the birth of the Christ Child. And don’t 

forget to add the 2005 Collection of Australian Stamps to 

your Christmas gift list this year. The Collection includes 

the Australian Parrots sheetlet. 

This September edition marks my fi nal Bulletin as 

Manager of the Philatelic Group. I have been asked to take 

up the position of Group Manager for the larger portfolio 

of Retail Services for Australia Post. I am moving into my 

new role as this edition goes to print. 

The wonderful experience and knowledge gained from 

a very special Philatelic Group will carry me forward and 

I will greatly miss this unique team of people. The special 

collectors I have come to know as friends, together with 

the key support from industry partners, the Australian 

Philatelic Federation and the Australian Philatelic Traders 

Association will also be missed. 

I would like to take the opportunity to thank all our 

readers for your letters of support and interest in Philatelic, 

and to introduce Mr Noel Leahy who has taken up the 

position of Manager for the Philatelic Group. I wish Noel, 

and you all, the very best for the future. 

A reminder to all our readers that as of January 2006 the 

Bulletin will be distributed to you quarterly. You can look 

forward to a full three months’ worth of stamp issue news 

in each edition. 

Sincerely, 

Amber McDougall, Manager, Philatelic Group

AVIATION IN THE AAT 

Stamps shown 82% actual size 

Aircraft have been used in the Australian 

Antarctic Territory since the early days of 

powered flight. When Mawson included an 

aircraft in his expedition of 1911-14, it was 

only eight years after the Wright brothers’ 

invention. 

Since the establishment of the Australian 

Antarctic Division in 1948, aircraft have 

played an important role in reconnaissance 

and photography, support for ground and 

ice parties, and scientifi c measurements. The 

fi rst hanger built in the AAT was constructed 

at Mawson in 1956. 

First day cover 

Stamp pack 

THE STAMPS 

6 September 2005 

50c Hughes 500 Helicopter 

Helicopters were first used by the AAD 

in 1958. The Hughes 500 is a small 

machine with seating for a pilot and three 

passengers. 

50c De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver 

Beavers were used for reconnaissance and 

field party support. They operated on 

floats, wheels and skis. 

$1 Pilatus PC-6 Porter 

The VH–FSB was destroyed in a blizzard at 

Gwamm (Mawson) 22 January 1975. Later 

Pilatus Porter aircraft featured an accurate 

gyrosyn compass and a HF radio. 

$1.45 Douglas DC-3/ Dakota C-47 

Modified for Antarctic flying, the Dakota 

was used for a few months in 1960 for aerial 

photography. It was destroyed by a blizzard 

in December 1960 at Rumdoodle – south of 

Mawson. 

THE DESIGNER and RELATED PRODUCTS 

Lynda Warner is based in Hobart and has 

designed several stamp issues for Australia 

Post. These include Outback Services (2001), 

Australian Antarctic Research (2002) and 

Bicentenary of Tasmania (2004). 

Related products available with this issue 

include a fi rst day cover, stamp pack and 

maximum cards. 

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AVIATION IN THE AAT 


TECHNICAL DETAILS 

Issue date ....................... 6 September 2005 

FDI withdrawal date ......... 4 October 2005 

Denominations ................ Two x 50c, one x $1.00, 

one x $1.45 

Designer ........................ Lynda Warner 

Stamp size ...................... 37.5mm x 26mm 

Printer ............................ SEP Sprint 

Paper ............................. Tullis Russell 

Perforations .................... 13.86 x 14.6 

Sheet layout .................... Module of 50 (no design) 

National postmark ........... Kingston TAS 7050 

MAIL ORDER CODES 

1466067 Stamps (two x 50c, one x $1.00, 

one x $1.45) .......................................$3.45 

1466001 First day cover ...................................$3.75 

1466126 Stamp pack ........................................$3.90 

1466220 Maximum cards (set of four) ................$6.45 

1466240 Set of gutters (ten x 50c, ten x $1.00, 

ten x $1.45) [MO] .............................$29.50 

1466241 Gutter (ten x 50c) ................................$5.00 

1466242 Gutter (ten x $1.00) ...........................$10.00 

1466243 Gutter (ten x $1.45) ...........................$14.50 

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Maximum cards 

There were eight stamps issued in 1888-89 

to commemorate the New South Wales 

Centennial. The stamps were the world’s first 

stated commemorative stamps. Each stamp 

is inscribed “100 years”. Unlike modern 

commemorative issues, they were not shortterm 

stamps, and remained on long-term 

sale. The 20 shilling stamp was current from 

1888 until 1913, when it was replaced by the 

Commonwealth’s Kangaroo and Map stamp. 

Five of the Centennial stamp designs were 

the result of a public competition organised 

by the NSW government, led by Premier Sir 

Henry Parkes. The winning design for the 

20 shilling stamp was by Mrs F W Stoddard. 

The stamp design features portraits of NSW 

Governors Arthur Phillip (1788) and Lord 

Carrington (1888). 

This might have been a world precedent, 

and was the fi rst Australian stamp to depict 

a living person other than Queen Victoria. 

The fl owers which surround the portraits 

are Christmas Bells, and were chosen as 

“appropriately suggestive of ringing in the 

glad Centennial time”. 

THE STAMP 

On the jumbo stamp, the 20 shilling 

Centennial stamp is depicted in multiple 

format to represent the full sheet of 50 held in 

the National Philatelic Collection. The sheet 

is believed to be unique. The “specimen” 

overprint was applied to archival sheets to 

prevent possible misuse of the stamps for 

postage. 

Maximum card

Stamp shown 55% actual size 

DESIGNER 

The stamp was designed by Hannah Mattner 

of Ethos, Melbourne who also designed the 

first in the Treasures from the Archives series 

and the Royal Tour Jubilee (2004) stamp. 

RELATED PRODUCTS 

In addition to the gummed stamps for 

this issue, there is a first day cover, a stamp 

pack, a sheet of ten gummed stamps and a 

maximum card. 







Denominations ................ One x $5.00 

Design ........................... Hannah Mattner, Ethos 

Product design ................ Lynette Traynor 

Australia Post Design Studio 

Stamp size ...................... 105mm x 70mm 




Sheet layout .................... Sheet of 10 

National postmark ........... Sydney NSW 2000 


1467067 Stamp gummed (one x $5.00) .............$5.00 

1467002 First day cover ....................................$5.30 


1467220 Maximum card ...................................$5.75 

1467276 Sheet of gummed stamps (ten x $5.00) ..$50.00 

Queen’s Baton Relay 

stamp and coin cover 

A tradition which first began in 1958, the 

Queen’s Baton Relay will be the subject of 

a new stamp and coin cover to be available 

from 28 October 2005. A limited number 

of 20,000 have been produced and are 

available through Retail outlets and by 

mail order while stocks last. 

MAIL ORDER CODE 

1113753 Queen’s Baton Relay PNC $14.95 

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A new range of stamps titled Marking the 

Occasion was issued in a portrait format in 

March 2005. These stamps are also available 

on-line as part of the new Personalised 

Stamps range. The fi nal two designs in 

the range – a Christmas tree at the card rate 

of 45c and a design depicting Australia – are 

to be released on 6 September 2005. 

The Marking the Occasion stamps are a 

wonderful way to celebrate special occasions 

such as engagements, weddings or birthdays, 

the birth of a baby, to send greetings to 

friends and loved ones, or to provide your 

overseas guests with a memento of their 

stay in Australia. While some designs in the 

range are occasion-specifi c, others are of a 

more general celebratory nature that can be 

used for many different purposes. 

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THE STAMPS 

45c Christmas Tree (card rate) 

This stamp is suitable for sending Christmas 

card greetings to friends and family in 

Australia. (Also featured in the Christmas 

Prestige Booklet on page 14). Valid for 

sending Christmas cards within Australia, 1 

November 2005 to 31 December 2005. 

Postmarking prior to 1 November 2005 

will need an additional 5c stamp on the cover. 

