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Society for Polar Philately

Society for Polar Philately

About Us

We are a Sydney based philatelic group specializing in all forms of Polar Philately. Our club was formed in 1974 to promote and develop Polar Philately. It is affiliated with the Philatelic Association of NSW (PHILAS) and is a chapter 5(3) of the American Society of Polar Philatelists.

It is a club for collectors who have an interest in covers, stamps and postal history of the Antarctic and / or Arctic Polar Regions. We invite you to participate and benefit from all its activities. Based in Sydney, the Society represents Polar Philately throughout Australia, and is actively involved in all types of philately covering collecting and exhibiting. 

Our club produces a magazine called ‘Penguin News’ and has a blog website for members only.
We welcome visitors interested in Antarctic and Arctic postal covers, stamps and history.

Meeting Time

The club meets every two months on the second Wednesday at 8:00pm in the Mackinnon room.
Please note, there is a $3 per person per meeting charge Tea / Coffee biscuits.  

Meeting Place

Ryde Ex Services Memorial & Community Club, 724-730 Victoria Road, Ryde 2112 (see map below).

Membership fees

Australian Resident members: $20.00 (includes three issues per year of "Penguin Views") per year.
Australian Resident junior members $5.00 per year.

Special Events

 

Programme for 2010
Wednesday 10 February Blog tutorial, auction and swap and sell
Wednesday 10 March President’s display titled “England-Australia airmails 1934-1938” and AGM
Wednesday 12 May Kevin Dwyer display  titled "AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL RESEARCH EXPEDITIONS, FIRST BASE - HEARD ISLAND - 1947-1955". then an Auction follows.
Wednesday 14 July Graham Englefield display titled  “ Mawson’s Australasian Antarctic Expedition 1911-1914”. Also a ‘swap and sell’ segment then will take place.
Wednesday 8 September Guest speaker on Antarctica, details to be advised
Wednesday 10 November Members invited to bring material they may want to exhibit. A team of experienced  member exhibitors will be on hand to offer advice and encouragement. “Show and Tell” segment  and  finally an  Auction.
Services available      
Newsletter Tick Sale by Tender Tick Loan of Philatelic Accessories, Watermark Detector etc Cross
Competitions Cross Exchange Books Cross    
Library Tick Guest Speakers Cross    
Youth Club Cross Wheel Chair Access Tick    

Affiliated with

The Philatelic Association of NSW (Philas)

How To Get There

Ryde Ex Services Memorial & Community Club, entry from Cowell Street or lower car park in Eagle Street.

Map

Click on the red marker to get directions

Contact Us

The Secretary: Peter Brigden
Postal Address: PO Box 408, Wahroonga NSW 2076

Publicity Officer: Peter Kofler
Email kofpea@tpg.com.au
Phone: 9807 3344

Links

Ryde Ex Services Memorial & Community Club