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Revenue Stamps Of South Australia
The Australian state of South Australia issued revenue stamps from 1894 to 2003. There were various types for different taxes.Barefoot, John. ''British Commonwealth Revenues'', 2012. Bailiff Fee (1982-2002) South Australia's first Bailiff Fee stamps were issued in 1982 and the designs were similar to earlier stamp duty revenues but with new inscriptions. Stamps in the same design but with differences in perforation or colour were issued until 1990, and they were used until about 2002. Beer Duty (1894-1918) The first beer duty stamps were issued for beer in kegs in 1894, and like issues for the other Australian states, most were damaged or destroyed in use so most existing examples are in mint condition. The second issue was in 1903, and stamps in similar designs for use on kegs or bottles were issued until 1918. Later that year they were replaced by Australian Commonwealth beer duty issues. Cattle Duty (1940-1994) These were used for compensation in case of slaughter for reasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1896 Revenue Stamp Of South Australia Used 1900
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South Australia
South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, and second smallest state by population. It has a total of 1.8 million people. Its population is the second most highly centralised in Australia, after Western Australia, with more than 77 percent of South Australians living in the capital Adelaide, or its environs. Other population centres in the state are relatively small; Mount Gambier, the second-largest centre, has a population of 33,233. South Australia shares borders with all of the other mainland states, as well as the Northern Territory; it is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by the Northern Territory, to the north-east by Queensland, to the east by New South Wales, to the south-east by Victoria, and to the south by the Great Australian Bight.M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Postage Stamps And Postal History Of South Australia
This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of South Australia, a former British colony that is now part of Australia. Pre-stamp era The first postmaster of South Australia was Thomas Gilbert, appointed in 1836. Letters sent or received were charged one penny. The first Post Office Act of 1839 established rates of 3 or 6 pence for letters delivered within the colony. By 1840 there were six post offices. In July 1841 a rate based on weight and distance was implemented. The rate for letters received from places other than the other Australian colonies was set at 8 pence up to half an ounce, 1/- for up to one ounce, 1/3d for up to 1½ ounces, and 1/6d for letters up to 2 ounces. All letters or packages above 2 ounces were to be charged 2/6d. For letters to or from the other Australian colonies the rate was 6d for up to one ounce (9d, 1/-, 1/3d then 2/6 for higher weights as above). First stamps The first stamp of South Australia was issued on 1 January 1855. The arr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revenue Stamps Of Australia
Australia issued revenue stamps from 1907 to 1994. There were various types for different taxes. In addition to Commonwealth issues, the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia as well as the territories Australian Capital Territory, North Australia and Northern Territory also had their own stamps. Beer Tax (1918-1948) Beer tax stamps were first issued in 1918 and were stuck to beer kegs. Most are very rare since they were either torn or completely destroyed when used. There were several issues with changes in design and colour until 1948. The final issues are commoner as they exist as mint remainders. Customs Duty (1907-1958) Customs Duty stamps were used to pay the duty on printed matter, price lists and circulars coming from abroad. They were issued at the origin, so they were inscribed LONDON at foot. They were first issued in 1907 and were reprinted until 1958. There is a wide range of printings with variations in the pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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