s t a m p b u l l e t i nA

US

TRA

LIA

N No. 267 October-December 2002

• The Magic Rainforest(Stamp Collecting Month)

• Cocos (Keeling) Islands Sea Turtles • Champions of the Turf • Christmas 2002 • 2002 Annual Collections

2 6 7 b u l l e t i n

In this Bulletin...The Magic Rainforest 3Cocos (Keeling) Islands Sea Turtles 10150 Ann. University of Sydney PSE 112002 Australian Annual Collections 122002 Territories Collection 14Champions of the Turf 15Christmas 20Engraved stamp book 22Collector coins 22Post Master Gallery 24Seven Seas 25

© Copyright 2002 Australian PostalCorporation. All rights reserved

Australia Post stamp designs and philatelicproducts are subject to copyright and may not be reproduced without permission. Allapplications for the reproduction of Australianstamps should be made in writing to:

The Manager – Philatelic GroupAustralia PostGPO Box 1777MELBOURNE VIC 3001Fax: 03 9204 7744ABN 28 864 970 579

The Australian Stamp Bulletin is produced bythe Australia Post Philatelic Group and printedby Franklin Web, Sunshine VIC.

All information contained in this Bulletin hasbeen included in good faith, on the basis that theproducts will be available for sale, until stock sold out,at the prices stated, and in the manner described.

To the best of Australia Post’s knowledge, allinformation contained in this Bulletin wascorrect at the time of printing. Australia Postwill not, however, be held responsible for anyinadvertent errors or oversights, or any change toinformation which may occur after publication.

Availability of specific stamps andproducts is subject to demand, hours ofoperation of individual outlets and factorsoutside the control of Australia Post.Prices are GST inclusive.

Visit us at auspost.com.au/stamps

25 September 2002

Completing the issue is a beautifullyillustrated 64-page book, The Magic Rainforest,by John Marsden. The book’s enchanting multi-generational story – with wonderful Australiancharacters and creatures – brings the story andthe stamps to life. The creatures featured on thestamps and the role they play in the story of TheMagic Rainforest make a perfectly delightfulintroduction to the magic of stamp collecting.

The Magic RainforestThe book tells the story of Sam and Naomi’s travelsin the magic rainforest. The creatures the childrenmeet there are not always as they first seem. Somehelp the children, some have other plans.

To find the spring the children must use theirwits and the advice Sam’s grandmother givesthem just before they leave. Much is at stake.Sam’s grandfather is ill and longs for a taste ofthe purest water on earth.

The creatures come together in the miniaturesheet. The background of the miniature sheetis the magic rainforest in which the story is set.Collectors of all ages will enjoy finding thelinking elements between the stamps andassociated products.

Sam and his friend Naomi are on a quest to finda magic spring hidden deep in the Australianbush. On their journey Sam and Naomiencounter the Bunyip, Fairy, Gnome, Goblin,Wizard and Sprite who feature on the stamps inthis year’s Stamp Collecting Month issue.

About Stamp Collecting MonthStamp Collecting Month was establishedin 1993 as a way of introducing children tothe hobby of stamp collecting. Themes aredeveloped that are highly attractive andinteresting to children, particularly thosebetween the ages of eight and twelve. Thetheme must also be supported by parentsand encourage educational activities suitablefor school classes.

Products in this issueThis Stamp Collecting Month issue includesgummed and self-adhesive stamps, a miniaturesheet, first day covers and a set of six maximumcards. There are two issue sheets, each featuringthree of the six stamps and consequently twogutter strips. There is no special text or designin the gutter.

Visit the magic rainforest

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

Dear Readers,

In this in-between time – before David Maiden’s retirement(late September) and before the new Philatelic GroupManager is announced – the Bulletin team would like to giveyou a behind the scenes look at the Bulletin production.

As we put the finishing touches on this October-December Bulletin it is mid August. Yes mid August. It takesabout 14 weeks to produce each issue – from the time wereceive research reports on new issues, to the time we send itto you.

It is a complex process. Input comes from research,finance, marketing, and mail order staff – but mostly fromthe editor, Carol Daniels (who also edits the StampExplorer) and a designer from the Philatelic Design Studio.During this time the Bulletin evolves. As we write copy foreach issue or new product, check facts, proof read copy andobtain legal clearance the material is continually beingrefined with updated artwork, confirmation of product lists,mail order codes and for our Specialist Edition, informationfor the yellow pages. We go through three rounds of proofs,every page is read by at least five people with differentresponsibilities, before we send it to print.

At the same time we are developing the content, oursubscriber database is being updated and checked so it willbe up to date when we send it to the mailing house. Themailing house adds the address information, wraps theBulletin and posts it to you.

To keep it all on track, we meet each Friday morning toreview our progress, identify gaps in information, and agreeon next steps. The accompanying photo shows the team at arecent meeting, from left to right: Carol Daniels, RussellHick, Beth McKinlay and Wayne Shaw.

We wish David well in his ‘life after Post’ and want toassure you that the Philatelic Group – and especially theBulletin team – will always value your letters and feedback.

Russell Hick, Manager, Philatelic Marketing

The Bunyip is an enormous blue and yellowcreature who emerges from a river in theforest. He has one eye and is covered inbarnacles, starfish and other creatures. Hisvoice is so loud even a whisper can shake theleaves from a gum tree.

The Fairy glitters and sparkles, shimmersand shines. She lights the way for Sam and

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

… meet the magical creatures that live there25 September 2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

First day covers

Stamps (self-adhesive)

Stamps (gummed)

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

Naomi and eats blackberries. Every centuryor so the Fairy visits Earth from her home‘beyond the star of Venus’.

The Gnome is a small golden figure decoratedin jewels that make him shimmer with pinkand silver. He brandishes a short silver sword,has a squashed face and little black curranteyes. He demands gold and diamonds, rubiesand opals, pearls and more from the travellers.What’s that on his head? The mythical stolenMelbourne Cup!

What smells like a wombat that’s been deadfor a fortnight? A Goblin of course. Thisgoblin dresses in dark green moleskins anda light green check shirt. He’s an Australiangoblin, so he carries a stock whip. And he isvery cunning. To evade him the travellersneed all their wits about them.

The air crackles around the Wizard who isdressed in a grey robe decorated with goldwattle flowers and white cabbage moths.He has plans for the children and theircompanions, sinister plans. Escape isdifficult, but Sam’s quick thinking andclever talking may save them all.

The beautiful, ethereal Sprite is the guardianof the spring. She dances like a breeze anddresses in leaves. The sprite decides who canhave the magic water from the spring.

