philatelic society of australia
About Us
The Philatelic Society of Australia was first mentioned in journals in 18**. It went into recess about 1900, and it has held continuous meetings since 1911.
We offer the following services to our members: information, interesting displays, auctions at each meeting, competitions, Christmas luncheon and the only daytime weekday meeting in Sydney.
Library - We donated our library to The Philatelic Association of NSW (PHILAS) and our members can borrow from this extensive library.
Membership about 50 with attendance at each meeting being around 20.
Tea or coffee with a biscuit provided. You may bring a sandwich and stay for lunch.
Affiliated with
The Philatelic Association of NSW (PHILAS).
Services
Competitions
Library
Sale by tender
Guest speakers
Meeting Time
3rd Wednesday of each month (except December) 10.30am to 12.30pm
(room opens at 10am)
Meeting Place
Philas House, 17 Brisbane Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
Map
Contact Us
Secretary: Ilana Cohen
Phone: 0400238222
Email: ilanacoh@gmail.com
Postal Address: Philatelic Society of Australia, C/o Philas PO Box 220, DARLINGHURST 1300
Membership fees
Adults $5.00 p.a. (due in October)
(was $15.00 previously)
2022 Programme
February 16
NSW diadems 1856-1913 by Barbara Hancock
March 16 Euromed & Eurovision by Laurent Villong
April 20 - Plating of the 1d KGV by Robert Vadas
May 18 - Pacific naval campaigns April
1914 to March 1915 by Peter Brigden
June 15 - From Malaya a "pot pourri" by
Jeff Newman
July 20 - Norway 1855-2000 by Win Morehouse
August 17 - Sweden and Great Britain
mail connections to 1880 by Wayne
Donaldson
September 21 - Life is a beach, postal markings of Australian beach offices by
Michael Nibbs
October 19 - Germany 1933-1945. Its postage stamps postmarks, postcards and covers by Frank B. Whitfield.
Also AGM and subs due.
November 15 - Cyril McColough trophy (members display)
and
Christmas Lunch (at 99 on York)?
December - no meeting
April 2022 Meeting
Club page updated 20/4/2022
Robert Vadas displayed a selection of plating of the 1d KGV
