The “Kangaroo and Map” stamps were the first national postage stamps to be produced by the Commonwealth of Australia. They were released on the 2nd of January 1913.
This is a list of various articles about the “Kangaroo and Map” stamps.
See also:
1) “The Kangaroo and Map stamps (1913)”
An IAC article about the origins of these unique and iconic stamps. The article includes images of the various denominations of the Kangaroo and Map postage stamps.
2) “Kangaroo and Map stamps [list of articles]”
A collection of “Kangaroo and Map” stamps on postcards.
Articles about the Kangaroo and Map stamps:
(Arranged in chronological order.)
The announcement of a design competition for the first nationwide stamp for Australia. Published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (Melbourne, Vic.).
[It is to be hoped] [4 April 1912]
An untitled article, critical of the draft Kangaroo and Map stamp. Published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.).
Commonwealth stamp: The new design [4 April 1912]
A short article about the origin of the Kangaroo and Map stamp. Published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.).
The Commonwealth stamp: Enthusiastic Mr. Frazer: “When the people get used to it” [11 April 1912]
A short article about Charlie Frazer (Postmaster-General) and the draft Kangaroo and Map stamp. Published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW).
[The Commonwealth Ministry does not shine as a star in the field of art] [1 May 1912]
An untitled article, critical of the draft Kangaroo and Map stamp. Published in The Bookfellow (Sydney, NSW).
[The Commonwealth Postage Stamp] [January 1913]
A short untitled article, critical of the Kangaroo and Map stamp. Published in the Journal of Proceedings (of the Royal Victorian Institute of Architects) (Melbourne, Vic.).
Society [30 January 1913]
These items are extracts from the “Society” section in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), including a brief anecdote about the Kangaroo and Map stamps.
Making a nation ridiculous [by Professor Tucker, 1 March 1913]
An article by Professor Thomas George Tucker, criticising the Kangaroo and Map stamp. Published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.).
[From Greek literature to the new Australian postage stamp] [23 April 1913]
An untitled article, reporting on remarks made by Alexander Leeper (principal of Trinity College), criticising the Kangaroo and Map stamp. Published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.).
Concerning a stamp [17 July 1913]
An article, giving a lukewarm defence of the Kangaroo and Map stamp, and being critical of the King George V stamp. Published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW).
Phil Ately [re the Kangaroo and Map stamps, 29 April 1931]
A letter to The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), from Phil Ately, critical of the Kangaroo and Map stamp. The name “Phil Ately” is a pseudonym which is a play upon words regarding “philately” (the study of stamps).
Australian Commonwealth: Kangaroo issues [1964]
The historical background of the Kangaroo and Map stamp (extracts from The Australian Stamp Catalogue, 1964).
Updated 17 June 2025
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