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 more
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)
Special Events
| Programme for 2010 | |
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Auction at each meeting - Visitors are welcome |
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| Wednesday 20 January | Display: Philas Display, Cyril McColough |
| Wednesday 17 February | Display: Hitler Years Revisited by Frank Whitfield |
| Wednesday 17 March | Display : France by Daphne Martin |
| Wednesday 21 April | Display: Behind the Post Office by Bernard Doherty |
| Wednesday 19 May | Display: Curacao & Dutch New Guinea by Bob Herzog |
| Wednesday 16 June | Display:Greece by Peter Thomas |
| Wednesday 21 July | Display: Various by John Krabman |
| Wednesday 18 August | Display: Members Display , all members |
| Wednesday 15 September | Display: Malaya -The Northern States by Jeff Newman |
| Wednesday 20 October | Annual General Meeting & Display: What is it like to be Australian by Richard Peck |
| Wednesday 17 November | Christmas Lunch and Auction organised by Myra Chalmers |
| Wednesday December | No Meeting |
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| Newsletter |  |
Sale by Tender |  |
Loan of Philatelic Accessories, Watermark Detector etc | |
| Competitions | |
Exchange Books | |
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| Library | |
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