50c Australiana 

This stamp is suitable for use by sporting 

clubs, entertainment and business groups, 

or for organisational use. 

DESIGN 

The stamps were designed by Fragile Design 

whose other stamp designs include Genetics 

1953-2003 (2003). 


Other products with this issue are a first day 

cover, stamp pack and maximum cards. 

Maximum cards 

First day cover






Denominations ................ One x 45c, one x 50c 

Design ........................... Fragile Design 





Printing process .............. Lithography 

Sheet layout .................... Module of 50 / two panes of 25 

National postmark ...............Happy Valley SA 5159 


1474067 Stamps (one x 45c, one x 50c) .............$0.95 

1474001 First day cover ....................................$1.25 


1474220 Maximum cards (set of two) .................$2.45 

1474240 Set of gutter strips [MO] 

(ten x 45c,ten x 50c) ...........................$9.50 

1474241 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) .........................$4.50 

1474242 Gutter strip (ten x 50c) .........................$5.00 

Now it’s even easier to personalise 

your Christmas stamps! 

Sending greeting cards to friends and 

loved ones is of great importance to many 

of us in the lead up to Christmas. 

It is an opportunity to wish others 

the best the season has to offer, and we 

take care in selecting just the right cards. 

You can even personalise the Christmas 

stamps you use – and now it’s easier than 

ever! 

The Personalised Stamps service 

is now on-line and offers a range of 

stamps for every occasion throughout 

the year. The range also includes the 

Marking the Occasion Christmas Tree 

45c card rate, designed to enable you to 

add that personal touch to this season’s 

greeting cards. 

Simply log on to the website, follow 

the easy step-by-step instructions, and see 

your favourite photograph set into the 

stamp tab of your choice. Your Christmas 

cards will be a pleasure to send... and an 

even greater delight to receive! 

www.auspost.com.au/pstamps 

Personalise your stamps 

with life’s greatest moments. 

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Booklets of 10 and 

20 x 50c stamps 

Stamp Collecting Month was established 

in 1993 and its purpose is to introduce 

children to the world of philately and stamp 

collecting. Recent themes have included 

Cats and Dogs, Bugs and Butterflies and The 

Magic Rainforest. The theme for Stamp 

Collecting Month 2005, Down on the Farm, 

takes a whimsical and humorous look at the 

farmyard animals living on Gumnut Farm. 

The theme chosen is one that is always 

popular with children. 

THE STAMPS 

50C Chloe the Chicken 

Chloe is very confused. She thought she 

had six children but can only find five! 

Yesterday all she had was a clutch of eggs 

–but they keep hatching and it’s so difficult 

to keep track of them all. 

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Stamp Collecting Month 

Sheetlets of fi ve x 50c 

and fi ve x $1.00 stamps 

Miniature sheet shown 22% of actual size 

50c Lucy the Lamb 

Lucy doesn’t know what to make of the 

colourful flapping creatures that keep 

landing on her nose. She’d quite like to 

make friends with them, but they won’t sit 

still long enough for a conversation. 

50c Gilbert the Goat 

Gilbert is feeling a little ill. With his sister 

Gertie’s help he’s managed to jump onto 

the fence of the vegetable garden and he’s 

been helping himself to whatever he can 

find–and now he thinks he may have bitten 

off more than he can chew! 

50c Ralph the Pig 

The piglets are the naughtiest animals on 

the farm – and Ralph is the naughtiest 

piglet of all. He can’t help getting into 

trouble and persuades his brother Rupert 

to make a big pool of mud. What fun! 

50c Abigail the Cow 

Abigail is happiest in the meadow munching 

on fresh dandelions and rich green grass. She 

knows that this diet will help her produce the 

creamiest milk. Perched on Abigail’s back, 

Willy Wagtail chatters away. Abigail secretly 

finds him a bit irritating, but is too polite to 

say, even when he invites one of his cousins 

to perch on her head!

$1.00 Harry the Horse 

Harry the Horse likes nothing better than 

to gallop at full speed across the paddocks 

with his best friends, the Blue Heeler pups. 

Harry especially loves to race – mainly 

because he always wins. 

ILLUSTRATION and DESIGN 

The illustrator, Jamie Tufrey, grew up on 

the family sheep and cattle property in the 

mountain ranges of northern New South 

Wales. 

Tufrey is based in Sydney and Down on 

the Farm is his fi rst Australian stamp issue. 

Each stamp has one or more small creatures 

hidden in the illustration for children to 

find. These include worms, a frog, snail, 

turtle, grasshopper, dragonfly, spider, 

snake, ladybird, rabbit and caterpillars. 

After initial pencil sketches, a computer 

together with graphic design software were 

used to create the final look of the stamps. 

The soft, fluffy feathers of the hen are 

composed of 200 individual feathers and 

special software was created to achieve this. 

Stamp Fun Book 


4 October 2005 


Other products are a miniature sheet, booklets 

of 10 and (for the first time) 20 x 50c stamps, 

a stamp pack, maximum cards, first day covers, 

self-adhesive sheetlets, the Barnyard Bash 

Computer Game CD, a sheet of stickers 

and a Stamp Fun Book featuring a larger 

miniature sheet. 

First day cover (miniature sheet & gummed) 

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Maximum cards 


Issue date ....................... 4 October 2005 

FDI withdrawal date ......... 1 November 2005 

Denominations ................ Five x 50c, one x $1.00 

Design ........................... Jamie Tufrey 

Typography ..................... Beth McKinlay 



Miniature sheet size ........ 170mm x 85mm 

Stamp Fun Book size ....... 195mm x 120mm 

Printer/Paper (gummed) .. SEP Sprint/Tullis Russell 

Printer/Paper (booklets) ... SEP Sprint/B90 s/adhes. 

Printer/Paper (sheetlet) .... SEP Sprint/B90 s/adhes. 



Sheet layout .................... Sheet of 50 / 2 panes of 25 

National postmark ........... New Farm QLD 4005 

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Stamp Collecting Month 

4 October 2005 


1470067 Stamps (fi ve x 50c, one x $1.00) ........ $3.50 

1470250 Set of miniature sheets 

(mint, postmarked)[MO] ..................... $7.00 

1470142 Miniature sheet (mint) ....................... $3.50 

1470143 Miniature sheet (postmarked) ............ $3.50 

1470001 Set of fi rst day covers [MO] ................ $7.60 

1470002 First day cover (gummed) .................. $3.80 

1470013 First day cover (miniature sheet) ......... $3.80 

1470126 Stamp pack ...................................... $7.45 

1470220 Maximum cards (set of six) ................ $8.00 

1470252 Cheque book (20 x 10 x 50c) ......... $100.00 

1470253 Booklet (10 x 50c) ............................. $5.00 

1470254 Cheque book (20 x 20 x 50c) ......... $200.00 

1470255 Booklet (20 x 50c) ........................... $10.00 

1470182 Set of booklets (10 & 20 x 50c)[MO] . $15.00 

1470122 Set of self-adhesive sheetlets 

(one x fi ve x 50c, one x fi ve x $1.00)[MO] $7.50 

1470256 Sheetlet of fi ve (fi ve x 50c) ................. $2.50 

1470257 Cheque book 

(20 x fi ve x 50c sheetlets) ................ $50.00 

1470258 Sheetlet of fi ve (fi ve x $1.00) .............. $5.00 


(10 x fi ve x $1.00 sheetlets) .............. $50.00 

1470240 Set of gutter strips (no design in gutter) 

(ten x 50c, ten x $1.00)[MO] ............ $15.00 

1470241 Gutter strip (ten x 50c) ....................... $5.00 

1470242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.00) ................. $10.00 

1470303 Down on the Farm Stamp Fun Book .... $9.95 

(includes larger miniature sheet) 

1470301 Down on the Farm sticker sheet ......... $2.00 

1470302 Down on the Farm 

Barnyard Bash Computer Game CD .... $9.95 

Please note: 

1470303 Down on the Farm Stamp Fun 

Book will not be issued to standing order 

customers. A separate order placement is 

required to obtain this item. The booklet 

also includes a larger miniature sheet.

