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• Blooms: Australian Cultivars • AAT Antarctic Ships • Torres Strait Islands Art PPEs • Butterfly aerogrammes and IPPEs• Australian Painting • Special Occasion booklets

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In this Bulletin...Australian Legends 3Blooms: Australian Cultivars 6Torres Strait Islands Art PPEs 9AAT Antarctic Ships 10Australian Painting 12Butterfly Int’l Stationery 14Special Occasion booklets 16New Collector Coins 20Seven Seas 22Post Master Gallery 22Exhibition Catalogues 23

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Dear Collector,

Thanks to those readers who have written to me expressingtheir good wishes and giving their views on our issueprogram. Your feedback is important to us and we doconsider your views in our planning and evaluation processes– so keep writing!

It was pleasing to see the warm regard for Margaret Courtand Rod Laver when they were presented with theirAustralian Legends awards at the Australian Open Tennis inJanuary. Their achievements, and their stamp products, aredescribed in this issue, and you can read more about them inour book Advantage Australia.

Our three stamp issues and two postal stationery issues inthis Bulletin range from beautiful flowers and butterflies toindigenous art and paintings by eminent artists of Australian-European descent.

In March, Blooms: Australian Cultivars showcases fiveAustralian flower cultivars with a lovely photographicapproach to the plants in bloom.

In contrast the April Australian Antarctic Territory issueuses a bold linocut technique to evoke the ruggedenvironment and four sturdy ‘Dan’ ships that played a vitalrole in Australia’s Antarctic exploration and research.

Breathtakingly beautiful original illustrations ofbutterflies feature on new international pre-paid envelopesand aerogrammes. New definitive domestic pre-paidenvelopes feature contemporary and historic art from theTorres Strait islands.

In May art from four twentieth century artists kicks off thenew Australian Paintings series.

The special weddings booklet we released in 2002, wasvery popular with collectors and postal users. So in 2003 weare presenting a range of Special Occasion booklets to helpcelebrate life’s milestones and special events. The booklets usethe tabbed stamps from January’s Celebration and Nationissue.

I hope you enjoy collecting these issues!Until next time,

Amber McDougall, Manager Philatelic

The recipients of the 2003 Australia Day,Australian Legends Award and the subjects ofthis year’s Australian Legends stamp issue –Margaret Court MBE and Rod Laver MBE –are undeniably giants of, not simply Australiantennis but world tennis.

The stampsTop: Margaret Court MBE with herWimbledon trophy after winning the title in1965; and in action hitting one of her powerfulforehands.

Bottom: Rod Laver MBE holding his 1969Wimbledon trophy after winning the title forthe fourth time; and in action about to hit abackhand, his favourite and most lethal shot.

The issueAs well as the gummed and self-adhesive stampsthe issue includes a first day cover, a stamp pack,a set of four maximum cards and a decorativegutter strip (grand slam trophies). A book:Advantage Australia, Margaret Court, Rod Laver,Legends of the Grand Slam rounds out the issue.

The 2003 Legends Margaret Court is possibly the greatestwomen’s tennis player of all time. She wasborn in Albury in New South Wales, on 16 July 1942 and rose to prominence whenshe won her first Australian singles title. In1970 Court won the second ever female GrandSlam and she remains the only player to achievea Grand Slam in doubles as well as in singles.

Court went on to win seven Australiantitles in a row and in 1963 she was the firstAustralian woman to win Wimbledon. Sheretired briefly then returned to internationaltennis in 1967 and continued winning majortitles after the birth of the first of her fourchildren.

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Court was primarily an attacker, basing hergame on a heavy serve and volley, and relyingon athleticism and endurance. Between 1961and 1975 Court was ranked No. 1 in the worldseven times. When she retired from tennis in1976 she had won 62 Grand Slam events, morethan any other player, man or woman. In addi-tion to her three Wimbledon titles, Court wonthe US Open title five times, the French title fivetimes and the Australian title eleven times. Shestill holds the record for the most Grand Slamwomen’s titles with 24 to her name. Her nearestrival is Steffi Graf with 22 Grand Slam titles.

Margaret Court was inducted into theInternational Tennis Hall of Fame in 1979 andthe International Women’s Sports Hall of Famein 1986.

championships, three Australian titles, twoFrench titles and two US titles.

After his second year as the No. 1 in theworld, Laver turned professional in 1962. Whenthe division between professional and amateurtennis disappeared in 1968, Laver was able onceagain to play in the traditional tournaments andbecame the first open Wimbledon champion.Had he played in these intervening years, Laverundoubtedly would have won far more GrandSlam championships.

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Rodney George Laver (Rod), Australia’sgreatest men’s tennis player, was born on 9 August 1938 at Rockhampton in Queensland.He is the only player in the history of tennis towin a Grand Slam twice.

Nicknamed ‘Rocket’ by the then AustralianDavis Cup captain Harry Hopman, Laver’s 23-year career spanned the amateur and open eras.

Laver won a total of eleven Grand Slamsingles titles including four Wimbledon men’s

‘Advantage Australia: Rod Laver & Margaret Court, Legends of theGrand Slam’ by Alan Trengove provides afascinating insight into the dramatic stories of Rod Laverand Margaret Court retold from new perspectives thathistory offers, and with an array of rediscovered andrarely seen photos.

Both Rod Laver and Margaret Courtdisplayed a typically Australiancapacity for hard work, courage,persistence and a will to win, as well asunderstated patriotism. Combined withextraordinary natural talent, suchqualities made Laver and Courtinternationally supreme.By resourcefully surmounting earlydisadvantages and reacting to brilliantsuccesses with grace and modesty,they epitomise the spirit of Australia.Each remains just as inspirational tomodern generations as they were to

their contemporaries.This fascinating 48 page book is an ideal companion

to the stamps and associated products.

ContentsPart One: The Country Connection

Two Little BattlersA Tennis Nation Is BornRising Stars

Part Two: The Boy They Called RocketThe Wimbledon KidThe Best of them AllWinds of ChangeAn Exceptional EncoreThe Toughest FightMortality Knocks

Part Three: Centre Court SensationTriumph and DisasterA Struggle for EqualityCentre Court NervesThe Greatest EpicFounding a Church

AppendixRod Laver’s ScoreboardMargaret Smith Court’s Scoreboard

RRP $16.95 48 pages, with more than 50 images

Technical detailsIssue date........................24 January 2003Denominations ................Four x 50cDesigner ........................Belinda Marshall, Australia Post

Design StudioStamp size (all) ................37.5 x 26 mmPrinter (all) ......................SNP Sprint Paper

Gummed ....................Tullis RussellSelf-adhesive ..............JAC B100

Printing process ..............LithographyPerforations ....................13.86 x 14.6Sheet layout ....................Sheets of 50, two panes of 25Special features ..............Design in gutterNational postmark............Kooyong VIC 3144

Mail order codes1343067 Stamps (four x 50c) ..................................$2.001343182 Booklet (ten x 50c)....................................$5.001343250 Cheque book of 20 booklets of ten x 50c....$100.001343240 Gutter strips (ten x 50c) design in gutter ....$5.001343220 Maximum cards (set of four) ......................$5.001343126 Stamp pack..............................................$2.451343219 Book, Advantage Australia ......................$16.95

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About the Australia Day, Australian LegendsAwardEach year since 1997 Australia Post has honoured theachievements of great Australians with a special stamprelease marking the Australia Post Australian LegendsAward. The Award itself comprises a gold replica stamppresented to each recipient at an Australia Day lunch.Past recipients of the Award have included Sir DonaldBradman, famous Australian Olympians, artist ArthurBoyd, the last Anzacs, country and western singer SlimDusty and five eminent medical scientists.

24 January 2003

Australian CultivarsBlooms

Australians have long been enthusiasticgardeners. Early settlers introduced plantspopular in Europe, such as roses and camellias,to remind them of ‘home’, and the country’svivid indigenous flowers also found anappreciative audience. Today most homegardens in Australia combine introduced andnative flowering plants.

When selecting plants, modern gardenerslook for more than just beauty. They demandplants that are hearty, disease resistant and easyto grow, no matter what colour their thumb.Whether they realise it or not, today’s gardenersowe much of their success to the availability ofAustralian cultivars. Five Australian flowercultivars are featured in this special issue of fivestamps.

Despite the continent’s reputation for harsh,unforgiving environments, its diversity ofclimates and soils mean that almost any plantcan be (and probably is) grown somewhere inAustralia.

The stamps feature Simon Griffiths’ superbphotographs of the five cultivars. Each of thecultivars was photographed at the peak of itsblooming period.

