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2009 Issues
Australian Legends of the Screen
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Design: Adam Crapp, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar
Each year an Australian Legends issue is released, this year it is screen legends, each paired with a movie they starred in; Nicole Kidman, 'Moulin Rouge!'; Russell Crowe, 'Gladiator'; Geoffrey Rush, 'Shine'; and Cate Blanchett, 'Elizabeth; The Golden Age', the series was released in two sets of four 'Se-tenant'.
Issued 22 January with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2257-1-1 55c Nicole Kidman;
2258-1-1 55c Russell Crowe;
2259-1-1 55c Geoffrey Rush;
2260-1-1 55c Cate Blanchett
2257-1-1_2260-1-1 SS Se-tenant set of four
2257-1-1_2260-1-1 GS Gutter Strip
2261-1-1 55c Moulin Rouge!;
2262-1-1 55c Gladiator;
2263-1-1 55c Shine;
2264-1-1 55c Elizabeth: The Golden Age
2261-1-1_2264-1-1 SS Se-tenant set of Four
2261-1-1_2264-1-1 GS Gutter Strip
Australian Legends of the Screen
Part 2, Peel & Stick
Design: Adam Crapp, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar
This issue is the same as the above but in Peel & Stick format, there were five booklets released in this format, one for each performer with the movie they starred in and one in mixed format, all booklets were released in cheque books.
Issued 22 January with Die-cut perforation 11.5 x 11.15
2257-1-2 55c Nicole Kidman;
2261-1-2 55c Moulin Rouge!
2258-1-2 55c Russell Crowe;
2262-1-2 55c Gladiator
2259-1-2 55c Geoffrey Rush;
2263-1-2 55c Shine
2260-1-2 55c Cate Blanchett;
2264-1-2 55c Elizabeth: The Golden Age
2257-1-2_2261-1-2a BK $5.50 Nicole Kidman Booklet Cover A (10 x 55c);
2258-1-2_2262-1-2a BK $5.50 Russell Crowe Booklet Cover B (10 x 55c);
2259-1-2_2263-1-2a BK $5.50 Geoffrey Rush Booklet Cover C (10 x 55c)
2260-1-2_2264-1-2a BK $5.50 Cate Blanchett Booklet Cover D (10 x 55c);
2257-1-2_2264-1-2a BK $11 Mixed Format Booklet Cover (20 x 55c)
WITH LOVE
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Design: Donna Farquhar, Filigree Heart; Elise Hurst, Red Roses; Sally Piskuric, Heart-shaped Flowers
Typography: Sally Piskuric, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar
The possibilities of use for these three stamps is limitless, they could be used for many
different types of uses engagements, weddings, anniversaries,
Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Birthdays, and many others. This issue was released in a Se-tenant pair (Filigree & Love Hearts) with the Red Roses being issued on a separate sheet.
Issued 3 February with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2265-1-1 55c Filigree Heart;
2266-1-1 55c Heart-shaped Flowers;
2265-1-1_2266-1-1 SS Se-tenant Pair
2267-1-1 55c Red Roses
2265-1-1_2266-1-1 GS Gutter Strip of 10
2267-1-1 GS Gutter Strip of 10
WITH LOVE
Part 2, Peel & Stick
Sheetlet Stamps
Design: Donna Farquhar, Filigree Heart; Elise Hurst, Red Roses; Sally Piskuric, Heart-shaped Flowers
Typography: Sally Piskuric, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar
This issue is different to the above and also in Peel & Stick format, this sheetlet being released in a checker board format with foiling, giving a completely different look to the stamps, I have yet to confirm if the peel & stick perforations are the same for the sheetlet and booklets (as I do not have both issues I am relying on AusPost for details), the third stamp in this release was not produced in a minisheet.
Issued 3 February with Die-cut perforation
2265-1-2 55c Filigree Heart;
2266-1-2 55c Heart-shaped Flowers
2265-1-2_2266-1-2 SH $5.50 Filigree Heart/Heart Shaped Flower
Checker Board Format with Foiling Sheetlet
WITH LOVE
Part 2, Peel & Stick
Booklet Stamps
Design: Donna Farquhar, Filigree Heart; Elise Hurst, Red Roses; Sally Piskuric, Heart-shaped Flowers
Typography: Sally Piskuric, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar
This issue is the same as Part 1, but in Peel & Stick format, with a separate booklet each, the Peel & Stick Roses being only released in the booklet form, all three designs were released in cheque books.
Issued 3 February with Die-cut perforation 11.5 x 11.15
2265-1-3 55c Filigree Heart;
2266-1-3 55c Heart-shaped Flowers;
2267-1-3 55c Red Roses
2265-1-3a BK $5.50 Filigree Heart Booklet Cover (10 x 55c);
2266-1-3a BK $5.50 Heart-shaped Flowers Booklet Cover (10 x 55c);
2267-1-3a BK $5.50 Red Roses Booklet Cover (10 x 55c)
Inventive Australia
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Design: Stuart McLachlan - Typography: Sharon Rodziewicz, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: Energi Print
Australian inventors have taken the world by storm in a number of arena's, a small number are listed here, the first stamp has two shown on it, the Esky and the Wine Cask, the Esky is an insulated box able to keep food and drinks chilled for hours on end a God-send in the Australian climate, it was invented in 1952 by Malley's, the Wine Cask was produced to meet a need, pre 1960 flagons were how you purchased your wine in bulk, but the product deteriorated quickly leaving a bad taste in your mouth so to speak, the advent of the wine cask changed this as it allowed the wine to keep for long periods of time, the first company to market wine in casks was Angrove's of Renmark, South Australia; the second stamp shows the Hills Hoist, the modern Hills Hoist was first patented by Melbourne Blacksmith Gilbert Toyne in 1926, rotary hoists did exist before this, but they were fixed in height and expensive, putting them outside the means of the average Aussie; the third stamp in this series again shows two items, the Speedos and Zinc Cream, Speedos were swimsuits, Alexander MacRae (a Scot, 1888-1938), they were produced to reduce the drag in the water while swimming marketing began in 1928, Zinc Cream was invented by Faulding Pharmaceuticals in 1940, made from Zinc Oxide it stopped ultra-violet rays from reaching in skin, a major problem here in Oz; the fourth stamp again lists two items, the B & D Roll-A-Door and the Ute, the B & D was the first all steel door able to be rolled closed without damage, Arthur Byrne and Paul Davidson with their company accountant moved their board meeting to Hyde Park, Sydney, to escape the heat, where they discussed what to do with left over scrap metal, which lead to the development of the first commercial door, the Ute was develop[ed in 1932 after a farmer's wife from rural Victoria wrote to Ford Australia's Geelong plant, requesting a vehicle that could be driven to church on Sunday and be used to deliver pigs on Monday, Lewis Bandt, the plan's chief body engineer and designer came up with the design; the fifth stamp in this series is the Victa Rotary Lawnmower, the design was inspired by Lawrence Hall in 1948, on seeing a demonstration Mervyn Victor Richardson realised the potential it held and in 1952 released his own simple design, naming it the Victa. all five of these stamps were also released in the peel & stick format.
