Sydney Stamp & Coin Expo 2019

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1 PUBLISHED BY THE PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION OF NSW INC PO BOX 220, DARLINGHURST, NSW, AUSTRALIA 1300 Facebook: facebook.com/philasnsw website: philas.org.au Subscription - $10 (Australia), $30 (Overseas) per annum Issue No. 186 October 2018 Contents: Scan this symbol with your smart phone to link to the web version of PHILAS News in full colour. 2 PHILAS Services for clubs 3 President s report 4-9 Sydney Stamp & Coin Expo Youth Annual Stamp Competition, February PHILAS Open Day Clubs Competition, 20 th October 11 Dr Geoffrey Lewis signs the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists 11 How to access PHILAS collections & archives on the website Royal 2018 Royale Exhibition report Exhibitions report 16 Jim Aitken, Christine Gurney, Society Scene: 19 Campbelltown news & Fisher s Ghost Stamp Fair, 4 th Nov. 22 Orange news and exhibition details 25 Piallaway Stamps, Coins & Collectables Fair, October 27 Smithfield news 28 Sutherland news 28 Twin Towns news 29 Sydney Youth Workshop, 11 th October 30 Coming events PHILAS House Open Day: Saturday: 20 October PHILAS Auction: Saturday: 10 November Viewing times on back page. The auction catalogue will be available on the website: auction.philas.org.au Orange Spring Fair and State-level One-frame Stamp Exhibition 17 th - 18 th November Exhibition entries now accepted until 19 th October. See full details on pages Support this local club initiative! Sydney Stamp & Coin Expo 2019 Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th June 2019 See full details of Sydney s next National exhibition on pages 4-9

2 PHILAS NEWS 2 October 2018 PHILAS SERVICES FOR CLUBS Club Displays can be provided from Philas, which include Crown Agents collections (individual years up to 2004), R A Browne United Nations Collection, Don Cox Eiffel Tower Collection (Messages from the Tower or Impressions of the Tower), Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games and Memorabilia, 1980 Moscow Olympic Collection, Richard Bates Stamp Designer Collection, Dennis Tichbourne Living Together and Sports Collections, Bruce Collection of NSW Postmarks (21 Volumes available), N J Sheppard Russian Collection (selection from 23 Volumes), Helen Cockburn s World of Women (21 volumes). Requests for display items should be directed to the archivist of the Philas Collections (contact details on the website) and six weeks notice would be required for a display if it is required to be posted - a second choice should also be made to avoid disappointment if a popular collection is not available. It is not advisable to include a particular display collection in a club s calendar without first booking it, as the required material may already have been booked by another Club. A complete list of all Philas Display Collections is available on the Philas web site (together with contact details for the Archivist) with ratings notes regarding the individual collection s suitability for display by Clubs. CLUB PACKS consist of world stamp lots (sets and singles) ready for sale at club meetings. PHILAS Club Pack provides many benefits to clubs, but it is necessary to book your Club Pack at least two months in advance from the Convener, PHILAS Club Pack, PO Box 220, Darlinghurst NSW THE PHILAS LIBRARY is a specialist philatelic library containing over 6000 books, journals and catalogues. Much of this has been built up from donations and the many donors are warmly thanked for their contributions to the hobby. The PHILAS Library Inc now has Donated Gift Recipient status with the Australian Taxation Office, and all donations over $2 are tax deductible. The library is open to the public for research purposes Tuesday and Saturday 9am to 3.30pm, and at other times by appointment. Most books may be borrowed, for up to one month, by members of affiliated societies. Country members can arrange to borrow items through their society secretary. Please remember that these PHILAS services are provided on a volunteer basis, and these people have numerous demands on their valuable time. Services will be provided if possible, but please give at least two months notice. Please direct all correspondence to the Secretary of PHILAS, PO Box 220, DARLINGHURST NSW PHILAS EXECUTIVE 2018 PRESIDENT: Mr L Savins VICE-PRESIDENTS: Mr D. Collyer (Country); Mr D. Jones (PHILAS House Committee); Mrs L Lee (Philatelic Development Council); Dr. G. Kellow (PHILAS Library) HON. SECRETARY: Mrs B. Hancock HON. TREASURER: Mr P Myers AUCTION CONVENOR: Mr W Mair ASST. TREASURER: Mr J. Batson PHILAS NEWS Editorial Committee: Mr G. Morriss (Editor), Mrs B. Hancock APR, Mr L. Savins, Mr J. Sadler HON. SOLICITOR: Mr M. Gamble WEB-SITE: philas.org.au PHILAS HOUSE 17 Brisbane St, Surry Hills (Sydney) (off Oxford St, near Hyde Park) PHILAS LIBRARY Inc and Meeting Room for Sydney Stamp Clubs st Wednesday NSW Postcard Collectors Society, 7.30pm. (Feb, May, Aug, Nov) 2nd Monday Australian Numismatic Society NSW Branch 2nd Tuesday Royal Sydney Philatelic Club, 7.15 pm. 3rd Monday Australian Commonwealth Collectors Club of NSW, 7.45pm. 3rd Wednesday Philatelic Society of Australia, am 4th Monday China Study Group, 7.30 pm 4th Wednesday Australian States Study Circle, 7.30 pm 4th Saturday Philatelic Society of NSW, 2.00 pm Phone (02) or (02) (answer-phone) Fax (02) Postal Address (for PHILAS and the Philatelic Development Council): PO Box 220 Darlinghurst NSW 1300

