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The Young Collector - June 2010 (no. 40)
Youth Philately News (Editorial)
Our Editorial takes a glance at this edition's features (outlined below),
looks ahead to some of the great stamp shows being held in 2010
and beyond, and gives us some great websites to get more details
on these and other major stamp events coming up.Stamp Detectives
[Get out your magnifying glass to see how many theme items
you can find in the philatelic items illustrated.]
There are 7 questions to answer. This edition's theme is
Historic Post OfficesFind the Differences
[Study the two images and find the 10 differences in the two pictures]
This issue features the
1962 Laos Stamp Day stampFeature Articles
The Beginning of the River Murray Mail Services
The fascinating story of how mail services on
the River Murray were born some 150 years ago.
Relive the age of steam and the early vessels that
became the first to deliver mails along the river.
Having Fun With Stamps
Linda Lee chats with Blake Griffin who not only won a Large Silver
medal at Canberra Stampshow 2010 but picked up some new
information from a helpful and interested visitor to the show - and
an APTA Stamp Voucher special prize!Word Search
[see how quickly you can find all 24 words in the Word Search grid]
This edition's theme is River Murray Mails
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The Young Collector - February 2010 (no. 39)
Youth Philately News (Editorial)
Our Editorial takes a glance at this edition's features (outlined below),
looks ahead to some of the great stamp shows being held in 2010
both here and overseas, and updates us on all the great quiz and
competition action that's on the go. Good luck to everyone involved.Stamp Detectives
[Get out your magnifying glass to see how many theme items
you can find in the philatelic items illustrated.]
There are 10 questions to answer. This edition's theme is
DolphinsFind the Differences
[Study the two images and find the 10 differences in the two pictures]
This issue features the
Turks and Caicos Island 3c Donald Duck stampFeature Articles
Dolphins and Porpoises
A brilliantly colorful and fascinating insight into the world of
Dolphins and Porpoises. This favourite subject of both grown ups
and kids alike shows off some of the very best items
to collect in the world of philately
Youth Corner at Stamp Shows
This edition continues to explore what's on offer at
the Youth Corner at most major Stamp ShowsWord Search
[see how quickly you can find all 23 words in the Word Search grid]
This edition's theme is Dolphins
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Other back issues at a glance
February 2009 (No. 36)
Wool
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200 Years of Postal Services
Download Now October 2009 (No. 38)
Tennis
Download Now February 2008 (No. 33)
Postal Services
Download Now June 2008 (No. 34)
Antarctica
Download Now October 2008 (No. 35)
Australian Fauna
Download Now February 2007 (No. 30)
Birds
Download Now June 2007 (No. 31)
Communications
Download Now October 2007 (No. 32)
Stars, Sky & Space
Download Now March 2006 (No. 27)
Sports
Download Now June 2006 (No. 28)
Deserts
Download Now October 2006 (No. 29)
Dangerous Animals
Download Now March 2005 (No. 24)
Explorers of Australia
Download Now June 2005 (No. 25)
Australian Aborigines
Download Now October 2005 (No. 26)
Down on the Farm
Download Now February 2004 (No. 21)
Tasmania & Tasmanians on Stamps
Download Now June 2004 (No. 22)
Australian Antarctic
Download Now October 2004 (No. 23)
Dogs
Download Now February 2003 (No. 18)
Fresh Water in Australia
Download Now June 2003 (No. 19)
The Murray River
Download Now October 2003 (No. 20)
Bugs and Butterflies
Download Now March 2002 (No. 15)
Aussie Culture
Download Now June 2002 (No. 16)
In the Australian Outback
Download Now September 2002 (No. 17)
Fairies and Magical Beings
Download Now Autumn 2001 (No. 12)
Designing a Stamp
Download Now Winter 2001 (No. 13)
The Radio Story
Download Now Spring 2001 (No. 14)
Australian Marsupials
Download Now Autumn 2000 (No. 9)
Carrying the Mails & Canberra
Download Now Spring 2000 (No. 10)
The Olympic Games
Download Now Summer 2001 (No. 11)
Christmas Carols
Download Now Autumn 1999 (No. 6)
Pirates Ahoy at Australia 99
Download Now Spring 1999 (No. 7)
Pirates, Buccaneers & Privateers
Download Now Summer 1999 (No. 8)
Christmas Customs and Symbols
Download Now September 1997 (No. 3)
Aerophilately Part 2
Download Now Summer 1998 (No. 4)
The Gum Trees of Australia
Download Now Summer 1998/99 (No. 5)
Down to the Sea in Ships
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March 1997 (No. 1)
Welcome to our First Issue
Download Now June 1997 (No. 2)
Aerophilately Part 1
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