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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: The Official Stampboards 2008 AFL Tipping Contest |
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:51:49 am
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round 6
Collingwood
Geelong
Carlton
Bulldogs
St Kilda
Brisbane
Kangaroos
Hawthorn |
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: The Official Stampboards 2008 AFL Tipping Contest |
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 17:53:00 pm
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my round 5 (If Im late ignore the following tips - just noticed stampboards time is different to time here in Vic...)
St Kilda
Geelong
Adelaide
Hawthorn
Collingwood
Melbourne
Western Bulldogs
West Coast |
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: The Official Stampboards 2008 AFL Tipping Contest |
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 17:00:52 pm
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Round 4 tips
Western Bulldogs
St Kilda
Melbourne
Sydney
Port Adelaide
Hawthorn
Collingwood
Freemantle
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: The Official Stampboards 2008 AFL Tipping Contest |
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 16:59:26 pm
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very surprised to see myself up near the top of the tipping ladder - early days though, so sure Ill come crashing down soon...
Round 3 tips (on time this week - cheers Norm!)
St Kilda
Hawthorn
West Coast
Brisbane
Essendon
Geelong
Collingwood
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: *** New Zealand Penny Universal Set, VFU, NZ$35 *** |
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 16:47:33 pm
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stamps have arrived - thank you very much Roly
a great collection and fantastic presentation and accompanying information - much appreciated
I can highly recommend this offer to anyone out there who is interested and hasn't taken Roly up as yet.
thanks again and all the best |
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: The Official Stampboards 2008 AFL Tipping Contest |
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 18:54:52 pm
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bugger, missed the deadline too..
but anyway...
Brisbane
Bulldogs
Adelaide
St Kilda
Freemantle
Sydney
Geelong
Kangaroos |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Scans of interesting or unusual KANGAROO stamps or covers! |
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:04:56 pm
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| NQ Stamper - welcome to the world of Roos! as for should you remove the ones on paper, in my opinion, NO! not sure from the scan if the Customs Declaration is complete but once the stamps are removed they become just another couple used roos off paper (lots of em out there) but while on piece, not o... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Victoria 1d watermark question |
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 20:03:33 pm
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| have just been going through some Victoria 1d postage stamps (1901-12 "Postage"), checking the watermarks. ACSC shows the watermark usually being "V Over Crown (2 types)" and "Crown Over A". were other paper/watermarks used in the printing of this stamp? along with the ... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Australia - Decimal Commercial Covers |
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 17:58:16 pm
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| Didge and Sherro - yep, is an insteresting collecting area - I fell into it by accident - got a few decimal covers in with a lot of pre-decimal covers a while back and each time I look at the decimal covers they gain a bit more appeal. Glen - wouldve loved those 27 cartons to go through but distance... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Australia - Decimal Commercial Covers |
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 14:46:21 pm
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couple more early decimals on cover...
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Australia - Decimal Commercial Covers |
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 13:52:38 pm
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| cheers mate am good - how are you? good to see you back on here and sharing some scans heres another couple - the first features a solo franking of the 25c Wool stamp from the primary Industries series - Rod Perry recently wrote about this series on cover in Stamp News, for those interested http://i... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Australia - Decimal Commercial Covers |
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 13:42:37 pm
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Australia - Decimal Commercial Covers |
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 13:34:27 pm
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| Ive also been adding a few decimal commercial covers to the collection - a bit more affordable than the roos on cover! I dont have the postage rates info for this era yet or know what stamps are scarce on piece but am looking forward to learning more and digging deeper - they make for some interesti... |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: (Tattersalls) Tatt's covers! |
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 13:21:16 pm
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a couple more recent taxed Tatts covers - the first originating in New Zealand with Aus stamps added for the underpayment,
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Scans of interesting or unusual KANGAROO stamps or covers! |
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 13:10:39 pm
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| some more rippers there didge - thanks for sharing. got me drooling! |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: My first Roo stamp! |
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 22:07:50 pm
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be careful, you'll get addicted like myself and many others and like me will be itching to get the next batch of roos!  |
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: The Official Stampboards 2008 AFL Tipping Contest |
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 17:45:23 pm
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my round 1 picks
Carlton
Port Adelaide
Collingwood (pains me to say it)
St Kilda
West Coast
Bulldogs
Melbourne
Essendon |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: 28 large cartons of JUNK for $A500 - *PLEASE* take it away! |
