Australian FDC Guide
An illustrated guide to Australian First Day Covers.

Standard Gauge Railway Link Sydney-Perth (1970-I01)

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Cover - Commemorative Cover (generic) - Inaugural Train


Cover Details

Date of Issue1970-02-23
Type of CoverCommemorative Cover (released after FDI)
DescriptionThis is the standard generic (shield) cover with the stamp and the Inaugural Train commemorative postmark. I don't know if these covers were actually carried on the train or just postmarked as such (I assume they were carried).
Stamps on Cover
General Notes
  • This is a generic (aka "Shield") cover, the PMG produced the cacheted envelopes and post offices or collectors affixed stamps. There are a number of colour combinations of the shield patterns; solid or hollow, grey, dark grey, fawn or brown. These were blank envelopes and any combination of stamps may be found on them.