The cultivars in the stamp issue werespecifically bred to produce spectacular bloomson hardy, disease resistant plants suitable forhome cultivation. All are entirely Australianbred, and are widely available throughcommercial nurseries. Three of the featuredAustralian cultivars are from introducedspecies, the remaining two are natives.

The issueAs well as the design set of five stamps, the issueincludes a sheetlet of ten gummed stamps, rollsand booklets of self-adhesive stamps, first daycovers, a sheetlet pack, a collector pack, and aset of five maximum cards. The ‘Bush Tango’kangaroo paw will also be produced as apostcard.

Cultivar...a cultivated variety developed by selectively breeding in order to enhance or minimisetraits common to other members of its species.

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The stamps‘Hari Withers’ camelliaThe ethereal ‘Hari Withers’ camellia was bredby Dr R M Withers of Victoria and named inhonour of his wife. Flowers average nine cm indiameter and appear mid-season on a fast-growing, upright and spreading plant.

Described as formal double in style, they arevery pale pink gradating to a deeper pink rose-bud at the centre. ‘Hari Withers’ was registeredin 1985 and is a Camellia x williamsii hybrid.

‘Victoria Gold’ rose‘Victoria Gold’ was bred by Eric Welsh (Erina,NSW) and released in 1999 to commemoratethe centenary of the Victorian Rose Society.‘Victoria Gold’ is a floribunda (cluster-flowered) plant 60 to 90 cm in height.

It produces double bright yellow bloomswith red margining of the petals in the coolermonths.

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Technical detailsIssue date ..........................25 March 2003Denominations....................Five x 50cPhotographer......................Simon GriffithsDesigner ............................Beth McKinlay, Australia Post

Design StudioStamp size..........................26 x 37.5 mmSheetlet size ......................156 x 101 mmPrinter (all) ..........................SNP SprintPaper (gummed) ................Tullis RussellPerforations ........................14.6 x 13.86Paper (self-adhesive)

Rolls ............................JAC B90 Booklets ......................JAC B100

Printing process ..................LithographySheet layout........................Sheetlet of tenNational postmark ..............Flowerpot TAS 7163Send requests for FDI postmarks to Kingston TAS 7050

Mail order codes1345067 Stamps (five x 50c) ................................$2.501345201 Stamps (sheetlet of 10 x 50c) ................$5.001345182 Booklet of ten x 50c ..............................$5.001345255 Cheque book (20 booklets of ten x 50c) ..$100.001345209 Roll of 100 ..........................................$50.001345001 Set of first day covers

(gummed, self-adhesive) ........................$5.601345002 First day cover (gummed) ......................$2.801345003 First day cover(self-adhesive)..................$2.801345126 Sheetlet pack ........................................$5.451345126 Collector pack ......................................$8.401345223 Maximum cards (set of five) ....................$6.25

‘Superb’ grevillea‘Superb’ is one of the most popular and widelyavailable grevillea cultivars. Bred in Queenslandby Merv Hodge and released in 1981, ‘Superb’ isa cross between Queensland species Grevilleabanksii and Western Australian species Grevilleabipinnatifida.

‘Superb’ is a bushy, medium-sized shrubwith large racemes of striking pinkish-yellowflowers that age to a deep pink. ‘Superb’ flowersthroughout the year and attracts honey-eatingbirds.

‘Bush Tango’ kangaroo pawIn the 1970s Dr Mervyn Turner, Melbourne,developed the Bush Gem range of kangaroopaw from the Anigozanthos species. The plantsin this range were hardy, disease-resistant andable to grow in all but the most hot and humidparts of Australia.

‘Bush Tango’ was bred by Yates Botanicalsfrom four species of Anigozanthos A. flavidus,A. humilis, A. onycis and A. preissii, and releasedcommercially in 2000. It grows to 1.2 m tall andis characterised by its bright orange flower.

‘Midnight’ rhododendronAustralian gardeners were creating hybridrhododendrons as early as the 1860s. Thebeautiful rhododendron ‘Midnight’ was bred in1978 by Karel Van de Ven of Olinda, Victoria.

An open growing, vigorous plant,‘Midnight’ has large, magenta-rose, frillyblooms with a prominent black ‘eye’ in themiddle of each flower. Trusses have around six-teen flowers. ‘Midnight’ a cross between thehybrids ‘Cup Day’ and ‘Purple Splendour’ isalso a success overseas, where it can be foundgrowing in British and American gardens.

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The art selected for the new range of definitivepre-paid envelopes is representative of artpractise on different islands of the TorresStrait, including Erub, Badu, Saibai and Mer.

Two works, pearl shell chest ornamentsand a turtle shell mask, were made in the 19th

century. The others are contemporary.Different traditional and modern art

practices are represented including textileand linocut printing, and ceremonial head-dresses, masks and chest ornaments. All theart works relate to the sea, either throughmaterial or subject.

The envelope design is by Lynette Traynorof the Australia Post Design Studio and eachfeatures an example of Torres Strait Islanderart in the stamp area. Next to the stamp area

is a repeated motif derived from the TorresStrait Islands flag, representing a stylised version of the dancer’s headdress, the dari.The five pointed star symbolises the five main island zones.

Each envelope is a different colour selectedto complement the works of art. A silhouetterelating to each art work also appears on theback of the envelope.

Pictured below are details of the stamps area image for each envelope . The backgroundcolour is the colour of the envelope. The assign-ment of artworks to envelopes is detailed in thelist below and in the captions accompanyingthe images. Images are not actual size.

DL plain Rosie Barkus Textile length: Sugu (Octopus)1996 red commercial cotton fabric, block printed in goldPurchased 1998. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation GrantQueensland Art Gallery Collection

DL window Ken Thaiday Sr Beizam (black bamboo triplehammerhead shark headdress) 1999-2000 plywood, blackbamboo, hose fitting, trickle hose, fishing line and cat’s eyesPurchased 2000. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation GrantQueensland Art Gallery Collection

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In 2003 we mark the 50th anniversary of theKista Dan – the first of four ‘Dan’ ships builtby the Danish firm J Lauritzen for Arctic andAntarctic exploration and research.

This commemorative issue of four stampsdepicts the four ‘Dan’ ships – Kista Dan,Magga Dan, Thala Dan and Nella Dan –leased by the Australian Government forwork in the Antarctic.

The distinctive Dan ships featured in thisissue became synonymous in the public mindwith Australian Antarctica.

The striking stamp images were producedfrom prints made from original linocuts bythe illustrator, Peter Gouldthorpe, of Hobart.The series shows different aspects of the shipsand different phases of the ships’ voyages – inthe Southern Ocean, meeting the pack ice, inthe ice and anchored.

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Technical detailsIssue date ..........................29 April 2003Sell price ............................(four x 60, one each $1.20,

$2.35, $2.70Artists ................................see aboveDesigner ............................Lynette Traynor, Australia Post

Design StudioPrinter ................................PMP (Tasmania)Printing process ..................LithographyThere is no national first day of issue postmark for thisissue. The Australian Philatelic Bureau's postmark will beused for postmarking requests.

Mail order code1376250 Set of 14 PPEs (7 mint & 7 postmarked) ..$17.301376226 Set of seven PPEs (mint) ........................$8.651376227 Set of seven PPEs (postmarked) ..............$8.65

C6 plain Creators unknown Chest ornaments 1875 , Erub (Darnley Island), Eastern Torres Strait CollectedChevert Expedition, 1875 pearl shell, natural pigments, coix seeds, European materials (wool & Reckitt’s Blue)Macleay Museum, University of Sydney, A900 & A1961Photograph: George Serras, National Museum of Australia

C6 window Tatipai Barsa Seasonal migration and themating season (Fish) 1996 linocut National Gallery ofAustralia

C5 James EseliCrocodile dance headdress 2000 wood,feathers Badu, Western Islands National Museum ofAustralia Photograph: George Serras, National Museum ofAustralia

C4 Creator unknown Turtle-shell mask c.1850-1885,acquired 1885 Creator unknown turtle-shell, wood,feathers, paint, seeds Museum of Victoria

B4 Edrick Tabuai Dhibal (dance headdress) 1998bamboo, cane, feathers, paint, wood, fibres Cairns RegionalGallery .

Read more about the Torres Strait Islands artists and theTorres Strait Island artwork featured in this issue at ourStamps web site at auspost.com/stamps/

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The stamps from left to right are:

50c Kista Dan (1953-57)…forging through the big seas ofthe Southern Ocean on its way south.

50c Magga Dan (1959-61) …reaching the pack ice on itsway south.

$1.00 Thala Dan (1957-82)…among icebergs travellingsouth.

