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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 13:26:32 pm
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| Thanks for that Bazza4338. There were some display signs on the building's heritage, but I did not see any on the sylphs. The building was apparently also used for accommodating RAAF personnel doing technical training during WW II. I love the photo below - this is the only photographic evidence I ha... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 12:37:38 pm
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| A number of photos have been displayed of the venue, which was spectacular. My favourite piece of artwork was directly overlooking the Australia Post stand: http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k506/jimdotwalker/StampShow2013179.jpg Perhaps intended to represent vanity (with the model holding a hand ... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 12:29:50 pm
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Not a spectacular photo  - and not sure of results - but for nightwatchman:
(constituted one of the entries in Philatelic Literature) |
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: Black Caviar Reg’d Cover likely UNIQUE postal use RARE print |
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 12:14:01 pm
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| First up, I'm gob smacked. Thanks to Glen, and to the bidders. Not sure what else to add... Second, "rumour control" at the Stampboards stand was that there were only 200 Black Caviar bags made for Australia Post. Bulk of the bags were for the Kangaroo and Map. If Glen had three in "u... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 00:37:56 am
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| Palmares dinner has just finished - and disappointingly, I did not win a medal. Perhaps I should submit an exhibit..... A very good evening at the Crown "entertainment complex", and a very diverse, international crowd. An entertaining evening, and we met some very interesting exhibitors fr... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 12:45:17 pm
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| Potentially the best "bargain" from Australia Post at the show: There is a $9.95 biscuit tin, illustrating the $10 kangaroo an map stamp, for sale. It comes with a packet of short bread (cookies are selling for $3-$4 at the coffee shops in the exhibition centre, but also a "pictorial ... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 13:49:08 pm
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| Would you like me to get you a cup of coffee Tas? |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 15:52:33 pm
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Glen requested:
Quote: Also if anyone can loan us from work etc a few metres common 240V extension lead, and a multi power board that are Victoria "TAGGED" I'd appreciate it.
A four socket powerboard has been tagged - still need an extension cord please. |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Question: What is Elvis Presley connection to the mail? |
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 12:10:38 pm
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| Tom Lehrer - Lobachevsky Per e-mail, so letters implied... I am never forget the day I am given first original paper to write. It was on analytic and algebraic topology of locally Euclidean parameterization of infinitely differentiable Riemannian manifold. Bozhe moi! This I know from nothing. What-i... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Question: What is Elvis Presley connection to the mail? |
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 12:04:12 pm
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Joe Cocker - The Letter....
Quote: Give me a ticket for an aeroplane
I ain't got time to take no fast train
Oh, the lonely days are gone
I'll be right home
My baby she wrote me a letter |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: The Melbourne Stamp Show - Frequently Asked Questions |
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Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 18:27:59 pm
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Norm - yes. It is being built as I type this.
Scales behind the counter, and everything. |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: The Melbourne Stamp Show - Frequently Asked Questions |
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Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 11:57:43 am
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Quote: 9. Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Australia?
Supplementary question - Where is the rhinoceros skateboard park in Melbourne? There are posters everywhere in Melbourne.... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Who has the biggest collection of Stamps in the World |
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 07:32:20 am
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Quote: Global Administrator wrote: Quote: Quote: I have a box of those amazing books, if anyone locally wants one.
Lots of photos and first hand accounts of the Royal Collection etc.
Glen Warm wrote: I don't remember you offering them for sale … … …
Neither do I ... - - - ...  |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 19:48:18 pm
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| Entree: Char grilled calamari served with avocado and coriander salsa or Thai chicken salad Main: Porterhouse steak cooked medium and served with scalloped potatoes, green beans and a red wine jus (Gluten Free) or Pan fried chicken breast tossed with julienne bacon, red capsicum, kalamata olives an... |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: Fabulous 1949 Australian Annual Stamp Magazine BOOK. $A40 |
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Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 05:16:02 am
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Mine please Glen.
Split the difference on the listed prices?  |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: The Melbourne Stamp Show - Frequently Asked Questions |
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Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 11:15:16 am
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26. What time does the Palmares dinner finish on Tuesday night?
