Stamp Bulletin 367 [Sep-Oct 2020]
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Stamp No.367 September October 2020 Bulletin Norfolk Island Peace in the Pacific Water Tower Art AAT: RSV Nuyina Civil Aviation: 100 Years Australian National Botanic Gardens: 50 Years Cocos (Keeling) Islands Currency of the Clunies-Ross Era Stay in touch! Hello Collectors Welcome to the September–October edition of the Stamp Bulletin. As always, Philatelic remains focused on developing engaging new stamp designs, as you’ll see here. In September–October we mark three significant anniversaries. The Norfolk Island stamp issue Peace in the Pacific commemorates the end of World War II, emphasising the contribution of Norfolk Islanders to the campaign in the Pacific. With the passing of the Air Navigation Act in 1920, civil aviation came to link up the country, as well as Australia to the world. Prime Minister John Gorton officially opened the Australian National Botanic Gardens in October 1970, Catch up with their planning stretching back to the 1930s. The first trees were planted in 1949 and the gardens were family and friends opened to the public in 1967. using a personalised Across the country, water towers and tanks have been postage stamp. transformed from familiar functional containers into works of art, drawing visitors to the rural host towns. auspost.com.au/mystamps This issue of four stamps is a companion to earlier issues featuring silo art and street art. Besides the Norfolk Island issue, two other territory Applications for the reproduction of Australian stamps should be made in stamp issues are released in September–October. writing to: Until the Cocos (Keeling) Islands became an Australian territory in 1955, Cocos Malay workers were Manager, Philatelic Australia Post paid with tokens. A selection of this currency is shown GPO Box 1777 in the Currency of Cocos stamp issue. In late 2020, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Australia’s new icebreaker and Antarctic resupply ship [email protected] is scheduled to arrive in Hobart. The RSV Nuyina is featured in an issue of four stamps. While we publish the Stamp Bulletin in print, I urge collectors to also subscribe to the digital version. This will ensure you receive the latest information on new stamp issues and associated products as soon as it becomes available. Cover: Xerochrysum bracteatum, Lesley A. Butler, page 4: NLA MAP G9262.N6A4 1944, page 6: Photograph: Planet Tex (Warrnambool water tower by Claire Foxton), page 14: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, PXA 1063/1-86, page 18: Photograph: Mark Averitt/ Flickr (Australian National Botanic Gardens). Images unless otherwise advised, supplied by Shutterstock.com © Copyright 2020 Australian Postal Michael Zsolt Corporation. All rights reserved. Australia Manager, Philatelic Post stamp designs and philatelic products Australia Post are subject to copyright and may not be reproduced without permission. Stamp Bulletin Australia is produced by Australia Post’s Philatelic Group. See page 26 for terms and conditions. 4 Contents 4 Norfolk Island Peace in the Pacific 6 Water Tower Art 10 AAT: RSV Nuyina 6 12 When we connect, we feel better stamp sheet 14 Civil Aviation: 100 Years 18 Australian National Botanic Gardens: 50 Years 10 21 Cocos (Keeling) Islands Currency of the Clunies-Ross Era 23 Coins 24 Postmarks 14 Norfolk Island Peace in the Pacific Released 1 September 2020 $3.30 2085142 Minisheet $3.60 2085013 First day cover (minisheet) $3.60 2085002 First day cover (gummed) Pacific Peace 2020 is being celebrated on Norfolk Island to mark 75 years since the end of World War II. After six long years, the war effectively came to an end on 15 August 1945, when Japan accepted the Allied demand for unconditional surrender. VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day, commemorated every year on 15 August, has special significance on Norfolk Island, as the islanders made a substantial contribution to the war effort in the Pacific. More than a quarter of the population of 983 volunteered and joined Australian and New Zealand forces. The Norfolk Island Infantry Detachment (NIID) was created on 14 September 1939 and became a training facility for overseas service by islanders as well as home security, protecting the cable station linking New Zealand and Australia. September–October 2020 5 New Sports Stadiums medallion cover $24.95 7039300 Sports Stadiums medallion cover Individually Limited to 1 per numbered 1,000 customer Released 8:30am (AEDT) 27 October 2020 Also available $1.35 7031226 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Australia and Mauritius PPE $1.35 7032226 Stella Maris Apostleship of the Sea PPE Water Tower Art Released 7 September 2020 $4.40 2084142 Minisheet September–October 2020 7 $4.70 each 2084002 First day cover (gummed) 2084013 First