$1.45 Nella Dan (1962-87) …anchored in the Antarctic.

In addition to the 50c se-tenant pair and single$1.00 and $1.45 stamps, the issue includes a firstday cover, a stamp pack and a set of fourmaximum cards.

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Technical detailsIssue date........................15 April 2003Denominations ................Two x 50c, one each $1.00, $1.45Designer ........................Peter Gouldthorpe, Hobart TASStamp size ......................37.5 x 26 mm / 26 x 37.5 mmPerforations ....................13.86 x 14.6 / 14.6 x 13.86Printer ............................SNP SprintPaper..............................De La RuePrinting process ..............LithographySheet layout ....................Sheets of 50, two panes of 25National postmark............Kingston TAS 7050

Mail order codes1346067 Stamps

(two x 50c, one each $1.00, $1.45) ........$3.451346001 First day cover ......................................$3.751346126 Stamp pack ..........................................$3.901346220 Maximum cards (set of four) ..................$6.45

No special text or design in gutters listed below1346240 Set of gutter strips

(ten x 50c, ten x $1.00, ten x $1.45)....$29.501346241 Gutter strip (ten x 50c)............................$5.001346242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.00) ......................$10.001346243 Gutter strip (ten x $1.45) ......................$14.50

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complements the art work. The four stamps aredesigned as a set, and the featured art worksshare common characteristics of strong colourand line, as well as a tendency to flatness andtwo-dimensionality.

As well as the four double definitive sizedstamps the issue will include a first day cover, astamp pack and a set of four maximum cards.Nolan’s Ned Kelly is also available as a postcard.

The stamps $1.00 Sidney Nolan, Ned Kelly, 1946Sir Sidney Nolan (1917-1992) is considered bymany to be Australia’s greatest artist and his 27Ned Kelly paintings of 1946 and 1947 areamong the best known and loved of his oeuvre.

The work featured on the stamp was paintedin 1946 with enamels on composition board. It shows a defiant Kelly in his characteristicarmour as the master of his domain, riding hishorse into a wide, deserted landscape.

$1.00 Howard Arkley, Family Home,Suburban Exterior, 1993Howard Arkley (1951-1999) said he wasinspired to paint after seeing a Sidney Nolanexhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria.

The work featured on the stamp, FamilyHome: Suburban Exterior of 1993 is quintessen-tial Arkley; the façade of an ordinary Australiansuburban home rendered in bright colours witha pronounced concern for flat pattern. Thepainting is acrylic on canvas and is in the collection of Monash University, Melbourne.

This issue is the first in a new series that willfeature paintings by eminent Australian artists.The works will be selected from the history ofpainting since European settlement inAustralia, and will draw on the country’s publicart collections. This first issue in the seriesshowcases paintings by four well-knowntwentieth century artists: Sidney Nolan, JoyHester, Robert Jacks and Howard Arkley. Theworks range in date from 1946 to 1993.

The designsThe simple designs showcase the works of art.Typography, which is restricted to a whiteborder, uses a modern sans-serif font. Thedenominations are coloured in a shade that

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$2.45)Artists ............................Sidney Nolan, Ned Kelly, 1946

Howard Arkley, Family Home, Suburban Exterior, 1993Robert Jacks, Cord Long Drawn, Expectant, 1985Joy Hester, Girl, 1957

Designer ........................Symone Lambert, Australia PostDesign Studio

Stamp size ......................50 x 30 mmPrinter ............................SNP SprintPaper..............................Tullis RussellPerforations ....................14.4 x 14Printing process ..............LithographySheet layout ....................Single pane modules of 50National postmark............Heidelberg VIC 3084

Mail order codes1347067 Stamps (four stamps

two x $1.00, one x $1.45, one x 2.45) ....$5.901347126 Stamp pack ..........................................$6.351347001 First day cover........................................$6.201347220 Maximum cards (set of four) ....................$8.90

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$1.45 Robert Jacks, Cord Long Drawn,Expectant, 1985Robert Jacks (b. 1943) is one of Australia’sforemost abstract artists. In 1982 Jacks beganhis ‘Wedge’ paintings. These canvases areabstracts of simple geometric shapes arrangeddiagonally, creating an illusion of depth anddynamic movement.

Cord Long Drawn, Expectant was painted inMelbourne in 1985 during the artist’s ‘Wedge’period. The diagonal shards of textured colourcreate an illusion of three-dimensionality andcompeting forces. The work is in the collectionof the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)in Sydney.

$2.45 Joy Hester, Girl, 1957Joy Hester (1920-1960) was the only woman inthe Angry Penguins group that also includedSidney Nolan and Hester’s first husband Albert Tucker.

Girl, the work featured on the stamp, waspainted in brush and ink in 1957. A simpleblack and white image, it shows a young girl,lying on her stomach, with her thoughtful facecradled in her arms. This sense of contemplat-ive stillness is disrupted by the girl’s streaminghair, which seems to propel her through thenight like a speeding comet. Girl is in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

Aerogramme Large Grass Yellow (Eurema hecabe)

and aerogrammesInternational Postal Stationery

DL Silky Hairstreak (Pseudalmenus chlorinda)

Butterflies are found in many areas of Australia.However, of the approximately 385 species ofbutterflies recorded in Australia, more thanthree-quarters occur in the tropical north andnorth-east of the continent, especially in thetropical rainforest areas where the host plantsand habitats for many species are abundant. In the southern temperate areas, includingTasmania, butterflies appear seasonally and are less active during the winter. In the aridcentre many species occur, but their populationnumbers vary enormously with seasonalconditions.

The butterflies featured on the envelopeshave been selected on the basis of geographicand family diversity, and visual attractiveness.None have been featured previously onAustralian philatelic products.

The design approach is illustrative. The artistis Ego Guiotto who in 2002 illustrated theCocos (Keeling) Island Sea Turtles andChristmas Island Birds stamp issues.

To show the impact of Guiotto’s stunningartwork, we have concentrated on the stampand illustration areas of the envelopes, ratherthan showing the entire envelope.

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C4 Red Bodied Swallowtail (Pachliopta polydorus)

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Specialist Notes

30 March 2003 Twin Towns Stamp Club Annual Stamp Day Join club members at the Waterways Hall,Sunshine Boulevard, Broadbeach, Gold CoastQLD (opposite Pacific Fair) for plenty of philatelicfun. Activities at this popular annual event runfrom 9 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. For furtherinformation contact the Publicity Officer (Phone07 55987629).

11-13 April 2003 Tasmania 2003This part National exhibition will be held atWrest Point Convention Centre. The exhibitionwill include traditional class, revenues and postalstationery as well as hosting the modern challenge(.COM Challenge) and the French challengerevised. Australian and overseas dealers willattend. Further details at the APF website(www.apf.org au) or contact the ExhibitionSecretary, Tasmania 2003, GPO Box 9800, HobartTAS 7001, or phone (03) 6278 7084.

Australian Philatelic Federation’s Classic Collections • The Travelling Post Offices of South Australia

A.D. Presgrave, A4 soft cover ($77.00 + P&H)• New South Wales Postal History to 1870

Edric D. Druce, FAP. B+W photocopy ofDruce’s International Large Gold winningexhibit ($44.00 + P&H)

• P&H add $8.80 for each item ordered (Australia only) • Overseas P&H charges, contact the APF• The APF accepts credit card orders for VISA, MasterCardand Bankcard.• For orders and additional information (including otherbooks and products) contact

Archival Products Australian Philatelic Federation,22 Gray CourtAdelaide SA 5000Phone/Fax (08) 8212 3557 Or visit the APF website at www.apf.org.au

The Koala Count identifies specific reprints. Akoala symbol printed in the selvedge adjacent tostamps, down either side of a sheet, indicates areprint. Two koalas means a second reprint, andso on. A kangaroo indicates the fifth reprint.

These stamps have been reprinted since theJanuary-February 2003 Bulletin.

Mail order codesNature of Australia Desert0199067 $1.00 Bilby

McPhersons/De La Rue $1.00International Panoramas0198067 $1.00 Mt Roland TAS

SNP Sprint//De La Rue $1.00International Panoramas II0201067 $2.20 National Library ACT

SNP Sprint//De La Rue $2.200202067 $3.30 Cape York QLD

SNP Sprint//De La Rue $3.30

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Commemorative postmarker21 December 2002 GPO Sydney NSW 2000Design features the GPO clock tower and the text 30thAnniversary of Diplomatic Relations Australia/China. Anumber of general purpose covers featuring the 50cKangaroo and Flag stamps were postmarked on the day andare available from the Australian Philatelic Bureau.