Miniature sheet

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

Bunyip GnomeFairy

Goblin Wizard Sprite

Visit TheMagic Rainforest online

at auspost.com.au/magicfrom 25 September 2002.

The authorJohn Marsden is one of the world’s mostsuccessful authors of fiction for children,with nearly three million books sold world-wide. Starting with his first book, So Much ToTell You, his books are multi-award winnersat home and abroad. A former teacher of bothprimary and secondary students, the award-winning Australian author now spends most of his time writing and running writing campsfor teenagers.

Marsden’s 30 titles also include Letters Fromthe Inside, Staying Alive in Year 5, and the

multi-book seriesTomorrow Whenthe War Began.

25 September 2002

The creation of the Magic RainforestFollowing the enormous success of Wild Babiesin 2001 and the great interest in fantasygenerated by both J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter™books, and J.R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of theRings, Australia Post looked for inspiration tothe great tradition of Australian fantasieswritten by May Gibbs and Norman Lindsay.

Australia Post commissioned author JohnMarsden and the illustrating team of MarkJackson and Heather Potter to create The MagicRainforest, a new Australian fantasy.

‘All right,’ Sam said. ‘We’ll go.’They left the next day. But before they went

Sam’s grandmother gave them some advice.‘You cannot do this alone,’ she told them. ‘The

bush can be dangerous, very dangerous. Or it canlook after you. Trust the one who comes from thestars, and the one who comes from the water.Trust the sound of the dance and the sound of asmile. But beware the dark rising, the greyheights, and the smell of the mire.’

Meet the creators

The illustratorsMelbourne-based‘JackPot’ is the teamof Mark Jackson andHeather Potter. Togetherthey have illustratedseveral books including –Goodnight and Thanks forthe Teeth – A Fairies’ Talewritten by Rob Alexanderand John Marsden, Verse

Ahoy Early Australian Nursery Rhymes andmost recently a book about Thumbelina.

The illustrators worktogether on every aspectof their creations, fromfirst concepts to finalillustrations.

cover

Gutter strip (10 x 45c, ‘Goblin’)Gutter strip (10 x 45c, ‘Bunyip’)

Stamp pack

Booklet, roll, cheque book cover

Book

The Magic Rainforest

Australia Post is proud to be associatedwith the Make a Wish Foundation –for every expected sale of The MagicRainforest, we will donate $1 to theMake a Wish Foundation (up to $20,000).

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

Technical detailsIssue date ......................25 September 2002Denominations ................Six x 45c Illustrators ......................Mark Jackson and Heather

Potter, MelbourneDesigner ........................Colin McPartlin,

Australia Post Design StudioStamp size ......................26 x 37.5 mmMiniature sheet size ........170 x 90 mmPrinter all ........................SNP AusprintPaper

Gummed ....................Tullis RussellSelf-adhesive (booklet) ..B 100Self-adhesive (rolls)......B 90

Perforations (all) ..............14.6 x 13.86Printing process ..............LithographySheet layout ....................Two sheets of 50,

each with two panes of 25National postmark ..........Bunyip VIC 3815

Mail order codes1297067 Stamps (six x 45c)..................................$2.701297251 Set of miniature sheets

(mint, postmarked) ................................$5.401297142 Miniature sheet (mint) ............................$2.701297143 Miniature sheet (postmarked) ................$2.701297182 Booklet of ten x 45c ..............................$4.501297250 Cheque book of 20 booklets of ten x 45c ....$90.001297209 Stamps roll 100 x 45c ..........................$45.001297200 Strip of six x 45c ....................................$2.70No decorative text or design in gutter strips listed below1297240 Gutter strips (set of 2 x ten x 45c,

one each from issue sheet 1 and 2)..........$9.001297241 Gutter strip ‘Bunyip” (ten x 45c)..............$4.501297242 Gutter strip ‘Goblin’ (ten x 45c)................$4.501297001 Set of first day covers, stamps (gummed,

self-adhesive), miniature sheet................$9.001297002 First day cover stamps............................$3.001297013 First day cover miniature sheet ..............$3.001297003 First day cover, self-adhesive stamps ......$3.001297126 Stamp pack ..........................................$5.851297223 Collector pack ......................................$7.201297220 Maximum cards (set of six) ....................$7.201297250 Book, The Magic Rainforest ..................$9.95

Maximum cards

…its blue and

yellow barnacles

gleamed in the sun.

It opened one

enormous eye and

looked at them.

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

2002

Stamp Collector Kit

Why not introduce someone you know to themagic of stamp collecting with Australia Post’snew stamp collecting starter kit?

Stamp Collecting Month, which raiseschildren’s awareness of the hobby of stampcollecting is just one of the things Australia Postdoes to promote the hobby. Another is thisstamp collecting starter kit. It contains every-thing a child needs to start a collection.

And four times a year Australia Post’s freechildren’s publication the Australian StampExplorer invites children between the ages of sixand thirteen to explore the world of Australianstamps with Sniffer and the Stamp Gang.

The Stamp Gang is a group of kids (andtheir dog Sniffer) who like stamp collecting.Each issue is packed with jokes, competitionsand puzzles, and articles about new Australianstamps written especially for children.

The kit includes a• cool clear case • binder to hold everything together• magnifying glass• packet of used stamps• also• stock sheets and tweezers• and a subscription form for the Australian Stamp Explorer

Mail order code1113577 Stamp Collector Kit ..............................$19.95

The Magic Rainforest

…out of the dust

stepped a figure dressed

in a grey robe decorated

with gold wattle flowers

and white cabbage

moths.

…Jewels decorated

him and each puff of

breeze made him

shimmer with pink

and silver.

…the edge of the

clearing they found a

fairy sitting on a tree

stump. She glittered

and sparkled …

…a small creature

who looked rather

like a goblin. He was

dressed in dark green

moleskins and a light

green check shirt, and

he carried a stock

whip.

…(the sprites) moved

like they had a breeze

in their blood and it

kept them dancing.

NEW!

Visit The Magic Rainforest online at auspost.com.au/magic from 25 September 2002

25 September 2002

Technical detailsIssue date........................1 October 2002Denominations ................Four x 45c Design ..........................Ego Guiotto, SydneyPrinter ............................McPhersons Print GroupPaper..............................De La RueStamp size ......................37.5 x 26 mmPerforations ....................13.86 x 14.6Printing process ..............LithographySheet layout ....................Sheets of 50 in two panes of 25National postmark ..........Cocos (Keeling) Islands 6799

Mail order codes1299067 Stamps (four x 45c)................................$1.801299001 First day cover ......................................$2.101299240 Gutter strip (ten x 45c)............................$4.50

no special text or design in gutter

1 October 2002

October 2002 marks the 150th anniversary ofthe University of Sydney.

