Pre-Stamped Envelope – Australia –Centenary of Pharmaceutical Education in Australia 1981
Australia issued a 22c Pre stamped envelope on Centenary of Pharmaceutical Education in Australia on 06 May 1981
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Pre Stamped Envelope – Australia – International Conference on Health Education
Pre-Stamped Envelope – Australia – International Conference on Health Education 1982
The XI International Conference on Health Education was held in Hobart Tasmania from 15-20 Aug 1982. Australia issued a 27 cent Pre-Stamped envelope on 16 Aug 1982.
Aerogrammes of Sultanate of Oman-Jabrin Palace
Aerogrammes of Sultanate of Oman-Jabrin Palace
Jabrin Palace – Jabrin is a small town in northeastern Oman near Nizwa & Jabal Akhdar Mountains. It is known for its Castle built by Yaruba Dynasty.
Mutrah Business District -A District located in Muscat province of Oman and Port Qaboos Port is located in Muscat. It is the main commercial port of Oman.
Pre- Stamped Envelope – France 1999- Return by Rene Magritte
Pre- Stamped Envelope – France 1999- Return by Rene Magritte
Rene Francois Ghislain Magritte ( 21 Nov 1898- 15 Aug 1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist.He is well known for often depicting ordinary objects in unusual context. His imagery has influenced Pop,minimalist and conceptual art.
France issued a stamp and a Pre Stamped envelope on 18 April 1998 .The stamp design on envelope shows his painting “Retour” or “The Return” done in 1940. This envelope was issued by La Poste to mark his 100th Birth Anniversary.
Australia II America’s Cup Triumph 1983 – Pre Stamped envelope Australia
Australia II America’s Cup Triumph 1983 – Pre Stamped envelope Australia
The America’s Cup affectionately known as Auld Mug is a trophy awarded to the winner of America’s Cup races between two sailing yachts- one called the defender and other Challenger. the Cup was originally awarded in 1851 by Royal Yacht Squadron for a race round the Isle of Wight in United Kingdom which was won Schooner America.
The America’s Cup is the oldest International Sporting trophy. Alan Bond ,an Australian businessman made three unsuccessful challenges between 1974 and 1980. In 1974 and 1977 it was defended successfully by Courageous and in 1980 by Freedom.
Bond returned in 1983 for a fourth challenge. In 1983 there were seven challengers for the inaugural Louis Vutton Cup. Bond’s Yacht Australia II won the Louis Vutton Cup and the right to Challenge New York Yacht Club’s Yacht.
In a best of Seven format Bond’s Australia II beat NYYC’s Liberty 4-3 after poor starts to win the Cup.It was NYYC’s first loss in 132 years and 26 Challenges.This is remembered as Australia’s one of finest sporting moments.
Australia Post issued a 30 cent Pre Stamped envelope on 11 Oct 1983 to commemorate this triumph of Australia II. PSE No 067A.
150th Anniversary of Brisbane – Pre Stamped Envelope Australia 2009
150th Anniversary of Brisbane – Pre Stamped Envelope Australia 2009
In 1859 Brisbane became a Municipality and the First Council was established .Brisbane was declared the Capital of newly formed state of Queensland. Brisbane today is a vibrant City with multi cultural communities and cutting edge technologies.
A Pre stamped envelope was issued on 01 Sep 2009 to mark Brisbane’s 150th Anniversary.It features Brisbane iconic locations -City Botanic Gardens ,Goodwill Bridge and Southbank Parklands.
International Year of Natural Fibres – Pre Stamped Envelope Australia 2009
International Year of Natural Fibres – Pre Stamped Envelope Australia 2009
Year 2009 was declared by UNO as International Year of Natural Fibres. Derived from Plants & Animals natural fibres are used to form fabrics,paper,insulation and other building materials essential to society. As of 2009 30 million tonnes of natural fibre was produced in the world annually.Natural fibre contributes significantly to Australian economy with Australia wool,cotton,angora,cashmere,mohair & alpaca traded all around the World.
Accounting for about one quarter of of World’s Wool production ,Wool is the most valuable natural fibre industry in Australia with exports valued at $2.7 billion in 2008 and in 201617 expected to be worth $3.615 Billion.
Australia Post issued a beautiful Pre stamped envelope to commemorate International Year of Natural Fibres 2009 on 18 May 2009.The Cancellation shows a sheep and words “The World’s largest Wool Producers”. Australia’s natural fibres are also featured on the PSE.
