Australia 1971 'Communications' 6c Stamp

Australia · 1971 · 6c

This stamp, part of the 'Communications' definitive series, features a modern design symbolizing Australia's telecommunications network. The design prominently displays a microwave relay tower and a satellite dish, representing both terrestrial and space-based communication technologies of the era.

Issued in 1971, this stamp reflects the rapid expansion of Australia's communication infrastructure, including the Overseas Telecommunications Commission's (OTC) satellite earth stations, which connected the nation to the rest of the world.