Mail order code1345258 30th Anniversary Diplomatic Relations

Australia/China ......................................$0.80

The following information was incorrect inBulletin 268

Page 19 ‘In Retrospect’ the reference is to the Christmas2002 issue’s aerogrammes, not Christmas 2003.

In RetrospectPublications of interest

Postmarks

National FDI PostmarksFirst day covers, serviced with national FDIpostmarks, are available from FDI Post Officesand from the Australian Philatelic Bureau bymail order (for four weeks). Private covers canonly be serviced:

• at the designated post office on the day ofissue

OR• by the Bureau if covers are received prior tothe first day of issue.

25 March 2003 Blooms: Australian CultivarsFlowerpot TAS 7163Send requests for postmarking to Postal Manager, Kingston TAS 7050

15 April 2003 AAT Antarctic Ships Kingston TAS 7050

6 May 2003 Australian PaintingHeidelberg VIC 3084

Associated PostmarksThe following postmarks may appeal tothematic collectors Location Features25 March 2003 Blooms Ballarat Vic 3350 - Begonia FestivalBenalla Vic 3672 - City of Roses Camberwell Vic 3124 - Pink HeathKyneton Vic 3444- DaffodilNational Philatelic Centre Vic 3000 - Victoria the Garden

State, Royal Botanical Gardens

Ordering postmark impressions by mailPlease forward fully stamped and addressedcovers, under prepaid outer envelopes, to postoffice addresses listed on these pages.• Endorse cover in the top left corner with thename of the postmark required.• Orders must be lodged before the last day ofuse of the postmarker.• All orders for postmark impressions shouldbe accompanied by payment of 80c per cover,unless specified otherwise.

Associated Postmarks (continued)15 April 2003- ButterfliesParkville Vic 3052 - Butterfly Melb. ZooEltham Vic 3095 - Copper Butterfly

6 May - PaintingsArarat Vic 3377 - Ararat GalleryMildura Vic 3500 - Arts Centre

Permanant Pictorial PostmarksNo new permanant pictorial postmarks

Temporary Pictorial PostmarkNo new temporary pictorial postmarks

Commemorative PostmarksAustralian residents should send their orders tothe addresses noted in these listings. Overseasresidents can obtain postmarks from theAustralian Philatelic Bureau. All orders shouldbe accompanied by payment of 80c per cover,unless specified otherwise.

12 - 15 May 2003 Hobart TasmaniaCommemorates the Lions International Stamp Club51st Convention. Design features the Lions logo.Impressions from the Postal Manager Hobart TAS 7000

Mail order code0204250 Lions Int’l Stamp Club 51st Convention....$0.80

The Australasian Numismatic Dealers AssociationShow Calendar for 2003

Sydney 4 to 6 April Sydney Lower Town Hall

Brisbane 23 to 25 May Brisbane RNA Show Grounds

Sydney 8 to 10 August Sydney Lower Town Hall

Melbourne 10 to 12 October Royal Exhibition Bldg.Carlton

For details of events and updates to show information visitthe ADNA website at www.anda.com.au

In retrospectAgency Countries

FIJIMail order address:The Philatelic BureauPO Box 100SUVA, FIJI

Stamps and first day covers are on sale from theFiji Philatelic Bureau for twelve months providedstocks last. Fiji does not charge return postage orhandling fees.

Christmas 2001This set of six stamps 17c, 34c, 48c, 69c, 89c,$2.00 (released locally October 2001) tell theChristmas story in a tropical Fijian style.

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values 17¢, 34¢, 48¢, 69¢, 89¢, $2.00 ....$A5.41Designer ..........................................Mr. George BennettPrinter ............................Joh Enschede Security PrintersPrinting process............................................LithographyStamp size ..............................................31.9 x 48 mmPerforation gauge ........................................14 per 2 cmPaper ......................Special paper with OBA free coatingWithdrawal date ........................................30 June 2003

Christmas 2002Fiji welcomes the holiday season with a fourstamp set (17c, 89c, $1.00, $3.00) and themessage of ‘Goodwill to all mankind’.Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values 17c, 89c, $1.00, $3.00 ....................(A$5.99)Withdrawal date ............................................30 June 2003Technical details not available at time of printing

Christmas 2001 Fiji (three of six stamps)

This is Australia Post’s last offering of agency countries’mint stock. The stamps listed in this Bulletin are available bymail order only until 30 June 2003 and all prices includePost’s 25% service charge. Conversion rates as at 20January 2003.

From 30 June Australia Post will no longer sell mint stampsor other philatelic products issued by Fiji, Nauru, NorfolkIsland, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands and Samoa.Standing orders for these stamps and other philatelicproducts will also cease as at 30 June 2003.

Collectors can purchase stamps, first day covers andother philatelic products direct from the relevant issuingbureau using the the contact information published on thisand the following pages.

Or collectors may choose to use an Australian dealer fortheir puchases:

Pacific Stamps (agents for Fiji, French Polynesia, NewCaledonia, Nauru, Niue, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea,Pitcairn Islands, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu & Vanuatu).

PO Box 816Tewantin QLD 4565

Phone (07) 5474 0799Fax (07) 5474 0757

Email apta@ara.com.auWeb www.apta.com.au/

104 Franklin St.Melbourne VIC 3000

Phone (03) 9326 5022Fax (03) 9329 7814

Email pacstamps@ozemail.com.auWeb www.stampsofthepacific.com

Max Stern & Co (agents for Nauru, Norfolk Island,Pitcairn Island, Papua New Guinea).

Box 997H GPOMelbourne VIC 3001

Phone (03) 9654 6751Fax (03) 9650 7192

Email maxstern@netspace.net.auWeb www.netspace.net.au/~maxstern

Other dealers can be found through the AustralasianPhilatelic Traders’ Association (APTA)

APTA, Association House

Christmas 2002 Fiji (two of four stamps in set)

Open Heart Fiji (two of four stamps in set)

Nauru, The Queen Mother

Nauru, International Firefighters(miniature sheet and two of six stamps in set)

FIJI continued

Operations Open Heart visit to FijiThis 4 stamp set (34c, 69c, $1.17, $2.00)commemorates the Operations Open Heartvisit to Fiji.

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values 34c, 69c, $1.17, $2.00 ....................(A$4.97)Withdrawal date ............................................30 June 2003Technical details not available at time of printing

Natural Water FijiThis four stamp set (25c, 48c, $1.00, $3.00) wasissued to commemorate the 5th anniversary ofFiji Natural water.

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values 25c, 48c, $1.0, $3.00 ......................(A$6.80)Withdrawal date ............................................30 June 2003Technical details not available at time of printing

New Mail CentreThis four stamp set (48c, 96x, $1.00, $2.00)celebrates the new mail processing centre, withimages key buildings, including the New centre,the GPO and Post Fiji’s Logistics Centre.

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values 48c, 96c, $1.00, $2.00 ....................(A$5.26)Withdrawal date ............................................30 June 2003Technical details not available at time of printing.

Fiji Natural Water (two of fourstamps in set)

Agency Countries

Fiji New Mail Centre (two of four stamps in the set)

NAURUMail order address:

The Philatelic BureauNAURUCentral Pacific

Nauru uses Australian currency. There is nocharge for servicing or postage on mail orders. Allconsignments are sent by registered mail.

The Queen MotherA stamp set (two x $1.50) and miniature sheethonouring the life of Her Majesty the QueenMother was issued locally in 2002.

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values two x $1.50 ......................................(A$4.05)Miniature sheet value two x $1.50 ..........................(A$3.00)Withdrawal date ............................................30 June 2003Technical details not available at time of printing

Nauru International Firefighters A stamp set (20c, 50c, 90c, $1.00, $1.10, $2.00)and miniature sheet ($5.00) honour heroic andand dedicated firefighters with illustrations offighting fires in buildings, at sea and in forests,and of historic and modern fire fightingequipment.

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values 20c, 50c, 90c, $1.00, $1.10, $2.00) ..(A$7.70)Miniature sheet (one x $5.00 ..................................(A$6.75)Withdrawal date ............................................30 June 2003Technical details not available at time of printing

NORFOLK ISLANDMail order address:

Bureau ManagerThe Philatelic BureauNORFOLK ISLAND 2899SOUTH PACIFICwww.stamps.gov.nf

Phillip Island Flowers: Part 2The second release in this two part issue is a sixstamp set featuring flowers found on therugged, uninhabited Phillip Island which lies 6km south of NI (stamps illustrated page VI).

