Philatelic Society of Australia
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 (week day) meeting in Sydney.
Library - We donated our library to Philatelic Association of NSW (PHILAS) and our members may 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.
2011- Centenary of the Philatelic Society of Australia
The first meeting of the Philatelic Society of Australia (PSA), originally the Junior Philatelic Society of Australia was held in October 1911.
The present committee plans to celebrate the Society’s centenary by... read more
Members of the PSA were recently interviewed by George & Phil Stephenson of Radio 2RDJ-FM for this station’s weekly Kaleidoscope Program. Topics discussed included a brief account of the Society’s 100-year history followed by a discussion of current trends in philately.
This interview may be heard on 2RDJ-FM (88.1 FM) on Sunday 19 June & repeated on Tuesday 21 June at 9.05 am.
Article in Sydney Morning Hearld Newspaper dated 20 April 2011
Limited Edition Souvenir
As part of the Society’s celebrations it will produce a limited edition souvenir consisting of a gold overprint on an Australia Post mini-sheet planned for release in June 2011.
The Society will also publish a book on its history, written by Richard Peck, that will be available in both spiral-bound and hard-bound copies and as a CD. The number of copies will be strictly limited.
Prices for these items are indicated in the order form. Download Order Form (PDF 36kb)
Closing date for orders of the mini-sheet is 30th June 2011 & for the history 28th February 2011
Meeting Time
3rd Wednesday of each month (except December) Commences 10.30am to 12.30pm
Meeting Place
Philas House (first floor), 17 Brisbane Street, Surry Hills, NSW (see map below)
Membership fees
Adults $10.00 p.a (due in October)
| Program for 2011 | |
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Auction at each meeting - Visitors are welcome View/Download our 2011 Club Program  PDF 121kb |
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| Wednesday 19 January | Display: FALKLAND ISLANDS by Peter Brigden - Read report January meeting PDF 36kb |
| Wednesday 16 February | Display: SUDAN by John Gibson. Read report February meeting PDF 47kb |
| Wednesday 16 March | Display: TONGA - The Early Period by David Benson. Read report March meeting PDF 34kb |
| Wednesday 20 April | Display: The BOER WAR 1899-1902 by John Pugsley Read report April meeting PDF 34kb |
| Wednesday 18 May | Ladies Day - Display: WOMEN in SOCIETY by Linda Lee Read report - May meeting PDF 56kb Ladies Day Photo |
| Wednesday 15 June | Display: FIRST ISSUE OF THE GERMAN REICH 1872-1874 by Heinz Weingarten, Read report - June meeting PDF 332kb |
| Wednesday 20 July | Display: ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE by Ed Wolf, Read report - July meeting PDF 50kb |
| Wednesday 17 August | Display: Australia’s PEEL & STICK Revolution by Barbara Hancock, Read report - August meeting PDF 36kb |
| Wednesday 21 September | Display: AUST. KGV COMMEMORATIVES by Arthur Gray, Read report - September meeting PDF 36kb |
| Saturday 15 October | (Saturday) Philas Open Day with Special Displays by P.S.A. Members |
| Wednesday 19 October | Display: POSTAGE 1911 by Daphne Martin & Brian Roberts (NO AUCTION THIS MONTH) Celebratory Lunch at the Bowlers Club |
| Wednesday 16 November | Display & Christmas Lunch - Myra Chalmers  |
| Wednesday December | No Meeting |
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Sale by Tender |  |
Loan of Philatelic Accessories, Watermark Detector etc | |
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Exchange Books | |
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Guest Speakers | |
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| Youth Club | |
Wheel Chair Access | |
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Affiliated with
The Philatelic Association of NSW (Philas)
How to get there
Philas House is near the southern end of Hyde Park, William Square, and Museum Station.
Public Transport - by rail to Museum Station and/ or bus to the first stop in Oxford Street from Central Station and Circular Quay.
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 only two blocks away.
Map
Contact Us
President: Frank Whitfield
Secretary: Richard Peck
Email: Richard Peck C/- Philas webmaster
Postal Address: Philatelic Society of Australia, C/o Philas PO Box 220, DARLINGHURST 1300