Issued 19 February with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2268-1-1 55c Esky and Wine Cask;
2269-1-1 55c Hills Hoist;
2270-1-1 55c Speedos and Zinc Cream;
2271-1-1 55c Ute and B & D Roll-A-Door;
2272-1-1 55c Victa Rotary Lawnmower
2268-1-1_2272-1-1 SS Se-tenant Strip of 5
2268-1-1_2272-1-1 MS $2.75 Minisheet
Inventive Australia
Part 2, Peel & Stick
Booklet Stamps
Design: Stuart McLachlan - Typography: Sharon Rodziewicz, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: Energi Print
This issue is the same as the above but in Peel & Stick format, and released in a booklets of 10.
Issued 19 February with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.5 x 11.15
2268-1-2 55c Esky and Wine Cask;
2269-1-2 55c Hills Hoist;
2270-1-2 55c Speedos and Zinc Cream;
2271-1-2 55c Ute and B & D Roll-A-Door;
2272-1-2 55c Victa Rotary Lawnmower
2268-1-2_2272-1-2a BK $5.50 Booklet Cover (10 x 55c)
2268-1-2_2272-1-2 BK $5.50 Booklet of 10 Stamps
Inventive Australia
Part 3, Peel & Stick
Boxed Stamps
Design: Stuart McLachlan - Typography: Sharon Rodziewicz, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: Energi Print
This issue is exactly the same design as the above but was released in a boxes of 200, I am waiting on confirmation as to the perforation here as in the past there have been differences between the two Peel & Stick issues.
Issued 19 February with perforation Die-cut Simulated
2268-1-3 55c Esky and Wine Cask;
2269-1-3 55c Hills Hoist;
2270-1-3 55c Speedos and Zinc Cream;
2271-1-3 55c Ute and B & D Roll-A-Door;
2272-1-3 55c Victa Rotary Lawnmower
For Every Occasion
Part 3, Peel & Stick
Special Occasion Stamps
Product Design: Jo Murè & Simone Sakinofsky,
Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: Energi Print
This stamp range was first issued on 23 September, 2008, as individual stamps and prestige booklets, here a range of those same stamps are issued in Peel & Stick format.
Issued 2 March with perforation Die-cut Simulated
2232-1-3 55c Gold Wedding Bands;
2233-1-3 55c Baby Feet;
2238-1-3 55c Sparklers;
2240-1-3 $1.10 Bridal Gown
2232-1-3a BK $5.50 Wedding Booklet - 10 x 55c Gold Wedding Bands;
2233-1-3a BK $5.50 Baby - 10 x 55c Baby Feet; 2235-1-3a BK $5.50 Party - 10 x 55c Balloons
2238-1-3a BK $5.50 Celebrate 10 x 55c Sparklers;
2240-1-3a BK $11 Wedding 10 x $1.10 Bridal Gown
EARTH HOUR
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Domestic & International
Stamp Design: Hoyne Design - Product Design: Sharon Rodziewicz - Printer: McKellar
In 2007, WWF - Australia pioneered the now-global event 'Earth Hour,' in a bid to reduce the Greenhouse Gas Emissions around the world, showing how a lot of little steps by many can produce or rather reduce a huge footprint. The designs convey the idea behind the initiative, the first year focused it's efforts on Sydney, but as it had such an impact, it went global the following year with hundreds of cities and towns in 35 countries across seven continents taking part.
Issued 11 March with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2273-1-1 55c Lights Out;
2274-1-1 55c Switch Off;
2273-1-1_2274-1-1 SS Se-tenant Pair;
2275-1-1 $2.05 INTERNATIONAL Save Energy
EARTH HOUR
Part 2, Peel & Stick
Stamp Design: Hoyne Design - Product Design: Sharon Rodziewicz - Printer: McKellar
This
release is the same as the two 55c above, but in Peel & Stick format, they were also released in cheque book form
Issued 11 March with Die-cut perforation 11.5 x 11.15
2273-1-2 55c Lights Out;
2274-1-2 55c Switch Off
2273-1-2_2274-1-1a BK $11 Mixed Booklet Cover (20 x 55c)
AFL 2009 Stamp Packs
The AFL Stamp Packs will go here as soon as scans are finalised Issued March with perforation
-1-1 55c
NRL 2009 Stamp Packs
The NRL Stamp Packs will go here as soon as scans are finalised
Issued March with perforation
Australia Post - 200 Years
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Design: Lynette Traynor, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: Energi Print
This
release celebrates 200 years of postal services in Australia, in 1809 Isaac Nichols became the first postmaster of New South Wales, holding the position for the next decade, a stamp was released depicting him in April, 1959 to mark the 150th Anniversary of postal services in Australia, Australia's first postman was not appointed until 1828 under Sydney Postmaster, George Panton. 1838 marked a significant change in Australia's postal services with the first overland mail service, between Sydney and Melbourne, along with the world's first stamped prepaid stationery. Australia's first uniform charges and postage stamps were introduced by New South Wales and Victoria in January, 1850, New South Wales on the 1st and Victoria on the 3rd. Then in 1888 New South Wales issued the world's first Commemorative stamp, celebrating New South Wales and 100 years since colonisation. Over the next thirteen years the postal services grew with the colony, Federation came to us in 1901 and was celebrated in stamps after fifty years on 1 May, 1951, this same year the P.M.G. or Postmaster General's Department was established. But the first actual stamps designed for and used in Australia were not released to the public until 2 January, 1913 with the 1d Red Kangaroo and Map, before this release State stamps were used to the public for their postage needs. Cobb & Co ceased operations in 1924 after seventy two years of operation, this overland service was celebrated in stamps on 6 July, 1955, the First Airmail service was inaugurated five years later on 2 June, 1929, the first Telegraph line was installed in 1854, and celebrated it's centenary in April, 1954, over the years the postal service continued to grow, postcodes were introduced on 1 July, 1967, further improving the service for the public at large, on 1 July, 1975 the P.M.G., was split into two separate entities, Australia Post and Telecom Australia. Then in 1989, the Australian Postal Commission (trading as Australia Post) became the Australian Postal Corporation, today Australia Post continues to serve the needs of the Australian community. Issued 25 March with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2276-1-1 55c First Post Master;
2277-1-1 55c Early Post Office;
2278-1-1 55c Early Post Box;
2279-1-1 55c News from Home;
2280-1-1 55c Early Airmail
2281-1-1 55c Home Delivery;
2282-1-1 55c Post-war Immigration;
2283-1-1 55c Retail PostShop;
2284-1-1 55c Express Post;
2285-1-1 55c Part of Every Day
2276-1-1_2285-1-1 MS $5.50 Miniature Sheet of 10
Australia Post - 200 Years
Part 2, Peel & Stick
Booklet Stamps
Design: Lynette Traynor, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: Energi Print
This
release is the same as the above but in Peel & Stick format, this part was released in booklets of 10 and cheque books of twenty booklets.
