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Australasia Queensland
In Queensland, a lûd rate via Marseilles began June 1, 1863. The 9d rate via Brindisi was the lower cost option instead
ofMarsailles as of 16 December, 1870.
lûd paid
Warwick, 13 December, 1864-66 days
Paid letter (2 x 2d horizontal pair and 6d yellow-green) Y2 oz. letter rate via Marseille to
Isle of Arr~ Scotland. 15 December, Brisbane, 16 February, Liverpool, 17 Febrnary,
Edinburgh received.
9d paid
Rockhampton, 13 July, 1874-77 days
Paid letter to Edinburgh, Liverpool receipt and carried by TPO Edinburgh Carlisle Sorting
Tender backstamp, 28 September, Edinburgh.
Top letter addressed to David Kennedy, Spirit Dealer, Isle of Arran. Arran distillery shipped whisky.