When teaching began in 1852, three profes-sors taught 30 students, all of whom wereenrolled in an Arts degree which required themto study Greek, Latin, Maths, and Science.Today the University has 18 faculties, 40,000students, almost 6,000 staff and teaches thewidest range of courses in the nation.

A photocollage of buildings, graduation ceremonies and students appears in the designarea. The stamp area shows the SydneyUniversity crest.

For further information visit the university’swebsite at www.usyd.edu.au

Technical Details Issue date ......................1 October 2002Denominations ................45cDesigner ........................Cathleen Cram, Australia Post

Design StudioPhotographs....................Courtesy University of SydneyPrinter ............................PMP, TasmaniaPrinting process ..............LithographyNational postmark............The University of Sydney,

NSW 2006

Mail order codes1336250 Set of two PSEs (mint, postmarked) [MO] $1.081336134 PSE (mint) ............................................$0.541336144 PSE (postmarked) ..................................$0.54

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Sea Turtles

Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata)One of the smaller turtles, the hawksbill startslife as a carnivore but becomes omnivorous asan adult, feeding largely on molluscs,crustaceans, jellyfish and marine algae. Thehooked jaws are well adapted to prisingmolluscs and crabs out of crevices in or aroundcoral. Hawksbills occur circumglobally intropical seas, but are now rare throughoutmuch of their former range, largely because oftheir popularity as the ‘tortoiseshell turtle’.

Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea)The leatherback is the most distinctive of thesea turtles and is readily distinguished fromother sea turtles by its smooth relatively scale-less black skin. It is by far the largest livingspecies, its carapace length sometimesexceeding six feet. The leatherback feeds largelyon jellyfish and wanders great distances at sea. Itmay be the most threatened sea turtle world-wide, because its eggs are harvested as food inimportant nesting grounds.

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)The green turtle in fact varies widely in colour.It occupies shallow seas where sufficient lightpenetrates to the sea-bed and ensures anabundant growth of marine grasses. When itwants to sleep it seeks out a location, such as anoverhanging ledge in a coral reef, whichprovides some degree of safety from largepredators such as sharks. The green turtle isperhaps the best-known species since its flesh ismost highly esteemed.

Turtles are living dinosaurs. Their evolutionaryhistory as sea-dwelling reptiles extends backabout 90 million years. Sea snakes and seaturtles are the only modern groups of reptileswhich successfully exploit the marineenvironment. Over the years sea turtle numbershave dwindled alarmingly because they havebeen hunted for their their eggs, for meat andfor their shells.

Turtles in Cocos watersThere are seven species of sea turtles and fourof them have been sighted at Cocos. These fourspecies are the subject of this issue. In additionto the stamps the issue includes a first day cover.

The stamps

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)The loggerhead turtle has a large head withlarge dark brown eyes and extremely powerfuljaws. It feeds on crabs and other crustaceans,shellfish, sponges, jellyfish, fish and algae. Itspends long periods of time floating, apparentlyasleep, on the surface of the sea, basking in thesun. Loggerheads are seldom eaten, but theireggs are a delicacy and they are fast becomingdepleted.

The IllustratorThe stamps are illustrated by Ego Guiotto,Sydney. Ego also illustrated the May 2002Christmas Island Birds issue. That issue is alsoincluded in the 2002 WWF ConservationStamp Collection.

Further informationHarold G Cogger, Reptiles & Amphibians ofAustralia, 6th edn, Reed New Holland, 2000.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY150TH ANNIVERSARY PSE

1 October 2002

First day cover

1 November 2002

2002 Collection of Australian Stamps

This prestigious publication showcases thegummed stamps and miniature sheets issuedduring 2002. Superb photographs andillustrations are the focal point of the collection.Complementing the images is the in-depthbackground information on the subject anddesign of each issue.

With a diverse range of subjects covered inthis beautifully produced and designedpublication, there is something of interest foreveryone. Subjects range from the Queen’sGolden Jubilee to Bush Tucker and Australia’sfirst ever gold medal winners in a Winter

Olympic Games. This year’s collection alsoincludes two joint issues, Australia-France andAustralia-Thailand and the addition of thedesert habitat to the Nature of Australiadefinitive series. In all there are 50 stamps, plus4 sheetlets (containing 14 stamps), for a total of64 stamps, of 59 designs.

There are two versions of the collection, withidentical content but different cover and slipcase. The Deluxe Edition’s cover features theMacquarie lighthouse at South Head, NSW.Both the cover and slip case feature silver foilembossed typography. The more luxurious

Executive Edition features the now classic giltedged pages and leather look cover with brasscorner protectors and matching slip case. Thecover and slip case feature gold foil embossedtypography.

The Deluxe Edition is priced at $57.95; theExecutive Edition is priced at $87.95. However,if you order (or purchase) before 27 December2002 you will receive the special pre-Christmasprice of $52.95 for the Deluxe edition, $82.95for the Executive. The stamps in the collectionhave a face value of $47.48, making eitheredition excellent value for money.

Although highly prized by collectorsthroughout the world, the collection is not justfor stamp collectors, it is for anyone with aninterest in Australia.

Consider the 2002 Collection of AustralianStamps when you are compiling yourChristmas list this year. The collection makes athoughtful gift that will bring lasting pleasureto any recipient. It is an elegant reflection onthe year, an ideal gift to commemorate animportant event. It is also a convenient way toobtain a complete set of Australia’s 2002 stampdesigns.

From 1 November the 2002 Collection ofAustralian Stamps will be available in AustraliaPost retail outlets and by mail order from theAustralian Philatelic Bureau.

Mail order codes1301171 2002 Collection of Australian Stamps,

Deluxe Edition ..........................$52.95#1301214 2002 Collection of Australian Stamps,

Executive Edition ......................$82.95## Pre-Christmas price

applies to orders received before 27 December 2002.

2002 Stamp Issues

JanuaryAustralian Legends: Medical scientists

FebruaryQueen’s Golden Jubilee2002 Australian Winter Olympics Gold MedallistsMotor Racing

MarchLighthouses

AprilJoint Issue with France

MayInternational Panoramas of Australia I

JuneNature of Australia: Desert

JulyBirth Centenary of Albert Namatjira

AugustJoint Issue with Thailand International Panoramas of Australia IIInternational Greetings

SeptemberBush TuckerThe Magic Rainforest

OctoberChampions of the Turf

NovemberChristmas 2002

Racing Hall of FameAustralia’s Racing Hall of Fame was launched in 2001,but the original idea was conceived many years earlier.In January 1998 the Australian Racing MuseumCommittee resolved to set up a national body to recognisethe contributions made in all facets of racing by the manywonderful horses and hard-working individuals.

