Famous Australians Set (1970)

Australia · 1970 · 6c (set of 4)

This set of four stamps, issued in 1970, commemorates four distinguished Australians. The designs feature portraits of Sir Lawrence Hargrave, an aviation pioneer; Henry Lawson, a renowned writer and poet; Sir John Monash, a civil engineer and military commander; and Dame Mary Gilmore, a prominent writer and journalist.

Issued during a period of growing national identity, this series celebrated key figures who made significant contributions to Australia's cultural, scientific, and military history.