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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 22:39:46 pm
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| looks like a great deal - Id grab it, especially for the covers (plus Im sure theres a few other bits and pieces there) but it would be a long walk from my place yo yours and an even longer walk home carrying all that! if anyone knows of an empty van coming from Sydney to Nth Vic let me know! :wink: |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: (Tattersalls) Tatt's covers! |
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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 16:54:20 pm
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| Gday Browny - hope alls well yep, thank goodness Tatts kept so many covers intact - I think more and more Tatts covers will be a good area to collect as it ticks all the boxes - covers, history and relatively cheap! Ill have to place my order for the book above before too long to get the full story.... |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: (Tattersalls) Tatt's covers! |
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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 13:57:52 pm
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| another Tatts cover. from Neerim South (Victoria) to Hobart (Tasmania) via Warragul pity the Neerim South cancel on front isnt as bold as the back stamps. speaking of the backstamps - does anyone know what in between "WARRAGUL" and "VIC"? at first glance I thought it was another ... |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Newspaper wrappers! |
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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 00:45:28 am
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... my one and only wrapper so far, like Lakatoi's above, another South Australia example
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Bereavement Thread |
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 21:53:28 pm
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| Sad news to hear - condolences to all of QldCds's family and friends. Whilst I have never met or had anything to do personally with QldCds, his passion was very evident in the posts of his I have read - in fact I have a couple of Queensland cancels here at home that I had put aside to send to QldCds... |
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: *** New Zealand Penny Universal Set, VFU, NZ$35 *** |
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 17:36:10 pm
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yes please Roly, if you still have a set Ill grab one - like others, will be a great way to start my NZ set, now Ill have to find some NZ advertising stamps as well!
send me an email with payment details when you get a chance and will pay asap - is paypal ok? |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: The Future of Stamp Societies. |
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:21:47 pm
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| cheers Gary. I've still got a lot to learn about philatelics and the philatelic world in general, but if over the next few months my budget and eyes allow me to continue to explore stamp collecting I will definetely be in contact with you about advice. In the meantime, Ive gotta try and get myself t... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: The Future of Stamp Societies. |
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 00:09:20 am
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| not being a collector for all that long I cant really comment on how things have changed but living in a rural area groups like stampboards are indeed a godsend for information and general enjoyment of all that stamp collecting offers. Unfortunately it also makes me want to spend money I dont have o... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: This thread is bought to you - *LIVE FROM CANBERRA 2008!* |
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 23:49:42 pm
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| Cheers for the pics Gary . interesting to have a peek at such a doo. Congrats again to all the winners - I think it'll be a long time before I acquire anything interesting and complete enough to exhibit so can imagine the time and effort that must go in to putting together such a collection and disp... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: This thread is bought to you - *LIVE FROM CANBERRA 2008!* |
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 23:22:40 pm
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congrats to all those who picked up a medal or a good find at Canberra. Looks like everyone had a great time!
The pic of Arthur is priceless - I might have to print out a copy and put it in the back of his kangaroo catalogue for posterity! |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: South Australia "Departmental" Stamp Puzzles |
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 21:13:10 pm
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very interesting thread - another collecting are I think Ill have to stay away from if Im to have any cash for food but a very interesting subject and discussion
great find Pres - well done. my guess is Pres will be busy for a little while studying this one thoroughly... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: This thread is bought to you - *LIVE FROM CANBERRA 2008!* |
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:41:00 am
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hope the dinner went well last night and everyone enjoyed themselves. looks like Norm's enjoying himself anyway!
would be a good time to be hunting through the dealers stalls with the stampboard contingent busy nursing sore heads!
enjoy the rest of the weekend you lucky buggers! |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: eBay and Other On-Line Dreamers - A Photo Lot Compendium |
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:27:18 am
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| Hey, if anyone's short of idiots, we've plenty to spare... :wink: Thanks gavin but we've already tried that approach - the history of both AUS and USA as we now know them is due to England offloading its idiots and look where that has got us! (thank goodness a few Irish souls came along for the rid... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: This thread is bought to you - *LIVE FROM CANBERRA 2008!* |
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Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:36:42 am
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hello Canberra! (via Castlecraig)
looking forward to hearing about whats going there.
