Living Australian..

 

Date of Issue : 7 July 2011

Australia Post issued a beautiful set of five stamps on 7th July depicting the the theme “ Living Australian”. The stamps feature the life of  Australian people. The set is wonderful and best suitable for themes like tourism, people and culture, life style and some more associated themes like pets, wildlife etc…The first day cancellation on FDC is very interesting in the form of ‘slippers’ which signifies the “life at leisure”. 

Living Australian

What does it mean to be "Living Australian?" The Australian day Council of NSW with the support of Australia Post encouraged Australians from across the country to explore the theme of "Who We Are" as a nation, by showcasing how they live as Aussies every day through the creative medium of photography.

The response was overwhelming, with 3,350 images submitted in the categories of Community; Pride; Family and Mates; and Freedom. The winning entries, including the overall winner "Best Friends" by Ann Clarke of South Australia, are featured in Living Australian 2011 Stamps Series.

The overall winner: Best Friends.
The bond between man's best friend and his owner has always been a strong one. Dogs offer companionship, loyalty, and for large numbers of people they also provide a service.

To view all entries to the Living Australian photography competition visit www.aussievault.com.au

 

Embrace Friendship
Australia Day allows family and friends the opportunity to get together and celebrate. It can also be the day when groups of people meet up and forge life-long friendships.

Cricket at the GABBA
The love of sport can grab you when you're quite young in this land of sporting fanatics. Whatever the game, or its level of popularity, you will find a spectator following. 

Little Man's Business
Performing the Wedge Tail Eagle Dance allows this young boy to learn the ways of his ancestors, to keep tradition alive and to celebrate his own heritage.

This Is So Relaxing
This kangaroo relaxes on the beach and enjoys the sun, sand and surf like so many other Australians.

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: Australia Post

Discussion

I came across  a nice post on Gandhi Philately Study Circle Blog which I want to share with all of you. It is about Fake FDC made from !980 Nicaragua Souvenir sheet. The blog is devoted to Gandhi philately and discussions give on the blog are very interesting and informative.

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Philately of Today

Another very good blog, I wish to mention here is “ Philately of Today” with regular interesting aricles and discussions on a variety of philatelic subjects…. Visit Blog : http://philatelyoftoday.blogspot.com/

Read the article.. ' What is happening to our dear hobby’….. many more interesting articles by the blogger….