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values 10c, 30c,50c, $1.00, $1.50, $3.00(A$8.64)Designer ..........................Mary Butterfield, Norfolk IslandPrinter ......................Southern Colour Print, Dunedin, NZSheet layout ......................50 stamps in two panes of 25 Withdrawal date ........................................30 June 2003No further technical details available at time of printing

Joint Issue, Marine MamalsThe two $1.00 stamps in this September 2003joint issue between Norfolk Island and NewCaledonia features sperm whales. It was printedin sheetlets of 10 stamps with a decorativecentral tab.

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values two x $1.00 ................................(A$2.70)Designer ..................Jean-Richard Lisiak, New CaledoniaPrinter ....................Southern Colour Printer, Dunedin, NZWithdrawal date ........................................30 June 2003Technical details not available at time of printing

Christmas 2002This four stamp set features images of a WhiteTern which evoke the spirit of Christmas withpromises of peace, love, life and hope.Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values two x 45c, $1.00, $1.50 ..............(A$4.59)Withdrawal date ........................................30 June 2003Technical details not available at time of printing

Norfolk Island joint issue, Marine Mammals

Norfolk Island, Christmas 2002, two of four stamps in set)

Norfolk Island, Phillip Island Flowers part II

Agency Countries

PAPUA NEW GUINEAMail order address:

PNG Philatelic BureauPO Box 1BOROKO, PNG

All mail orders are processed in Papua NewGuinea and returned post free.

Orchids White, pink and vivid orange orchids feature inthis six stamp set (5t, 30t, 45t, K1.25, K1.45,K2.65) from PNG (illustrated below left).

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values

one x 5t, 30t, 45t, K1.25, K1.45 ....................(A$4.25)Withdrawal date ........................................30 June 2003No technical details available at time of printing

Butterflies Male and female examples of butterflies foundin PNG are featured in this six stamp set (2 x50t, K1.25, K1.45, K2.65, K5.00).

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values two x 50t, one each K1.25,

K1.45, K2.65, K5.00 ....................................(A$7.84)Withdrawal date ........................................30 June 2003No technical details available at time of printing

Pitcairn Islands Trees

PNG Orchids (four of six stamps in set)

PNG Butterflies (two of six stamps in set)

PITCAIRN ISLANDSMail order address:

Pitcairn Islands AdministrationBritish Consulate-GeneralPrivate Bag AUCKLAND New Zealandstamps@pitcairn.gov.pnwww.government.pn

TreesThis unusual set of 4 pairs of triangular stamps(illustrated on the facing page) feature trees thatare fragrant and beautiful. The featured treesare: 40c Dudwi Nut Aleurites moluccana, $1.00Toa Cordia subcordata, $1.50 Miro Thespesiapopulnea, $3.00 Hulianda Cerbera manghas.

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values 2 (40c, $1.00, $1.50, $3.00) ........(A$7.48)Designer ........................................Donna McKenna, N ZStamp size ........38.89 x 38.89 mm (2 triangular stamps.)Printer ............................Joh Enschede, The NetherlandsPrinting process............................................LithographyPerforation gauge ..........................................13 x 13.25Paper ..........................................Sopal Satimat 110gsmWithdrawal date ........................................30 June 2003

SAMOA

Mail order address:The Philatelic BureauChief Post OfficeAPIASAMOAarieta@samcom.com.ws

Scenic SamoaThe four stamps (95c, $1.20, $1.40 and $2.00)and miniature sheet in this issue (releasedlocally September 2002) show different aspectsof scenic Samoa. The $1.20 and $2.00 are alsofeatured in the miniature sheet (not shown).

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values 95c, $1.20, $1.40, $2.00 ............($A4.38)Miniature sheet value $1.00, $1.20 ..................($A2.53)Designer ...................... Durkin, Wellington, New ZealandStamp size........................................29.79 x 40.64 mmPrinter.................................................. Security PrintersPaper.............................................. 110 gsm, PVA gumPrinting process .......................................... LithographyPerforation gauge ..............................................14 x 15Withdrawal date ........................................30 June 2003

Ginger This four stamp set celebrates the Samoancultural affinity with flowers and their fragrantoils. The spectacular ginger flowers featured are25s Alpinia purpurata, $1.05 Alpinia samoensis,$1.20 Etlingeria cevuga and $4.00 Hedychiumflavescen. (Released locally November 2002)

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Designer ................Glenn Douran, Queensland, AustraliaStamp values 25s, $1.05, $1.20, $4.00 ............($A5.13)Printer ....................BDT Security Printers, Dublin, IrelandStamp size ........................................36.00 x 36.0 0mmPaper ..............................................110 gsm, PVA gumProcess..............................................Offset LithographyPerforation gauge ......................................13.5 x 2 cmsWithdrawal date ........................................30 June 2003

Samoa Ginger Flowers

Scenic Samoa

Mail order codes FijiChristmas 20011364067 Stamps ................................................$5.41Christmas 20021369067 Stamps ................................................$5.99Natural Water1368067 Stamps ................................................$6.00Operations Open Heart Fiji visit1371067 Stamps ................................................$4.97New Mail Centre1392067 Stamps ................................................$5.26NauruQueen Mother 1365067 Stamps ................................................$4.051365142 Miniature sheet ....................................$3.00International Firefighters1366067 Stamps ................................................$7.701366142 Miniature sheet ....................................$6.75Norfolk IslandMarine Mammals (joint issue with New Caladonia)1357067 Stamps ................................................$2.70Phillip Island flowers part 21358067 Stamps..................................................$8.64Christmas 200213910671 Stamps ................................................$4.59Papua New GuineaOrchids1361067 Stamps ................................................$4.25Butterflies1370067 Stamps ................................................$7.84Pitcairn IslandsTrees1362067 Stamps ................................................$7.48Samoa40th Anniversary of Independence 1360067 Stamps ................................................$5.451360142 Miniature sheet ....................................$3.95Scenic Samoa1359067 Stamps ................................................$4.381359142 Miniature sheet ....................................$2.53Ginger flowers1367067 Stamps ................................................$5.13

Agency Countries

Two of four stamps in set

Miniature sheet

Samoa, 40th Anniversary of Indepdence

Samoa 40 Years of Independence Western Samoa was the first Pacific Island Stateto gain political autonomy (1 January 1962). InJuly 1997, Western Samoa dropped the“Western” prefix and became the IndependentState of Samoa. This self-adhesive minaturesheet ($5.00) and set of four stamps (25s, 70s,95s and $5.00) celebrates the 40th Anniversaryof independence for Samoa.

Issue date Australia ................................25 March 2003Stamp values 25s, 70s, 95s and $5.00 ..............($A5.45)Miniature sheet value $5.00 ..............................($A3.95)Designer ............................................Cathryn Wood, NZStamp size ................ 30 x 45 mm horizontal flag-shapedMiniature sheet size 85 x 126 mm horizontal flag-shapedPrinter ..............Cartor Security Printers, La Loupe FrancePaper ................................200 gsm self adhesive paperPrinting process............................................LithographyWithdrawal date ........................................30 June 2003

29 April 2003

Technical detailsIssue date ..........................29 April 2003Denominations

IPPEs ..........................One each $1.80 (DL), $3.50(C5), $5.50 (C4)

Aerogrammes ..............Five x 85cArtist ..................................Ego GuiottoDesigner ............................Lynette TraynorPrinter ................................PMP, TasmaniaPrinting process ..................LithographyThere is no national first day of issue postmark for thisissue. The Australian Philatelic Bureau's postmarkimpression will be used. Images not actual size.

Mail order codesInternational pre-paid envelopes

1377250 Set of six (three each mint, postmarked)....$21.601377226 Set of three (mint) ................................$10.801377227 Set of three (postmarked) ....................$10.80

Aerogrammes1377252 Set of ten (five each mint, postmarked) ......$8.501377155 Set of five (mint) ....................................$4.251377163 Set of five (postmarked)..........................$4.25

A U S T R A L I AA U S T R A L I A

P O S T A G E P A I D

A U S T R A L I AA U S T R A L I A

P O S T A G E P A I D

Aerogramme Blue Argus (Junonia orithya)

Aerogramme Blue Triangle (Graphium sarpedon)

Aerogramme Spotted Sedge-skipper (Hesperilla ornata)

A U S T R A L I AA U S T R A L I A

P O S T A G E P A I D

A U S T R A L I AA U S T R A L I A

P O S T A G E P A I D

Aerogramme Fiery Jewel (Hypochrysops ignitus)

Introducing Special Occasion bookletsYou don’t need to be a stamp collector torecognise the beautiful design and thoughtfulsentiments behind this new range of SpecialOccasion booklets.