pity theres no live webcam so I can have a peek from a distance at the exhibitions/dealer stalls!
have a good one! |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: Daughter wants to collect are these OK to practice 0n?Value? |
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Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:58:57 pm
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| skippy - Ive also got some other butterflies stamps (Australian but a later series to the ones shown-from memory I think they're from the nineties), along with cats, dogs and other animals. If you or your daughter is interested in them let me know and will get a few together and post them to you. Yo... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Canberra National Stamp Exhibition 2008 |
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:44:22 am
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| was hoping no-one was going to mention a nice lot of roos recently got from Philas - more than likely you out bid me! good work to you, enjoy them! |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Canberra National Stamp Exhibition 2008 |
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:25:59 am
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| best of luck to all those exhibiting in Canberra this weekend. Hope everyone attending has a safe trip and enjoyable time. Wish I could join you all (if anyone spies a dealer with a reasonabley priced bulk lot of Roos, square-cricle cancels or covers they want to help me get to Vic let me know! :win... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: 175,000 - 800 to go!!! Win a ~$75 prize for GUESSING *WHEN!* |
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:04:06 am
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| Well done to stampboards and well done to the winners |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Please post a page or 2 from YOUR formal stamp exhibit here! |
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:00:34 am
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| some great items there Browny - some very nice looking and interesting covers/cards and good work on turning up some new ERD's. |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Taking the fun out of the party!!!! |
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 09:44:45 am
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| well spotted perhaps if a machine wins, its random number generator button should be pushed to come up with a different winner - a human... such competitions/giveaways etc should be fun. perhaps whoever it was who organised the posting bot would be better off actually contributing real posts... just... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Cricket lovers Check In HERE! |
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 00:14:13 am
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| Still, I have no doubt that Australia is still the best in the world. No other team would have got so close both times despite their middle order collapse.. I think this dominance may now be coming to an end - an era is over. dont want to be a doomsayer but with the departure of Gilly from the team... |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Nice covers! |
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 13:21:46 pm
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| unfortunately AP staff seem to be allergic to real postage stamps - counter staff do their best to avoid them at all costs and as we all know the sorters love taking their revenge with the biro. best way is to make sure you have a supply of stamps at home to apply to mail before getting into the PO ... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: PART 2: Win Aust. First ever Gold Stamp! Value $300+ |
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 13:09:37 pm
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: PART 2: Win Aust. First ever Gold Stamp! Value $300+ |
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 13:09:29 pm
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: PART 2: Win Aust. First ever Gold Stamp! Value $300+ |
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 13:09:20 pm
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: PART 2: Win Aust. First ever Gold Stamp! Value $300+ |
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 13:09:13 pm
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: PART 2: Win Aust. First ever Gold Stamp! Value $300+ |
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 13:09:06 pm
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: PART 2: Win Aust. First ever Gold Stamp! Value $300+ |
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 13:09:00 pm
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: PART 2: Win Aust. First ever Gold Stamp! Value $300+ |
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 13:08:48 pm
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: Wanted to buy - South Oz Square Circle cancel reference info |
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 09:54:15 am
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| that would be great but unfortunately Im unable to attend Canberra, (he can always email me a copy! just kidding) |
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: Wanted to buy - South Oz Square Circle cancel reference info |
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 21:23:31 pm
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cheers for the info Tony much appreciated, as mentioned I mand many others are looking forward to the book
perhaps an introductory type article on square circle cancels could be an interesting article in Stamp News? I know Id be interested in reading but perhaps its already been done? |
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: Wanted to buy - South Oz Square Circle cancel reference info |
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 13:02:12 pm
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cheers again David
Ill be placing an order for a copy as soon as available - sounds like a lot of work has been going on in regards to research etc for it so it should be a great reference when its ready |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: 10 x 'Lest We Forget' Australia Post Postcards - Free |
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:57:52 pm
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| arrived safely - thanks Gary, greatly appreciated |
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