Wednesday, November 28, 2012

72 - Helidon

Helidon post office, 16 km east of Toowoomba, opened on 1 August 1866
  • Chalon Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) (32 Rays) is rated 4R
  • Sideface Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) (32 Rays) is rated Common
Helidon date stamps HERE. Helidon registered HERE

Dimbulah railway station40 km northwest of Atherton, received its 10 bar railway numeral canceller 2b (7 mm) around 1902. Rated 5R. More information on railway numerals can be found here

Helidon - Chalon


Chalon Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) is rated 4R. Seen at Phoenix Auctions no 8, lot no 834


Chalon Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) is rated 4R. Seen at Phoenix auction no 40

Chalon Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) is rated 4R. Seen at Phoenix auction no 2190

1868

Chalon Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) is rated 4R. Dated 13 August 1868. Seen at Spink Auction no 14015 lot no 2310

Helidon - 2nd Sideface

Helidon Sideface Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) rated Common


Helidon Sideface Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) rated Common


Helidon Sideface Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) rated Common. The faint outline is of a 2d Sideface issue that had adhered to the stamp when stored but which was later removed

1890
Helidon Sideface Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) rated Common. Dated 6 September 1890. Seen on Ebay

Helidon - 3rd Sideface

 Helidon Sideface Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) rated Common


Helidon Sideface Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) rated Common

1898

Helidon Sideface Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) rated Common. Dated 20 March 1898. Seen in a private collection

1909
Helidon Sideface Ray type 1d (5.5 mm) rated Common. Dated May 1909

Dimbulah Railway - 3rd Sideface

Dimbulah Sideface Barred Numeral 2b rated 5R. Seen at Phoenix Auctions no 8, lot no 902. Ex Smithies

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