Today, January 12, 2006, Australia releases their stamp of the Commonwealth Games 2006.
Australia’s release includes a set of First Day Covers, one .50-cent gummed stamp and one .50-cent self-adhesive stamp. Each stamp features the logo and are designed to commemorate the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
The Commonwealth Games has a long and distinguished history. The first Games were held in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1930. From 1930 to 1950 the Games were known as the British Empire Games, then the British Empire and Commonwealth Games until 1962. From 1966 to 1974 they took on the title British Commonwealth Games and from 1978 onwards have been known as the Commonwealth Games.
This year the XVIII Commonwealth Games will be held in Melbourne from 15 to 26 March 2006. The Games will run for 12 days, with 72 countries and 4,500 athletes taking part in 16 sports.
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