Summary
A double page article from the Sun newspaper, printed 25 July 1984, written by Greg Thom, promoting the Ausipex 84 exhibition at the Royal Exhibition Building, 21-30 September 1984. The article introduces readers to the president of Ausipex 84, Mr Ray Chapman, and his vast stamp collection. It also introduces key attractions at the exhibition like the "Penny Black", the first stamp issued in the world, and art work for a stamp featuring King Edward VIII before his abdication.
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
Double page spread newspaper, printed, with eight images.
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 of Event
Ausipex Melbourne '84, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 21 Sep 1984 - 30 Sep 1984
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Date Printed
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Person Named
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Inscriptions
A special album/ Pictures: CRAIG BORROW Report: GREG THOM/ RAY CHAPMAN had no idea when he began collecting stamps at age nine that he would have the largest, most comprehensive collection of Australian stamps...[extended text]
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Exhibitions & trade shows, Philatelic
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
390 mm (Length), 600 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Stamp Shows, Newspapers, Philatelic Exhibitions, Collectors
