Western Australia

Flag & Coat of Arms of Western Australia

Western Australia occupies the western third of Australia.  In 1826 Major Edmund Lockyer established a military garrison in the present day Albany in Australia and the next year he took possession of the western third of Australia for Britain.  In 1890, the colony  achieved responsible government and became part of Australia in 1901.

The first postage stamp was issued in 1854 featuring a black swan.  This design was used for most of the colony’s later stamps as well.  In that year the 4d and 1sh stamps had a printing error in that the frame was inverted.  This is referred to as the “Inverted swan error” and these stamps are extremely rare.  After the formation of the federation of Australia, the various states continued to operate their own postal services.  In 1902 a new swan series was issued as well as stamps depicting Queen Victoria for the first time.  These stamps are unusual in that they are inscribed “WEST AUSTRALIA “ instead of “WESTERN AUSTRALIA”.  These stamps were in use until 1913.

Some of our older stamps, especially from the 19th century, are not in good condition, but we have placed them on this page as they are from our inherited collections and have sentimental value.

1861

Swan Series

Western-Australia-76-AK48

SG # 76

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

1885

Swans Series

Western Australia 1885 Postage Stamp 1d one penny red SG # 139A http://www.richterstamps.co.za Queen Swan

SG # 139a

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

Western-Australia-96a-AC8

SG # 96a

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

Western-Australia-113-AK48

SG # 113

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

Western Australia 1885 Postage Stamp 2½d two pence halfpenny blue SG # 97 http://www.richterstamps.co.za Queen Swan

SG # 97

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

Western Australia 1885 Postage Stamp 5d five pence yellow SG # 99 http://www.richterstamps.co.za Queen Swan

SG # 99

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

1901

Various Scenes Series

Western-Australia-114-AK48

SG # 114

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

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