Australia postage stamps year 1936 New South Wales Set

Australia postage stamps year 1936 New South Wales Set MNH/MLH

In 1936, Australia issued a postage stamp commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Foundation of New South Wales. This stamp is a 3d denomination featuring a special slogan or design marking this sesquicentennial event related to Sydney and New South Wales

Although the main commemorative stamp for this anniversary is often dated 1937, reflecting the official sesquicentenary celebrations, the 1936 3d stamp with the 150th Anniversary New South Wales slogan is recognized and collected as part of this historic commemoration.

The design typically features imagery related to the founding of New South Wales, such as Captain Arthur Phillip and the early settlement at Sydney Cove in 1788, which is the foundation year celebrated. The stamp is part of a broader set of Australian commemorative issues from that period highlighting significant historical events.

In summary:

• The 1936 Australian 3d postage stamp commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Foundation of New South Wales.
• It features a special NSW 150th Anniversary slogan or design.
• The official sesquicentenary celebration stamps are often dated 1937 but the 1936 issue is linked to this event.
• The stamp is collectible and historically significant, marking 150 years since the establishment of the colony in 1788