Newcastle Philatelic Society Inc.

About Us

The Newcastle Philatelic Society has a long and proud history having been formed during 1918.

The Society promotes the enjoyment of the hobby of Stamp Collecting for all in the Newcastle area, whether a junior, adult beginner or an advanced collector. Membership is open to persons over 16 years of age.

The meetings and membership offers

Displays of collections with commentaries
Opportunities from time to time to view highlights from some of Australia's leading stamp collections.
Opportunities for members to display portions of their own collections and build up experience at displaying
Advancement of members philatelic knowledge
Fellowship of other collectors
Participation in the Exchange Circuit through which stamps can be brought and sold
Special auction and swap and sale nights
A Newsletter that is published four times per year
Access to a Watermark detector
Access to the Philas Library

Juniors are catered for with the Newcastle Youth Stamp Club which meets on the third Sunday of each month from 10.00am in the Wallsend Pioneers Hall.

Come along to a meeting as our guest and see for yourself. You will be glad you did.

Meeting Time & Place

See map below

Evening meeting are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30pm in a upstairs meeting room at Mayfield Ex-Services Club, Hanbury Street, Mayfield NSW.

Daytime meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except December) 10:00am to 1:00pm at Studio 48, 48 Mackie Avenue, New Lambton NSW.

How to get there

Mayfield ex services club is a 5 minute walk from Waratah Railway Station and 5 minutes walk from Maitland Road and the day time venue is 10 minutes walk from Adamstown Railway Station and 200 metres to the nearest bus stop. There is a large car park at the ex services club and more than ample on street parking at the daytime venue.

Membership fees

Joining Fee: $3.50
Annual Fee: City members (those residing within 40klms of Newcastle Post office) $15.00, country members $10.00

Special Events

Thursday 23 September 2010 Stamp Auction Night (details, phone D. Catterall 02 4943 5639)

100 Years of Stamps Exhibition, 6 - 7 and 13 - 14 February 2010, 48 Mackie Avenue New Lambton. More details

12/11/2009, Interview conducted with Ron Davis from the Newcastle Philatelic Society on Newcastle ABC

Programme for 2010 - Daytime Meeting 10:00am to 1:00pm
Wednesday 20 January	Display: Aspects of the German Democratic Republic by John Moore
Wednesday 17 February	Display: Peculiar Stamp Issues and Peculiar Places by Ron Davis
Wednesday 17 March	Display: History on Postcards by Don Catteral
Wednesday 21 April	Display: Australian registered Mail - The Story Continues by John Moore
Wednesday 19 May	Display: Weather by Howard Bridgman
Wednesday 16 June	Display: The ½d Kangaroo 1938-45 - Stamps and Usage by Don Rutherford
Wednesday 21 July	Display: Pre History - China, Eastern Europe and South America by Sandra Baker
Wednesday 18 August	Display: by Diana Bridgman - “CZECHOSLOVAKIA”
Wednesday 15 September	Display: by Greg Laidler - “SOLDIER MAIL OF WORLD WAR I”
Wednesday 20 October	Display: by Howard Fisher, Toronto - “POLAND”
Wednesday 17 November	Display: by Paul Thomas, Sydney - “POT POURRI, including Red Cross”
Wednesday December	No Meeting

Programme for 2010 - Evening Meeting 7:30pm
Thursday 14 January	Display: Sixty Days to Glory by Ed Wolf
Thursday 11 February	Display: Cocos (Keeling) Islands by John Hill
Thursday 25 February	Auction Night, Viewing from 7pm
Thursday 11 March	Display: Bridges and Castles by Ron Davis
Thursday 8 April	Popular Choice - 6 Pages of Something Philatelic Starting with the Letter S
Thursday 13 May	Display: Poles Apart by D.Rutherford/T.Walker
Thursday 20 May	Auction Night, Viewing from 7pm
Thursday 10 June	Display: Pot Pouri by Paul Thomas
Thursday 24 June	Swap and Sale from 6.30pm
Thursday 8 July	Display: His Choice by Paul Storm
Thursday 12 August	ANNUAL COMPETITION, (Experienced, Intermediate and Beginners’ Sections) A.G.M. and Presentations of Awards Night
Thursday 9 September	Display: by A. Gray from Sydney - “AUSTRALIA QEII PRE DECIMAL”
Thursday 14 October	Display: by J. Pugsley - “ASPECTS OF THE BOER WAR, 1899-1902”
Thursday 11 November	Display: by H. Bridgman - “EARLY USA, FROM SCOTT No. 1 - 1847 TO 1930”
Thursday 9 December	Display: by G. Laidler - “SARAJEVO TO VERSAILLES”

Services available
Newsletter	Sale by Tender		Loan of Philatelic Accessories, Watermark Detector etc
Competitions	Exchange Books
Library	Guest Speakers
Youth Activities	Wheel Chair Access	Yes, at Mayfield ex-Services Club