This $5 stamp portrays the face of Queen Victoria, painted by Alfred Chalon, hence the "Chalon Head" (CH) and is popularly used in the history of philately. This also probably the most expensive maxicard I've ever realised. Haha!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Great Australian Railway Journeys 07.05.2010
This issue features Australia's scenic railway trains. They travel across most state borders, from Perth to Sydney or Adelaide to Melbourne. Perhaps I should consider travelling on it someday, lol.
The Ghan
West Coast Wilderness Railway
Kuranda Scenic Railway
The Indian Pacific
The Ghan
West Coast Wilderness Railway
Kuranda Scenic Railway
The Indian Pacific
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Kokoda - Joint Issue 20.04.2010
Happy Mother's Day!!!
:)
These 5 stamps that commemorates that Australian soldiers fighting against enemies in Papua New Guinea during WWII. The two nations remain in good relations even after all these years.
:)
These 5 stamps that commemorates that Australian soldiers fighting against enemies in Papua New Guinea during WWII. The two nations remain in good relations even after all these years.
Not sure why the last two has rainbow colours on them -- must be the scanner lol
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Centenary of Powered Flight 09.03.2010
This issue of stamps, also released on my birthday, commemorates three significant powered flights in Australia. The following planes are: a modified Wright Model A, an Australian-designed biplane and a Voisin flew by Harry Houdini.
The Wright Model:
Biplane:
Voisin:
Hope you enjoyed them!!
: )
Queen's Birthday 2010: 06.04.2010
Happy Birthday to Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of England and Head of the Commonwealth.
Geddit? Haha!!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Come To The Show 23.03.2010
This fun issue highlights the activities held at royal shows in the Australian agricultural societies. Looks like a really big fun fair, but I doubt if shows these days have wood chopping or cake decorating competitions. I have yet to attend the Royal Melbourne Show despite being in Melbourne for two years; perhaps I should make it a point to visit this year. : )
*Super pretty stamp sheet*
For some reason, the postmarking turned out slightly lighter than usual. Nonetheless, still a job well done by the Philatelic Bureau.
Did not find any cow related postcards though, but do check out Mum's she's got heaps of nice ones :)
Monday, April 5, 2010
Australian Commonwealth Coinage 1910-2010 23.02.2010
This marks the 100th year since Australia first issued coins in it's own right as legal tender for the entire country. The pictorial design on the coins features King Edward VII and the Australian coat of arms on the other.
So happy to have found this postcard!! :)
