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

Auction night -Thursday 24 May 2012, viewing from 7pm at the Mayfield Ex-Services Club, Hanbury Street, Mayfield NSW.

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

Program for 2012 Daytime Meeting 10:00am to 1:00pm
Wednesday 18 January 2012	Display: The 'OFFICIAL" Overprints of Tuvalu by John Moore
Wednesday 15 February 2012	Display: French Southern and Antarctic Territories by Howard Bridgman
Wednesday 21 March 2012	Display: Travellers' Tales and Postcards by John Hill
Wednesday 18 April 2012	Display: Selections of Design Errors on Stamps by Anna Hill
Wednesday 16 May 2012	Display: Local Posts Around G.B. & Other Parts of the World by Ron Davis
Wednesday 20 June 2012	Display: Exploration and Evangelism in the Pacific by Keith Kestel
Wednesday 18 July 2012	Display: Topic to be advised by Roger Eggleton
Wednesday 15 August 2012	Display: A Pot-Pourri of Pre-History by Sandra Baker

Program for 2012 Evening Meeting 7:30pm
Thursday 12 January 2012	Display: His Choice by Greg Laidler
Thursday 9 February 2012	Display: New Zealand 1935 Definitives by Graeme Morriss
Thursday 23 February 2012	Auction Night, Viewing from 7pm
Thursday 8 March 2012	Display: Cruising the Caribbean by Ron Davis
Thursday 12 April 2012	Popular Choice - 6 Pages of Something Philatelic Starting with the Letter U
Thursday 10 May 2012	Display: British Guiana Airmails by Andrew Brockett
Thursday 24 May 2012	Auction Night, Viewing from 7pm
Thursday 7 June 2012	Display: New South Wales by Warren Oliver *(Note, Date changed to the 7th as venue is not available on the 14th)*
Saturday 23 June 2012	Swap and Sale from 6.30pm
Thursday 12 July 2012	Display: Belgian Congo by Tony Walker
Thursday 9 August 2012	A.G.M., Annual Competition and Awards Night

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