Issued 25 March with Die-cut perforation 11.5 x 11.15
2276-1-2 55c First Post Master;
2277-1-2 55c Early Post Office;
2278-1-2 55c Early Post Box;
2279-1-2 55c News from Home;
2280-1-2 55c Early Airmail
2281-1-2 55c Home Delivery;
2282-1-2 55c Post-war Immigration;
2283-1-2 55c Retail PostShop;
2284-1-2 55c Express Post;
2285-1-2 55c Part of Every Day
2276-1-2_2285-1-2a BK $5.50 Booklet Cover
2276-1-2_2285-1-2 BK $5.50 Booklet Sheet of 10
Australia Post - 200 Years
Part 3, Peel & Stick
Boxed Stamps
Design: Lynette Traynor, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: Energi Print
This issue is exactly the same as the above but was released in a boxes of 100, I am waiting on confirmation as to the perforation here as in the past there have been differences between the two Peel & Stick issues.
Issued 25 March with Die-cut perforation
2276-1-3 55c First Post Master;
2277-1-3 55c Early Post Office;
2278-1-3 55c Early Post Box;
2279-1-3 55c News from Home;
2280-1-3 55c Early Airmail
2281-1-3 55c Home Delivery;
2282-1-3 55c Post-war Immigration;
2283-1-3 55c Retail PostShop;
2284-1-3 55c Express Post;
2285-1-3 55c Part of Every Day
Indigenous Culture
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Domestic & International
Design: Sally Piskuric, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar
This
release features paintings by five indigenous artists. Nura Ripert with Mamu; Jan Billycan with All the Jila; Judy Napangardi Watson with Mina Mina; Elaine Russell with Untitled (Mission Series) and Natjula by Tjuruparu Watson with Natjula
Issued 1 April with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2286-1-1 55c Mamu (2008);
2287-1-1 55c All the Jila (2002);
2288-1-1 55c Mina Mina (2004);
2286-1-1_2288-1-1 SS Se-tenant Strip of 3
2289-1-1 $1.40 INTERNATIONAL Untitled (Mission Series 2006);
2290-1-1 $2.05 INTERNATIONAL Natjula (2003)
Indigenous Culture
Part 2, Peel & Stick
International
Design: Sally Piskuric, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar
This
release only incorporates the last two stamps the $1.40 and the $2.05 stamps as only these two were produced in booklet form here
Issued 1 April with Die-cut perforation
2289-1-2 $1.40 INTERNATIONAL Untitled (Mission Series 2006);
2290-1-2 $2.05 INTERNATIONAL Natjula (2003)
2289-1-2 BK $7 INTERNATIONAL Booklet;
2290-1-2 BK $10.25 INTERNATIONAL Booklet
2289-1-2a BK $7 INTERNATIONAL Booklet Cover;
2290-1-2a BK $10.25 INTERNATIONAL Booklet Cover
Queen's Birthday
Domestic & International
Design: Alexandra Hall, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: Energi Print
Each year at this time the Queen's birthday stamps are released, this year there are two both associated with the Trooping of the Colour parade, this ceromony has marked the English sovereign's birthday since 1748, Her Majesty has participated in the two ways shown; 55c The Queen riding at the head of the parade; and a $2.05 INTERNATIONAL The Queen & Prince Phillip view the parade from the carriage, both the stamps were also released in a miniature Sheet.
Issued 15 April with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2291-1-1 55c The Queen riding at the head of the Parade;
2292-1-1 $2.05 INTERNATIONAL The Queen and Prince Phillip view the parade from a carriage
2291-1-1_2292-1-1 MS $2.60 Miniature Sheet
Not Just Desserts
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Stamp Design: Hoyne Design Product Design: Simone Sakinofsky, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release features on four of this countries iconic dishes, all 55c in value, they are the Pavolva, the Peach Melba, Lamingtons and the Anzac Biscuit; the Pavlova was first created in Australia in 1935 by Herbert Sasche at the Esplanade Hotel, it was inspired and named in tribute to Anna Pavolva, the Russian Prima Ballerina; the Peach Melba was named after Dame Nellie Melba by it's creator Auguste Escoffier; the humble Lamington is a truly Australian creation, tradition holds that Lady Lamington received unexpected guests and had nothing but a stale sponge to serve them, so she resurrected it using liquid chocolate and desiccated coconut, it was a hit and has been ever since; there are many recipes and stories of origins for the ANZAC biscuits, claimed both by Australia and New Zealand, whatever the true story they were named after both countries solders who fought in the great war of 1915 and as far as I am concerned, our two peoples bled and died together so there is no two there is a we.
Issued 15 May with perforation 13.86 x 14.62
2293-1-1 55c Pavolva;
2294-1-1 55c Peach Melba;
2295-1-1 55c Lamingtons;
2296-1-1 55c Anzac Biscuits
2293-1-1_2296-1-1 SS Se-tenant Strip of 4
Not Just Desserts
Part 2, Peel & Stick
Stamp Design: Hoyne Design Product Design: Simone Sakinofsky, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release is the same as the above, but in Peel & Stick format, this part of the release was issued in booklets of ten and cheque books of twenty booklets.
Issued 15 May with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.15 x 11.5
2293-1-2 55c Pavolva;
2294-1-2 55c Peach Melba;
2295-1-2 55c Lamingtons;
2296-1-2 55c Anzac Biscuits
2293-1-2_2296-1-2 BK $5.50 Booklet of 10
WWF: Dolphins of the Australian Coastline
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Domestic & International
Stamp Design: Ego Guiotto - Typography/Product Design: Alexandra Hall, Australia Post Design Studio
Stamp and Medallion Cover Design: Joanna McAlpine, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release features four of the fourteen species of dolphin that have been sighted in Australian waters, the 55c Spotted Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops aduncus), this species is found from Perth WA to Port Macquarie, NSW; the $1.35 Hourglass Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus cruciger), is Dolphin has been seen surfing waves in the Antarctic and off Heard and Macquarie Islands; $1.40 Southern Right Whale Dolphin (Lissodelphis peronii) this is the only Dolphin in Australian waters that lack a dorsal fin, it has been seen off the coast of Tasmania and the Great Australian Bight; $2.05 Dusky Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obscurus), this species is known for it's aerial acrobatic displays, they have been sighted off Tasmania and Kangaroo Island, SA. The WWF or World Wide Fund for Nature Conservation Stamp Collection is the world's largest thematic stamp collection, over 165 different countries have participated and up to sixteen stamp sets are issued each year. A stamp and medallion cover was also released, incorporating the 55c stamp and a struck Dolphin medallion.
Issued 26 May with perforation 13.86 x 14.62
2297-1-1 55c Spotted Bottlenose Dolphin;
2298-1-1 $1.35 INTERNATIONAL Hourglass Dolphin;
2299-1-1 $1.40 INTERNATIONAL Southern Right Whale Dolphin;
2300-1-1 $2.05 INTERNATIONAL Dusky Dolphin
2297-1-1_2300-1-1 MS $5.35 Miniature Sheet
WWF: World Wide Fund for
Nature Conservation Stamp Collection
Dolphins of the Australian Coastline
Part 2, Peel & Stick
International
Stamp Design: Ego Guiotto - Typography/Product Design: Alexandra Hall, Australia Post Design Studio
Stamp and Medallion Cover Design: Joanna McAlpine, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release is the same as the above but in Peel & Stick format, with the exception of the 55c as this section only includes the International stamps, each stamp was issued in sheetlet form, all sheetlets were also issued in cheque books of twenty sheetlets.
