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Stamp Bulletin 373 [Sep-Oct 2021] PDF Download StampNo.373 2021 Bulletin 100 Years of Ginger Meggs Wattle Wonders The Queen’s 95th Birthday Norfolk Island Butterflies Centenary of the Archibald Prize AAT Lichen Nature’s Mimics Holden’s Final Roar RSPCA: 150 Years of Caring and Protecting First Regular Airmail Hello Collectors Welcome to another edition of the Stamp Bulletin, which presents upcoming Australian stamp issues for September and October. Included is a stamp issue to mark the end of the Holden era in motorsport. A fleet of Holdens is expected to compete in a final Bathurst 1000, in 2021. We mark the centenary of the iconic Australian comic strip character Ginger Meggs, who was originally known as Ginger Smith, when he made his debut in 1921. The mischievous red-headed boy continues to delight fans in Australia and around the world. You can now create We also mark 100 years since the establishment of personalised stamps Australia’s first regular airmail service, only a decade for every occasion. after Australia’s first aeroplane flight. In 1921, the A sheet of 20 x $1.10 MyStamps is shown. government put out its first tender for a subsidised Other denominations are also available. mail and limited passenger service, which operated in north-west Western Australia. Our Centenary of the Archibald Prize stamp issue celebrates this renowned award for portraiture, by showcasing three winning portraits from across the decades, including one of the most universally $ recognised – a portrait of artist Albert Namatjira by 35 celebrated Australian portrait painter William Dargie. Includes $22 worth of postage We recognise the important work of the RSCPA, which has been undertaking and promoting the care Order online and protection of animals for 150 years. auspost.com.au/mystamps We also mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 95th birthday, *Terms and conditions apply. See website for details. with a release that has been timed to coincide more closely with the official celebration of this milestone in Applications for the reproduction of Western Australia (end of September) and Queensland Australian stamps should be made in (early October). writing to: Manager, Philatelic There are four new stamp releases that focus on themes Australia Post from our natural world. Wattle Wonders showcases GPO Box 1777 wattle flowers that bloom in colours other than yellow, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 the most typical. We present some of the oldest living [email protected] organisms on Earth, through AAT: Lichen. Norfolk Island’s two endemic butterfly subspecies are showcased, and Cover and page 26: Peter Wilson, courtesy we highlight three Australian animals that have mastered of RSPCA Australia. Page 4: Mitchell Library, the art of camouflage. State Library of NSW. Page 8: Roger Fryer. Page 18: Dana M Bergstrom. Page 22: TM General Motors LLC. Images unless otherwise advised, supplied by shutterstock.com © Copyright 2021 Australian Postal Corporation. All rights reserved. Australia Post stamp designs and philatelic products Michael Zsolt are subject to copyright and may not be Manager, Philatelic reproduced without permission. Australia Post Stamp Bulletin Australia is produced by Australia Post’s Philatelic Group. See page 39 for terms and conditions. australiapostcollectables.com.au Contents 4 100 Years of Ginger Meggs 8 8 Wattle Wonders 12 The Queen’s 95th Birthday 15 Norfolk Island Butterflies 16 Centenary of the 18 Archibald Prize 18 AAT Lichen 20 Nature’s Mimics 22 Holden’s Final Roar 22 26 RSPCA: 150 Years of Caring and Protecting 30 First Regular Airmail 35 Coins 36 Events 26 100 Years of Ginger Meggs Released 7 September 2021 $3.30 2101142 Minisheet No. 373 / 2021 5 $3.60 each 2101002 First day cover (gummed) 2101013 First day cover (minisheet) $7.05 2101126 Stamp pack $5.55 2101220 Maxicard set of 3 This stamp issue celebrates the centenary of a James Charles “Jimmy” Bancks created Ginger for distinctive and ever-youthful Australian character; the strip that was soon renamed “Us Fellers” and in 2021, Ginger Meggs turns 100. He made his published each Sunday in the “Sunbeams” section debut on the comic scene in November 1921, a of Sydney’s Sun, also appearing in the Sun News- side character named Ginger Smith to comic lead Pictorial in Melbourne. Such was young Ginge’s Gladsome Gladys, in a comic strip that initally popularity that in 1939 “Us Fellers” was renamed took her name. Over the months that followed he “Ginger Meggs”, by which time Bancks had already morphed into leading character Ginger Meggs, syndicated the comic strip widely. As well as the much-loved mischievous, red-headed rascal appearing in a weekly strip, from 1924 until 1959 who is still recognisably Australian in today’s (with the exception of 1952), Ginge was also the star globalised world. of the annual Sunbeams Book: More Adventures of Ginger Meggs. 