Sesquicentenary of Bicameral Parliament in Tasmania PSE 

and 150th Anniversary of Parliament in Victoria PSE 

Two PSEs will be released to commemorate 

the beginning of responsible government 

in the states of Tasmania and Victoria. 

“Responsible government” is a political 

system in which the government must be 

supported by a Parliament which is in itself 

answerable to the public, usually through 

the democratic election process. 

The Tasmanian Parliament was initially 

constituted as a bicameral (meaning two 

houses) Parliament with the Parliament’s 

fi rst sitting on 2 December 1856. 

The Victorian Parliament was established 

in 1855, and was officially opened on 25 

November 1856. 

23 November 2005 


Issue date ....................... 23 November 2005 

FDI withdrawal date ......... 21 December 2005 

Denomination ................. One x 50c 

Designer ........................ Belinda Witkowski, 


Printer ............................ Penfold Buscombe, Tasmania 

National postmark (Melb) . Melbourne VIC 3000 

National postmark (Tas) ... Hobart TAS 7000 


1472250 Set of Vic. Parl. PSEs (mint & p/m) .......$1.20 

1472134 Victorian Parliament PSE (mint) ............$0.60 

1472144 Victorian Parliament PSE (p/m) .............$0.60 

1473250 Set of Tas. Parl. PSEs (mint & p/m) .......$1.20 

1473134 Tasmanian Parliament PSE (mint) .........$0.60 

1473144 Tasmanian Parliament PSE (p/m) ..........$0.60 

The Department Of Education, Science and Training (DEST) PSEs 23 November 2005 

A set of five PSEs highlighting five of 

Australia’s most traditional trades: 

Engineering 

Automotive 

Electrical 

Construction 

Hospitality 

These trades represent the many trades that 

have helped build the nation and which 

require a continuous level of skilled people 

entering them. 

Available through Retail outlets and by 

mail order while stocks last. 



FDI withdrawal date ......... 21 December 2005 

Denomination ................. Five x 50c 

Designer ........................ Sally Piskuric 


Printer ............................ Penfold Buscombe, Tasmania 

National postmark ........... Canberra ACT 2600 


1476250 Set of Dept. of VET PSEs 

(mint & postmarked) ...........................$6.00 

1476134 Set of Dept. of VET PSEs (mint) .............$3.00 

1476144 Set of Dept. of VET PSEs (p/marked) .....$3.00 

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Christmas 2005 

Christmas stamps have been issued in 

Australia every year since 1957. The practice 

in the last few years has been to represent the 

traditional Christmas story, and this year is 

no exception. The two stamps for 2005 show 

the Madonna and Child (45c concession card 

rate) and a beautifully detailed Adoring Angel 

($1 International Post). 

The artist, Ursula Betka, paints using the 

age-old techniques of icon painting. The 

exquisite images are painted on a wood 

panel that is fi rst prepared with a white gesso 

(meaning chalk) ground. The background is 

real 23-carat gold leaf, originally designed 

to catch the fl ickering light of church candles. 

The paints used are tempera, or pigment 

mixed with egg yolk, also in the tradition of 

medieval art. 

The original holy icons have been specially 

blessed in the tradition of the Church. Like 

these precious icons each stamp glitters like a 

rare jewel. These beautiful stamps celebrate 

Christmas with serene joy and peace. 

THE STAMPS 

45c Madonna and Child 

This image is derived from the ancient icon 

tradition of the Virgin and Christ Child, 

where mother and baby touch tenderly at 

the cheek. This intimate gesture expresses 

universal loving kindness and compassion. 

Mary’s beauty reflects both her spiritual 

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qualities and the great love she holds for her 

son. Jesus displays to his mother a little bird 

– a goldfinch, which is a traditional medieval 

symbol of Christ. The star on Mary’s robe is 

symbolic of the star that led the three wise 

men to the crib in Bethlehem. 

$1.00 Adoring Angel 

This stamp depicts an angel in a gesture of 

sacred adoration. An angel brought news 

of the Holy birth to shepherds outside 

Bethlehem and angels traditionally appear 

adoring the Virgin and Child in scenes of 

the Nativity. 

Ethereal creatures, they are neither male 

nor female. The word “angel” comes from the 

Greek word “angelos” (messenger) and they 

are largely seen as messengers from God or 

manifestations of the Holy Spirit. 

ILLUSTRATOR 

Ursula Betka is an artist specialising in 

icon painting with a PhD in medieval art 

history. Betka teaches Art History at the 

University of Melbourne and the National 

Gallery of Victoria. Betka also teaches icon 

painting at The Council of Adult Education 

in Melbourne. 

Sheetlet of fi ve x $1.00 stamps 

Booklet of 20 x 45c stamps



Christmas aerogramme 


Other products for this issue include a 

first day cover, stamp pack, a booklet of 

20 x 45c stamps, a sheetlet of five x $1.00 

international card rate stamps, maximum 

cards and an aerogramme. 


Maximum cards 




Denominations ................ One x 45c, one x $1.00 

Illustration ...................... Ursula Betka 

Typography ..................... Jo Mure, 


Stamp size ...................... 26mm x 37.5mm 

Prestige booklet size ........ 156mm x 104mm 


Printer/Paper (gummed) .. SEP Sprint/Tullis Russell 

Printer/Paper (s/adhes) .... SEP Sprint/B100 s/a 


Sheet layout .................... Sheet of 50/two panes of 25 

(traffi c lights) 

National postmark ........... St Marys NSW 2760 


1468067 Stamps (one x 45c, one x $1.00) ......... $1.45 

1468002 First day cover ................................... $1.75 

1468182 Booklet (20 x 45c) .............................. $9.00 

1468122 Sheetlet (fi ve x $1.00 s/a) ................... $5.00 

1468126 Stamp pack ....................................... $1.90 

1468250 Cheque book (20 x 20 x 45c) .......... $180.00 


( 20 sheetlets fi ve x $1.00) ............. $100.00 

1468220 Maximum cards (set of two) ................ $2.95 

1468155 Christmas aerogramme ...................... $0.95 

1468240 Set of gutter strips[MO] .................... $14.50 

1468241 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) ........................ $4.50 

1468242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.00) .................. $10.00 

1468184 NEW Christmas Prestige Booklet* ........ $9.95 

* see page 14 for details about this product 

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Christmas Island is a remote Australian 

Territory located in the Indian Ocean some 

2,600 kilometres north-west of Perth and 

360 kilometres south of Jakarta. 

Christmas Island was fi rst settled in the 

late nineteenth century in order to develop 

the phosphate industry. The population of 

Christmas Island today is over 1,500 and 

includes Chinese, Malay and European 

communities. 

Christmas Island Christmas stamps are 

issued every alternate year. While Australian 

Christmas stamps are based on traditional 

religious themes, recent Christmas Island 

Christmas stamps have included Santa Claus 

in a variety of island settings. Christmas 

Island stamps are valid for use within 

Australia and can be used as an alternative 

Christmas stamp. 

THE STAMPS 

45c Santa admiring a decorated tree on the Island 

A Christmas Island Palm is being decorated 

by an Abbott’s Booby, Papasula abbotti, and 

a Red Crab. 

90c 0c Santa approaching Christmas Island 

Santa’s sled is being pulled towards Christmas 

Island by crabs rather than reindeer. 


There is also a first day cover. The 45c card 

rate stamp is featured in the new Christmas 

Prestige Booklet. 

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Denominations ................ One x 45c, one x 90c 

Designer ........................ Tracie Grimwood 


Perforations .................... 14.40 x 14 

Printer/Paper .................. SEP Sprint/Tullis Russell 


Sheet layout .................... Sheets of twenty (no gutter) 

National postmark ........... Christmas Island WA 6798 


1469067 Stamps (one x 45c, one x 90c) ............ $1.35 

1469002 First day cover .................................. $1.65 

The new Christmas Prestige Booklet 

features the 45c card rate stamp from the 

Christmas Island Christmas and Marking 

the Occasion stamp issues – a fi rst for 

Australia Post! 