The lovely and practical booklets make idealkeepsakes to mark almost any milestone in afriend or relative’s life. The stamps themselves

add a simple, yet elegant flair to any personalcorrespondence.

Each booklet includes 20 stamps, in fivepanes of four stamps (with decorative tabs) and20 seals. The stamp panes are interleaved withbeautiful images and evocative text selected toenhance the booklet’s theme.

Celebration… for invitations or toannounce or celebrate any happyoccasion from – birthdays, to parties,hen’s nights, engagements

Love … to show someone how much youcare for them, for love letters or ‘just because’

beautiful, thoughtful, practical Australian keepsakes

Choose a booklet to mark a milestone. Choosea booklet as a gracious and practical gift foranyone about to celebrate a wedding,anniversary or birthday. Use the stampsyourself on invitations, announcements orthank you notes.

Keep a supply of booklets on hand for whenyou want to give more than a card, but anexpensive gift would be inappropriate.

There is no end to the uses you will find forthese splendid booklets.

Friendship…whenever you want to remindsomeone that they have a friend, for messagesof condolence, or to send get well, missing youor thinking of you cards

Birthdays… for invitations, thank you notes,RSVPs or to send birthday greetings

Express yourself with Special Occasion booklets

There are two ‘Wedding’ themed booklets.One (illustrated above) features the 50c HappyEver After (Gold) stamp for envelopes that fit thestandard base rate limits. The other (illustratedbelow) features the large letter, $1.00 Happy EverAfter (Silver) stamp for oversized envelopes.

Weddings…not just for weddings but foranniversaries too, whether you are sendingannouncements, thank you notes, invitations,acceptances or best wishes

Technical detailsBooklets available from early February 2003Designers

Symone Lambert – Wedding (Silver) & Love Cathleen Cram – Friendship & Birthday Lynette Traynor – Wedding (Gold) & Celebrations

Booklets ..........................Five x 20 x 50c, One x 20 x $1.00

Booklet size ....................156 x 104 mmStamps size ....................30.55 x 30 mmTab size ..........................20 x 30 mmPrinter (stamps) ..............SNP SprintPaper (stamps) ................Tullis RussellPerforations ....................14.4 x 14Booklet layout ..................Five panes of four stamps,

interleaved with pages of imagesand text, plus pane of 20 seals.

There is no national postmark for these booklets.

Mail order codes0203260 Set of six Special Occasions booklets [MO]....$75.700203255 Celebrations ........................................$10.950203251 Weddings (gold) ..................................$10.950203254 Love ..................................................$10.950203252 Friendship............................................$10.950203253 Birthdays ............................................$10.950203250 Weddings (silver) ................................$20.95

Norfolk Island StampsYou can purchase Norfolk Island stamps andfirst day covers direct from the Norfolk IslandPhilatelic Bureau

Mail order address:Bureau ManagerThe Philatelic BureauNORFOLK ISLAND 2899SOUTH PACIFICwww.stamps.gov.nf

About booklet panes and stamp configurationsThe booklets’ themes are reinforced with thechoice of stamp from Celebration and Nation(January 2002).

Each booklet pane features a block of fourstamps with tabs and decorative selvedge. Theselvedge for each pane is different.

Except for Happy Ever After (Silver) stamps,the single design block of four configuration isunique to these booklets panes and Celebrationand Nation sheet packs. The block of four withdecorative border is unique to the booklet panes. Stamps from booklet panes cannot bepersonalised.

Booklet StampCelebrations Balloon Weddings (standard) Happy Ever After (Gold)Weddings (large)* Happy Ever After (Silver) Love Romance Friendship Daisy Birthdays Happy Birthday

*For large letters, non-standard rectangular envelopes no largerthan 260 x 360 mm, no thicker than 20 mm and no heavier than500 g

Celebration and NationCelebration and Nation stamps were released in January2003. The stamps are available in multi-design issue sheets(normal 10 mm selvedge) and as a set of sheets (one sheetof each design each sheet with a decorative border).

Personalised Stamps™ Single design sheets with a decorative border are also available for personalisation through Australia Post’sPersonalised Stamps™ service. Personalised Stamps™ is aseparate service and can only be obtained using the specialPersonalised Stamp™ order form. Obtain an order form atyour local post office or Freecall 1800 782 677 and requesta form be sent to you.

The stamps were released 7 January 2003

Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation

2003 Golden Jubilee of Coronation 1 oz Silver Coin A stunning, colour depiction of St Edward’sCrown appears on this 1 oz silver coin. Thefamous Crown was made for the coronation ofKing Charles II in 1661 – but is believed toincorporate elements that pre-date thatcoronation by centuries.

The design shows the Crown surrounded bya decorative border, a representation of thebreast star of the Order of the Thistle badge andan inscription. The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy ofHer Majesty is featured on the obverse.

The coin is struck from 99.9% pure silver.Each coin is housed in a royal blue, flagged -shaped presentation case and comes with a serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Mail order code1113610 1 oz Silver Coronation

Golden Jubilee coin ..............................$60.00

Commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronationwith one of these spectacular collector coins from the Perth Mint.

2003 Golden Jubilee of Coronation Bi-metal CoinThe four effigies of the Queen that haveappeared on Australian legal tender coins sinceher Coronation in 1953 appear in the 99.99%pure gold centrepiece of this magnificent bi-metal (gold and silver) coin.

The coin’s 99.9% pure silver surround bearsa circular border depicting St Edward’s Crownand the Order of the Garter collar. The coin ishoused in a jarrah and marri presentation case.

This coin is not available by mail order, it is availablefrom participating Post retail outlets while stocks last.Bi-metal (gold and silver) Coronation Golden Jubilee coin............................................$395.00

Both coins are issued with the design approval of Buckingham Palace. The coins feature the IanRank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty on the obverse. The coins are legal tender of Australia andcome with a serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Coronation Golden Jubilee1 oz silver coin in presentation case

Coronation Golden Jubileebi-metal coin (gold & silver)in presentation case

Detail of 1 oz silvercoin Detail of Gold & silver

bi-metal coin

See the June-July Bulletin for the Coronation Golden Jubilee stamp and coin cover.�

Sarah was so excited about her birthday. She was

having a busy year. She had a new baby brother, was

flowergirl at her Aunty's wedding, and had sent many

letters to family and friends overseas.

Personalised Stamps™

Celebrating a special occasion? Share it with family and friends by putting it onPersonalised Stamps™- this innovative service allows stamps to be personalised by printing a photograph on the tab of the stamp. Call into your Australia Post outlet, freecall 1800 782 677, or visit auspost.com.au/pstamps to receive an orderform. Choose your favourite stamp from 15 designs, complete the order details,attach your photo and mail for processing.

Each Personalised Stamp design is available in sheets of twenty stamps. auspost.com.au/pstamps

PEACH 008067

Personalise your stamps with life’s greatest moments.

Post Master GalleryNational Philatelic Centre

Past exhibitions are brought to life in thecatalogues listed below and on the facing page.Some of these catalogues are lovely enough tobe recognised as art books in their own right.

No matter their focus – fine art, culture,design or printing technology – each catalogueprovides a new and fascinating context in whichto study or simply enjoy Australian stamps.

Products for Seven Seas’ pages• CTO not available• Partial returns for refund not accepted.

The following will be included in Seven Seas’ 2003supplements and optional pages. Seven Seas’ pages areavailable only from stamp dealers and from Seven Seas.

Seven Seas

Australia Day, Australian Legends 24 January 2003These products were listed in the January February Bulletin forinclusion in the Bulletin 269 Supplement and Optional Pages

Blooms: Australian Cultivars 25 March 2003Supplement • design set 5 x 50c • 5 x P&S singles (bookletsupplied)Optional pages • sheetlet of 10 • booklet of 10 • strip 5 xP&S from roll • P&S collector pack

Australian Painting 6 May 2003Supplement • se-tenant pair plus 2 singlesOptional pages • nil

Special Occasion Booklets Supplement • nilOptional pages • set of six Special Occasion booklets (oneeach design)

Australian Antarctic TerritoryAAT ShipsSupplement • se-tenant pair plus 2 singles • gutter pair (2 x50c)

Mail order codes1347235 Bulletin 269

Australian Supplement ........................$13.401347236 Bulletin 269

Australian Optional pages ..................$96.601347239 Bulletin 269

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

1993 Lasting Impressions; Contemporary StampIllustrators of AustraliaFeatures illustrator’s self portraits specially created for theexhibition and catalogue and illustrations from the holdingsof the Australia Post Philatelic Group archive (Free + P&H).

