A cover from Australia with random ( no theme ) stamps
70c Clancy of the Overflow
In this well-known poem, published in the Bulletin in December 1889, demonstrates Paterson’s romanticism for bush life, and perhaps his ambivalence to a career, then practising law, that tied him to desk and city.
The poem apparently originates from a lived experience, in which Paterson was asked (as a lawyer) to write to a man named Thomas Clancy to claim unpaid monies; the letter was addressed to Clancy at a sheep station called “The Overflow”. Written in the form a letter, the urban-dwelling author compares the freedom and environment of the bush favourably to his own existence in the “dusty, dirty city”.
As the story goes, Paterson received a reply from “The Overflow” that read: “Clancy’s gone to Queensland droving and we don’t know where he are”.
In this well-known poem, published in the Bulletin in December 1889, demonstrates Paterson’s romanticism for bush life, and perhaps his ambivalence to a career, then practising law, that tied him to desk and city.
The poem apparently originates from a lived experience, in which Paterson was asked (as a lawyer) to write to a man named Thomas Clancy to claim unpaid monies; the letter was addressed to Clancy at a sheep station called “The Overflow”. Written in the form a letter, the urban-dwelling author compares the freedom and environment of the bush favourably to his own existence in the “dusty, dirty city”.
As the story goes, Paterson received a reply from “The Overflow” that read: “Clancy’s gone to Queensland droving and we don’t know where he are”.
Date of issue - 13 May 2014
70c Wychwood, Tasmania
The stamp is part of the Open Gardens of Australia set.
In 1991, the owners of one-hectare Wychwood began creating a garden of tranquility and beauty among rolling hills near Mole Creek, Tasmania, backed by statuesque mountains. Wychwood is a superbly designed contemporary cool-climate garden that includes a heritage orchard, birch-tree copse and textural plantings of species roses, unusual shrubs, colourful perennials and ornamental grasses. A focal point in the garden is a seven-ring classical labyrinth, created through careful grass mowing, a stone column situated at its centre. While symbolically a labyrinth is deeply connected to pagan tradition in Europe, at Wychwood its winding paths and symmetrical form have a distinctly aesthetic and meditative resonance.
Date of issue - 2nd Sept 2014
70c Forest
The stamps depict four habitats of Christmas Island National Park, providing a sense of the environmental diversity that supports a wide range of native flora and fauna.
Given Christmas Island’s geography and geology, several forest habitats exist within the park’s boundaries. The differing soil types and depths determine the range of flora species.
Given Christmas Island’s geography and geology, several forest habitats exist within the park’s boundaries. The differing soil types and depths determine the range of flora species.
Year of issue - 2014
60c Ningaloo Reef WA
Ningaloo Reef is just off the coast of Western Australia's Cape Range peninsula, and about 1055 kilometres north of Perth. This World Heritage-listed region is home to the largest fringing coral reef in Australia. Whale sharks are regular visitors arriving in April for the coral-spawning season.
The stamp was issued to feature two of the stunning coral reefs - Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef - the ocean gardens of Australia
Date of issue - 20 August 2013
60c Mt Parsons ( AAT )
Antarctica has the most beautiful mountain-scape and the Australian Antarctic Territory issued a set of stamps to feature the beautiful mountains of Antarctica in 2013
Mt. Parsons (1'120 m) near Mawson Base is one of the most regularly ascended peaks due to the repeater installed on its summit.
The repeater facilitates communications on VHF band between field parties back to station around the area.
The AAT stamps can be used for mails passing through Australia Post too !
The stamps show the beautiful gardens, forests , mountains and coral reefs of Australia - and also an ode to a poem that romanticises the bush life in Australia!
The total postage comes to AUD 3.40 , which I think is overpaid ! But I love all the stamps and the cover - Thanks Tasha !
You are very welcome Sriraam :) If we use international stamps (with the little blue 'International Post' on them), then we pay the current standard international rates. If we use domestic stamps, we are meant to add 10% to the current standard international rate. It's all so that GST is paid appropriately. When I sent this envelope, I thought the current international rate was $3.00, so I would have needed $3.30 since I used domestic stamps. However, I have since discovered that the international rate to India is only $2.30, so I really only needed $2.53. Oops :) I love how much research you've done to write with such detail on your blog! Cheers, Tasha
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