The technological revolution of the 21st century has touched the daily lives of most Australians. New communication technologies, such as the 4G mobile phone, allow us to be connected globally. The modern refrigerator is a far cry from the insulated ice chest. Today's flat-screen television sets are enormous compared to early units and increasingly transmission is digital rather than analogue. Digital audio players or MP3 players are portable, compact and have huge storage capacity. Drivers always know where they are with a GPS (global positioning system) in their car. This device uses satellites to provide information on location.
Stamp design: Stacey Zass;
Pack design: Sharon Rodziewicz;
Stamp images: Wolfgang Sievers, 1963, NLA.pic-vn3311526 (phone booths, Melbourne); Reproduced with the permission of Lorelle Edwards and Penrith City Library (girls of the Penrith telephone exchange); State Library of Western Australia BA1762/387 (iceman); Courtesy Queensland Museum (ice chest); State Library of Western Australia 8292B/A/455 (houses of the 1930s); Mitchell Library, State Library of NSW and David Jones Limited (family with Sabo Electrosound and Admiral television sets); Parker Furniture (man in recliner); NAA: A1501,A658/26 (car);
all other images Shutterstock.
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