Mail order code 1468184 $9.95

PACIFIC EXPLORER 2005 Stamp Expo Update 

PACIFIC EXPLORER HIGHLIGHTS 

Pacific Explorer Stamp Expo took place in 

April at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition 

Centre. It was enjoyed by the keen collector and 

interested observer, with news of the events and 

activities spreading far and wide. Take a look at 

some of the highlights from the event – often 

called the Stamp Olympics! 

Day One 

The centre stage area at the Exhibition Centre 

was abuzz from the minute the expo opened. 

Day One and the official opening was attended 

by hundreds of well-wishers. Her Excellency 

Marie Bashir, Governor of NSW, officially 

opening the Expo with Mr Graeme John, 

Managing Director of Australia Post, Mr Koh 

Seow Chuan, President of the Fédération 

Internationale de Philatélie and other VIP 

guests in attendence. 

Australia put its best foot forward when it 

came to welcoming so many representatives 

from around the world. A moving didgeridoo 

performance and a “Welcome to Country’ 

was given by a local Aboriginal elder, mixed 

with the stirring voices of an a cappella group, 

symbolising the energies and efforts of philately 

in Australia. Day One also saw the launch of 

the fi rst of four stamp issues for the Expo – the 

World Heritage Joint Stamp Issue with the UK. 

Present to unveil the new images were 

the Right Honourable Sir Alastair Goodlad, 

former British High Commissioner; the 

Honourable Bob Debus, NSW Minister for the 

Environment; Julietta Edgar, UK Royal Mail 

and Amber McDougall, Australia Post. 

Next were the Olympians – Kerri Pottharst 

and Giaan Rooney – who signed products 

and showed their medals to an avid audience. 

The day closed with the announcement by 

Australia Post that Personalised Stamps 

would now be available on-line. The popular 

TV and radio scientist, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, 

outlined the process to an entertained audience. 

Day Two 

This was a day for children! Australia Post’s 

second stamp issue was first up, with the 

Creatures of the Slime stamps capturing 

the imagination of dozens of local school 

children who were specially dressed for 

the occasion. Drs Pat Vickers-Rich and Jim 

Gehling gave everyone an insight into the 

fascinating world of these ancient creatures. 

Saturday Disney host Daniel Widdowson 

gave the event a dash of pizzazz, and staff from 

the Sydney Aquarium gave children a glance at 

a modern-day “creature of the slime”. Another 

dose of Olympians – Susie O’Neill, Alice Mills 

and Chris Fydler – saw queues of people lining 

up to secure their signatures. 

Day Three 

Reserved for Australia Post’s most popular 

stamp release over the four days – the launch 

of the Centenary of Rotary International was 

marked by key Rotarians, including Glen 

Kinross, past Rotary International president. 

Day Three also saw the announcement 

of the winners of the ACMI Australia Post 

First Moving Image School Competition. More 

than 10 schools in NSW had representatives 

watching the results of their efforts, together 

with mums and dads from around the State. 

Day Four 

The fourth and final day was reserved for award 

presentations, and the launch of the stamp 

issue commemorating the 150th Anniversary 

of the First Australian Coin. Dr.Vivienne Thom, 

Head of the Royal Australian Mint, and Robert 

Griffin, Curator of the Sydney Mint, took an 

historical approach to their presentation and 

gave unique insights into this stamp issue. 

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PACIFIC EXPLORER 2005 

DEALERS, TRADERS and EXHIBITORS 

Over 150 volunteers worked tirelessly in 

the installation of the exhibits receiving 

congratulations from the exhibitors for 

their efforts. The highlight of the Court of 

Honour, was The Tapling Collection which 

was presented by David Beech of the 

British Library. Mr Beech was especially 

pleased with the presentation of the exhibit, 

particularly after the lengthy administrative 

work involved in bringing this renowned 

collection to Australia. 

This substantial exhibit of 170 pages, 

focused on the Australian Colonies and the 

Countries of the Pacifi c. It included many 

philatelic icons such as the original essays of 

the 1d and 3d “Sydney Views”, the Western 

Australia 1854 inverted frame, the Hawaii 

1851 2c “Missionary” and the Mauritius 1847 

“Post Offi ce” 1d on cover and 2d unused. 

Competitive exhibits were of a very high 

standard with the Australia Post Grand Prix 

being won by George J Kramer (USA) for his 

exhibit of US Domestic Mail 1776 to 1869. 

The exhibit achieved a score of 98 points and 

included letters to Martha Washington and 

Benjamin Franklin. Also featured was a FDC 

to John Hancock dated 4 July 1776! 

Many of the dealers and traders who 

attended were complimentary of the 

organisation and the exhibition overall. 

One dealer of note achieved the highest 

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single sale, over $500,000, which is believed 

to be a record single sale in Australia. 

A survey of visitors to Pacifi c Explorer 

World Stamp Expo 2005 gave their stamp 

of approval to the event with 92% of those 

surveyed rating the overall exhibition as 

either “very good” or “good”. 

YOUTH AREA 

What a success! The Youth Area at Pacific 

Explorer welcomed over 1,250 children who 

participated in the fun and activities available. 

Australia Post staff and volunteers from 

the APF were on hand to keep the children 

active and excited about stamp collecting 

and children’s stamp issues. Children were 

encouraged to make their way through a 

maze of rooms – each room featuring a 

different activity. 

Things to do included making your own 

dinosaur footprints, badgemaking, letter 

writing and creating envelopes. Once 

children had completed each of the room 

activities, and a completion stamp was placed 

in their book, they were then taken on a 

guided tour around the exhibition. 

The comments from visitors were 

that they had been both entertained and 

informed. Interest in collecting stamps has 

certainly increased for these children!

Stamp Expo Update 

SNAPSHOT! and PERSONALISED STAMPS 

One of the innovations featured at Pacific 

Explorer was the first personalised booklet 

–Snapshot! Souvenir Booklet. There was a 

steady stream of buyers eager to have their 

photograph placed into this lasting Pacific 

Explorer memento. The feedback from 

those who purchased the product was very 

positive – from as young as a two-year-old 

through to Royal Mail agent, Max Stern. 

This is another first for Australia Post and 

will be a product to look out for in the 

future. Generic versions of the Snapshot! 

Souvenir Booklet are available from mail 

order. 

The Personalised Stamps service was 

also kept busy with Expo visitors taking 

the opportunity to select a sheet of stamps 

and having their image placed in the tabs. 

Marking the Occasion, the recently released 

stamp issue designed for use with this service, 

offered buyers a wide and varied selection of 

designs. The launch of the service on-line was 

a highlight on the fi rst day of Pacifi c Explorer. 

Western Australia inverted frame from the Tapling Collection 

POSTSHOP AT PACIFIC EXPLORER 

The PostShop was a busy place to be at Pacific 

Explorer with displays of all current stamp 

releases housed in individual bays. 

As well as the full displays of all products 

for each of the new issues, there were also a 

number of products exclusive to the Pacifi c 

Explorer Postshop. The new Stamp and Pin 

product, one design for each of the four 

new stamp issues released at the show, was a 

sought after item by many collectors with a 

limited number still available by mail order. 

There were exhibition covers, postcards 

and the very popular Centenary of Rotary 

International imperforate sheetlet. Australia 

Post also made available other products at the 

show prior to their release nationally. 

The exhibition had 31 different pictorial 

postmarks with a separate Postshop counter 

available to allow postmark collectors to take 

their time, view the postmark designs and 

talk to our postmarking specialists. 

Australia Post staff were selected from all 

over NSW with their selection based on their 

knowledge of philately and customer service 

skills. Staff from the Postshop received 

warm compliments from visitors for their 

welcoming attitude and friendly service. 

