The year 2007 marked two occasions for Russian migrants living in Australia, especially those who associate with the "White Movement" - the 200th year of diplomatic relations between Australia and the (then) Russian Empire (now the Russian Federation). These stamps also commemorate the first official visit of Grand Duchess Maria of Russia - heir of the Romanoff dynasty - to Australia.A sheet of 20 stamps issued by Australia Post during the celebration of the Russian-Australian Bicentenary in 2007, and the visit by the Grand Duchess Maria of Russia."Grand Duchess Maria of Russia" "Russian-Australian Bicentenary Official Visit 2007"postage stamps, russia, australia, grand duchess maria of russia, bicentenary

The booklet was produced to record the names of the early white settlers to the colony of Victoria who presented a loyal address to the visiting Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh in 1867. Prince Alfred was the second son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and joined the Royal Navy where he served for many years. He married Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia. He later succeeded his uncle as Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.Booklet with cream coloured cardboard cover with black printing. Pages are cream coloured with black printing and several black and white photographs in the publication. Edited and arranged by D.J. Mickle and Genealogical Society of Victoria. Copyright D. J. Mickle and Genealogical Society of Victoria 1970. Printed by Pax Printers & Publishers Pty. Ltd., Dandenong, Victoria.prince alfred duke of edinburgh, australian visit, navy