AUSTRALIA Post is
marking the centenary of the start of World War I with the release of the first
in a five-year series of commemorative stamps telling the story of our nation's
involvement in the conflict.
And to celebrate we are
offering a Leader reader the chance to win a trip for two to New Zealand
including return flights and five nights in Wellington plus $2000 spending
money. The lucky winner will also get a private guided tour of the National War
Memorial, Wellington, plus a digital camera to record the experience.
Australia will
commemorate 100 years since WWI between 2014 and 2018. Michael Zsolt, Manager Philatelic, Australia
Post, said the organization helped deliver letters between WWI soldiers and
home, and was intrinsically linked to the Anzacs, a connection which it hopes
to honor through this commemorative stamp issue.
“During the next five
years of commemoration we hope to join all Australians in honouring the
contribution made by our Anzacs
and hope that these stamps serve as a symbol of our appreciation to those who
made the ultimate sacrifice,” Mr Zsolt said.
Each of the five stamp
issues has been developed in conjunction with the Australian War Memorial to
encompass key events, battles and individuals relevant to each year of the centenary.
The WWI Centenary stamp issue
comprises a mini sheet, stamp pack, first day cover, maxi cards, medallion
cover, booklet of 10 x 70c self-adhesive stamps and two postal and numismatic
covers. The stamps and associated products are available now from Australia
Post retail outlets, via mail order on 1800 331 794 or online at
auspost.com.au/stamps
Leader has one
Australia Post WWI Centenary Stamp prize pack to give away. The prize includes
return economy air fares for two people from Melbourne to Wellington, New
Zealand, five nights’ accommodation, a private guided tour of the New Zealand National War Memorial
in Wellington, a Fujifilm S8600 digital camera to record your experiences, and
spending money with an Australia Post load-and-go Visa travel card. The prize
must be taken by October 31, 2014, and is valued at over $7,000.
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