A judging panel made up of five racing experts eachfrom Victoria and New South Wales was appointed toselect the inaugural inductees to the Hall of Fame. Theywere required to recommend to the committee fiveinductees each in the categories of finest horse, jockey,trainer and racing identities, for example race callers,administrators, racing families and so on.

The panel met on numerous occasions to debatethe merits of proposed inductees. After much research,argument and discussion the choices were finalised.The first horses to be inducted were Phar Lap, Carbine,Bernborough, Tulloch and Kingston Town. Three ofthese horses (Phar Lap, Bernborough and Tulloch)featured on the 1978 race horses stamp issue.

Since the early days of the nineteenth centurythoroughbred racing has had an importantplace in Australian national consciousness.

The first races, impromptu matches held onthe roads out of Sydney, date from about 1807.Probably the colony’s first organised contesttook place on 30 April 1810 as part of theholiday entertainments at Parramatta. The firstproperly organised race meeting was arrangedby officers of the 73rd Regiment a few monthslater, on 15 October 1810. Races were run on a10-furlong (2.01-kilometre) track near thepresent intersection of Market and ElizabethStreets in Sydney.

In 1999-2000 a total of 428 thoroughbredrace clubs – metropolitan, provincial andcountry – conducted 21,764 races on 389racecourses throughout Australia.

The stampsThe illustrations of the five champion horsesinducted into Australia’s Racing Hall of Fameon 30 July 2002 depict different moments in arace, and convey the speed, colour, energyand atmosphere of a race meeting.

First day cover

THE AUSTRALIAN TERRITORIES COLLECTION1 November 2002

The stamp issues of the Australian AntarcticTerritory, Christmas Island and Cocos(Keeling) Islands are brought together with theissues’ background stories in the 2002Australian Territories Collection.

This year’s collection includes the first LunarNew Year Zodiac sheetlet which incorporatedthe Year of the Horse miniature sheet and 12zodiac stamps all embellished with gold foil.

With fascinating and highly diverse subjectsand beautifully designed presentation folderthis collection makes an ideal addition to anycollection or an affordable and easily managedintroduction to the hobby of stamp collecting.

The 26 stamps have a face value of $12.40.With the 2002 Australian Territories collectionpriced at just $16.50, it is, as always, outstand-ing value.

The presentation folder fits neatly into theCollector’s Choice A4 (3-ring) Binder ($17.95).

The Australian Territories Collection will beavailable in retail outlets and by mail order fromthe Australian Philatelic Bureau from1 November 2002. Mail order codes1301194 Australian Territories Collection 2002 ....$16.500960251 Collector’s Choice

A4 (3-ring) binder [MO/CC] ..................$17.95

2002 Territories Stamp Issues

JanuaryChristmas Island Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse

MayChristmas Island Birds

JulyAustralian Antarctic Research

NovemberCocos (Keeling) Islands Sea Turtles

C H A M P I O N S o f t h e T U R F

15 October 2002

C H A M P I O N S o f t h e T U R F

The horsesWakeful (b.1896), one of Australia’s greatestmares, was unplaced in only three of her 44starts. She carried huge weights to victory andshowed tremendous courage, never more sothan in the 1903 Melbourne Cup when shecarried a record weight for a mare and was only narrowly beaten by Lord Cardigancarrying 12 kg less.

Rising Fast (b.1949), known as the ‘glamour’horse of the 1950s, was big, robust, andimmensely powerful. In 1954 he won theCaulfield Cup, the W S Cox Plate and theMelbourne Cup, the only horse in racinghistory to win the treble in the same year. RisingFast won the Caulfield Cup again in possiblythe greatest race of his career the following year.

Manikato (b.1975) was a champion racehorsefor five years. A powerhouse galloper, he wonthe William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley fiveyears in a row, the last time in 1983 as a seven-year-old in heatwave conditions. Six weeks laterhe came out and won the Futurity Stakes atCaulfield, his fourth win in that event.

Might and Power (b.1993) has been comparedwith champions such as Tulloch and KingstonTown. In 1997 he won the Caulfield Cup, by arecord 7.5 lengths, and the Melbourne Cup. Inthe following year, he stormed home in theW S Cox Plate, slashing a full two seconds offthe record set only the year before.

Sunline (b.1995) is today’s champion. A big,strong mare from New Zealand, Sunline’scareer highlights include back-to-backW.S.Cox Plate victories (1999 and 2000).

MIGHT AND POWER(b.1993)

Australia45c

2002

This year Sunline was named ChampionRacehorse of the Year, an unprecedentedthird successive year. She began 2002 insparkling form, winning the DoncasterHandicap at Randwick a second time.

The illustratorOtto Schmidinger has illustrated many stampdesigns over the years. His most recent workwas Space for Stamp Collecting Month(October 2002).

Stamp pack

Gutter strip (ten x 45c) with silks in gutter

Maximum cards

Wakeful (stamp illustration With Strapper in Yard)1896 brown mare, bred in AustraliaTrenton - Insomnia44 starts for 25 wins and 16 placingsStakes £16,690Owner Leslie MacDonaldTrainer Hugh MunroRegular jockey Fred Dunn

Rising Fast (stamp illustration They’re Racing!)1949 bay gelding, bred in New ZealandAlonzo - FasterRecord 68 starts for 24 wins and 18.5 placingsStakes £66,765Owner Leicester SpringTrainer Fred HoystedRegular jockey Bobby Lewis

Manikato (stamp illustration In Full Flight)1975 Chestnut gelding, bred in AustraliaManihi-Markato Record 47 starts for 29 wins and 13 placingsStakes $1,154,210Owner Mr J M (Mal) SeccullTrainer Bon and Bob HoystedRegular jockey Gary Willetts

Might and Power (stamp illustration Winning Post)1993 brown gelding, bred in AustraliaZabeel - Benediction33 starts for 15 wins and 8 placingsStakes $5,226,286Owner Nick Moraitis Trainer Jack Denham Regular jockey Jim Cassidy

Sunline (stamp illustration Coming Back to Scale)1995 bay mare, bred in New Zealand Desert Sun - SonglineRecord (to May 2002) 44 starts for 31 wins and 10 placingsStakes A$10,966,991Owners Trevor McKee, Thayne Green and Helen LustyTrainers Trevor and Stephen McKee Regular jockey Greg Childs