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These Stamp Pin Sets were a featured new 

product at Pacifi c Explorer and only 1,000 of 

the sets were produced. The pin features the 

actual stamp design and the base rate stamp is 

postmarked for the fi rst day of issue. 

Four sets were produced to coincide with 

the launches of World Heritage Joint Issue 

with the UK, Creatures of the Slime, Centenary 

of Rotary International and the 150th 

Anniversary of the First Australian Coin. Each 

set is numbered with the postmark in the 

ink colour applicable to that day. There are a 

number of sets available for purchase from 

mail order and they can be bought separately. 

The price for each Stamp Pin is $14.95 or the 

special price of $50.00 for a set of four. 

(Please note that same number sets are not available) 


1454350 Stamp Pin Set (Four stamp issues).......$50.00 

1454301 Individual Stamp Pin 

(World Heritage–Joint Issue with the UK) ... $14.95 


(Centenary of Rotary International) ........... $14.95 


(Creatures of the Slime) ........................... $14.95 


(150th Ann. of the First Australian Coin) ... $14.95 

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A very special collectable from 

Pacifi c Explorer... 

This special 25th anniversary edition of 

the 2005 Collection of Australian Stamps 

showcases all the gummed stamps and 

miniature sheets issued throughout the 

year, together with the background stories 

for each of the stamp issues. 

The collection includes Australian 

Parrots, featuring gold foiled typography 

on a fi rst-release stamp sheetlet, and the 

Christmas 2005 stamp issue, which uses 

gold leaf in the original artwork. The 

Australian Parrots sheetlet is only available 

as part of this collection. 

Also included is the 150th Anniversary of 

the First Australian Coin stamp issue with 

its equally impressive design. The coins are 

brought to life on the gold foil-stamped and 

embossed miniature sheet. 

The Annual Collection edition has a cover 

and slipcase, which is the fi fth in a series 

following this particular style. This 25th 

Anniversary edition uses gold foil printing 

in the title and a varnish has been applied. 

There is also a gold foil strip down the left 

hand side of the slip case. 

The cover of the album follows the same 

theme and format as the slipcase with the 

addition of gold foil printing in the “25th 

Anniversary” sub-title. 

Personalised Stamps at Thaipex 2005 

(3 to 7 August 2005) 

Two designs will be used on-site and a 

limited quantity will be available by mail 

order while stocks last. Both designs will 

use generic images in the tabs. 


0262302 Thaipex Pstamp sheet Generic I (MO) .$15.95 

0262303 Thaipex Pstamp sheet Generic II (MO) .$15.95

2005 Collection of Australian Stamps 1 November 2005 

The central image of the Kookaburra and 

gum leaves is by renowned Australian wildlife 

artist, Kevin Stead, and is presented on 

a strong blue background which creates 

a textural feel. The cloth binding on both 

the cover and slipcase is in complementing 

brown and Baker Signet type face is used 

throughout. 

The face value of the stamps in each of 

the albums is $60.90 (including the special 

Australian Parrots sheetlet). 

This is excellent value for money and 

makes the 25th anniversary 2005 Collection 

of Australian Stamps a collectable item in its 

own right. 

2005 Australian issues 

January Australian Legends - Fashion Designers 

Centenary of the Australian Open 

February Australian Parrots 

March Sports Treasures 

Marking the Occasion 

April Joint Issue with the UK 

Creatures of the Slime 

Centenary of Rotary International 

150th Anniv. of the First Australian Coin 

May Queen’s Birthday 

June Bush Wildlife : International stamps 

July Australian Wildfl owers 

Australian Wine 

August Australian Native Trees 

September Marking the Occasion 

Treasures from the Archives 

October SCM: Down on the Farm 

November Christmas 2005 

The overall feel of the pages in this year’s 

Collection is airy and minimal making 

the text easy to follow. The design of the 

book is elegant, sophisticated, informative 

and visually striking. The Executive edition 

has a black leather look cover with gold foil 

typography and brass corner protectors. 

The Executive edition is limited to 8,000 

individually numbered copies. 

Together with gilt-edged pages, this is 

the ultimate edition of the 2005 Collection of 

Australian Stamps. Priced at just $79.95 for 

the Annual Collection, with the Executive 

edition at just $114.95, the albums make a 

perfect addition to your collection, or that 

special gift. You can save even more when 

you purchase before the 28 December 

this year. 


1475171 2005 Collection of Australian Stamps . *$74.95 

(normally priced at $79.95) 

1475214 2005 Collection of Australian Stamps 

Executive Edition ............................. *$109.95 

(normally priced at $114.95) 

*Special pre-Christmas price applies to orders received 

before 28 December 2005. 

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The Australian Territories Collection 

The 2005 Australian Territories Collection 

presents all the stamps from Australian 

Territories released this year, including the 

Zodiac sheetlet from our Lunar New Year 

– Year of the Rooster. 

The collection showcases four diverse 

and interesting stamp issues (listed right) 

and consists of a total of 26 stamps. 

The Zodiac sheetlet contains 14 stamps. 

The total face value of the stamps is $14.15 

making the collection great value for 

money at just $22.95. 

What would you like to add to your collection? 

Tell us and you could WIN* this £2 Kangaroo and Map stamp with an estimated value of $3,000! 

The stamp is a mint light hinged, C of A watermark printing, 1934. 

Please note: This is the only Commonwealth stamp to be forged by the 

international counterfeiter, Jean de Sperati. 

All you have to do for a chance to add this Philatelic “gem” to your 

collection is tell us what it is you like to collect in the customer survey 

you received with this Bulletin. The information will be used to assist us in 

offering you the products you are most interested in collecting. 

For your chance to be in the draw to win this very special stamp your survey 

needs to be received by 31 October 2005. 

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*conditions apply and are outlined in the accompanying survey 


STAMP ISSUES 

Lunar New Yew - Year of the Rooster 

(includes the Zodiac sheetlet) 

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Reef Sharks 

Aviation in the AAT 

Christmas Island Christmas 

The 2005 Australian Territories Collection 

comprises a four page presentation folder 

with stock sheets incorporating the stamps 

together with the Zodiac sheetlet. 

The overall design enables the collection 

to fi t neatly into a Collectors Choice Binder 

for safe and easy storage. The binders 

are priced at $17.95.The 2005 Australian 

Territories Collection will be available from 

participating retail outlets and by mail 

order from the Australian Philatelic Bureau 

from 1 November 2005. 

The collection also makes an affordable 

gift and introduction to the wonderful 

world of stamp collecting. 


1475194 Australian Territories Collection .........$22.95 

0960251 Collectors Choice Binder 

(3-ring, holds album stock sheets) ......$17.95 

Estimated 

Retail Value 

$3,000

Collector Coins 

Shown actual size of 27 mm x 23mm. 

Mass - 11 grams. 

Both coins are 

40.6mm in diameter 

and 99.9% pure silver. 

60th Anniversary Of The End Of WWII 1945 - 2005 

from Perth Mint 

A world mintage of only 7,000 “dancing 

man” coins featuring 20 film-like lenticular 

frames. Each coin is housed in a numbered 

replica newsreel canister. RRP $79.50* 

Pope John Paul II – In Remembrance of His Holiness 

from Perth Mint 

A coloured reverse of Pope John Paul II in 

front of St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City. 

RRP $69.00* 

*A limited number are available through 

selected Retail outlets while stocks last. 

Commonwealth Games Melbourne 2006 

In celebration, a new series of eight coins 

has been released by the Royal Australian 

Mint. Each uncirculated 50c coin features a 

separate sport. There is also an uncirculated 

50c coin designed by Victorian student, Kelly 

Just, whose initials are incorporated into the 

design of the coin. 


