Canadian Post commemorates golf courses

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National Golf Week, the 100th anniversary of the first Canadian Amateur Golf Championships and the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Golf Association will all be honored by the June 6, 1995 issuing of five commemorative stamps depicting famous Canadian golf courses.

Canada, Golf, Golf courses

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Ireland commemorates narrow gauge railroad system

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After WW I, the narrow-gauge railroad became important in Ireland having over 3000 miles of tracks. Competition and technological advancements saw this railroad type become obsolete in less than 40 years. Stamps honoring the railroads are described.

Railroads, Ireland, Railroads, Narrow-gage, Narrow gauge railroads

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Angola commemorates native potery

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Four stamps are in the set which honors local craftsmanship. The ceramics are made without a potter's wheel and are traditional. The ornate pots pictured are described and a history of Angolan pottery and its traditions are recounted.

Angola, Arts, African, Pottery, African, African arts, African pottery

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