royal Sydney philatelic club
About Us
The Royal Sydney Philatelic Club was founded in 1890, a foundation member of the Philatelic Association of NSW (Philas).
Members are entitled to participate in the Club's Exchange Book Service as buyers and/ or sellers. Members may borrow books and journals from the Library on application to the Librarian.
"The Quarterly Journal" of the Club is posted free to all members.
Visitors are always welcome.
Affiliated with
The Philatelic Association of NSW (PHILAS)
The Armidale Circle
Australian States Study Circle
Services
Newsletter
Library
Exchange or circuit books
Guest speakers
Membership fees
Due on 1 July
Contact Us
Secretary: Dr Milton Hook
Postal Address:
GPO Box 1751, Sydney NSW 2001
Meeting Time
Since 2019, the Club meets on the second Saturday at 2.00pm
Meeting Place
1st Floor, PHILAS House, 17 Brisbane Street, Surry Hills
How To Get There
Philas House is near the southern end of Hyde Park, Whitlam Square, and Museum Station.
Public Transport
By rail to Museum Station and / or
Catch a bus bus to the first stop in Oxford Street from Central Station and Circular Quay.
Driving
By Car- Brisbane Street is one-way from Oxford Street to Goulburn Street. Limited street parking is available, or the Goulburn Street Public Car Park is two blocks away.
Map
2020 Program
February 8
Andrew Brockett - Australian POWs in Europe during WWII
March 14 - No meeting - Philas Auction
April 18 (note: third Saturday due to Easter)
Dr Vijay Shukla - India: early issues to 1854
May 9
John Gibson - Sudan Postal History and Stemps 1845-1914
June 13
Tim Schofield - GB Machine Cancels 1857-1914
July 1 - subs due
July 11 - No meeting - Philas auction
August 8
AGM & President's Display: Falkland Islands, KGVI period
September 12
Visit and display by Australian States Study Circle
October 10
Dr Geoff Kellow - Sierra Leone: KGVI Postal History
November 14 - No meeting - Philas auction
December 12
Club competition - popular vote
(note: no meeting in January, March, July or November)