0261350 Set CG Uncirculated 50c coins .........$39.60 

0261301 CG Uncirculated 50c (Student design) ...$4.95 

0261302 CG Uncirculated 50c (Shooting) ............$4.95 

0261303 CG Uncirculated 50c (Hockey) ..............$4.95 

0261304 CG Uncirculated 50c (Basketball) ..........$4.95 

0261305 CG Uncirculated 50c (Weightlifting) .......$4.95 

0261306 CG Uncirculated 50c (Badminton) .........$4.95 

0261307 CG Uncirculated 50c (Gymnastics) ........$4.95 

0261308 CG Uncirculated 50c (Rugby 7s) ...........$4.95 

0261309 CG Uncirculated 50c (Table Tennis) .......$4.95 

The“Kangaroo and Map” silver ingot.. a stunning collectable ! 

Using the design of the Kangaroo and Map £2 stamp, we present 

a limited editon of 5,000 Kangaroo and Map Silver Ingots. These 

individually numbered collectables will be available through 

participating outlets and by mail order from 18 October this year. 

Each ingot features the Australia Post logo and RAM mark as well as 

a certifi cate of authenticity signed by both organisations. The 99.9% 

silver ingot is housed in a clear casing with a protective slip case and is 

only available while stocks last. 

MAIL ORDER CODE 1113752 (MO/CC) ONLY $39.95 

Shown at 

75% of 

actual size. 

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More ssouvenir 

ouvenir sheets and collectables 

The Simpsons SES 

Cartoons, as we know them, were changed forever 

when Matt Groening introduced us to The Simpsons 

in 1987. Since then, we have learned that life always 

turns out OK in the end, regardless of the number 

of mistakes you happen to make along the way. 

Mail order 

1113744 Simpsons SES .................................. $15.95 

Donald Duck 70 Fantastic Years Souvenir Stamp Pack 

The changing face and “whacky” antics of 

everyone’s favourite duck have kept us amused 

for 70 years. Following on from the success of 

our Mickey Mouse 75 Years of Fun Stamp Pack, 

Donald could not possibly be left out. 

Mail order 

1113749 Donald Duck Souvenir Stamp Pack ...... $9.95 

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Star Wars Episode III 

The Revenge of the Sith brings to a close the epic 

saga of Star Wars. Anakin Skywalker reveals his true 

character and transforms into Darth Vader. The sheet 

features the characters from the movie. 

Mail order 

1113747 Star Wars Episode III SES .................. $15.95 

Celebrating 40 Years of Channel 7 in SA SES 

Channel 7 in SA are celebrating their 40th 

Anniversary this year. Tabs feature celebrities 

from Channel 7and also the Channel 7 logo. 

Sheets are available from participating SA retail 

outlets and by mail order from the Australian 

Philatelic Bureau while stocks last. 

Mail order 

1113750 40 Years of Channel 7 in SA SES ........ $15.95 

Neighbours SES 

This popular Australian TV show first went to air 

in 1985 and is now seen in over 60 countries. 

The award winning show has long been recognised 

as the “launching pad” for many of our most 

successful entertainers. 

Mail order 

1113751 Neighbours SES ............................... $15.95

Seven Seas 

The following will be included in Seven Seas’ 2005 

supplements and optional pages. 

Seven Seas’ pages are available only from stamp dealers 

and from Seven Seas. 

Products for Seven Seas’ pages 

• No CTO Partial returns for refund not accepted 

6 September 2005 Treasures from the Archives 

Supplement - gummed single stamp 

Optional - nil 

6 September 2005 Marking the Occasion 

Supplement - gummed design set 


4 October 2005 SCM: Down on the Farm 

Supplement - gummed design set - miniature sheet 

- s/a set (one each s/a sheetlet) 

Optional - s/a set (one each s/a sheetlet - s/a booklets 

1 November 2005 Christmas 2005 

Supplement - gummed design set - s/a set (booklet 

of 20 x 45c, sheetlet of five x $1.00) 

Optional - s/a set 

6 September 2005 Aviation in the AAT 

Supplement - design set 


1 November 2005 Christmas Island Christmas 

Supplement - design set - Rooster overprint Taepei 2005 


Mail order codes 

1468235 Australia Supplement ........................$35.90 

1468236 Australia Optional .............................$36.50 

1468238 Christmas Island Supplement ..............$3.30 

1468239 AAT Supplement .................................$4.45 

Exhibition overprint for Taepei 2005! 

A Lunar New Year – Year of the Rooster 

miniature sheet overprint celebrating the 

18th International Stamp Exhibition, 19 to 

24 August 2005. Available through selected 

outlets and by mail order. 

Mail order 

0262301 Taepei 2005 overprint ......................$1.95 

Refer to the previous Bulletin for the list of participating 

outlets in each state or go to www.auspost.com.au 

Post Master Gallery 

www.auspost.com.au/gallery 

We’re A Weird Mob – Designing A Cultural Identity 

11 June - 9 October 2005 

This exhibition presents the work of the 1970s 

All Australian Graffiti graphic design group, 

and the more recent flag design concepts 

behind Russell Kennedy’s A Vision Unfurled. 

Both projects focus on images and icons of 

Australian identity. All Australian Graffi ti 

captured the regional and multicultural 

elements of the day and challenged the 

minimal international style that was current. 

A Summer of Cricket 

22 October 2005 - 12 February 2006 

Curated by Elizabeth Gertsakis 

This exhibition celebrates the sport of cricket 

depicted on stamps of the world of both cricket 

and non-cricket playing nations. 

The exhibition will feature artwork and 

associated cricked memorabilia and will inspire 

a nostalgic surge of sporting memory for both 

the serious enthusiast and the summer cricket 

dilettante. 

Centenary of Sheffi eld Shield Cricket 1992 

Illustrator Mark Sofi las 

Designer Janet Boschen 

THE POST MASTER GALLERY 

321 Exhibition Street Melbourne VIC 3000 

Enquiries (03) 9204 5021 

Group and program bookings (03) 9204 7727 

Online at www.auspost.com.au/gallery 

E-mail postmastergallery@auspost.com.au 

ADMISSION IS FREE - GALLERY HOURS ARE: 

Saturday to Monday midday to 5 p.m. 

Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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New Issues 

Mail Order Product Description Price *Planned 

Code 6 September 2005 Marking the Occasion 

Withdrawal Date 

1474067 Stamps (one x 45c, one x 50c) $0.95 To be advised 

1474001 First day cover $1.25 4 October 2005 

1474126 Stamp pack $1.40 To be advised 

1474220 Maximum cards (set of two) $2.45 To be advised 

1474240 Set of gutter strips ( ten x 45c, ten x 50c)[MO] $9.50 To be advised 

1474241 Gutter strip ( ten x 45c) $4.50 To be advised 

1474242 Gutter strip ( ten x 50c) 

6 September 2005 Treasures from the Archives 

$5.00 To be advised 

1467067 Stamp (gummed $5.00) $5.00 28 February 2006 

1467002 First day cover (gummed) $5.30 4 October 2005 

1467126 Stamp pack $5.45 28 February 2006 

1467220 Maximum card $5.75 28 February 2006 

1467276 Sheet of gummed stamps (ten x $5.00) 

6 September 2005 Aviation in the AAT 

$50.00 28 February 2006 

1466067 Stamps (two x 50c, one x $1.00, one x $1.45) $3.45 28 February 2006 

1466001 First day cover $3.75 4 October 2005 


1466220 Maximum cards (set of four) $6.45 28 February 2006 

1466240 Set of gutter strips (ten x 50c, ten x $1.00, ten x $1.45)[MO] $29.50 28 February 2006 

1466241 Gutter strip (ten x 50c) $5.00 28 February 2006 

1466242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.00) $10.00 28 February 2006 