Issued 26 May with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.15 x 11.5
2298-1-2 $1.35 INTERNATIONAL Hourglass Dolphin;
2299-1-2 $1.40 INTERNATIONAL Southern Right Whale Dolphin;
2300-1-2 $2.05 INTERNATIONAL Dusky Dolphin
2298-1-2 SH $6.75 INTERNATIONAL Sheetlet - 5 x $1.35 Hourglass Dolphin;
2299-1-2 SH $7 INTERNATIONAL Sheetlet - 5 x $1.40 Southern Right Whale Dolphin
2300-1-2 SH $10.25 INTERNATIONAL Sheetlet - 5 x $2.05 Dusky Dolphin
Stamp Design: Sally Piskuric, Australia Post Design Studio
Product Design: Sharon Rodziewicz, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release celebrates 150 years of Queensland as a state, on 6 June, 1859 Queen Victoria signed the Letters Patent, thereby establishing the colony, representative government was established the same day, then on 10 December, 1859 the first governor, Sir George Ferguson Bowen, officially proclaimed Queensland a separate colony from New South Wales. The first stamp is 55 c Culture features the Queensland Parliament House, located in Brisbane, rural Queensland also had it's impact in shaping the state for the future, incliding the 'Southern Cross' windmill shown on the stamp; the second stamp the $2.75 Nature, there are many aspects of Queensland nature that has propelled the state, the Great Barrier Reef shown on the stamp and a great many of the fora and fauna, including the Red-eyed Tree Frog (Litoria chloris) also shown on the stamp.
Issued 9 June with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2301-1-1 55c Culture;
2302-1-1 $2.75 Nature
2301-1-1_2302-1-1 MS $3.30 Miniature Sheet
Australia Post - 200 Years
Australia's Favourite Stamps
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Stamp/Product Design: Jo Muré, Australia Post Design Studio
Prestige Booklet Design: Adan Crapp, Australia Post Design Studio - Printers: Energo Print
For this
release Australia Post sought the public's opinion and invited them to choose between 150 stamps, these stamps would represent our culture, heritage, major events and special achievements since our first stamps were issued in New South Wales in 1850, the public was in my opinion right on the money with the five chosen; the first was the £2 (two pound) Kangaroo & Map, this stamp was originally issued in 1913 as a part of a series of stamps of a uniform type, the only changes were the value and colour, this stamp continued to be issued for sale in different values until after 1945, this stamp was also not without controversy as many people were upset that a portrait of the monarch was not included; the second was the 5/- (five shilling) Opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, well known as the 'Five Bob Bridge' it was issued in 1932 and was even forged along with another stamp; the third was the 2½d ()two & a half pence) Peace and Victory stamp issued in 1946, featuring a seven pointed star and a wreath, the star represented the Australian States & Territories and was issued to celebrate the end of World War II; the fourth stamp chosen was the 8½d (eight & a half pence) 'One Pound Jimmy' he was Gwoya Jungarai a well known traditional Aborigine of the time, this stamp was first issued in 1950; the last stamp was the 6d (six penny) Kookaburra issued in 1914, this stamp was designed along with others to replace the Kangaroo & Map stamps.
Issued 26 June with perforation 13.86 x 14.62
2303-1-1 55c £2 Kangaroo & Map (1913-38);
2304-1-1 55c 5/- Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge (1932);
2305-1-1 55c 2½d Peace and Victory (1946);
2306-1-1 55c 8½d Gwoya Jungarai 'One Pound Jimmy' (1950);
2307-1-1 55c 6d Kookaburra (1914)
2303-1-1_2307-1-1 SS Se-tenant Strip of 5 from standard sheets
2303-1-1_2307-1-1 GS Gutter Strip with Decorative Gutter
Australia Post - 200 Years
Australia's Favourite Stamps
Part 2, Peel & Stick
Boxed Stamps
Stamp/Product Design: Jo Muré, Australia Post Design Studio - Printers: McKellar Renown / Pemara
This
part of the release is the same as the above but in Peel & Stick
format they were released in boxes of 200, there were two printers
Pemara and McKellar Renown. (It is possible the two different printers used different perforations, but as yet I have not confirmed this)
Issued 26 June with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.15 x 11.5
2303-1-2 55c £2 Kangaroo & Map (1913-38);
2304-1-2 55c 5/- Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge (1932);
2305-1-2 55c 2½d Peace and Victory (1946);
2306-1-2 55c 8½d Gwoya Jungarai 'One Pound Jimmy' (1950);
2307-1-2 55c 6d Kookaburra (1914)
Australia Post - 200 Years
Australia's Favourite Stamps
Part 3, Lick & Stick and Peel & Stick
Special Souvenir Sheet
Stamp/Product Design: Jo Muré, Australia Post Design Studio - Printers: Energo Print/Pemara/McKellar Renown
This part
of the release is the same as the above but in both Lick & Stick
and Peel & Stick format this set was released in a Special Souvenir
Sheetlet, the stamps on this sheetlet are all embossed, I am unsure who of the three printers did the printing.
Issued 26 June with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.15 x 11.5
2303-1-3 55c £2 Kangaroo & Map (1913-38) Peel & Stick Embossed;
2304-1-3 55c 5/- Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge (1932) Embossed;
2305-1-3 55c 2½d Peace and Victory (1946) Embossed;
2306-1-3 55c 8½d Gwoya Jungarai 'One Pound Jimmy' (1950) Embossed;
2307-1-3 55c 6d Kookaburra (1914) Embossed
2303-1-3_2307-1-3 SESS $7.15 Special Souvenir Embossed Sheetlet
includes 9 x 2303-1-3 & 1 each x 2304-1-3 to 2307-1-3.
Australian Bush Babies
International
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Design: Adam Crapp, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar Renown
This
International release focuses on Australian Bush Babies, they are: the $1.45 Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus; the $2.10 Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Marcopus giganteus); the $2.90 Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) and the $4.20 Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus). All four stamps were released with a gutter strip.
Issued 1 July with perforation 13.86 x 14.6
2308-1-1 $1.45 INTERNATIONAL Koala;
2309-1-1 $2.10 INTERNATIONAL Eastern Grey Kangaroo
2310-1-1 $2.90 INTERNATIONAL Brushtail Possum;
2311-1-1 $4.20 INTERNATIONAL Common Wombat
Australian Bush Babies
International
Part 2, Peel & Stick
Design: Adam Crapp, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar Renown
This
part of the release is of the first two stamps only and were released in sheetlets of 5 stamps and cheque books of twenty sheetlets of 5.
