Summary
Issue 1 of a small booklet titled the Bulletin, published in the months leading up to the Ausipex 84 international stamp exhibition, held at the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, 21-30 September 1984. This issue of the Bulletin outlines the links between Ausipex 84 and the150th anniversary of Victoria's settlement (1984). It also discusses the future of philately in Australia and contains information about Ausipex 84 merchandise.
Ausipex was held under the auspices of: The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria; the Victorian Philatelic Associations and other Philatelic Societies; the Victorian Stamp Promotion Council, and the Australasian Stamp Dealers Association with the co-operation of Australia Post. Ausipex was the largest philatelic exhibition ever staged in Australasia. The exhibition was a combination of displays, competitive entries and trade; there were approximately 100 stands of dealers and overseas postal administrators.
Physical Description
A stapled booklet with a glossy cover. The cover features a picture of the Royal Exhibition Building, and the cover text is printed over the top in black, blue and red. The Ausipex logo is situated in the top right hand corner.
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Susan Lancaster, 05 May 2015
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Place & Date of Event
Ausipex Melbourne '84, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 21 Sep 1984 - 30 Sep 1984
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Inscriptions
Printed on the obverse: BULLETIN 1/ AUSIPEX 84 MELBOURNE 21-30 SEPT/ AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL PHILATELIC EXHIBITION/ ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDINGS, MELBOURNE.
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Exhibitions & trade shows, Philatelic
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Overall Dimensions
175 mm (Width), 250 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Stamp Shows, Philatelic Exhibitions, Stamps