Captain Ronald Edgar Smith, 2nd Son of James “Philosopher” Smith
A large number of covers have been seen at stamp auction sites addressed to Westwood Forth, Ulverstone Forth or Ulverstone
Bibliography of Tasmania
Bill Lloyd-Smith. It is a great pleasure to review this latest effort from David McNamee, an American enthusiast who takes
The Byrnes Bassett Shipping Line
Bernie Beston FAP. FRPSL. Following the opening up of the Moreton Bay District to free settlers in 1842, the influx
The Nauru “Ship” Series: The Post-War Printings
In Philately from Australia for September and December 1999, the writer published an article describing the production and printings of
Notes on Royal Australian Navy Mail
Australian ships served in many countries overseas and an indication as to where they served can be found in the
HMAS Sydney
The HMAS Sydney (II) was launched 22 September 1934. It arrived in Australia 2 August 1936 and remained in home
Origins of the National Philatelic Collection
The National Philatelic Collection owned by Australia Post comprises extensive holdings of Australian Commonwealth stamps as complete sheets, stamp artwork,
Australian Space Tracking Stations
When I first began collecting stamps back in the late sixties ‘space’ was one of the ‘in’ topics. It was
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia to Poquetanuck, Connecticut
This cover with the blue 2½d Swan stamp (A.S.C. # 28) travelled 6½ weeks across Western Australia to the east
Notes on Tasmanian Revenue Stamps 1827-1990
Tasmanian revenue stamps have a long and fascinating history. Their genesis arose in 1826 when the Governor, Sir George Arthur,
Printing Differences on Selected South Australia Newspaper Wrappers
“Fly speck” philately is well known to experienced philatelists, especially with regard to stamps issued before 1900. Papers detailing Thirkell-style
Australian Airmail Exhibition – October 1937
In September 1931 The Airmail Society of Australia was formed to “foster and stimulate the hobby of aerophilately”. By 1934
Australia: Ballarat Former Post Office 1914 Postcard
The Ballarat Post Office in Victoria, Australia, with the exception of the Melbourne General Post Office, was the largest Victorian