Issued 1 July with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.15 x 11.5
2308-1-2 $1.45 INTERNATIONAL Koala;
2309-1-2 $2.10 INTERNATIONAL Eastern Grey Kangaroo
2308-1-2a BK $7.25 INTERNATIONAL Koala Booklet Cover;
2309-1-2a BK $10.50 INTERNATIONAL Kangaroo Booklet Cover
2308-1-2 BK $7.25 INTERNATIONAL Koala Booklet;
2309-1-2 BK $10.50 INTERNATIONAL Kangaroo Booklet
Australian Parks and Gardens
Stamp/Product Design: Simone Sakinofsky, Australia Post Design Studio
Photography: Simon Griffiths - Printer: Energi Print
This
release focuses on parks & Gardens, within Australian cities there are more than could be listed, every city and not just the capital cities has a great number, however the listed five 55c stamps here are: the Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria; the Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane Queensland; St. David's Park, Hobart, Tasmania; the Commonwealth Park, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory and Hyde Park, Sydney, New South Wales.
Issued 14 July with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2312-1-1 55c Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne;
2313-1-1 55c Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane;
2314-1-1 55c St. David's Park, Hobart;
2315-1-1 55c Commonwealth Park, Canberra;
2316-1-1 55c Hyde Park, Sydney
2312-1-1_2316-1-1 SS Se-tenant Strip of 5
Australian Parks and Gardens
Part 2, Peel & Stick Booklets
Stamp/Product Design: Simone Sakinofsky, Australia Post Design Studio
Photography: Simon Griffiths - Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release is the same as the above but in Peel & Stick format, they were released in Booklets of 10 and cheque books of 20 booklets
Issued 14 July with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.5 x 11.15
2312-1-2 55c Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne;
2313-1-2 55c Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane;
2314-1-2 55c St. David's Park, Hobart;
2315-1-2 55c Commonwealth Park, Canberra;
2316-1-2 55c Hyde Park, Sydney
2312-1-2_2316-1-2 BK $5.50 Booklet
2312-1-2316-1-2a BK $5.50 Booklet Cover
Australian Parks and Gardens
Part 3, Peel & Stick Boxes
Stamp/Product Design: Simone Sakinofsky, Australia Post Design Studio
Photography: Simon Griffiths - Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release is again the same as the above but it was released in boxes of 100.
Issued 14 July with perforation Die-cut Simulated
2312-1-3 55c Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne;
2313-1-3 55c Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane;
2314-1-3 55c St. David's Park, Hobart;
2315-1-3 55c Commonwealth Park, Canberra;
2316-1-3 55c Hyde Park, Sydney
Melbourne Stamp Show 2009
Souvenir Miniature Sheet
Vinegar - Little Audrey
Design: various as shown in original releases - Printer: unknown at this time
This
release includes four previously released stamps, the NOT JUST DESERTS 55c Pavolva (2293-1-1) issued 15 May, 2009; the Celebrating 200 Years, AUSTRALIA'S FAVOURITE STAMPS both the 55c £2 Kangaroo & Map (1913-38) (2303-1-1) and the 55c 6d Kookaburra (1914) (2307-1-1) issued 26 June, 2009 and finally the AUSTRALIAN PARKS & GARDENS 55c Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne (2312-1-1) issued 14 July, 2009, this miniature Sheet was released on 23 July in conjunction with the Melbourne Stamp Show which ran from the 23rd to the 26th of July, because three of the stamps are from a different series, I have given this Miniature Sheet a separate part number of it's own.
Issued 23 July with perforation 13.86 x 14.62
2317-1-1 MS $2.20 Miniature Sheet
Micro Monsters
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Stamp Design: Wayne Rankin - Product Design: Dong Uong, Australia Post Design Studio
Specialist Micrographer: Sue Lindsey - Gutter Illustration: Janet Matthews - Printer: Energi Print
This
release deals with the microscopic world of insects, there are six stamps in this release, which includes three parts, the stamps are 55c Hatchet Wasp; 55c Praying Mantis; 55c Ground Beetle; 55c Jumping Spider; 55c Ant and the $1.10 Weevil. All images were photographed using a scanning electron microscope or (SEM), while SEM images are only in black and white, these images have been colourised with subtlety by the designer Wayne Rankin, in order to emphasise specific features not otherwise seen, all images come from the Australian Museum collection in Sydney. (Spoiler) the Ant is 10x; the Praying Mantis is 8x; the Ground Beetle is 8x; the Jumping Spider is 9x; the Ant is 8x and the Weevil is 20x, the image on the miniature sheet is 6000x.
Issued 28 July with perforation 13.86 x 14.6
2318-1-1 55c Hatchet Wasp;
2319-1-1 55c Praying Mantis;
2320-1-1 55c Ground Beetle
2321-1-1 55c Jumping Spider;
2322-1-1 55c Ant;
2323-1-1 $1.10 Weevil
2318-1-1_2322-1-1 SS Se-tenant Strip of 5
2318-1-1_2323-1-1 GS Gutter Strip with Decorative Gutter
Micro Monsters
Part 2, Miniature Sheet
Stamp Design: Wayne Rankin - Product Design: Dong Uong, Australia Post Design Studio
Specialist Micrographer: Sue Lindsey - Gutter Illustration: Janet Matthews - Printer: Energi Print
This
release is the same as the above but the sheet has been printed 6 colour hexachrome with Thermochromatic ink, the miniature sheet also shows the detail of a Common Cabbage White Butterfly's wing after being photographed by a scanning electron microscope or (SEM). Simply apply friction to a special area on each stamp on the miniature sheet to reveal information on the degree of magnification of each insect. (Spoiler) the Ant is 10x; the Praying Mantis is 8x; the Ground Beetle is 8x; the Jumping Spider is 9x; the Ant is 8x and the Weevil is 20x, the image on the miniature sheet is 6000x.
Issued 28 July with perforation 13.86 x 14.62
2318-1-2 55c Hatchet Wasp;
2319-1-2 55c Praying Mantis;
2320-1-2 55c Ground Beetle
2321-1-2 55c Jumping Spider;
2322-1-2 55c Ant;
2323-1-2 $1.10 Weevil 
2318-1-2_2323-1-2 MS $3.85 Miniature Sheet
Micro Monsters
Part 3, Peel & Stick
Stamp Design: Wayne Rankin - Product Design: Dong Uong, Australia Post Design Studio
Specialist Micrographer: Sue Lindsey - Gutter Illustration: Janet Matthews - Printer: Energi Print
This
release is the same as the above two, but this art was released in boxes of 100, the $1.10 Weevil stamp was not released in Peel & Stick with the normal issues.
Issued 28 July with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.15 x 11.5
2318-1-3 55c Hatchet Wasp;
2319-1-3 55c Praying Mantis;
2320-1-3 55c Ground Beetle;
2321-1-3 55c Jumping Spider;
2322-1-3 55c Ant
This
next release has created a series of problems for me as a joint issue with the Territories as they are a part of the Australian issues but a separate part, I had intended to list them much later, but now I must list the Territories, although I have been sorting through them for some time and will list them as I am able, but the territory issues will not have a permanent number until I catch up.