1466243 Gutter strip (ten x $1.45) 

4 October 2005 SCM: Down on the Farm 

$14.50 28 February 2006 

1470067 Stamps (fi ve x 50c, one x $1.00) $3.50 31 March 2006 

1470250 Set of miniature sheets (mint, postmarked)[MO] $7.00 1 November 2005 

1470142 Miniature sheet (mint) $3.50 31 March 2006 

1470143 Miniature sheet (postmarked) $3.50 1 November 2005 

1470001 Set fi rst day covers (stamps, miniature sheet)[MO] $7.60 1 November 2005 

1470002 First day cover (stamps) $3.80 1 November 2005 

1470013 First day cover (miniature sheet) $3.80 1 November 2005 

1470126 Stamp pack $7.45 31 March 2006 

1470220 Maximum cards (set of six) $8.00 31 March 2006 

1470252 Cheque book (20 x 10 x 50c) $100.00 31 March 2006 

1470253 Booklet (10 x 50c) $5.00 31 March 2006 

1470254 Cheque book (20 x 20 x 50c) $200.00 31 March 2006 

1470255 Booklet (20 x 50c) $10.00 31 March 2006 

1470182 Set of booklets (10 & 20 x 50c)[MO] $15.00 31 March 2006 

1470122 Set of self-adhesive sheetlets (one x fi ve x 50c, one x fi ve x $1.00)[MO] $7.50 31 March 2006 

1470256 Sheetlet (fi ve x 50c) $2.50 31 March 2006 

1470257 Cheque book sheetlets (20 x fi ve x 50c) $50.00 31 March 2006 

1470258 Sheetlet (fi ve x $1.00) $5.00 31 March 2006 

1470259 Cheque book sheetlets (20 x fi ve x $1.00) $100.00 31 March 2006 

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New Issues 


Code Withdrawal Date 

4 October 2005 SCM: Down on the Farm (continued) 

1470240 Set of gutter strips (ten x 50c, ten x $1.00 - no design)[MO] $15.00 31 March 2006 

1470241 Gutter strip (ten x 50c) $5.00 31 March 2006 

1470242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.00) $10.00 31 March 2006 

1470303 Down on the Farm Stamp Fun Book ( includes larger miniature sheet ) $9.95 31 March 2006 

1470301 Down on the Farm sticker sheet $2.00 To be advised 

1470302 Down on the Farm Barnyard Bash Computer Games CD $9.95 To be advised 

1 November 2005 Christmas 2005 

1468067 Stamps (one x 45c, one x $1.00) $1.45 30 April 2006 

1468122 Sheetlet (fi ve x $1.00 self-adhesive) $5.00 30 April 2006 

1468002 First day cover (gummed) $1.75 29 November 2005 

1468126 Stamp pack $1.90 30 April 2006 

1468220 Maximum cards (set of two) $2.95 30 April 2006 

1468250 Cheque book (20 x 20 x 45c) $180.00 30 April 2006 

1468182 Booklet (twenty x 45c) $9.00 30 April 2006 

1468650 Cheque book (20 self-adhesive sheetlets of fi ve x $1.00) $100.00 30 April 2006 

1468155 Christmas aerogramme $0.95 30 April 2006 

1468240 Set of gutter strips (ten x 45c, ten x $1.00)[MO] $14.50 30 April 2006 

1468241 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) $4.50 30 April 2006 

1468242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.00) $10.00 30 April 2006 

1468184 Christmas Prestige Booklet – features 45c card rate stamps from $9.95 30 May 2006 

Marking the Occasion and Christmas Island Christmas stamp issues 

1 November 2005 Christmas Island Christmas 2005 

1469067 Stamps (one x 45c, one x 90c) $1.35 30 April 2006 

1469002 First day cover $1.65 29 November 2005 

1 November 2005 Collection of Australian Stamps 

1475171 2005 Annual Collection of Australian Stamps *$74.95 27 December 2005 

(normally $79.95) 

1475214 2005 Executive Collection of Australian Stamps *$109.95 27 December 2005 

(normally $114.95) 

1475194 2005 Australian Territories Collection $22.95 31 December 2006 

* Special pre Christmas sale price 

23 November 2005 Anniversary of Parliament in Victoria PSE 

1472250 Set of PPEs (mint and postmarked)[MO] $1.20 21 December 2005 

1472134 PPE (mint) $0.60 To be advised 

1472144 PPE (postmarked) $0.60 21 December 2005 

23 November 2005 Anniversary of Parliament in Tasmania PSE 

1473250 Set of PPEs (mint and postmarked)[MO] $1.20 21 December 2005 

1473134 PPE (mint) $0.60 To be advised 

1473144 PPE (postmarked) $0.60 21 December 2005 

23 November 2005 Department of Vocational Education & Training PSEs 

1476250 Set of Department of VET PSEs (fi ve each mint & postmarked)[MO] $6.00 21 December 2005 

1476134 Set of fi ve Deptartment of VET PSEs (mint) $3.00 To be advised 

1476144 Set of fi ve Department of VET PSEs (postmarked)[MO] $3.00 21 December 2005 

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Recent Issues 


Code 7 June 2005 Defi nitive: Bush Wildlife 


1457067 Stamps (one x $1.00, one x $1.10, one x $1.20, one x $1.80) $5.10 To be advised 


1457220 Maximum cards (set of four) $8.10 To be advised 

1457122 Set of sheetlets ($1.10, $1.20, $1.80) [MO] $20.50 To be advised 

1457351 Cheque book (20 x sheetlets of fi ve - $1.10) $110.00 To be advised 

1457251 Sheetlet ( fi ve x $1.10) $5.50 To be advised 


1457252 Sheetlet ( fi ve x $1.20) $6.00 To be advised 


1457253 Sheetlet ( fi ve x $1.80) 

7 June 2005 Marine Life International PPEs and Aerogrammes 


1464226 Set of DL, C5, & C4 PPEs (mint) $11.80 To be advised 

1464250 DL PPE $2.00 To be advised 

1464251 C5 PPE $3.80 To be advised 


1465155 Set of (fi ve x 95c) aerogrammes 

21 June 2005 City Scapes Domestic PPEs 


1463226 Set of (DL x two, C6 x two, C5 x one, B4 x one) PPEs (mint) $8.65 To be advised 

1463250 DL PPE $0.60 To be advised 

1463251 DL PPE W/F $0.60 To be advised 


1463253 C6 PPE W/F $0.60 To be advised 



1463256 B4 PPE 

21 June 2005 Cocos (Keeling) Island Reef Sharks 


1458067 Stamps (two x 50c, one x $1.00, one x $1.45) $3.45 31 December 2005 

1458240 Set of gutter strips (ten x 50c, ten x $1.00, ten x $1.45)[MO] $29.50 31 December 2005 

1458241 Gutter strip (ten x 50c) $5.00 31 December 2005 

1458242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.00) $10.00 31 December 2005 

1458243 Gutter strip (ten x $1.45) 

5 July 2005 Defi nitive: Australian Wildfl owers 

$14.50 31 December 2005 

1459067 Stamps (four x 50c) $2.00 To be advised 

1459322 Cheque book (20 x sheetlets of fi ve) $50.00 To be advised 

1459122 Sheetlet of fi ve x 50c $2.50 To be advised 


1459220 Maximum cards (set of four) $5.00 To be advised 

1459223 Collector pack $8.90 To be advised 

Planned withdrawal dates* may be changed without notice to meet emergent postal requirements. Advice of such changes 

will be published in the fi rst available Australian Stamp Bulletin after the changes. 

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. An 

asterisk (*) indicates issue related postcard design(s) available from participating Post retail outlets. 