Will I be able to see any of the hippo racing in St Kilda, or will I have to make do with the Vienna Boys choir? |
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: Wanted. Pre-Decimal Australian "Sigma" Drug Company FDC |
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Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 06:20:53 am
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Thanks Glen - sold.
(Edit - have just noticed address, and re-address from Roseville  ) |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: AUSTRALIA 2013 - EXHIBITS - WELL OVERSUBSCRIBED |
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 07:13:55 am
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| Can anyone advice me on if any dealer who deals in Indian States Fiscal from whom I can get good material to add to my collections of Indore and Kishangarh. This is probably not the appropriate thread for a question like this. The Stamp Expo website has a list of standholders at http://worldstampex... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: STAMP APP FOR AUSTRALIA 2013 COMING SOON |
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Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 06:45:48 am
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| Monogram said: Just looked not available in play store yet I did a search ("Stamp 2013")in the Apple "App Store", and did not immediately find it, as my default search is for "iPad apps". It is in the App Store as an "iPhone app" - but works fine on an iPad. |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Anything to do in Adelaide en-route to Melbourne? |
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 16:40:39 pm
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Anything to do in Adelaide en-route to Melbourne? |
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 15:34:00 pm
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| Two stamp dealers in the CBD of Adelaide: one in Rundle Mall (the main mall), the other a block or two away. A.S.A. Stamp Co Pty Ltd 140 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia (up a flight of stairs) Stewarts Stamp Shop & Hallmark Auctions 4 Coromandel Pl, Adelaide, SA (in a basement) I think ... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 20:35:27 pm
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| If you have variables such as "real-name" and "stampboards-alias", would it be a stretch to include the avatar? http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k506/jimdotwalker/dummybusinesscard.jpg (probably not the best use of "real-name" and "stampboards-alias" as exe... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:03:42 am
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| As luck would have it, Sydney Swans are in Melbourne on the 11th of May to play Hawthorn at the most iconic of all Australian sports venues, the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground). Any one who would like to attend this match as a Stampboards group, could you please indicate below as Glen and I are tryi... |
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: MEDALS: Pacific Star and 1939/45 Star WITH original ribbons. |
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Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 20:28:39 pm
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| As requested on another thread: COLE GEORGE BROOKS : Service Number - N79778 : Date of birth - 25 Feb 1888 : Place of birth - CAIRNS QLD : Place of enlistment - RANDWICK NSW : Next of Kin - COLE JESSIE (Source: http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/DetailsReports/SeriesDetail.aspx... |
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: WW2 Iceland POW Tokens (?) + AIF numbered badge etc $A40 |
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Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 20:10:26 pm
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| SOUTHWARD JOSEPH LAURENCE : Service Number - 162348 : Date of birth - 28 Feb 1917 : Place of birth - SOUTH AFRICA : Place of enlistment - WOOLLOOMOOLOO : Next of Kin - SOUTHWARD MARY (Source: http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/DetailsReports/ItemDetail.aspx?Barcode=5368130 ) Th... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Has anyone heard of/dealt with a dealer called Rowan Baker? |
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Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 18:55:00 pm
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Quote: I also note that Baker has not introduced himself in the New Members thread
Do our rules not apply to dealers?
An exception is probably made for those who have their own thread....
(running away before someone notices that I have yet to post in the New Members thread....) |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: Hagners of Australia DOG’s BREAKFAST value at just $A80 |
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Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 15:23:49 pm
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Mine please.
Assuming the green coil test strip is inverted watermark? |
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Forum: Knowledge really is power in this hobby! Catalogues, journals and reference books. Topic: New Brusden White Australian Postal Stationary Catalogue |
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Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 08:49:50 am
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Looks like Brusden White might have a few problem moving sales of this new catalogue...