Technical detailsIssue date ..................15 October 2002Denominations ..........Five x 45cIllustrator ..................Otto Schmidinger, QueenslandPrinter ......................McPhersons Print GroupPaper ........................Tullis Russell Stamp size ................37.5 x 26 mmPerforations ..............13.86 x 14.6Sheet layout ..............Modules of 50, two panes of 25Special features ........Racing silks printed in gutterNational postmark ......Caulfield VIC 3162

Mail order codes1298067 Stamps (five x 45c) ................................$2.251298001 First day cover ......................................$2.551298126 Stamp pack ..........................................$2.701298220 Maximum cards ....................................$6.001298240 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) ............................$4.50

racing silks printed in gutter

Further informationGarrie Hutchinson (ed), They’re racing!The complete story of Australian racing,Viking Penguin Books Australia, 1999

Mountier, Mary, et al, NotableAustralian thoroughbreds Alister Taylor,Martinborough, NZ, 1981

Freeman, Harold and Andrew Lemon,The history of Australian thoroughbredracing, Vol.1, Melbourne, 1987 and Vol.2,Melbourne, 1990

Pierce, Peter (with Rhett Kirkwood),From go to whoa, Melbourne, 1994

Online at www.racingmuseum.com.auand sunline.co.nz

C H A M P I O N So f t h e T U R F

Year of the Horse gold collectable coins from Perth Mint

The twelve signs of the Chinese horoscope aresymbolised by twelve animals. It is believed thata person takes the characteristics of the animalin whose year they are born.

Horse years in the 20th century were 1906,1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990 andthis year, 2002.

The galloping horse is an emblem of speedand perseverance. The horse represents strengthand courage as well as the swiftness of life andthe passage from one existence to another.

These spectacular gold Bullion Year of theHorse coins from Perth Mint are ideal gifts forhorse lovers born in any year.

Lunar New Year Gold A 1/10th oz Gold Bullion Lunar New Year, Year of the Horsecoin sold in a presentation case as illustrated below.

Lunar New Year Gold A 1/20th oz Gold Bullion Lunar New Year, Year of the Horsecoin in its presentation case is illustrated below.

Mail order codes1113502 Year of the Horse 1/20th oz

99.9% pure gold coin ..........................$59.951113503 Year of the Horse 1/10th oz

99.9% pure gold coin .......................... $99.00

WIN A TRIP FOR 2 TO LONDON

BUY a CHAMPIONS of the TURF Stamp Pack ($2.70)and send in your completed, validated entry form to be inthe running to win. Forms will be available from participating

Australia Post Outlets. Mail order customers* will automatically receivean entry form when they purchase a Champions of the Turf Stamp Pack.Entries close last mail received 6 December 2002.

See entry form for full conditions of entry. Promotion commences 15 October2002 and closes 6 December 2002. Drawn at 11am on 13 December 2002 at unit4B, 106 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale NSW. Winners will be notified by mail andpublished in the Australian on 20 December 2002. Royal Ascot prize valued at upto $14,000, depending on point of departure; Derby Day / Melbourne Cupholiday valued at $4,500 depending on point of departure. Promoter: AustraliaPostal Corporation trading as Australia Post Philatelic Group, Level 12, 321Exhibition Street, Melbourne 3000 (ABN 28 864 970 579). Permits NSW PermitNo. TPL02/7148, VIC Permit No. 02/1945, SA Permit No. T02/2802, ACT PermitNo. TP02/2868, NT Permit No. NT02/2544.*Promotion open to Australian residents only.

P LUS RU N N ERS U P PR IZE OF A TR I P FOR FOU R TO DERBY DAY AN D TH E M ELBOU RN E CU P 2003

The issue includes the gummed stamps,self-adhesive booklet (20 x 40c), a first daycover, a set of two maximum cards and a stamppack that doubles as a greeting card.

The aerogrammeThe aerogramme extends the design treatmentof the stamps. The illustration area shows Maryand Joseph’s flight into Egypt with the babyJesus. An angel features in the stamp area.

The illustrator The designs for the stamps and aerogrammewere done by Melbourne illustrator TracieGrimwood.

Carrier envelope updateMajor mail processing centres are highlyautomated. They process millions of itemseach day and it is not possible to handprocess philatelic mail. In the August-September 2002 Bulletin we reported on atrial of carrier envelopes that would protectagainst multiple cancellations withoutdisrupting modern mechanised mailprocessing.

After our own testing we sent samplesto philatelic clubs and organisations. Wehave asked that they use the envelopes andreport back on their experience.

We believe the tests will confirm that thecarrier envelopes work. They preventmultiple cancellations without disruptingmechanised processing.

Look for an update on the tests in theJanuary-February issue of the AustralianStamp Bulletin.

Christmas 20021 November 2002

Australia Post has been issuing specialChristmas stamps since 1957. Since 1994 thedesigns have focussed on the traditionalChristmas story.

The 40c stamp illustrates the Nativity scene,Mary with her baby who was born in the stablebecause there was no room in the inn. The 45cstamp shows the three wise men from the East,who brought gifts for the child.

Maximum cards

Australia 40 c2002

Australia 45 c2002

Australia 40 c2002

Australia 45 c2002

Card Only Card Only

Card Only Card Only

Card Only Card Only

Card Only Card Only

Australia 40 c

2002

Australia 40 c

2002

Australia 40 c

2002

Australia 40 c

2002

Australia 40 c

2002

Australia 40 c

2002

Australia 40 c

2002

Australia 40 c

2002

First day cover

Christmas

Australia 40 c Australia 45 c2002 2002

Technical detailsIssue date........................1 November 2002Denominations ................One x 40c, one x 45c, one

postage paid aerogrammeDesigner ........................Tracie Grimwood, MelbournePrinter (stamps)

Gummed ....................McPhersons Print GroupSelf-adhesive ..............SNP Ausprint

Paper (stamps)Gummed ....................Tullis RussellSelf-adhesive ..............C 100

Stamp size (all) ................26 x 37.5 mmPerforations ....................14.6 x 13.86Sheet layout ....................Sheets of 50, two panes of 25Printer aerogramme ........PMP TasmaniaAerogramme size ............209 x 103 mm (folded)Printing process (all) ........LithographyNational postmark............Christmas Hills VIC 3775

