Australian postage stamps

1913 Australian 'roo stamps are some of the oldest and most sought-after from the country, but several collectible stamps have also featured the indigenous animal since then as well.

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c. 1929 designed by G. Pitt-Morrison, engraving by Frank D. Manley "This stamp was released to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Western Australia, the design incorporates a Swan as the central figure, with Kangaroo Paws (W. A. State Flower) & Eucalyptus flowers & leaves, an Official stamp punctured OS was also issued for Government use." —text via Australian Stamp Catalogue

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The 2nd stamp in my "STAMPS of the countries where my Flickr contacts reside." project/set. See others here: www.flickr.com/photos/rjhayphotography/sets/7215760709634... When I was much younger, this was one of my favourite Australian stamps. I have never been to Australia but outside of Australia this Australian symbol was often referred to as a "Koala Bear" because of its close resemblance to the children's "Teddy Bear" popular in North America. The original "Teddy Bear" was created as a…

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Photo about Four Australian Used Postage Stamps showing Native Australian Wildlife, circa 1937 to 1942. Image of paper, marsupial, letter - 17137391