Historical information

Envelope printed by the Victorian Philatelic Association for the Melbourne XVI Olympiad 1956 issued in conjunction with the organising committee. Posted from Sheep Hills Vic to Miss A Frost of Brighton, with a postcode of 3186 indicating it was used after the introduction of postcodes in Australia during 1967.

Significance

Demonstrates an envelope printed to celebrate the 1956 olympics, but used many years later.

Physical description

Envelope - printed in colour with a 5c Australian stamp, postmarked Sheephills.