3 PHILAS NEWS 3 October 2018 President s Report: There has been much negotiation with the Hurstville Aquatic Centre Basketball Stadium people relating to the use of their premises for the next National Exhibition to be held in this State. These have resulted in an agreement for the hire of the venue for the Exhibition, and we are now awaiting the arrival of the formal contract to appear. We can now positively announce that the Sydney Stamp and Coin Expo for 2019 (SSCE19) will be held at that venue from Thursday 6 th June to Sunday 9 th June, This will be a joint venture with the Australasian Philatelic Traders Association (APTA) and we can advise that entry to the Exhibition will be free. This will be a full National Exhibition, so all Classes will be available. The Prospectus and Entry Form for the Exhibition are now available. We have not heard from Telstra about connecting us to the NBN, now that we have it in the building. We have heard, however, from Nexgen who have made us an offer to do the job. We have not yet taken any action but if Telstra do not appear on the scene soon, we will need to make some hard decisions on the matter. The Annual General Meeting of the Australian Philatelic Federation was held in Adelaide early in September and it was attended by four members of PHILAS, who all had jobs to do there. Some adverse comments were made regarding our lack of a web site for the Exhibition in 2019 and there were veiled references to it being taken over by the APF. On our return from Adelaide, I made a few phone calls, had a meeting with the person who is setting up the web site for PHILAS and the Exhibition and got the whole thing up and running again. All being well, the new web sites should be available in a few weeks time. You will be kept advised, as the changes will affect all affiliated Clubs and Societies. Once again, if a Club or Society changes its postal address, please notify us promptly, so that we can send all mail to the correct address. We do not like to have mail returned to us because we do not have a current postal address for a Club or Society. It means that the addressee involved does not receive its mail, or receives its Lionel Savins mail late, and so could miss out on an important announcement from us. A brief is all it takes to let us know your change of address. Our next Open Day will be held on Saturday 20 th October and there will be the usual clubs circuit books available, with a mini-auction in the afternoon. Our normal dealers will not be available on this date, so we are looking for a couple of new ones to attend. The wall frames will contain the entries for the Inter-Club Competition, sponsored by the Smithfield Stamp Club. So come along for a pleasant day s stamping and bring your friends with you. The Catalogue for PHILAS Auction 131 has been put together and is being printed. Posting out will begin shortly. This auction will have the usual mix of box lots, albums and stock books and folder lots, so there will be something for everybody. Catalogues are sent out free, so, if you are not on the mailing list and would like to receive a catalogue for this and future auctions, contact us and ask to be placed on the mailing list. The catalogue will appear on the web site in due course. I have spoken of the need for more volunteers many times in the past, and unfortunately, I must raise the subject again. The situation has become critical, in that the volunteers we have with us are being overloaded because we are losing our volunteers. Where most volunteers used to come in and do a full day s work, we are now lucky if they stay for half a day, so we need more people on both Tuesday and Saturday for all types of work. We would like to introduce succession planning for our executive and start training replacements for the future but we do not have enough people to maintain our current situation without overloading our more willing workers. The work is not onerous, the conditions are great and you will learn much about your favourite hobby as you work so, please volunteer we need you. The editor s address is: stampsmw@bizland.com.au. Or mail items to PHILAS House at the address on page 2.