Mail order codes1300067 Stamps (one x 40c, one x 45c) ................$0.851300182 Booklet of twenty x 40c ..........................$8.001300001 First day cover........................................$1.151300126 Stamp pack ..........................................$1.301300220 Maximum cards ....................................$2.351300155 Aerogramme..........................................$0.78

No special text or design in gutters listed below1300240 Set of gutter strips

(ten x 40c, ten x 45c) [MO] ......................$8.501300241 Gutter strip (ten x 40c) ..........................$4.001300242 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) ..........................$4.50

Booklet (20 x 40c)

Stamp pack, doubles as a greeting card

20 x 40c STAMPS20 CARD ONLY STICKERS

$8.00

Christmas

Christmas 2002

Postage Paid Australia

Country

BY AIR MAIL PAR AVION AEROGRAMME

Aerogramme

Australia 40 c Australia 45 c2002 2002

1959 3 ½d Elizabeth II

1914 2d George V

Collector coins from theRoyal Australian Mint and Perth Mint

The Queen Mother - a Celebration of Her LifeThe Royal Australian Mint released this special1 oz silver proof coin as a tribute to the life ofthe Queen Mother. The limited edition coindepicts the Queen Mother when, as Duchess ofYork, she visited Australia in 1927 with theDuke of York to open Parliament House.

This image is encircled by wattle blossomsinter-twined with ‘Elizabeth of Glamis’ roseblooms. The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley image of Queen Elizabeth II. The coinis housed in a presentation case. The price is$45.00 and includes a certificate of authenticity.

1 oz 99.9% pure silver coinThe Queen on horseback, coloured image ofthe Union Jack flag, and a ring of FootGuards are all shown on this coin. Sold in aflag-shaped presentation case.

Bi-metal (gold & silver) coinThe young Queen dressed for Order of theGarter service, Buckingham Palace and acentrepiece modelled on the Order of theThistle brooch are featured in this. It has a99.9% pure silver centrepiece with an outerarea struck from 99.99% pure gold. Sold ina beautiful wooden presentation case.

Golden Jubilee 1 oz silver coin

Mail order codes1113532 2002 1/2 oz Proof Kookaburra

Square 99.9% pure Silver Coin..............$39.501113512 Golden Jubilee 99.9%

pure silver $1.00 coin ............................$60.001113513 Golden Jubilee bi-metal coin ..............$575.00

Queen’s Golden Jubilee silver and bi-metal coins

1/2 oz Proof Kookaburra Square Silver Coin In 1919, the Commonwealth Governmentconsidered replacing its bulky pennies andhalfpennies with smaller and lighter squarenickel coins. Between 1919 and 1921, a numberof square ‘patterns’ were struck, each featuringa kookaburra design , but they were neverofficially circulated.

This stunning new ½ oz coin is Australia’sfirst legal tender square coin. It is minted in99.9% pure silver. Each coin is mounted on apresentation card featuring moving images.‘Lenticular’ print technology has been used tocreate interesting effects portraying a kook-aburra hopping along the branch of a gum tree.2002 1/2 oz Proof Kookaburra Square Silver Coin $39.50

Australia’s first legal tendersquare coin

Golden Jubilee bi-metal coin

Mail order codes1113525 The Queen Mother

A celebration of her life ........................$45.00

Royalty : A selection of theengraved stamps of theCommonwealth of Australia

The third book in Australia Post’s EngravedStamps of Australia series will be released 27May 2003. To be called Royalty – A selection ofthe engraved stamps of the Commonwealth ofAustralia, the book will commemorate the 50thanniversary of the Coronation and will featureAustralian engraved stamps depicting royalportraits. This book will include impressionsstruck from five unissued designs.

Thirty-two proofs printed from originalstamp dies and housed in individual archivalmounts are a notable feature of this elegantbook. Bulletin readers can purchase the book

George V: 1913 1d George V; 1914 2d George V;

1935 3d Silver Jubilee

George VI (early issues): 1937 1d Queen Elizabeth

2d George VI; 1938 5/- 10/- ‘Robes’ • (laterissues): 1942 2 ½d 3 ½d George VI; 1951 2d Queen

Elizabeth 7 ½d George VI

Royal Governors-General: 1939 2d Duke of Kent;

1945 2 ½d Duke of Gloucester

Planned Royal Visits: 1952 1/6d George VI,

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret; 1952 7 ½d

Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh

Elizabeth II (Wilding) : 1947 1d Princess Elizabeth;

1953 3½d Elizabeth II; 1953 7 ½d Coronation; 1954

2/- Royal Visit • (Bowles) 1955 3 ½d USA Memorial;

1955 1/0 ½d Elizabeth II; 1957 10d Elizabeth II •

(Baron) 1959-62 1d, 2d, 3d, 3 ½d, 4d 5d Elizabeth II

• (Buckley/Hedgecoe): 1963 2/3d Royal Visit; 1963

5d Elizabeth II; 1966 4c Elizabeth II; 1969 Elizabeth

II (no denom)

The featured stamps (red text indicates unissued design)

($165.00 using the enclosed form) until 31January 2003. Orders will be processed in theorder received. A maximum of 2500 copieswill be produced.

40c Christmas 20012001 Christmas design featuring theWharncliffe Hours, a 15th century bookof devotions by French artist MaîtreFrançios, from the collection of theNational Gallery of Victoria.

The Magic Rainforest 25 September 2002 Supplement • design set • minisheet• 6 x s/a singles from rollOptional pages • Booklet (ten x 45c) • s/a strip from roll • s/acollector pack

Champions of the Turf 15 October 2002 Supplement • se-tenant strip of 5 x 45c • Optional pages • gutter strip (ten x 45c) with silks printed ingutter

Christmas 2002 1 November 2002 Supplement • 2 single gummed stamps s/a single from booklet(booklet supplied) Optional pages • s/a booklet (20 x 40c)

Cocos (Keeling( IslandsSea Turtles 1 October 2002 Supplement • block of 4 x 45c • gutter block of 4 x 45c

Mail order codes1300235 Bulletin 267

Australian Supplement ........................$19.201300236 Bulletin 267

Australian Optional pages ....................$26.90 1299237 Bulletin 267

Cocos (Keeling Islands) Supplement ......$3.60

The following will be included in Seven Seas’ 2002supplements and optional pages. Seven Seas’ pages areavailable only from stamp dealers and from Seven Seas.

2002 Stamp Printing Technical DetailsThe new 2002 Stamp Printing Technical detailsbooklet will be available from 2 December 2002(mail order only). It covers the period fromJanuary 2001 to June 2002, is priced at $10.00and will include specifications for:

• commemorative and special issues • reprints• items overprinted for stamp show and philatelic exhibitions

where Australia Post has been represented• photographs of uncut sheets of interest.

