Museums are treasure houses. They collect, preserve and exhibit important objects and stories, and generate research that builds knowledge and enables innovation. Museum collections vary widely and the objects featured in this stamp issue reflect on cultural contexts and historical moments. They also illuminate specific stories, themes and issues.
The anchor of the HMB Endeavour (National Museum of Australia) represents British maritime exploration and possession of Australia’s east coast.
The Welcome Stranger nugget replica (Sovereign Hill’s Gold Museum) signals the Australian gold rushes era.
The automatic totaliser model (Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences) represents design and technological innovation.
The Turtle (Australian Museum) recognises Indigenous culture and its response to the problem of discarded fishing nets, which endanger marine fauna. The artist, Ellarose Savage, is represented by Erub Erwer Meta art centre.
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| ISSUE DATE: | 5 May 2015 |
| ISSUE WITHDRAWAL DATE: | 19 May 2015 |
| FDI WITHDRAWAL DATE: | 30 November 2015 |
| DENOMINATIONS: | 4 x 70c |
| STAMP DESIGN: | Gary Domoney, Visua |
| PRODUCT DESIGN: | Gary Domoney, Visua |
| PRINTER: | McKellar Renown |
| PAPER: | Tullis Russell (Gummed), B90 (Self-Adhesive) |
| PRINTING PROCESS: | Lithography |
| STAMP SIZE: | 26mm x 37.5mm |
| PERFORATIONS: | 13.86 x 14.6 |
| MINISHEET SIZE: | 135mm x 80mm |
| SHEET LAYOUT: | Module of 50 |
| FDI POSTMARK: | Collector (Gunning), NSW 2581 |
SET OF 4 STAMPS
AUSTRALIA POST PRODUCT # 18560671
AUSTRALIA POST PRICE: 2.80$
BLANK COVERAUSTRALIA POST PRODUCT # 1856005
AUSTRALIA POST PRICE: 0.30$
STRIP OF 4 SELF-ADHESIVE STAMPS
AUSTRALIA POST PRODUCT # 1856200
AUSTRALIA POST PRICE: 2.80$
FIRST DAY GUMMED STAMP COVER
AUSTRALIA POST PRODUCT # 1856002
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AUSTRALIA POST PRODUCT # 1856003
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MINISHEET FIRST DAY COVER
AUSTRALIA POST PRODUCT # 1856013
AUSTRALIA POST PRICE: 3.10$
AUSTRALIA POST PRODUCT # 1856220
AUSTRALIA POST PRICE: 5.80$
GUTTER STRIP 10 X 70c
AUSTRALIA POST PRODUCT # 1856241
AUSTRALIA POST PRICE: 7.00$
ROLL OF 100 x 70c
AUSTRALIA POST PRODUCT # 1856209
AUSTRALIA POST PRICE: 70.00$