4 PHILAS NEWS 4 October 2018 Sydney Stamp & Coin Expo 2019 A full National Level multi-frame Exhibition, this event will include all FIP and APF classes, as well as incorporating The Australasian (Philatelic) Challenge and The Picture Postcard Challenge The exhibition will be held from: Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th June 2019 in the Johnny Warren Indoor Sports Stadium, within the Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre, located on the corner of King Georges and Forest Roads, Hurstville, NSW. The theme for the Exhibition is the 100 th Anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles which was signed on June and officially ended the First World War Theme related postmarks will be available on each day of the exhibition. Many Souvenir items will be available and these will be detailed later. There will be a Supporters Pack, limited to 100 applicants, including limited edition souvenir items specific to this group. The Prospectus and Entry Form can be either downloaded from the PHILAS website or collected from PHILAS House, 17 Brisbane Street, Surry Hills (off Oxford St, near Hyde Park) Further information regarding the exhibition will be added to the website as it becomes available there will be no newsletters produced. This is the last full Australian National Exhibition at which to qualify for entry into the FIAP international exhibitions, New Zealand 2020 and Melbourne So start planning your exhibit now to be a part of this great event.

5 PHILAS NEWS 5 October 2018 Sydney Stamp & Coin Expo 2019 PROSPECTUS Thursday 13 th to Sunday 16 th June Johnny Warren Indoor Sports Stadium, Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre. The exhibition is very pleased to be hosting the Australasian Challenge and the Picture Postcard Challenge. This is the first time either event has been held in Sydney. These Challenges will be open to teams from Australian states and territories and New Zealand islands. The Organising Committee wants to encourage competitive entries on all philatelic subjects. This is the last full Australian National exhibition to qualify for New Zealand 2020 FIAP and Melbourne 2021 FIAP. 1. Exhibition Sydney Stamp & Coin Expo 2019 (the Exhibition) is a Full National Philatelic Exhibition. It will be held at the Johnny Warren Indoor Sports Stadium, Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre, at the corner of King Georges Road and Forest Road, Hurstville, from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 June The address for further information is: The Secretary Sydney Stamp & Coin Expo 2019 P.O. Box 528 CARDIFF NSW The Exhibition Secretary, John Moore, can also be contacted by at 2. Organisation moore.john@optusnet.com.au The Organising Committee is planning and conducting this Exhibition under the patronage of the Philatelic Development Council of the Philatelic Association of NSW Inc., under the auspices of the Australian Philatelic Federation (the APF). The Organising Committee has established a website for the exhibition, which will be updated on a regular basis. Therefore, no Bulletins will be issued, as all the relevant information will be posted on the website. Copies of the Prospectus and Entry Form may be downloaded from the website. Details of the various souvenir items available will be included closer to the Exhibition date. The website address is: 3. Regulations These regulations are based on the APF regulations for Australian National Philatelic Exhibitions. Guidelines and rules for the various classes are available on the APF website at: 4. Classification of Exhibits 1 Traditional Philately. 2 Postal History: o 2a Postal History o 2b Marcophily o 2c Historical, Social and Special Studies 3 Postal Stationery. 4 Aerophilately. 5 Astrophilately. 6 Thematic Philately. 7 Maximaphily. 8 Revenues. 9 Youth (Ages as at 1st January 2019). o 9.1 up to 15 years (1 to 3 frames). o years (2 to 4 frames). o years (3 to 5 frames). 10 Philatelic Literature. 11 Cinderellas. 12 Open Class. 13 Frugal Philately. 14 Polar Philately. 15 First Day Covers. 16 Picture Postcards. 17 Topical. 18 Modern Philately since Traditional Philately 18.2 Postal History 18.3 Postal Stationery.

