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I found this one and thought that this was an awful long way to go to get some mutton. 12,030 miles in 1882 must have been quite the trip. I wonder how/where they got all of the ice to keep it frozen that long? I guess the English were gluttons for mutton?   |
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NZ had a 75th anniversary celebration stamp in 1957  I've got a very nice cover somewhere if I can dig it out  |
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As a small nation surrounded by water, New Zealand has relied on ships and vessels as a means of transport for as long as it's been inhabited. The 2012 'Great Voyages of New Zealand' stamp issue featured five vessels that have played a part in shaping New Zealand - including Dunedin which sailed from Port Chalmers to England.  |
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Interestingly, the ship Dunedin and their crew were later lost in 1890 I wonder if the captain went down with his sheep...?  |
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With all those icebergs nearby I suspect getting ice was not a problem. |
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 I found the Lamb covers - I knew they were somewhere I've seen this one advertised on ebay at $NZ39 (without the insert). My cover has the original insert which explains the lamb export industry. An interesting read Insert - rear Cover and front of insert I also have this AEROGRAMME |
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"Miracle of Refrigeration". How in the world did we survive without it? I'm not too keen on mutton, but I'll defrost a good steak anytime! |
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Partime - forget the mutton - go for the NZ lamb.....very tender.
Lamb chops - under the gas grill 2 mins each side......beautiful |
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Excellent timing, Warwick. I'm off to New Zealand at the end of the month for a quick vacation. My goal is to see as much as possible, enjoy the food, and pick up some souvenirs, which are usually stamps, in my case. I also plan on trying to stay as warm as possible, going from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern, this time of year.
Lamb Chops sound fantastic! |
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Had a great week and back to the States tomorrow. Did not buy any lamb chops, but did have a lamb burger. Favorite was the Pavlova desert ... Excellent! |
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