Species At Risk - Joint Territories
Illustration: Kevin Stead - Stamp/Product Design: John White, A.P.D.S. - Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release is a joint issue the Territories so the part numbers reflect that issue, the suffix shown below for each external territory, is NI = Norfolk Island, although they have their own postal authority (so I will leave them to last with PNG); AAT = Australian Antarctic Territory; CI = Christmas Island and KI = Cocos (Keeling) Island, I will leave Papua New Guinea to another time as it is no longer an Australian Territory after achieving independence. The Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Island stamps are all valid for use in Australia, the listed animals are under threat of extinction, the are left to right the Australian Bridled Nailtail Wallaby, (Onychogalea fraenata), this animal has very distinctive markings; the second stamp is Norfolk Islands Green Parrot (Cyanoramphus cooki) or Red-crowned Parakeet, once prolific their numbers are declining rapidly; the third stamp is the AAT's Subtropic Fur Seal, (Arctocephalus tropicalis), in Australia this fur Seal only breeds on Macquarie Island; the fourth stamp is Christmas Islands Blue-tailed Skink, (Cryptoblepharus egeriae), this reptile has a very distinctive bright blue tail and is only found on Christmas Island; the fifth and last is the Cocos Green Turtle, (Chelonia mydas) this turtle is the largest of the hard-shelled sea turtles. There is an interesting contention with this release the second stamp (Norfolk Island) is not valid for postage anywhere in Australia including the other Territories, although the other three are valid for use in Oz, AND the four (Australian, AAT, Christmas Island & Cocos (Keeling) Islands are not valid for postage in Norfolk Island.
Issued 4 August with perforation 13.86 x 14.6
2324-1-1 55c Australian Bridled Nailtail Wallaby;
XXX-1-1NI 55c Norfolk Island Green Parrot;
182-1-1AAT 55c AAT Subantarctic Fur Seal;
620-1-1CI 55c Christmas Island Blue-tailed Skink;
444-1-1KI 55c Cocos (Keeling) Islands Green Turtle
2324-1-1_XXX-1-1NI_182-1-1AAT_620-1-1CI_444-1-1KI SS Se-tenant Strip of Five Joint Territories Issue
2324-1-1_XXX-1-1NI_182-1-1AAT_620-1-1CI_444-1-1KI GS Gutter Strip
Species At Risk - Joint Territories
Illustration: Kevin Stead - Stamp/Product Design: John White, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release is the same as the above but it peel & stick format, the suffix shown below for each external territory, is NI = Norfolk Island; AAT = Australian Antarctic Territory; CI = Christmas Island and KI = Cocos (Keeling) Island. This part was sold in both $5.50 booklets and $11 booklets as the full booklet could be separated into two $5.50 booklets. Again I note that this issue has 'Australia' printed on the stamp.
Issued 4 August with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.15 x 11.5
2324-1-2 55c Australian Bridled Nailtail Wallaby;
XXX-1-2NI 55c Norfolk Island Green Parrot;
182-1-2AAT 55c AAT Subantarctic Fur Seal;
620-1-2CI 55c Christmas Island Blue-tailed Skink;
444-1-2KI 55c Cocos (Keeling) Islands Green Turtle
2324-1-2_XXX-1-2NI_182-1-2AAT_620-1-2CI_444-1-2KI BK $11 Booklet of 20 x 55c
Species At Risk - Joint Territories
Illustration: Kevin Stead - Stamp/Product Design: John White, A.P.D.S. - Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release is the same as the above, but a joint issue Miniature Sheet, the suffix shown below for each external territory, is NI = Norfolk Island; AAT = Australian Antarctic Territory; CI = Christmas Island and KI = Cocos (Keeling) Island. I note that in the above issue Norfolk Island has 'Australia' printed on the stamps, but below it does not, I can only assume the miniature sheet was the only extra issue in Norfolk Island, as I know miniature sheet was released with only Norfolk Island printed on it, although that same sheet was also released with Australia printed on it, confusing, I did have copies somewhere, they will be listed when I find them.
Issued 4 August with perforation
2324-1-3 55c Australian Bridled Nailtail Wallaby;
XXX-1-3NI 55c Norfolk Island Green Parrot;
182-1-3AAT 55c AAT Subantarctic Fur Seal;
620-1-3CI 55c Christmas Island Blue-tailed Skink;
444-1-3KI 55c Cocos (Keeling) Islands Green Turtle
2324-1-3_XXX-1-3NI_182-1-3AAT_620-1-3CI_444-1-3KI MS $2.75 Miniature Sheet (Includes all five above)
Corrugated Landscapes
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Stamp Design: Andrew Hogg - Product Design: Sally Piskuric, Australia Post Design Studio
Gutter Sculptures: Jeff Thompson - Printer Energi Print
Photographers:
'Water Tank' taken at Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, by Christopher Potter.
'Traditional Home' taken in Broken Hil, New South Wales, by Eric Sierens.
'Shearing (Nissan Hut) Shed' taken at Bushy ParkCattle Station, Queensland, by Jaen-Marc La Roque.
'Magney House' taken at Bingie Bingie Point, New South Wales, designed by architect by Glen Murcutt and phographed byAnthony Bronwell This release highlights a product that is as Australian as they now come, although a British product invented and patented in 1829, it became a mainstay for Australian building construction in our early years, by 1880 Au8stralia had become Britain's biggest customer. Even today it is still an iconic part of our landscape both in the country and city. The four stamps are Water Tank, used in the bush and set up high to allow for the natural fall of gravity, as a rule water was pumped up from an underground well or bore by wind power; Traditional Home, this was a basic construction type although designs varied the essential make up was the same; Shearing Shed, this is a Nissan Hut converted into a shed, Nissan Huts were widely used during both wars and then finding many uses after the war; Magney House is not only practical it is a working project as the roof collects rain water that is then recycled for use.
Issued 11 August with perforation 13.86 x 14.62
2325-1-1 55c Water Tank, South Australia;
2326-1-1 55c Traditional Home, New South Wales;
2327-1-1 55c Shearing Shed, Queensland;
2328-1-1 55c Magney House, New South Wales
2325-1-1_2328-1-1 SS Se-tenant Strip of Four
2325-1-1_2328-1-1 GS Gutter Strip
Corrugated Landscapes
Part 2, Peel & Stick
Stamp Design: Andrew Hogg - Product Design: Sally Piskuric, Australia Post Design Studio
Gutter Sculptures: Jeff Thompson - Printer Energi Print This release is the same as the above, but in Peel & Stick format.
Issued 11 August with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.5 x 11.15
2325-1-2 55c Water Tank, South Australia;
2326-1-2 55c Traditional Home, New South Wales;
2327-1-2 55c Shearing Shed, Queensland;
2328-1-2 55c Magney House, New South Wales
2325-1-2_2328-1-2 BK $11 Booklet of 20 x 55c stamps
2325-1-2_2328-1-2a BK $11 Booklet Cover
Corrugated Landscapes
Part 3, Boxed Peel & Stick
Stamp Design: Andrew Hogg - Product Design: Sally Piskuric, Australia Post Design Studio
Gutter Sculptures: Jeff Thompson - Printer Energi Print This release is the same as the above, but released in boxes of 100.