6 PHILAS NEWS 6 October Conditions of Participation Participation in this Exhibition is open to all exhibitors whether they are members of affiliated organisations or not. The exhibitor must be the bona-fide owner of the exhibit. Exhibits may not be entered in joint names except for the Literature Class and for entries where the entrants are spouses/ partners or close family members. Each entry must be made in the correct Class. If considered necessary, the Organising Committee or Jury may transfer an entry to another Class. The entrant shall provide a description for the Exhibition Catalogue comprising not more than 50 words. The Organising Committee reserves the right to alter any description for the catalogue. Non-competitive entries will only be included by the invitation of the Organising Committee. 6. Applications Applications from intending Exhibitors are to be made only on the official form (or photocopy thereof) and within the appointed time. Applications from intending Exhibitors must be submitted to the relevant Commissioner for your State, Territory, New Zealand Island or Country who will inform the Commissioner General. The contact details for the various Commissioners are shown at the conclusion of this prospectus, as well as on our website. Closing Date for receipt of Entry Forms is Saturday 23rd February 2019 Entries must be accompanied by a draft of the title page of the exhibit, or a one-page description of the exhibit. Exhibitors can also choose to send a onepage synopsis which will not be part of the judging process. If an applicant wishes to send entry form and title page by , these pages will be accepted as PDF, JPEG or Word files. All exhibits must be mounted on white or lightcoloured sheets or thin card. An exhibit mounted on black or dark pages will not be accepted. Single sheets may be up to 24 cm wide or some multiple equating to 4 standard sheets in a row (wider will result in overlapping) with a maximum height of 28.5 cm, INCLUDING THE SIZE OF THE PROTECTORS. Oversize pages will only be mounted if prior acceptance has been obtained from the Organising Committee. Sheets or protectors taller than 285 mm (including A4 pages which are 297 mm high) may not be fastened securely into the mounting frames, and therefore will only be mounted at the exhibitor s risk. Pages for each entry must have the name and address of the exhibitor on the back of each sheet and be numbered consecutively, in a consistent position, in the order in which they should be mounted. Only pages for display may be submitted. The two Challenges have regulations about the composition of each team, and the number of frames to be entered. These rules will be available from the Commissioner-General who will also be the Challenge Co-ordinator. The number of frames for Youth exhibits is specified in Paragraph 4 above. All other exhibits will have a minimum of 2 frames and a maximum of 8 frames. Each frame holds 16 sheets in 4 rows of 4 sheets. An exhibitor may submit any number of competitive entries, but no more than one entry of the same country or subject in the same Class if of a similar or continuing nature. Where an exhibitor submits multiple entries (excluding Literature) order of preference for acceptance should be indicated. The Organising Committee will endeavour to accept all, but depending on space and frame availability, the Organising Committee reserves the right to limit the number of entries which are accepted for this Exhibition. The right is also reserved to reject any entry without assigning any reason for such decision. 7. Entry Fees (Frame Fees) The frame fee for each frame of 16 sheets is A$45. Literature entries are A$45 per entry. Youth entries are free. Frame fee payments by cheque or credit card must accompany the Entry Form. Payment by Direct Deposit must be made as soon as possible after lodgement of the entry form. Any excess after allocation of frames will be refunded to the exhibitor, unless otherwise indicated. 8. Delivery of Exhibits Having paid the frame fees, the exhibitor will receive notification of frames allocated. The exhibitor will provide his/her own large envelopes, each one to contain a frame of exhibit material (typically 16 sheets). The exhibition will send a PDF file, with an identification page to place on the outside of each frame envelope.

