Showing posts with label Norfolk Island (AU). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Norfolk Island (AU). Show all posts

Norfolk Island - Becoming part of New South Wales

Nice postcard from Norfolk Island. Thanks to Jan of Czech Republic who informed that Norfolk Post Office and Philatelic Bureau ceased to exist as Norfolk Island become part of New South Wales as of July 1, 2016. So sad. Australia stamped used and postmarked on July 14, 2016.

Norfolk Island - Saint Barnabas Chapel

Saint Barnabas Chapel was built in 1880 as a memorial to Bishop Patterson who was killed by natives in Solomon Islands in 1871. Thanks to Azzi of Australia who was visiting Norfolk Island.

Norfolk Island - Kingston

Kingston from QE Lookout, Norfolk Island. Kingston is the capital of Australia South Pacific Territory of Norfolk Island. Thanks to Azzi of Australia who visited Norfolk Island.

Norfolk Island - Underwater - Scuba Diver

A nice underwater postcard of Norfolk Island with scuba diver. Beautiful underwater stamps used. Thanks to Jillian of Norfolk Island. Great addition to my postcard collection of scuba diver.

Norfolk Island - Hibiscus Flowers

Wow.. what a beautiful Hibiscus postcard showing different Hibiscus species including the endemic Philip Island Hibiscus (far left) which is found in Norfolk's outer island of Philip Island. Four amazing beautiful hibiscus stamps used. Thanks so much to Jillian of Norfolk Islands. What a wonderful addition to my postcard collection of Hibiscus flower.

Norfolk Island - My first postcard

Norfolk Island is located between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. It is actually an Australian External Territory. Thanks so much to Jillian who lives here in Norfolk Island for sending me a such a colorful postcard with beautiful stamps.