Issued 11 August with perforation Die-cut Simulated
2325-1-3 55c Water Tank, South Australia;
2326-1-3 55c Traditional Home, New South Wales;
2327-1-3 55c Shearing Shed, Queensland;
2328-1-3 55c Magney House, New South Wales
Stargazing; The Southern Skies
Part 1, Lick & Stick
Domestic & International
Stamp/Product Design: John White, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer McKellar Renown
This issue was released during the International year of astronomy, the three stamps are the 55c Sombrero Galaxy M104; the $1.45 Reflection Nebula M78 and the $2.10 Spiral Galaxy M83.
Issued 25 August with perforation 13.86 x 14.62
2329-1-1 55c Sombrero Galaxy M104;
2330-1-1 $1.45 INTERNATIONAL Reflection Nebula M78;
2331-1-1 $2.10 INTERNATIONAL Spiral Galaxy M83
Stargazing; The Southern Skies
Part 2, Miniature Sheet
Domestic & International
Stamp/Product Design: John White, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer McKellar Renown
This release is tied together with the image of the Anglo-Australian Telescope at Siding Spring, New South Wales, where the two images of the galaxies were taken, the image of the nebula was taken from a backyard observatory in Yass, New South Wales, the Telescopes image is backed by star trails around the south celestial pole.
Issued 25 August with perforation 13.86 x 14.6
2329-1-2 55c Sombrero Galaxy M104;
2330-1-2 $1.45 INTERNATIONAL Reflection Nebula M78;
2331-1-2 $2.10 INTERNATIONAL Spiral Galaxy M83
2329-1-2_2331-1-2MS $4.10 Miniature Sheet
Stamp Illustrations: Christopher Pope - Stamp Typography/Product Design: Sharon Rodziewicz, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: Energi Print
Our nation is home to approximately 750 species of birds, the most prevalent group being songbirds, it is amazing when you consider the are 65 to 70 families of songbirds found worldwide, some of which are sub-oscine rather than true songbirds, and of the 70 odd families some 33 families are found here with only one being a sub-oscine. The stamps showcase four families of Australian songbirds, the 55c Green Catbird (Ailuroedus crassirostris) of the bowerbird family; the $1.10 Noisy Scrub-bird (Atrichornis Clamosus), this bird was thought to be extinct, but six communities exist in Western Australia; the $1.65 Mangrove Golden Whistler (Pachycephala melanura) this bird occupies the area along Australia's northern coastline from Queensland to Western Australia; the $2.75 Scarlet Honeyeater, (Myzomela sanguinolenta) is one of the smallest species of the Honeyeater family.
Issued 9 September with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2332-1-1 55c Green Catbird;
2333-1-1 $1.10 Noisy Scrub-bird;
2334-1-1 $1.65 Mangrove Golden Whistler;
2335-1-1 $2.75 Scarlet Honeyeater
Stamp Illustration: Christopher Pope - Stamp Typography/Product Design: Sharon Rodziewicz, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: Energi Print
In this
release the 55 cent stamp was the only inclusion, the stamp is the same as the above 55 cent stamp, but in Peel & Stick format and was released in $5.50 booklets of 10 x 55c.
Issued 9 September with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.15 x 11.5
2332-1-2 55c Green Catbird
2332-1-2 BK $5.50 Booklet
2332-1-2a BK $5.50 Booklet Cover
Part 3, Boxed Peel & Stick
Stamp Illustration: Christopher Pope - Stamp Typography/Product Design: Sharon Rodziewicz, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: Energi Print
This
release is the same as the above issue, again in Peel & Stick format, but released in boxes of 100.
Issued 9 September with perforation Die-cut Simulated
2332-1-3 55c Green Catbird
Stamp Design: Jamie Tufrey, Stamp Typography/Product Design: Jo Muré, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release of five stamps feature five iconic toys loved by Aussie kids, the Cyclops Pedal Car; the Board Game 'Test Match'; Barbie; the Malvern Star Dragster and Cabbage Patch kids. unique blocks of four were also released in a prestige pack along with a special Barbie sheetlet pack of 10.
Issued 25 September with perforation 13.86 x 14.62
2336-1-1 55c Cyclops Pedal Car;
2337-1-1 55c Test Match Board Game;
2338-1-1 55c Barbie™;
2339-1-1 55c Malvern Star Dragstar;
2340-1-1 55c Cabbage Patch Kids®
2336-1-1_2340-1-1 SS Se-tenant Strip of Five
2336-1-1_2340-1-1 GS Gutter Strip
Stamp Design: Jamie Tufrey, Stamp Typography/Product Design: Jo Muré, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release of five stamps is the same as the above, but in Peel & Stick format.
Issued 25 September with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.5 x 11.15
2336-1-2 55c Cyclops Pedal Car;
2337-1-2 55c Test Match Board Game;
2338-1-2 55c Barbie™;
2339-1-2 55c Malvern Star Dragstar;
2340-1-2 55c Cabbage Patch Kids®
2336-1-2_2340-1-2 BK $5.50 Booklet
2336-1-2_2340-1-2a BK $5.50 Booklet Cover
Part 3, Special & Miniature Sheets
Stamp Design: Jamie Tufrey, Stamp Typography/Product Design: Jo Muré, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: McKellar Renown
This
section of the release was included in special releases, a Miniature Sheet and a 'Barbie' sheetlet pack and a prestige booklet containing unique blocks of four of each stamp. (I do not images of the four stamp blocks at present)
Issued 25 September with perforation 13.86 x 14.62
2336-1-3 B4 Block of Four 55c Cyclops Pedal Car;
2337-1-3 B4 Block of Four 55c Test Match Board Game;
2338-1-3 B4 Block of Four 55c Barbie™;
2339-1-3 B4 Block of Four 55c Malvern Star Dragstar;
2340-1-3 B4 Block of Four 55c Cabbage Patch Kids®
2338-1-3 SSP Barbie Special Sheetlet of 10 (issued in a Special Sheetlet Pack)
2338-1-3 MS Barbie Miniature Sheet of 10
Let's Get Active - Stamp Collecting Month 2009
Stamp Illustration: James Hart - Stamp Typography/Product Design: Dong Uong, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release incorporates six 55c stamps featuring six of Australia's most favorite games; Australian Rules Football; Basketball; Soccer; Netball; Cricket and Tennis.
Issued 6 October with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2341-1-1 55c Australian Rules Football;
2342-1-1 55c Basketball;
2343-1-1 55c Soccer;
2344-1-1 55c Netball;
2345-1-1 55c Cricket;
2346-1-1 55c Tennis
2341-1-1_2346-1-1 GS Gutter Strip of Ten
(includes two each of first four and one each of last two)
Let's Get Active - Stamp Collecting Month 2009
Stamp Illustration: James Hart - Stamp Typography/Product Design: Dong Uong, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release is the same as the above, except the stamps were released in a $3.30 Miniature Sheet, set in a block of six.
