1d Princess

From September1948, stamps of the general (definitive) series below the current letter rate were issued on Unwatermarked paper.

Originally printed to commemorate the Marriage of Princess Elizabeth, this issue became the first of the new general series. It was the first issue to implement the policy of unwatermarked paper for values below the letter rate.

It was the first stamp in the new policy to print all low value stamps on unwatermarked paper. This occurred in September 1948.

This stamp was part of the definitives series until 1953.

The 1946 Stamp Design Competition 1947 - 49. This was arranged by the Australian Post Office because the general view of the time was Australian stamp designs needed to he improved and to he more Australian in character.

The Postmaster General made a public announcement on July 30, 1946 - "It has been decided to give an opportunity to the public generally, including artists, designers etc who may have ideas regarding suitable subjects to submit suggestions for designs which will serve to advertise Australia in other countries by depicting our local industries, activities, outstanding works, achievements or other suitable subjects . The closing date for entries was November 1, 1946.