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1942 (6 July) reg cover from Australian #philatelic firm of S&M Miller Bros., Victoria; to Don Houseworth, editor of the International Stamp Review, St. Joseph, Missouri; censored in Civil Censorship District 3 (Victoria).
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1942 (6 July) reg cover from Australian #philatelic firm of S&M Miller Bros., Victoria; to Don Houseworth, editor of the International Stamp Review, St. Joseph, Missouri; censored in Civil Censorship District 3 (Victoria).
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Philatelically inspired franking uses the provisional issue of 10 Dec 1941 surcharged to reflect the war postage tax of ½d, which came into effect the same day these #stamps were issued. On the top row, are the stamps issued to replace each of these in 1942.
Philatelically inspired franking uses the provisional issue of 10 Dec 1941 surcharged to reflect the war postage tax of ½d, which came into effect the same day these #stamps were issued. On the top row, are the stamps issued to replace each of these in 1942.
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Preserved inside the envelope is this letter, signed by Saul Milller. The cover orig. contained a philatelic article and copy for an advertisement for the Stamp Review. Saul also apologises that he is unable to provide info about the US Army POs in Australia. Worth reading...
Preserved inside the envelope is this letter, signed by Saul Milller. The cover orig. contained a philatelic article and copy for an advertisement for the Stamp Review. Saul also apologises that he is unable to provide info about the US Army POs in Australia. Worth reading...
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Saul was born Saul Zelenko, in Poland in 1914, to parents Mendel Zelenko and Shoshka Sheina (née Mlynarzewicz). Saul came to Australia c.1932; his brother, Moishe (Maurice), sister, Diana, & mother joining him in August 1938. This family portrait was taken in 1928.
Saul was born Saul Zelenko, in Poland in 1914, to parents Mendel Zelenko and Shoshka Sheina (née Mlynarzewicz). Saul came to Australia c.1932; his brother, Moishe (Maurice), sister, Diana, & mother joining him in August 1938. This family portrait was taken in 1928.
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In Australia, Saul operated a philatelic business under the Zelenko name for several years; officially changing his name to Miller in March 1939 based on the pronunciation of his mother’s family name, Mlynarzewicz. In July 1939 he became a naturalized Australian citizen.
In Australia, Saul operated a philatelic business under the Zelenko name for several years; officially changing his name to Miller in March 1939 based on the pronunciation of his mother’s family name, Mlynarzewicz. In July 1939 he became a naturalized Australian citizen.
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In late 1939 he and his brother Maurice began trading as Miller Bros. During WWII, Saul ran the business alone; Maurice having enlisted for military service. Saul died young, aged 30, 5 Jan 1945. Maurice continued to run the business before moving into textiles in the 1950s.
In late 1939 he and his brother Maurice began trading as Miller Bros. During WWII, Saul ran the business alone; Maurice having enlisted for military service. Saul died young, aged 30, 5 Jan 1945. Maurice continued to run the business before moving into textiles in the 1950s.
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As a side note, in 1941 the Miller brothers adopted the pictorial logo of Hermes between two world globes. This was the same image used on the 1/6d Hermes airmail stamp, first issued in 1934.
As a side note, in 1941 the Miller brothers adopted the pictorial logo of Hermes between two world globes. This was the same image used on the 1/6d Hermes airmail stamp, first issued in 1934.
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The recipient of this letter was William Donald Houseworth (1903-1965), city editor of the St. Joseph Gazette for 21 years. He was also editor of "Don Houseworth's International Stamp Review", and the first president of The Society of Australasian Specialists (est. 1936).
The recipient of this letter was William Donald Houseworth (1903-1965), city editor of the St. Joseph Gazette for 21 years. He was also editor of "Don Houseworth's International Stamp Review", and the first president of The Society of Australasian Specialists (est. 1936).
PS. Saul Miller is buried at Melbourne General Cemetery (see map for location). His headstone reads "DIED 5TH JAN. 1945-5705". The "5705" refers to the year of his death in the Jewish calendar; 5 Jan 1945 = 20th of Tevet, 5705.
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PS2. Covers keep on giving....
Here is a photo of the building to which the cover was addressed, 811 Edmond St., St. Joseph, which was demolished for urban renewal. The second photo shows the same area today. Since at least the 1890s, No. 811 was a home for local newspapers.
Here is a photo of the building to which the cover was addressed, 811 Edmond St., St. Joseph, which was demolished for urban renewal. The second photo shows the same area today. Since at least the 1890s, No. 811 was a home for local newspapers.
PS3. The attached pic. is the text of Don Houseworth's obituary, from the 26 Oct 1965 edition of the Wellington Daily News Newspaper (p.5). His work with Lynns Weekly Stamp Magazine, the International Stamp Review, and his award-winning collection of Australian #stamps are noted.
Information for this history was sourced from:
https://www.newspapers.com/
https://trove.nla.gov.au/
https://www.familysearch.org/
https://stampboards.com/
http://www.stjosephmemorylane.com/
https://archive.org/
https://www.newspapers.com/
https://trove.nla.gov.au/
https://www.familysearch.org/
https://stampboards.com/
http://www.stjosephmemorylane.com/
https://archive.org/
Other genealogical details and photographs were sourced from:
http://mlynarzewicz.com/
http://mlynarzewicz.com/