7 PHILAS NEWS 7 October 2018 Each Exhibit sheet shall be put in a lightweight transparent envelope (Exhibit protector) with only one side open, preferably at the top. The Exhibit protector shall not exceed the Exhibit sheet by more than 1 cm all round. Sheets received without protectors will not be mounted. Certificates of Authenticity (where applicable) shall be placed inside the protective cover at the back of the relevant sheet. Exhibits sent by mail must be forwarded prepaid using a traceable method in time to reach the Committee not earlier than 3rd June but not later than 10th June They will be returned as soon as practicable after the close of the exhibition in the manner directed by the exhibitor (this too must be via a traceable method). Do not use any Personto-Person service. Sufficient return postage must accompany the entry form if the exhibit is to be returned by post. Where no instructions or insufficient funds are received, the exhibitor shall be contacted for return arrangements. Exhibitors can arrange to have their entry/entries transported to the Exhibition by their State Commissioner. Entries sent with a Commissioner must be in the hands of that Commissioner at a time mutually agreed between the Commissioner and Exhibitor. An exhibit may not be removed before the close of the Exhibition. Adequate notice shall be given to the Organising Committee if the early collection of exhibits is desired. Exhibits can be delivered to Philas House, 17 Brisbane Street, Darlinghurst on the following dates in June 2019: Saturday 1; Tuesday 4; Saturday 8; or Tuesday Introductory Page / Plan of the Exhibit All non-literature exhibits should have a Title or Plan page to indicate what is being shown and give guidance to the viewer, including areas of special interest. Under FIP regulations for some classes, a plan of the exhibit is mandatory. 10. Philatelic Literature Entries Two copies of the entry are required, one of which will be available for inspection at the Exhibition. One copy will be returned after the Exhibition provided sufficient postage / instructions are received. Any book or catalogue published after 1 January 2014 or series of magazines or newsletters written after 1 January 2018 can be entered. Entries must be received by 23 February Security and Insurance The Organising Committee will take all reasonable care of the exhibits. However, it declines all responsibility in case of loss, theft or damage of the exhibits during conveyance to/from the Exhibition or at the Exhibition. Exhibitors are advised to arrange adequate insurance themselves. 12. Mounting of Exhibits Upon receiving an Exhibit, the Bin Room on behalf of the Organising Committee will issue a receipt which must be produced to collect the Exhibit after the Exhibition. All exhibits will be mounted and removed from the frames in accordance with instructions given by the Bin Room Manager. Personal mounting/removal of exhibits can only be done with the express permission and according to the directions of the Bin Room Manager. No exhibit will be released until checked by the Organising Committee. NO EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED UNTIL ALL EXHIBITS ARE REMOVED FROM THE FRAMES. 13. Jury The members of the Jury will be approved by the APF following the recommendation of a Jury by the Jury Chairman and the Organising Committee. The decisions of the Jury are final and cannot be contested. Members of the Jury, consultants to the Jury and apprentice Jurors may not participate in the competitive classes. Members of the Jury must declare any conflict of interest relating to any entry and that in some circumstances they will need to be excused from the Jury e.g. if they have a close personal association with an exhibitor. Judging will be done at the frames and will only be carried out on the material so presented. The judging will be carried out in accordance with the FIP/APF General Regulations for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits and the FIP/APF Special Regulations for each Class and the Special Regulations for the Exhibition. A Judges critique of exhibits will be held, and competitive exhibits will be reviewed for interested participants including, when possible and time permitting, a brief in front of the frames discussion. A written judges critique, which includes the points breakdown, will be returned with each entry.

