Series 4 new zealand philatelic bulletin no 18 1977 october

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Produced bv the Post Office Philatelic Bureau, Private Bag, Wanganui.

FIRE FIGHTERS he New Zealand Post Office's 1977 special issue in the transport series features four examples of this early fire fighting equipment. Designed by Maurice Conly of Christchurch the stamps portray, in Conly's usual fine draughtsmanship, an 1860 Merryweather Manual Pump (10 cents). an 1880 Twowheel Hose Reel and Ladder (11 cents), an 1873 Shand Mason Steam Engine (12 cents) and an 1888 Chemical Fire Engine (23 cents). The first day cover for this issue has also been designed by Mr Conly. The issue is to be released on December 7,1977. Examples of three of the four pictured fire appliances are in New Zealand's Ferrymead fire fighting equipment museum in Christchurch. The only appliance depicted no longer in existence in the country is the 1888 Chemical Fire Engine. Stamp designer Maurice Conly says the fire engine series was one of the most difficult stamp subjects he has ever had to research. "There's very little written material available describing the formative years of New Zealand's fire services," he said. "But there are lots of photographs around - if you can dig them out and identify them."

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1978 STAMP PROGRAMME February 1

Commemorative Issue (a)

(b) (c) (d)

April 5

One stamp commemorating the Ashburton; One stamp commemorating the Stratford; One stamp commemorating the the telephone in New Zealand; One stamp commemorating the the Bay of Islands County.

Centenary of

Centenary of Centenary of Centenary of

Special topic issue "Farming", centred on the Centenary of Lincoln University College of Agriculture 16 stamps!.

June 7

Special Topic Issue A set of stamps focused on the sea and its resources, including at least one stamp marking the introduction of the 200 mile exclusive

economic lone.

August 2

Health issue Two stamps, one centred on the 50th issue, and the other recognising the work of the National Heart Foundation.

October 4

Christmas issue

(3 stamps!.

November 29 Definitive stamps

Middle range (4 stamps!.


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