"E for envelope" |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: Victoria 1895 Havelock Advertising Card just $A25 |
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 14:16:33 pm
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Cachet design help requested |
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Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 09:16:37 am
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| If you are designing a cover with an intent to have only 500 published, consider not just numbering the cover (eg "#123"), but clearly identifying that there are only 500 produced (eg "#123 of 500 "). If designed as a fund raising activity for an historical society, premium prici... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 05:40:02 am
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Quote: GJ50 wrote:
If anyone knows how to fit 30 hrs into a 24 hr day, let me know.
Flying from Canberra to Washington DC took 38 hours, leaving and arriving the same day
Glen probably has been doing that for decades!
Question without notice - is there a vegetarian option for the Palmares dinner? |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Warning To Overseas Visitors To "World Stamp Expo" Melbourne |
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 15:19:49 pm
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Further information on drop bears (Thylarctos plummetus) can be found at http://australianmuseum.net.au/Drop-Bear.
They are large (120kg, 130cm long, 90 cm at the shoulder), arboreal, predatory marsupials related to the Koala. |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Which country has the "best" current issuing policy? |
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Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 20:55:29 pm
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: ACSC long awaited 2013 “Kangaroos” cat – get yours *FIRST*! |
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Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 14:18:39 pm
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Book has arrived in Canberra. Have carefully opened my registered parcel 
Good to see this book release was not an elaborate April Fools Day ruse...
....and noted that Stampboards.com gets an acknowledgement on page xi. |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 09:27:15 am
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Two seats please.
The Stamp widow is apparently a former Hawthorn supporter. |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Why is there a Creepy Crawley on Stampboards Header? |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 09:01:20 am
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Quote: Glen, Norm and Kevin after the 2013 Stampboards dinner?
I thought black tie was only required for Melbourne residents... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Why is there a Creepy Crawley on Stampboards Header? |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 06:14:56 am
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Quote: DD = Doris Day, Danielle Dawn ....
DDT ? |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Why is there a Creepy Crawley on Stampboards Header? |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 00:25:41 am
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| I've been staring at it, wondering if there was a hidden message being traced out... |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Australian Force Vietnam Air Mail envelope |
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 16:50:35 pm
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A used front and back (different envelopes, a very lazy scanner...)
I had thought the self seal Australian PSE envelopes were a relatively new thing - but obviously in use in 1971. |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: Why the shortage of OWLS on stamps from Australia Post? |
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Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 21:46:13 pm
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| our postal authority has only issued two (2) stamps depicting realistic pictures of owls (one of which I think is very ordinary) and two stylised owls. Can we have some pictures, or a reference to the issues you are talking about? There is SG 1623 (10c Powerful Owl), released 9 May 1996 (as part of... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 19:38:40 pm
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Two x three course meals (incl one vegetarian) please.
Jim & Catriona (the stamp widow) |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: Australia Kangaroo Specimen ÂŁ1 Mint Hinged CofA $50 |
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 19:35:34 pm
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: ACSC long awaited 2013 “Kangaroos” cat – get yours *FIRST*! |
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 03:03:44 am
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: VALE - Bill Hornadge, Founder Stamp News & Seven Seas Stamps |
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 02:59:12 am
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Quote: Large numbers of current collectors in this region got hooked on stamps due to Bill's brilliant marketing skills.
I'd be one of those collectors. I have a "Hornadge" section in my philatelic library.
RIP Bill. |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: “Sunday Night Watching The Grand Prix" floor sweepings! $A95 |
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 03:35:39 am
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How much for postage Glen?
If not already sent and billed to card, will do a bank transfer. |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: “Sunday Night Watching The Grand Prix" floor sweepings! $A95 |
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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 05:05:31 am
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Post here your nice used stamps received on incoming parcels |
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Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 19:09:23 pm
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A nice pair ... both with full gum
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: CofA WMK set of Kangaroos, CTO from Specimen set |
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 17:40:47 pm
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Payment made, e-mail sent.
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: CofA WMK set of Kangaroos, CTO from Specimen set |
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 17:30:35 pm
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| Mine please. Can you advise bank details? |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: Australia 2000 Paralympic Team sheets $200 REDUCED |
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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 07:36:19 am
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Is payment this Thursday acceptable Arthur?
If so, sold to me please. |
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