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Recent Issues (continued) 


Code 5 July 2005 Defi nitive: Australian Wildfl owers (continued) 


1459263 Cheque book (20 x 10 x 50c) $100.00 To be advised 

1459250 Booklet (ten x 50c) $5.00 To be advised 

1459264 Cheque book (20 x 20 x 50c) $200.00 To be advised 

1459251 Booklet (20 x 50c) $10.00 To be advised 

1459209 Roll (100 x 50c) $50.00 To be advised 

1459210 Roll (200 x 50c) (Pemara) $100.00 To be advised 

1459200 Set of two strips of four from roll (SEP Sprint & Pemara)[MO] $4.00 To be advised 

1459293 Strip of four s/a from roll (SEP Sprint) $2.00 To be advised 

1459294 Strip of four s/a from roll (Pemara) 

5 July UN International Year of Microcredit PSE 


1460134 PSE (one x 50c mint) 

19 July 2005 Australian Wine 

$0.60 31 January 2006 

1461067 Stamps (two x 50c, two x $1.00, one x $1.45) $4.45 31 January 2006 

1461126 Stamp pack $4.90 31 January 2006 

1461250 Cheque book (20 x 10 x 50c) $100.00 31 January 2006 

1461182 Booklet (ten x 50c) $5.00 31 January 2006 

1461184 Prestige booklet $10.95 31 January 2006 

1461220 Maximum cards (set of fi ve) 

8 August 2005 Native Trees 

$8.20 31 January 2006 

1462067 Stamps (fi ve x 50c) $2.50 28 February 2006 


1462220 Maximum cards (set of fi ve) $6.25 28 February 2006 

1462223 Collector pack $6.40 28 February 2006 

1462240 Gutter strip (ten x 50c) with design $5.00 28 February 2006 

1462209 Roll (100 x 50c) $50.00 28 February 2006 

1462200 Five 50c self-adhesive stamps from roll of 100 

10 May 2005 Queen’s Birthday 

$2.50 28 February 2006 

1446067 Stamp (one x 50c) $0.50 30 June 2006 

1446201 Sheetlet of (ten x 50c) self-adhesive $5.00 30 June 2006 

1446130 Sheetlet pack $5.45 30 June 2006 

1446220 Maximum card $1.25 30 June 2006 

1446184 Prestige booklet $10.95 30 June 2006 

2005 AFL Footy booklets are priced at $10.95 each and 

the NRL Sheetlet Packs are just $9.95 each. 

1456250 Set AFL booklets ($175.20 a set) 

1456501 Adelaide 1456509 Melbourne 

1456502 Brisbane Lions 1456510 Nth Melbourne 

1456503 Carlton 1456511 Port Adelaide 

1456504 Collingwood 1456512 Richmond 

1456505 Essendon 1456513 St Kilda 

1456506 Fremantle 1456514 Sydney Swans 

1456507 Geelong 1456515 West Coast Eagles 

1456508 Hawthorn 1456516 Western Bulldogs 

1113740 Set of NRL sheetlet packs 

1456303 Brisbane Broncos 

1456308 Canberra Raiders 

1456302 Canterbury Bulldogs 

1456311 Cronulla Sharks 

1456313 Manly/Warringah 

1456306 Melbourne Storm 

1456310 Newcastle Knights 

1456312 Parramatta Eels 

($149.25 a set) 

1456304 Penrith Panthers 

1456305 St George/Illawara 

1456314 Sth Sydney Rabbitohs 

1456301 Sydney Roosters 

1456307 Townsville Cowboys 

1456309 West Tigers 

1456315 New Zealand Warriors 

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Also Available 

• SES Sheets • Coins • Album Sheets • Accessories • Books • Catalogues 

Books and Accessories 

0241351 Collecting Australian Stamps $9.95 

– a beginner’s guide 

1113715 New Stamp Collecting Starter Kit $24.95 

1412250 2004 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO] $12.95 

Album Sheets 

0903270 First day cover album binder $10.00 

0960251 Collector’s Choice binder 

(3-ring, holds album stock sheets) $17.95 

0903269 Collector’s Choice binder + slip case [MO/CC] $19.00 

0903294 Album stock sheets – to hold P Stamp sheets 

(set of ten) fi ts 0903269 $13.50 

0903271 Album stock sheets 

– two strip (set of ten) FDC $10.25 

0903272 Album stock sheets – fi ve 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 

Australian Stamp Catalogue Range 

1113714 2004 Compact Australian Stamp Catalogue $13.50 

1113705 Comprehensive Colour Catalogue of 

Australian Stamps 3rd Edition 

(Wire-O Bound Edition) $39.95 

1113739 Australian Coin & Banknote Values - 21st Ed $25.00 

1113738 Stamps of Australia 9th Ed $16.50 

1113608 Australasian Stamp Catalogue Vol 1 (29th Ed) $35.00 

(Australia, AAT, Christmas & Cocos Islands) 

1113609 Australasian Stamp Catalogue Vol 2 (29th Ed) $35.00 

(Nauru, Norfolk, Pitcairn Islands, & PNG) 

Australian Commonwealth Specialist Catalogues 

0197256 Decimals Soft bound, Vols I, I I & III [MO] $210.00 

0197257 Decimals Loose-leaf, Vols I, II & III [MO] $210.00 

Volume I is completely revised, Volumes II and III are new. Buy all 

three for $210.00, and save 25% off the cost of the soft-bound 

volumes (if purchased separately). 

Collectables 

1437250 Zodiac booklet Capricorn $10.95 

1437251 Zodiac booklet Aquarius $10.95 

1437252 Zodiac booklet Pisces $10.95 

1437253 Zodiac booklet Aries $10.95 

1437254 Zodiac booklet Taurus $10.95 

1437255 Zodiac booklet Gemini $10.95 

1437256 Zodiac booklet Cancer $10.95 

1437257 Zodiac booklet Leo $10.95 

1437258 Zodiac booklet Virgo $10.95 

1437259 Zodiac booklet Libra $10.95 

1437260 Zodiac booklet Scorpio $10.95 

1437261 Zodiac booklet Sagittarius $10.95 

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Collectables (continued) 

1113736 55 Years of Peanuts SES $15.95 

1113741 Australian GP Anniversary SES $15.95 

1113742 Australian GP (Don Elgin) SES [MO] $15.95 

1113743 TRH Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess 

Mary of Denmark SES $15.95 

Perth Mint coins 

2005 Coins and Coin sets 

1113716 2 oz Bullion Silver 

Kookaburra Coin 2005 ..........................‡ $49.50 

1113717 2 Coin Kookaburra Year Set 2005 ...........‡ $54.50 

1113718 3 Coin Kookaburra 

Collectors Set 2005 ..............................‡ $79.50 

Lunar New Year 2005, Year of the Rooster Coins 

1113721 1/20th oz Gold Bullion .........................‡ $59.95 

1113722 1/2 oz Silver Bullion .............................‡ $24.50 

2004 coins 

1113732 2004 1/2 oz Square Silver 

Kookaburra Coin ...................................‡ $43.00 

RAM coins 

Eureka Stockade bronze coins 

1113632 ‘C’ $1.00 Eureka Stockade 

bronze coin ................................................. $2.75 

1113640 ‘E Mintmark $1.00 Eureka Stockade 

bronze coin ................................................. $2.75 

Olympic Games coin 

1113636 $5.00 Al-bronze uncirculated coin .............$14.95 


1413260 2004 Six Coin Set (proof) ............................ $80.00 

1413261 2004 Six Coin Set (uncirculated) ................. $23.50 

1413270 2004 1 oz Silver Kangaroo coin ................ ‡$32.45 


1434254 2005 Baby coin set (proof) $95.00 

1434255 2005 Baby coin set (uncirculated) $30.50 

1434253 2005 Six coin set (proof) $80.00 

1434252 2005 Six coin set (uncirculated) $23.50 

1434256 2005 1 oz Silver Kangaroo coin ‡$32.45 

1434257 Baby Keepsake $9.95 

2004 Annual Collections 

1412171 2004 Collection of Aust. Stamps $79.95 

1412214 2004 Collection of Aust. Stamps Exec. $109.95 

1412194 2004 Australian Territories Collection $25.95 

A complete list of issues and products on sale is not included 

here. Additional information about stamp issues, books, 

accessories, album sheets and catalogues may be obtained from 

the Australian Philatelic Bureau (Freecall 1800 331 794). Items 

marked [MO] are available by mail order only, those marked 

[MO/CC] are available by mail order and from Collector’s Corner 

outlets.

Stamp Bulletin 281 - Australia Post Shop

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