philatelic society of australia
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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) 9.30 am to 11.30 am.
Meeting Place
264 Pitt Street next to the Uniting Church
Sydney
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 $10.00 p.a. (due in October)
(was $15.00 previously)
2023 Programme
20 April Display: Falkland Islands
by Peter Brigden
19 May Display: Western Australian
Airmails by Ed Wolf
21 June Display: Postal Markings from
Australian Island Offices
by Michael Nibbs
19 July Display: Flowers by Linda Lee
16 August Display: New Zealand
Antarctic by Graeme Morriss
20 September Display: Defeat and
Despair: Germany 1919-1932
by Frank B. Whitfield (also AGM)
18 October Display: Faroe Islands from
1957 by Win Morehouse
15 November Cyril McCoulogh trophy,
members display and lunch
November 2022 Meeting
Cyril McColough trophy (members display)
Frank B Whitfield (pictured) was the winner of the trophy for 2020. 2021 was won by Andrew Brockett and Brian Philpot and 2022 was Jeffrey Newman.
Club page updated 17/04/2023