Issued 6 October with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2341-1-2 55c Australian Rules Football;
2342-1-2 55c Basketball;
2343-1-2 55c Soccer;
2344-1-2 55c Netball;
2345-1-2 55c Cricket;
2346-1-2 55c Tennis
2341-1-2_2346-1-2 MS $3.30 Miniature Sheet
Let's Get Active - Stamp Collecting Month 2009
Stamp Illustration: James Hart - Stamp Typography/Product Design: Dong Uong, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release is the same as the above, except each stamp was released in it's own $5.50 booklet of ten along with one of mixed content, the format is Peel & Stick.
Issued 6 October with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.15 x 11.5
2341-1-3 55c Australian Rules Football;
2342-1-3 55c Basketball;
2343-1-3 55c Soccer;
2344-1-3 55c Netball;
2345-1-3 55c Cricket;
2346-1-3 55c Tennis
2341-1-3a BK $5.50 Australian Rules Football Booklet;
2342-1-3a BK $5.50 Basketball Booklet;
2343-1-3a BK $5.50 Soccer Booklet
2344-1-3a BK $5.50 Netball Booklet
2345-1-3a BK $5.50 Cricket Booklet;
2346-1-3a BK $5.50 Tennis Booklet
2341-1-3_2346-1-3a BK $5.50 Mixed Content Booklet;
2346-1-3 BK $5.50 Tennis Booklet Stamps
Australia Post - Celebrating 200 Years
Everyday People
Stamp/Product Design: Lynette Traynor, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: Energi Print
This
release celebrates 200 years of Australia Post, the focus is on the people who make it happen, the staff, the ten people listed on the stamps below represent every employee and sub-contractor employed by Australia Post.
Issued 13 October with perforation 13.86 x 14.62
2347-1-1 55c Patrica Crabb;
2348-1-1 55c Shirley Freeman;
2349-1-1 55c Vinko Romank;
2350-1-1 55c Valda Knott;
2351-1-1 55c Gordon Morgan
2352-1-1 55c Vongradith Phongsavan;
2353-1-1 55c Norma Thomas;
2354-1-1 55c John Marsh;
2355-1-1 55c Anne Brun;
2356-1-1 55c Russell Price
2347-1-1_2356-1-1 MS $5.50 Miniature Sheet of 10
Stamp Design: Mike Heine - Product Design: Sharon Rodziewicz, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: McKellar Renown
This is the first Christmas release for 2009, with two stamps in the issue, a domestic 50 cent stamp (Mary with the Baby Jesus), and an International $1.25 stamp (Three Wise Men).
Issued 2 November with perforation 14.6 x 13.86
2357-1-1 50c Mary with Baby Jesus;
2358-1-1 $1.25 INTERNATIONAL Three Wise Men
Part 2, Miniature Sheet
Joy to the World
Stamp Design: Mike Heine - Product Design: Sharon Rodziewicz, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: McKellar Renown
This
part of the release again lists both the above stamps but in a Miniature Sheet format.
Issued 2 November with perforation 14.62 x 13.86
2357-1-2 50c Mary with Baby Jesus;
2358-1-2 $1.25 INTERNATIONAL Three Wise Men
2357-1-2_2358-1-2 MS $1.75 Miniature Sheet (incorporating both stamps)
Stamp Design: Mike Heine - Product Design: Sharon Rodziewicz, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: McKellar Renown
This
release was in the form of two booklets the first a $10 booklet of 20 x 50c stamps for domestic use, and the second a $6.25 booklet of 5 x $1.25 stamps for International use.
Issued 2 November with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.15 x 11.5
2357-1-3 50c Mary with Baby Jesus;
2358-1-3 $1.25 INTERNATIONAL Three Wise Men
2357-1-3 BK $10 (20 x 50c) Booklet Stamps
2357-1-3a BK $10 Booklet Cover
2358-1-3a BK $6.25 Booklet Cover
Stamp/Product Design: Dong Uong, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: Energi Print (in Litho)
This issue celebrates the festive season, this issue incorporates basic images of the season offering a secular set for those of the population who do not identify as Christian, all 50 cent in value, they are a Star; a Christmas Tree; a Santa's Hat; a Christmas Bell and a Christmas Stocking.
Issued 2 November with perforation 13.86 x 14.62
2359-1-1 50c Star;
2360-1-1 50c Christmas Tree;
2361-1-1 50c Santa's Hat;
2362-1-1 50c Christmas Bell;
2363-1-1 50c Christmas Stocking
2359-1-1_2363-1-1 SS Se-tenant Strip of Five
Stamp/Product Design: Dong Uong, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: Pemara (in Flexo)
This issue is the same as the above but in Peel & Stick format, they were issued in Booklets of 10.
Issued 2 November with perforation Die-cut Simulated 11.5 x 11.15
2359-1-2 50c Star;
2360-1-2 50c Christmas Tree;
2361-1-2 50c Santa's Hat;
2362-1-2 50c Christmas Bell;
2363-1-2 50c Christmas Stocking
2359-1-2_2363-1-2 BK $5 (10 x 50c) Booklet Stamps
2359-1-2_2363-1-2a BK $5 Booklet Cover
Stamp/Product Design: Dong Uong, Australia Post Design Studio - Printer: Pemara (in Flexo)
This issue is the same as the above but in Peel & Stick Sheetlet format of 10 stamps.
(Image was taken from the Stamp Bulletin No. 301.)
Issued 2 November with perforation Die-cut Simulated
2359-1-3_2363-1-3 DLS $5 DL Sheetlet of Ten x 50c
Film
Lovers Collection Pack
Stamp
Design: Printer:
In
January 2009, four Australian acting talents were honoured as
Australia Post Australian Legends, they were Nicole Kidman, Russell
Crowe, Geoffrey Rush & Cate Blancett, in August 2009 Geoffrey
Rush was awarded the Raymond Longford Award for outstanding
achievement in the Australian Screen Industry. 2009 also marks the
centenary of the births of two screen legends, Chips Rafferty, born
John William Pilean Goffage in Broken Hill, New South Wales &
Errol Flynn, born in Hobart, Tasmania. The film lovers collectors
pack contains four miniature sheets, the 2009 Australian Screen
Legends (containing four stamps); the Raymond Longford award-winner
(containing four stamps & an image of the award); Chips Rafferty
1909-1971 (containing two images of Rafferty & two generic
stamps) & Errol Flynn 1909-1959 (containing two images of Flynn &
two generic stamps). First two images were supplied by B.T. of Dubbo.
Images of Rafferty and Flynn were taken from Stamp Bulletin 302.
Issued
December with Perforation to be confirmed
2257-1-3_2260-1-3 MS 2009
Screen Legends Miniature Sheet
2259-1-3 MS Geoffrey
Rush Miniature Sheet
numbering to be determined Chips
Rafferty Miniature Sheet
numbering to be determined Errol
Flynn Miniature Sheet
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