8 PHILAS NEWS 8 October Exclusions Exhibits containing forgeries or reproductions not described as such shall be penalised by the Jury (penalties are at the discretion of the Jury). Exhibits containing items which can be proved as not being the property of the exhibitor shall not be judged by the Jury. 15. Awards The Organising Committee will place at the disposal of the Jury the following awards: Grand Prix (best in Show). Grand Prix National. Grand Prix International. Special Prizes. Medals: Large Gold, Gold; Large Vermeil; Vermeil; Large Silver; Silver; Silver-Bronze; Bronze. Certificates of Merit and Participation. 16. Modification or Withdrawal For the duration of the Exhibition, an exhibit may not be modified or withdrawn. Exhibitors are reminded that the rules of the APF stipulate that once an Entry Form is accepted by the Organising Committee, it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to produce the exhibit. Failure to give notice or produce the entry is subject to penalty by the APF and in either case the entry fees will not be returned. 17. Amendment of Regulations The Organising Committee reserves the right to amend these Special Regulations. Any matter not covered by these Special Regulations shall be resolved by the Organising Committee of the Exhibition. 18. Recognition of Exhibition Regulations By the signing of the application form, the exhibitor is bound by these Special Regulations for the Exhibition. 19. Items Subject to Quarantine Any exhibit coming from overseas that may contain an item or object subject to quarantine rules in Australia should be removed and replaced by a colour copy. The relevant commissioner should be notified that this has happened, and preferably shown the item if possible. COMMISSIONERS Commissioner-General David Collyer c/- Philatelic Associaton of NSW, Inc P O Box 220 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 dcollyer30@gmail.com Names and addresses of State Commissioners are: ACT: Paul Barsdell paulb@iinet.net.au NSW: Tony Griffin lakatoistamps@gmail.com Qld: SA: Tas: Vic: WA: Joint Venture with APTA Sydney Stamp & Coin Expo is being run as a joint venture with the Australasian Philatelic Traders Association (APTA). There will be many dealer stands at the Exhibition and APTA will run this side of the Exhibition. The regulations in this Prospectus relate to the competitive display of Philatelic collections. Paul Xavier pxavier@bigpond.com Linda Welden lindaw3456@gmail.com Peter Allen hesperus@netspace.net.au Frank Pauer Frankpauer2@bigpond.com John di Biase john_dibiase@yahoo.com NZ North Island: Sue Vernall vernall@xtra.co.nz NZ South Island: David Loe dbloe1@gmail.com

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10 PHILAS NEWS 10 October 2018 THE PHILATELIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL of The Philatelic Association of NSW Inc. ABN: The Secretary Tel/Fax: Philatelic Development Council of Mob: PHILAS NSW Inc PO Box 220, Darlinghurst NSW Youth Annual Stamp Competition Saturday 16 February 2019 When will it be held? The Youth Annual Stamp Competition will be held at PHILAS House, 17 Brisbane St, Darlinghurst, as part of the PHILAS Open Day on Saturday 16 February from 9.30am to 1pm. It is being organised by the Philatelic Development Council (PDC) and sponsored by the Smithfield Stamp Club Inc. (NSW). Who can enter? Young people aged years can enter 4 to 8 pages of stamps and/or other philatelic material such as postal cards or covers. Please provide the following information on a separate sheet or on the back of the first page of your entry: Name and contact information to return your entry Age Subject/Title of entry Number of Pages The page number should be neatly written on the back of every page. How can entries be delivered? Entries can be brought to PHILAS House before 9.30 am on the day or to the Sydney Youth Stamp Group meeting in January 2019 at PHILAS House. How will the entries be judged? Judging will be by people s choice on the day. Prizes? The young people who enter will be able to buy stamps at the Open Day to a certain amount. There will also be prizes and a certificate in each age group years and years. More information? Please contact Linda Lee at lindajoy@optusnet.com.au Open Day, 20th October 2018 Inter-Club Competition Fred Grech of the Smithfield Stamp Club Inc is very pleased to report that he had no trouble getting entrants for this year s inter-clubs competition at the October PHILAS House Open Day. Based on what club members have seen of this event in previous years, there is a greater willingness to participate. Three members from each of ten clubs put 8 album pages each up in the PHILAS display frames. They are then judged by popular vote of the people viewing the entries. The judging runs from am until shortly before the Open Day auction at 2.00 pm. The winning club is then anounced before the auction. This year s participating clubs are: Northern Suburbs Philatelic Society Castle Hill Stamp Club Richmond Stamp Club Burwood & Districts Stamp Club Smithfield Stamp Club P.S.A. Manly-Warringah Stamp Club Willoughby Philatelic Section Newcastle Philatelic Society Parramatta Philatelic Society Please ensure you bring along the displays on the day or leave them in the care of the PHILAS staff.