day cover (minisheet) $9.25 2084126 Stamp pack Across the country, water towers and tanks Hooke from Chesney Fire Brigade. The water have been transformed from familiar functional tower in Narrandera, NSW, was painted in 2019 containers into startling works of art. In 2018, in by a team of four artists from Apparition Media. the small NSW town of Gulargambone, Jenny The town’s name is derived the Wiradjuri word for McCracken painted Lucky Dip on the local water “place of lizards or goannas”. The disused water tower, showing a bright blue kingfisher diving for tower in the centre of Snowtown, SA, was painted fish in a trompe l’oeil giant glass of water. Guido in 2018 by Vans the Omega with Sam Brooks. It van Helten’s grisaille painting, on a Country Fire features portraits of notable locals, including long- Authority water tank is located in the Winton time CFA volunteer John Hansen. Wetlands, near Benalla, Victoria. It shows three local CFA volunteers, including the depicted Colin 8 Stamp Bulletin $11 each 2084250 2084252 2084254 2084256 Booklet of 10 x $1.10 (s/a) Postcards $2.40 each 0964823 0964824 Gulargambone Winton 0964825 0964826 Narrandera Snowtown $7.40 2084220 Maxicards set of 4 Stamp packs $15.50 each 1515517 Back to the Future stamp pack (s/a) 1515512 Betty Boop 90th Anniversary stamp pack (s/a) Australia $1.10 AAT RSV Nuyina Released 29 September 2020 $6.60 2086142 Minisheet September–October 2020 11 $6.90 each 2086002 First day cover (gummed) 2086013 First day cover (minisheet) $13.65 2086126 Stamp pack $9.60 2086220 Maxicards set of 4 Australia’s new state-of-the-art icebreaker is the The Nuyina will carry 32 crew and up to 117 RSV Nuyina, scheduled to arrive in Hobart in late scientists and other personnel from the Australian 2020. It replaces the RSV Aurora Australis and Antarctic Division. As well as being a transport and will support Australia’s Antarctic and subantarctic resupply ship, the Nuyina will fulfil a significant research bases for a projected 30 years. The role as a research platform, with design and Nuyina was designed by Danish maritime facilities supporting research across several engineers Knud E Hansen and built by the Dutch fields, from atmospheric studies to geoscience, company Damen Shipyards Group in Romania. oceanography, biology and more. It will depart on The new vessel is 160.3 metres in length and its first voyage to the Australian Antarctic Territory has a maximum beam of 25.6 metres, making it in 2021. significantly larger than its predecessor. When we connect, we feel better stamp sheet Released 1 October 2020 Together with Beyond Blue, we’re supporting people across Australia to stay mentally well and helping to build stronger, more connected communities. When we connect, we feel better. Our ‘when we connect, we feel better’ stamps are designed to help you connect with a family member, friend, co-worker or someone close to let them know that you’re thinking of them. How to use: 1. Purchase two stamps. 2. Write your letter and place one of the stamps on your envelope. 3. Put the other stamp inside the envelope with your letter so it’s easy for the recipient to write back to you. 4. Post your letter. Available from 1 October while stocks last: Set of two stamps Each stamp available by mail order and in-store. $11 7035510 has a unique Sheetlet of 10 available by mail Sheetlet of 10 x $1.10 message on its back. Choose your order, online and in-store. stamps (s/a) favourite to place inside the envelope with your letter. $2.20 7035502 Stamps (2 x $1.10) (s/a) Both products are not part of standing orders Fantasy favourite stamp packs ©Disney Australia $1.10 $15.50 1515518 Mickey Mouse Fantasia 80th Anniversary stamp pack (s/a) Includes Trolls (2016) DVD inside ©2020 DWA LLC. Australia $1.10 $17.95 1515506 Trolls World Tour stamp pack (s/a) ©Disney/Pixar Australia $1.10 $15.50 1515514 Toy Story 25th Anniversary stamp pack (s/a) Civil Aviation 100 Years Released 6 October 2020 $3.30 2087142 Minisheet September–October 2020 15 $7.05 2087126 Stamp pack $4.80 2087220 Maxicards set of 2 $3.60 each 2087002 First day cover (gummed) 2087013 First day cover (minisheet) $11 2087250 Booklet of 10 x $1.10 (s/a) Organised and regulated civil aviation in Australia early airlines to become viable operations. Qantas, began with the passing of the Air Navigation Act, which formed on 16 November 1920, evolved which received royal assent in December 1920. The in this way, operating Queensland’s Charleville Act and its regulations enabled support for flying to Cloncurry mail route from 1922, before going training, building safe infrastructure, and surveying on to become Australia’s major domestic and landing grounds and airmail routes. Rules of the international airline; it was a government-owned air were established, and systems were developed, carrier between 1947 and 1995.