1998 Designing Australia: modernity and the stamp 1936 -1998Uses changing stamp design as a mechanism for exploringthe larger issues of Australian design ($10.00 + P&H).

1999 The Rare and the BeautifulFocuses on rare and unknown philatelic treasures fromAustralia Post’s national archives ($25.00 + P&H).

1999 A Letter to Picasso; the stamp in contemporary artLooks at stamp and mail art produced by contemporaryAustralian artists ($10.00 + P&H).

2000 Kangaroo and MapTells the story behind the development of the firstAustralian stamp ($10.00 + P&H).

2000 Olympia, Olympia; Australia & the Classical GreekHeritageExamines modern philatelic interpretations of classicalGreek subjects. Provides a fresh look at classical heritageand its impact on Australian culture ($1.00 + P&H).

The Post Master Gallery is located in the NationalPhilatelic Centre at 321 Exhibition StreetMelbourne (enter from LaTrobe street)Hours of opening are Sat-Mon 12 pm to 5 pm Tues-Fri 10 am to 5 pmEnquiries (03) 9204 5021Program bookings (03) 9204 7727

Exhibition catalogues

…the National Philatelic Collection is Australia’s mostsignificant collection of philatelic heritage and artwork

Current ExhibitionArt, design and the written word continuing to 27 April 2003. The National PhilatelicCollection holds one of the largest graphicdesign archives in Australia. This exhibitionlooks at changes in typography styles withinstamp design, nationally and internationally,and at the same time examines the use oftypography within art.

New ExhibitionAway with the birds from 3 May to 27 July 2003.Stamp lovers, bird lovers and art lovers will bedelighted with this showcase of ornithologicalart from the National Philatelic Collection. SeeAustralia’s unique, beautiful and endangeredbirds, as depicted by esteemed Australianillustrators; the first Australian bird to appearon a stamp; philatelic rarities and supurboriginal illustrations.

2000/01 China: stamping the revolutionExplores stamp design in China since 1949. It covers theintense early years of nation building, the drama of theCultural Revolution and the recent concentration on‘market-force socialism’ ($12.00 + P&H)

2001 A Century of Federation, Creating a NationLooks at how Australian stamps – before and afterfederation – reflect Australian society. Provides akaleidoscopic experience of the country’s achievements –ever changing, colourful and celebratory ($6.00 + P&H).

2001 Botanical Venus; Daniel Solander in New HollandObserves the relationship between art, science and nature.($10.00 + P&H).

2001 Young Collectors, Prized PossessionsExplores the shifting definition of what is ‘collectable’ andcelebrates the imagination of young collectors ($10.00 +P&H).

2002 Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth IIHonours the Queen’s official role and explores publicfascination with the monarchy (Free + P&H).

2002 Postmark Post MaboLooks at the representation of Australia’s Indigenouspeoples and cultures on Australia’s stamps. Juxtaposesthe power of Aboriginal artwork with tellingportrayals of Indigenous people in early 20th centuryphilatelic design ($10.00 + P&H).

2002/03 Seasons Greetings from the Post Master GalleryThe stories of Christmas, both religious and secular, astold on Australian stamps. This exhibition featuresadopted and unadopted designs and original artwork bynoted Australian artists. ($3.00 + P&H).

Also available1994 Caring for your Collection

Designed to raise awareness about philatelicconservation and to encourage the use of techniques,often simple and inexpensive, to promote thepreservation of stamp collections ($5.95 + P&H).

Ordering Exhibition Catalogues

• A more detailed description of these catalogues isavailable on request from the Exhibitions section of thePhilatelic Group,

• These catalogues can be ordered directly from thePhilatelic Group. They are not available from theAustralian Philatelic Bureau.

• Prices are GST inclusive• Postage & Handling (P&H) charges apply once per order

For delivery in Australia add $5.00 P&H per orderFor delivery overseas add A$9.00 P&H per order

• Australian orders, cheques payable to: ‘Australia Post’• Overseas orders, Bank Cheque or Money order

(Australian dollars) payable to ‘Australia Post’• Mail your order, listing the catalogues you wish to

purchase with your cheque or money order to:

John LinkAustralia PostPhilatelic GroupGPO Box 1777MELBOURNE VIC 3001AUSTRALIA

Phone +61 3 92047727Fax +61 3 92047743Email john.link@auspost.com.au

To meet general postage needs the withdrawal date for the $2.45 Federal Parliament stamp has been changed to 30 May 2003.

*Planned withdrawal dates may be changed without notice to meet emergent postal requirements. Advice of such changes will bepublished in the first available Australian Stamp Bulletin After the changes.

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New Issues

24 January 2003 Australia Day, Australian Legends1343067 Stamps (four x 50c) $2.00 31 January 20041343182 Booklet (ten x 50c) $5.00 31 January 20041343250 Cheque book of 20 booklets of ten x 50c $100.00 31 January 20041343240 Gutter strips (ten x 50c) decorative gutter $5.00 31 January 20041343220 Maximum cards $5.00 31 January 20041343126 Stamp pack $2.45 31 January 20041343219 Book, Advantage Australia $16.95 To be advised

25 March 2003 Blooms: Australian Cultivars1345067 Stamps (five x 50c) $2.50 31 March 20041345201 Stamps (sheetlet of 10 x 50c) $5.00 31 March 20041345182 Booklet of ten x 50c $5.00 31 March 20041345255 Cheque book of 20 booklets of ten x 50c $100.00 31 March 20041345209 Roll of 100 $50.00 31 March 20041345001 Set of first day covers (gummed, self-adhesive) $5.60 21 April 20031345002 First day cover (gummed) $2.80 21 April 20031345003 First day cover (self-adhesive) $2.80 21 April 20031345126 Stamp pack $5.45 31 March 20041345223 Collector pack $8.40 31 March 20041345220 Maximum cards (set of five) $6.25 31 March 2004

15 April 2003 AAT Antarctic Ships1346067 Stamps (two x 50c, one each $1.00, $1.45) $3.45 30 April 20041346001 First day cover $3.75 13 May 20031346126 Stamp pack $3.90 30 April 20041346220 Maximum cards (set of four) $6.45 30 April 2004

No special text or design in gutters listed below1346240 Set of gutter strips (ten x 50c, ten x $1.00, ten x $1.45) $29.50 30 April 20041346241 Gutter strip (ten x 50c) $5.00 30 April 20041346242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.00) $10.00 30 April 20041346243 Gutter strip (ten x $1.45) $14.50 30 April 2004

29 April 2003 New Postal Stationery Domestic Torres Strait Art PPEs (two x DL & C6 (window & plain), one each C5, C4, B4)

1376250 Set of 14 PPEs (7 mint & 7 postmarked) $17.30 27 May 20031376226 Set of seven PPEs (mint) $8.65 To be advised1376227 Set of seven PPEs (postmarked) $8.65 27 May 2003There is no national first day of issue postmark for this issue. The Australian Philatelic Bureau's postmark impression will beused.

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New IssuesNew Issues

Recent IssuesNature of Australia Desert (50c self-adhesive products)

0194200 Two single stamps (one from roll of 100, one from roll of 200) $1.00 To be advised0194252 Booklet of 10 x 50c $5.00 To be advised0194253 Booklet of 20 x 50c $10.00 To be advised0194257 Cheque book of 20 booklets of 10 x 50c $100.00 To be advised0194209 Roll of 100 $50.00 To be advised0194210 Roll of 200 $100.00 To be advised0194223 Collector pack [MO/CC] $5.90 To be advised

7 January 2003 Celebration & Nation1341067 Stamps (three strips of three x 50c, one x $1.00 ) $5.50 To be advised1341126 Stamp pack $5.95 To be advised1341220 Maximum cards (set of four) $5.00 To be advised1341245 Sheetlet pack (ten sheetlets, nine x 20 x 50c, one x 20 x $1.00

one sheetlet of 20 stamps each design, all with decorative border and tabs) $110.00 To be advised

International ButterfliesIPPEs (one each DL, C5, C4)

1377250 Set of six IPPEs (three each mint, postmarked) $21.60 27 May 20031377226 Set of three IPPEs (mint) $10.80 To be advised1377227 Set of three IPPEs (postmarked) $10.80 27 May 2003

Aerogrammes1377252 Set of ten aerogrammes,I(five each mint, postmarked) $8.50 27 May 20031377155 Set of five aerogrammes,(mint) $4.25 To be advised1377163 Set of five aerogrammes,(postmarked) $4.25 27 May 2003