Mail order code1301255 2002 Stamp Printing

Technical Details [MO] ..........................$10.00

2003 First day covers and maximum card offersOnce again you will have the opportunity tosign up for Australia Post’s special offers forfirst day covers and maximum cards.

If you received a 2002 special offer, youshould receive an invitation for the 2003 offerby 2 December 2002. You can request detailedinformation about the 2003 after that date fromthe Australian Philatelic Bureau (Freecall 1 800331 794).

If you have already placed your order you donot need to place a second order.

Opening in OctoberSeason's Greetings from the Post Master Gallery

26 October - 29 January 2003An exhibition that illustrates the stories ofChristmas - both religious and secular - onAustralian stamps.

Since 1957 Australia has issued stamps forsending Christmas greetings.

See the many interpretations of the Nativity,find out about controversial Christmas stampssuch as the 1977 ‘Surfing Santa’, and celebratethe festive season with the Post Master Gallery.

This exhibition features artwork submittedfor the stamps, ranging from interpretations ofChristmas subjects by children, to works bynoted Australian artists such as John Coburn,Ken Done and Erica McGilchrist.

4d (Purple) 1957 Christmas design by Donald Cameron,based on the painting The InfantSamuel by Sir Joshua Reynolds

Post Master Gallery Seven Seas 2002 Stamp Printing Technical Details Booklet

2003 First day covers and maximum card offers

National Philatelic Centre

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

Touring exhibitionKangaroo and Map - an advertisement for Australia

• Continuing to 26 October 2002 at Broken Hill City Art Gallery, NSW

• From 9 November - 19 January 2002 at Dubbo Regional Gallery, NSW

Notice:Temporary closure for refurbishment The Post Master Gallery will be closed between Monday 30 September and Friday 25 October 2002

Postmark Post Mabo recognises the birthcentenary of Albert Namatjira – which was alsocommemorated in the 2 July 2002 stamp issue – andthe tenth anniversary of the Mabo decision. Theexhibition looks at the representation ofAustralia’s Indigenous peoples and cultures onAustralia’s stamps. It juxtaposes the power ofAboriginal artwork with telling portrayals ofIndigenous people in early 20th centuryphilatelic design.

This catalogue is available for sale directlyfrom the Exhibitions Section for $10.00 + $5.00P&H. Payment via money order or cheque only(Australian funds).

For orders and additional informationincluding a list of other available cataloguescontact:

John LinkPhilatelic Group GPO Box 1777 Melbourne Vic 3001Phone (03) 9204 77 27 Fax (03) 9204 7743E-mail John.Link@auspost.com.au

Exhibition catalogue ‘Postmark Post Mabo’An art exibition about stamps curated by Sarah Schmidt.

Mail Order Product Description Price PlannedCode Withdrawal Date*

Mail Order Product Description Price PlannedCode Withdrawal Date*

Recent Issues

1 November 2002 Australian Annual Collections1301171 2002 Collection of Australian Stamps Deluxe Edition $52.95# 31 December 20031301214 2002 Collection of Australian Stamps Executive Edition $82.95# 31 December 2003

# Pre-Christmas price applies to orders received before 27 December 2002. 1 November 2002 Territories Collection

1301194 Territories collection $16.50 31 December 2003

6 August 2002 Joint issue with Thailand1295067 Stamps (one x 45c, one x $1.00) $1.45 31 August 20031295142 Miniature sheet (mint) $1.45 31 August 20031295128 Stamp pack (Joint) $2.15 31 August 20031295127 Stamp pack (Australia) $3.35 31 August 20031295126 Both stamp packs (Australia + Joint) [MO] $5.50 31 August 20021295220 Maximum cards (set of two) $2.95 31 August 2003

No special text or design in gutter strips listed below1295240 Set of gutter strips (ten x 45c, ten x $1.00) [MO] $14.50 31 August 20031295241 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) $4.50 31 August 20031295242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.00) $10.00 31 August 2003

23 August 2002 International Panoramas II1321067 Stamps (one each $1.10, $1.65, $2.20, $3.30) $8.25 To be advised1321126 Stamp pack $8.70 31 August 20031321220 Maximum cards (set of four) $11.25 31 August 2003

23 August 2002 International Greetings1322067 Stamps with tabs (one x 90c, $1.10, $1.65) $3.65 To be advised 1322220 Maximum cards (set of three) $5.90 31 August 20031322126 Stamp pack $4.10 31 August 20031322250 Sheet pack, set of three sheets,

one sheet each design, each with decorative selvedge $73.00 31 August 20031322251 Sheet of 20 x 90c, plain 13 mm selvedge $18.00 To be advised1322252 Sheet of 20 x $1.10, plain 13 mm selvedge $22.00 To be advised1322253 Sheet of 20 x $1.65, plain 13 mm selvedge $33.00 To be advised

3 September 2002 Bush Tucker1296067 Stamps (design set, five x 49c) $2.45 30 September 20031296250 Stamps block of ten x 49c (tête-bêche) [MO] $4.90 30 September 20031296126 Stamp pack $2.90 30 September 20031296220 Maximum cards (set of five) $6.20 30 September 20031296240 Gutter strip (ten x 49c) illustration in gutter $4.90 30 September 20031296182 Booklet of ten x 49c $4.90 30 September 20031296255 Full sheet, 50 x 49c, including gutter $24.50 30 September 20031296256 Gutter strip with two blocks of ten x 49c [MO] $9.80 30 September 2003

3 September 2002 Battle for Australia PSE1323134 Battle for Australia PSE (mint) $0.54 30 September 2003

New Issues

25 September 2002 The Magic Rainforest1297067 Stamps (six x 45c) $2.70 30 September 20031297251 Set of miniature sheets (mint, postmarked) [MO] $5.40 23 October 20021297142 Miniature sheet (mint) $2.70 30 September 20031297143 Miniature sheet (postmarked) $2.70 23 October 20021297182 Booklet of ten x 45c $4.50 30 September 20031297250 Cheque book of 20 booklets of ten x 45c $90.00 30 September 20031297209 Stamps roll 100 x 45c $45.00 30 September 20031297200 Strip of six x 45c $2.70 30 September 2003

No decorative text or design in gutter strips listed below1297240 Gutter strips (set of two, one each 10 x 45c ‘Bunyip’ & ‘Goblin’ [MO] $9.00 30 September 20031297241 Gutter strip 1 (ten x 45c, ‘Bunyip’) $4.50 30 September 20031297242 Gutter strip 2 (ten x 45c, ‘Goblin’) $4.50 30 September 20031297001 Set of first day covers, stamps

