Summary
Australian Post Christmas 1980 envelope postmarked 1 October 1980 at the International Centenary Exhibition held a the Exhibition Buildings, 23 September - 5 October 1980. The International Centenary Exhibition marked the Exhibition Building's 100 birthday, and it was at the opening of the exhibition on 1 October (exactly 100 years to the day that the first International Exhibition opened) that the building was bestowed the 'Royal' prefix by Princess Alexandra, Queen Elizabeth II's cousin. The anniversary events also saw the creation of a centennial garden and the gifting of the Grollo Fountain to Carlton Gardens.
Physical Description
An envelope with stamp attached and postmark.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Numismatics & Philately, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Susan Lancaster, 05 May 2015
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Place & Date Issued
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Oct 1980
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Person Named
HRH Princess Alexandra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Oct 1980
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Inscriptions
Christmas 1980/ Australia 28c/ Propero Fontana Holy Family/ Christmas 1980/ INTERNATIONAL CENTENARY EXHIBITION Sept. 23 Oct.5, 1980/ MELBOURNE 3000/ 1 OCT 1980
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Exhibitions & trade shows, Souvenirs
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
164 mm (Width), 93 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Royal Exhibition Building: Centenary of Opening, Royal Visits, Christmas, Stamps, Exhibitions, Centenaries
