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New issues from Hawaii
Aloha,
Greetings from Hawai'i Post in the Hawaiian Islands. Hawai'i Post is an express mail delivery company on the island of O'ahu that requires stamps to prepay postage on all urgent letters and packages. We are pleased to announce two new stamp issues. 1. New stamp released November 11 2003. A stamp was issued on November 11th 2003 by Hawai'i Post celebrating the return of the Island of Kaho'olawe from the U.S. Navy to the State of Hawai'i. The stamp prepays the Overnight rate. It shows a map of the island of Kaho'olawe which has been arbitrarily split into two by a dotted line. The left side depicts the previous use of the island as a naval target - Kaho'olawe was once known as "Target Island". The right side depicts the bright green future of the island with a symbolic palm tree. The Hawaiian island of Kaho'olawe is located to the southwest of Maui and covers an area of 45 square miles. The U.S. Navy used the entire island for target practice from 1941 until 1990. Over the years, many native Hawaiians fought for demilitarization of the island by a series of occupations. This ended in 1976 when access to Kaho'olawe was made illegal. Bombing of the island by the U.S. Navy ceased in 1990. Lobbying of Congress by Senator Dan Inouye of Hawai'i and others, led to a law being passed in 1993 which required the U.S. Navy to clear unexploded ordnance and eventually return the island to the State of Hawai'i. $400 million was allocated by the U.S. Congress for the clean-up. So far, this vast sum has helped to remove 92,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance and 8.5 million tons of scrap metal from the island. Nine miles of internal roads were also built leading from a base camp and landing site at Honokanai'a, on the southwest corner of Kaho'olawe, to the summit at Pu'u Moa'ulanui. On November 11th 2003, the island of Kaho'olawe was officially handed over to the State of Hawai'i by the U.S. Navy. A ceremony by Hawaiians was held on November 12th 2003 at 'Iolani Palace in Honolulu. However, 10% of Kaho'olawe still remains uncleared of unexploded ordnance. The future of the island will include the eventual clearance of the entire island of all ordnance, plus revegetation using native species of trees, shrubs, grasses and other plants. A new boat landing will be built at Kuhe'eia on the north west coast with a new access road to Pu'u Moa'ulanui, connecting with the other nine miles of roads. Currently, the main method of entry for Hawaiians is by helicopter from Maui to a helipad at Honokanai'a, but a landing strip for fixed wing aircraft is planned. Several campsites will be allocated for the use of Hawaiians involved in traditional ceremonies and those helping with the clean-up and revegetation. Access by others will be restricted for many years to come. For more information about this issue, please go to: http://www.hawaii-post.com/11NOV03.html 2. New stamps released November 12 2003. Three stamps were issued on November 12th 2003 depicting Royal Orders of the Kingdom of Hawai'i. All Royal Orders were conferred on those who performed distinguished services to the Kingdom. Hawaiians paid a fee, foreigners did not. All Royal Orders were made by Madame Kretly of Paris, France. All of the Royal Orders, except the Stars, show a Maltese cross of gold or silver below the Royal Crown. A ring goes through the orb on top of the crown. A striped ribbon is threaded through the ring for either wearing around the neck or with a pin attached to the ribbon for wearing on the chest. The Stars had no ribbons and were either worn suspended from a sash or pinned to the chest. The first stamp prepays additional services, such as extra weight. It shows the Royal Order of King Kamehameha I. First established in 1865 by King Kamehameha V and awarded until 1886. A total of 139 were awarded. Three types - Knights Grand Cross Star ($250 fee), Knights Commander Cross (shown on stamp) ($150 fee) and Knights Companion Cross ($75 fee). On the Knights Commander Cross, the inscription above the letter K reads "KAMEHAMEHA I" on the front and on the back "E HOOKANAKA" which literally translated means "similar man" or fraternity. The second stamp prepays the Overnight rate. It shows the Royal Order of Queen Kapi'olani. First established in 1880 by King Kalakaua and awarded until 1892. A total of 180 were awarded. Six types - Grand Cross Star ($150 fee), High Grand Officer Star ($130 fee), Grand Officer Star ($125 fee), Commander Cross (shown on stamp) ($100 fee), Officer Cross (75 fee) , Companion Cross ($50 fee) and Medal . On the Commander Cross, on the front at the center of the cross, there are two letters K (back-to-back, one is reversed), above is the inscription "KULIA I KA NUU" - Queen Kapi'olani's motto. Literally translated it means "Strive to reach the summit". Above the inscription is a small gold medallion with a bust of the Queen. On the back, the center of the cross is the same and above is the word "KULIA" which means "strive". No medallion on the back. The third stamp prepays the Same Day rate. It shows the Royal Order of King Kalakaua. First established in 1875 by King Kalakaua and awarded until 1892. A total of 254 were awarded. Four types - Knights Grand Cross ($150 fee), Grand Officer Star ($125 fee), Commander Cross (shown on stamp) ($100 fee) and Companion Cross ($50 fee). On the Commander Cross, on the front at the center of the cross, there is a kahili (a royal standard made of feathers), above is the inscription "KALAKAUA FEBRUARY 12TH 1874" - the date of his election as King. On the back, the center of the cross reads "1874" and above is the word "KEOLA" which translated means "life". Keola is also the patron star of the island of Lana'i. The back of the Order is shown on the stamp. For more information about this issue, please go to: http://www.hawaii-post.com/12NOV03.html For more information about other issues from Hawai'i Post, please go to: http://www.hawaii-post.com/stamps.html Mahalo (Thank you), Hawai'i Post P O Box 8735 Honolulu Hawai'i 96830 U.S.A. http://www.hawaii-post.com |
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