(gummed, self-adhesive), miniature sheet [MO/CC] $9.00 31 October 20021297002 First day cover (stamps) $3.00 31 October 20021297013 First day cover (miniature sheet) $3.00 31 October 20021297003 First day cover (self-adhesive stamps) $3.00 31 October 20021297126 Stamp pack $5.85 30 September 20031297223 Collector pack $7.20 30 September 20031297220 Maximum cards (set of six) $7.20 30 September 20031297250 Book, The Magic Rainforest $9.95 To be advised1113577 Stamp Collector Kit NEW $19.95 To be advised

1 October 2002 Cocos (Keeling) Islands Sea Turtles1299067 Stamps (four x 45c) $1.80 31 October 20031299001 First day cover $2.10 29 October 20021299240 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) no special text or design in guttet $4.50 31 October 2003

1 October 2002 University of Sydney 150 Anniversary PSE1336250 Set of two PSEs (mint, postmarked) [MO] $1.08 29 October 20021336134 University of Sydney 150 Anniversary PSE (mint) $0.54 31 October 20031336144 University of Sydney 150 Anniversary PSE (postmarked) $0.54 29 October 2002

15 October 2002 Champions of the Turf1298067 Stamps (five x 45c) $2.25 31 October 20031298001 First day cover $2.55 12 November 20021298126 Stamp pack $2.70 31 October 20031298220 Maximum cards (set of five) $6.00 31 October 20031298240 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) racing silks printed in gutter $4.50 31 October 2003

1 November 2002 Christmas 20021300067 Stamps (one x 40c, one x 45c $0.85 30 November 20031300001 First day cover $1.15 29 November 20021300126 Stamp pack $1.30 30 November 20031300182 Booklet of 20 x 40c $8.00 30 November 20031300155 Aerogramme $0.78 30 November 20031300220 Maximum cards (set of two) $2.35 30 November 2003

No special text or design in gutters listed below1300240 Set of gutter strips (ten x 40c, ten x 45c) [MO] $8.50 30 November 20031300241 Gutter strip (ten x 40c) $4.00 30 November 20031300242 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) $4.50 30 November 2003 * Planned Withdrawal Dates

Planned stamp sales withdrawal dates may be changed without notice to meet emergent postal requirements. Advice of suchchanges will be published in the first available Australian Stamp Bulletin after the changes.POSTAGE AND HANDLING CHARGES APPLY FROM 1 AUGUST 2002 SEE ORDER FORM FOR DETAILS

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

AFL Footy Sheets1302350 Set of 16 sheets, one each club ................$319.201302301 Adelaide ..................................................$19.951302302 Brisbane Lions..........................................$19.951302303 Carlton......................................................$19.951302304 Collingwood ..............................................$19.951302305 Essendon..................................................$19.951302306 Fremantle ................................................$19.951302307 Geelong ....................................................$19.951302308 Hawthorn ..................................................$19.951302309 Kangaroos ................................................$19.951302310 Melbourne ................................................$19.951302311 Port Adelaide ............................................$19.951302312 Richmond ................................................$19.951302313 St Kilda ....................................................$19.951302314 Sydney Swans ..........................................$19.951302315 West Coast Eagles ....................................$19.951302316 Western Bulldogs ......................................$19.95

NRL Footy Sheets1303350 Set of 14 sheets

(one from each Australia based team)........$279.301303302 Brisbane Broncos ......................................$19.951303303 Canberra Raiders ......................................$19.951303304 Melbourne Storm ......................................$19.951303305 Parramatta Eels ........................................$19.951303306 Penrith Panthers........................................$19.951303307 Newcastle Knights ....................................$19.951303308 North Queensland Cowboys........................$19.951303309 Northern Eagles ........................................$19.951303310 St George Illawarra Dragons ......................$19.951303311 Sydney Roosters ........................................$19.951303312 The Bulldogs ............................................$19.951303313 The Sharks................................................$19.951303314 Wests Tigers ............................................$19.951303315 South Sydney Rabbitohs ............................$19.95

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

Deluxe Edition ..........................................$52.95#1301214 NEW 2002 Collection of Australian Stamps,

Executive Edition........................................$82.95## Pre-Christmas price applies to orders received before 27 December 2002.

1301194 NEW Australian TerritoriesCollection 2002................................................$16.50

1301255 NEW 2002 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO]................................$10.00

1178255 2001 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO]....$10.001101255 2000 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO]....$10.001113576 Australia’s First Flights MO] ........................$15.00

Also Available

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

Australian Stamp Catalogue Range 1113575 2002 Compact Australian

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

of Australian Stamps – 2nd Ed [MO] ..............$32.450100255 The Australasian Stamp Catalogue (28th ed) ....$42.201113291 Australian Coin & Bank Note Values 19th ed. ..$20.000190251 2002 Australian Air Mail Catalogue................$79.500190250 Stamps of Australia 8th Ed ..........................$14.95

Royal Australian Mint coins1113520 C’wealth Games 2002, 3 coin al-bronze set ..$38.501113525 The Queen Mother, A celebration of her life ....$45.00

Year of the Outback 1113511 2002 $1.00 bronze coin ................................$2.501113510 2003 $1.00 Silver Proof ..............................$34.201113507 2002 Six Coin Set, proof ..............................$73.751113508 2002 Six Coin Set, uncirculated ....................$22.701113504 2002 Baby Coin Set, proof ............................$89.501113505 2002 Baby Coin Set, uncirculated..................$29.301113506 2002 1-oz uncirculated Silver Kangaroo ........$29.80

Perth Mint coins1113532 2002 1/2 oz Proof Kookaburra square

99.9% pure Silver Coin NEW ........................$39.50Queen’s Golden Jubilee

1113512 99.9% pure silver $1.00 coin........................$60.001113513 Golden Jubilee bi-metal coin ......................$575.00

1113501 Year of the Horse 1/2 oz, 99.9% pure silver ..$19.951113502 Year of the Horse 1/20 oz 99.9% pure gold ..$59.951113503 Year of the Horse 1/10 oz 99.9% pure gold .. $99.001113512 Golden Jubilee 99.9% pure silver $1.00 coin $60.001113513 Golden Jubilee bi-metal coin ......................$575.001113530 Two coin 99.9 % pure silver 1 oz

Kookaburra Year set ....................................$52.001113531 Three coin 99.9 % pure silver 1 oz

Kookaburra “New Millennium” set ................$77.00