6 May 2003 Australian Painting1347067 Stamps (two x $1.00, one x $1.45, one x 2.45) $5.90 31 May 20041347126 Stamp pack $6.35 31 May 20041347001 First day cover $6.20 3 June 20031347220 Maximum cards (set of four) $8.90 31 May 2004

Special Occasion Booklets0203260 Set of Special Occasion booklets (one booklet each design) $75.70 To be advised0203255 Celebrations $10.95 To be advised0203251 Weddings (gold) $10.95 To be advised0203254 Love $10.95 To be advised0203252 Friendship $10.95 To be advised0203253 Birthdays $10.95 To be advised0203250 Weddings (silver) large letter rate $20.95 To be advised

New Collector Coins from Perth Mint1113610 1 oz Silver Coronation Golden Jubilee coin $60.00 To be advised

Recent IssuesMail Order Product Description Price *PlannedCode Withdrawal Date

7 January 2003 Celebration & Nation (continued)The base rate (50c) designs are produced in multi-design issue sheets. ‘Happy Ever After (Silver)’ is a single design sheet.All are sheets of 20, all have a normal 10 mm selvedge and decorative tabs.1341301 Issue sheet pack (four issue sheets, three x 20 x 50c, one x 20 x $1.00 [MO/CC] $50.00 To be advised1341302 Issue sheet ‘Daisy/Happy Gold/Romance’ (20 x 50c) $10.00 To be advised1341303 Issue sheet ‘Birthday/Teddy/Party’ (20 x 50c) $10.00 To be advised1341304 Issue sheet ‘Kangaroo/Globe/Car’ (20 x 50c) $10.00 To be advised1341305 Issue sheet ‘Happy Ever After (Silver)’ 20 x $1.00 $20.00 To be advised

7 January 2003 Christmas Island Lunar New Year, Year of the Goat1342067 Stamps (one x 50c, one x $1.50) $2.00 31 January 20041342170 Pack of five miniature sheets (mint) $10.00 31 January 20041342142 Miniature sheet (mint) $2.00 31 January 20041342251 Zodiac sheetlet $4.00 31 January 20041342250 Stamp pack (greeting card) $2.45 31 January 20041342240 Set of gutter strips (ten x 50c, ten x $1.50, design in 50c gutter only) [MO/CC] $20.00 31 January 20041342241 Gutter strip (ten x 50c) Lunar New Year animal icons printed in gutter $5.00 31 January 20041342242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.50) no special text or design in gutter $15.00 31 January 20041342231 Domestic PPE $0.60 31 January 20041342232 International PPE $1.80 31 January 20041342212 Postcard $1.20 31 January 2004

13 January 2003 Farewell Frama™Farewell set = set of one each 50c, $1.00 and $1.45 labels1340186 Frama™ ( five x 50c) $2.50 30 June 20031340177 Frama™ (five x $1.00) $5.00 30 June 20031340178 Frama™ (five x $$1.45) $7.25 30 June 20031340303 Frama™ set (five x 50c, five x $1.00 & five x $1.45) [MO] $14.75 30 June 20031340257 Farewell Set Canberra [MO] $2.95 30 June 20031340251 Farewell Set Sydney [MO] $2.95 30 June 20031340254 Farewell Set Adelaide [MO] $2.95 30 June 20031340253 Farewell Set Brisbane [MO] $2.95 30 June 20031340176 Farewell Set NPC [MO] $2.95 30 June 20031340126 Stamp pack with Farewell Sets included $15.20 30 June 20031340220 Maximum card (NPC 50c label) $1.25 30 June 2003

24 January 2003 Goldfields Water Supply Pipeline PSE1348134 Centenary Goldfields Water Supply Pipeline PSE (mint) $0.60 31 January 2004

11 February 2003 Fishing in Australia1344067 Stamps (five x 50c) $2.50 29 February 20041344126 Stamp pack $2.95 29 February 20041344240 Gutter strip (ten x 50c) decorative gutter $5.00 29 February 20041344220 Maximum cards (set of five) $6.25 29 February 2004

11 February 2003 Nature of Australia: Rainforest1363067 Stamp (one x $1.45) $1.45 To be advised1363220 Maximum card $2.20 To be advised

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.

SES sheets • Coins • Album sheets • Accessories • Books • Catalogues • Footy sheets

Also Available

Books and Accessories1113577 Stamp Collecting Starter Kit ......................$19.950960281 Packet of 100 Australian Stamps ..................$2.451301171 2002 Collection of Australian Stamps,

Deluxe Edtion ............................................$57.951301214 2002 Collection of Australian Stamps,

Executive Edition........................................$87.951301194 Australian Territories Collection 2002 ..........$16.501301255 2002 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO] ....$10.001178255 2001 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO] ....$10.001101255 2000 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO] ....$10.001113576 Australia’s First Flights [MO] ......................$15.00

Album Sheets0903270 First day cover album binder ......................$10.000960251 Collector’s Choice binder

(3-ring, holds album stock sheets) ..............$17.950903269 Collector’s Choice binder

+ slip case [MO/CC] ..................................$19.000903214 Album stock sheets – to hold P Stamp sheets

(set of ten) fits 0903269 ............................$13.500903271 Album stock sheets

– two strip (set of ten) FDC..........................$10.250903272 Album stock sheets

– five strip (set of ten) ................................$10.250903273 Album stock sheets

– six strip (set of ten) ................................$10.250903274 Album stock sheets

– seven strip (set of ten) ............................$10.250903275 Album stock sheets

– mixed strip (set of ten) ............................$10.250903276 Album stock sheets – single (set of ten) ......$10.25

Collector coinsPerth Mint

1113512 Queen’s Golden Jubilee 99.9%pure silver $1.00 coin................................$60.00

1113513 Queen’s Golden Jubilee bi-metal coin ........$575.001113532 2002 �� oz Proof Kookaburra square

99.9% pure Silver Coin ..............................$39.50

Australian Stamp Catalogue Range 1113575 2002 Compact Australian

Stamp Catalogue ......................................$12.950870261 Comprehensive Colour Catalogue

of Australian Stamps – 2nd Ed [MO] ............$32.451113607 Australian Coin & Banknote Values

- 20th Edition ............................................$19.950190251 2002 Australian Air Mail Catalogue ............$79.500190250 Stamps of Australia 8th Ed ........................$14.951113608 The Australasian Stamp Catalogue

Vol 1 (29th Ed) ..........................................$35.00(Australian AAT, Christmas & Cocos Islands)

1113609 The Australasian Stamp Catalogue Vol 2 (29th Ed) ..........................................$35.00(Nauru, Norfolk, Pitcairn Islands, & PNG)

Royal Australian Mint2003 ‘Australia’s Volunteers’

1113603 2003 Baby Coin Set (proof) ..........................$89.501113604 2003 Baby Coin Set (uncirculated) ................$29.301113602 2003 Six Coin set (proof)..............................$73.751113601 2003 Six coin set (uncirculated)....................$22.701113605 2003 1 oz Silver Kangaroo,

(99.9% pure silver) ......................................$29.80Perth Mint Lunar New Year, Year of the Goat coin

1113606 �� oz Silver Bullion Coin ................................$19.95

New Perth Mint Coronation Golden Jubilee coins see page 20 & 25

2002eased 2002 2003eased 2002

Australian Commonwealth Specialist Catalogues0197250 Soft bound Volume I ..................................$90.000197251 Loose-leaf Volume I ..................................$85.000197252 Soft bound Volume II ..................................$97.500197253 Loose-leaf Volume II ..................................$92.500197254 Soft bound Volume III ................................$92.500197255 Loose-leaf Volume III ................................$87.500197256 Soft bound,Volumes I I I& III (as above) ......$210.000197257 Loose-leaf Volumes I, II & III (as above) ......$210.00Volume I is completely revised, Volumes II and III are new

Buy all three for $210.00, and save 25% off the cost ofthe soft-bound volumes (if purchased separately).

2002 COLLECTION OF AUSTRALIAN STAMPS

A landmark edition

The 2002 Collection of Australian Stamps showcases the landmark stories behind Australia’sstamp issues of 2002. Superbly designed, produced and written it will make both a

wonderful memento and a treasured gift.

A landmark edition featuring seventeen diverse stamp issues and their stories, and completewith a handsome slipcase, the 2002 Collection of Australian Stamps represents excellent

value at the following prices:

Deluxe Edition $57.95 RRP, Executive Edition $87.95 RRP

Each album includes stamps and sheetlets to the value of $47.48

Now on sale while stocks last at participating Australia Post outlets, or phone freecall 1800 331 794.

Prices are GST inclusive. Limited stock available.

Executive Edition: available at selected Australia Post outlets or by mail order on phone freecall 1800 331 794.

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