6 Stamp Bulletin $24.95 2101401 Ginger Meggs PNC 1921 $24.95 2101402 Ginger Meggs PNC 2021 This 192-page hardcover book by Tristan Bancks, great-great nephew of Ginger Meggs creator Jimmy Bancks, is illustrated in full colour by the current Ginger Meggs comic-strip cartoonist, Jason Chatfield. Featuring new and original stories, this edition also presents a cover design exclusive to Australia Post, with perforation effect. Also included is a limited-edition cover with stamp and gold-foiled postmark and exclusive block of four stamps. $29.95 2101500 Ginger Meggs limited edition book From early on, Ginge was joined in his suburban When Bancks died unexpectedly in 1952, his escapades by a muff-wearing girlfriend named comic creation lived on. The pen was taken up by Minnie Peters (who evolved from the earlier Ron Vivian, who crafted “Ginger Meggs” until 1973. character Gladsome Gladys), mates Benny and Since then, the adventures of the red-headed Ocker, and faithful companions Mike the dog and rascal have been devised and illustrated by Lloyd Tony the monkey. Character-driven, the comic has Piper (1973–83), James Kemsley (1983–2007) and, always appealed to its young and adult readers as since 2007, Jason Chatfield. The stamps in this much for its narrative bent and comic wit as for its issue show illustrations from across the esteemed illustrations. It has also been persistently tuned to life of Ginger, by originator Jimmy Bancks and the events, preoccupations and tone of its time, more recent cartoonists James Kemsley and capturing a distinctly Australian spirit and vernacular. Jason Chatfield. No. 373 / 2021 77 From internationally acclaimed Australian author/illustrator, Graeme Base, Animalia continues to be a favourite children's picture book. Published in 1986, this was the author’s second book. $15.50 1515552 Animalia stamp pack Australia $1.10 Coin under embargo $24.95 7066401 Animalia PNC Wattle Wonders Released 14 September 2021 $3.30 2138142 Minisheet No. 373 / 2021 9 $3.60 each 2138002 First day cover (gummed) 2138013 First day cover (minisheet) $11 2138250 S/A booklet of 10 x $1.10 $7.05 2138126 Stamp pack S/A booklet of 10 to go on this page $5.55 2138220 Maxicard set of 3 In the lead up to Federation (1901), Australian native emblem until 1988, the year of Australia's bicentenary. plants increased in popularity, especially as people In 1992, 1 September (the first day of spring) was went in search of uniquely Australian motifs and formally proclaimed as National Wattle Day. national symbols. Acacia species, commonly known as wattle and widely distributed across Australia, While the flowers of most wattle species are yellow soon became seen as symbol of patriotism. Wattle or golden, there are some exceptions, including was essentially adopted as a national flower, when those featured in this stamp issue: a remarkable, a stylised wattle was incorporated into the second red-flowered form of Cinnamon Wattle (Acacia design of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, which leprosa); the only Australian wattle with purple received royal assent in 1912. While Golden Wattle flowers, the endangered Acacia purpureopetala; and (Acacia pycnantha) enjoyed popular acceptance as Acacia alata var. biglandulosa, commonly known as Australia's national flower for much of the 20th century, Winged Wattle and so named for its unusual flat and it was not officially proclaimed as the national floral continuous wing-like foliage. 10 Stamp Bulletin $15.50 1515548 Mr Men and Little Miss Anniversary stamp pack $15.50 1515549 Monsters stamp pack No. 373 / 2021 11 $15.50 1515558 The Flintstones stamp pack $15.50 1515550 Peanuts stamp pack The Queen’s 95th Birthday Released 21 September 2021 $4.60 2116142 Minisheet No. 373 / 2021 13 $4.90 each 2116002 First day cover (gummed) $6.10 2116013 2116220 First day cover Maxicard (minisheet) set of 2 $17.95 2116401 $24.95 2116300 PNC (Perth Mint) Medallion cover $9.65 2116126 $17.50 2116250 Stamp pack S/A sheetlet of 5 x $3.50 This issue commemorates the 95th birthday of Her Prince George of Cambridge. The photograph on Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Monarch of the United the domestic stamp was taken in November 2019 Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms, Her during Her Majesty’s visit to the new headquarters Majesty was born on 21 April 1926 at the home of of the Royal Philatelic Society in London, which her maternal grandparents in Mayfair, London. She was first established in 1869. The royal family acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952 and is has enjoyed a long association with philately. As now both the longest living and longest reigning Patron of the Royal Philatelic Society, Her Majesty monarch in British history. Queen Elizabeth II continues her family’s interest in This year’s international post stamp features a 2020 philately, graciously allowing a selection from The portrait of the Queen with her heirs: Charles, Prince Royal Philatelic Collection to be displayed at the of Wales; Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; and society's opening meeting each season.
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