11 PHILAS NEWS 11 October 2018 Dr Geoffrey Lewis signs the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists On 22nd July 2018, well-known Sydney philatelist Geoff Lewis and four other philatelist from around the world signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists at Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), during the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain. The Roll was established in 1921 and its first signatory was King George V. There have been 384 signatories from 40 countries since then. Signing the Roll is considered to be the ultimate philatelic honour. Geoff was sponsored by existing signatory, Dr Geoffrey Kellow. Geoff s collections include Spanish Philippines,Cuba, New Orleans and pre-stamp ship mail between Spain and its American colonies. Philas Display Collections and Archives There is now direct link on the website to the Philas House Reference Centre and the scanned display collections. Follow the link and at the top of the linked page you will find the headings Home and Catalogues. The Home is just a short introduction, but the Catalogue page provides you with two catalogues. The first Catalogue is the list of Display Collections that are in the various cupboards at Philas House with a star rating against them. 4 and 3 star rating indicated they are ready and available for Clubs to borrow for meetings, whilst 1 and 2 indicate that work is required before they can be borrowed. The Second Catalogue is of the material house in the Philas Compactus in the print room. This material is not available for display by Clubs but is a resource which may be helpful for members research requirements. This material can only be viewed at Philas House and cannot be removed from the premises. The work of mounting materials which can be borrowed by Club and the scanning of continues and new material is constantly added to the website. As a correction to the last PHILAS News any individual collectors wishing to utilise any of the digital images from the Philas Collection should first gain permission from Dr Geoff Kellow and not Bill Mair or Lionel Savins. Feedback and requests for information can be ed to me on rabit5540@protonmail.com Geoff signing the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists and being congratulated by the Keeper of the Roll, Jon Aitchison. Thanks to Mr Dane Garrod for the photographs and to Dr Seija-Riitta Laakso, editor of The London Philatelist.

12 PHILAS NEWS 12 October 2018 Royal 2018 Royale, St Catherines, Canada. Royal 2018 Royale was staged by the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC) and hosted by the St Catherines Stamp Club from 22 to 24 June 2018 at Holiday Inn and convention centre at St. Catherines. The Australian accord Commissioner / Judge was David Collyer. There were 23 frame sides of exhibits from five Australian entrants. Bruce Chadderton Republic of China Airmail rates to North America, 2 September 1945 to 15 February Frames 90 Large Gold American Philatelic Society (APS) Medal of Excellence Lionel Savins The Department of Education Postcards of New Zealand 5 Frames 87 Gold Barbara Hancock The Diadem issues of New South Wales 5 Frames 83 Large Vermeil American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors (AAPE) Gold Pin Geoffrey Kellow The Airletters of Sierra Leone Frames 88 Gold Ed Wolf Crossing the South Atlantic by air APS Medal of Excellence Frames 83 Large Vermeil The exhibition Grand Award went to David McLaughlin with The Maple leaf issue of Canada , 8 frames with a score of 96 points. The Reserve Grand Award went to Mary Pugh for Great Britain George V Commemorative stamp issues, 8 frames, also with a score of 96. The APF award went to the postal history entry of Michele Cartier French Revolution - from Ancein Regime to the end of the first Republic 8 frames with a score of 94. The exhibition was held in the convention centre of the Holiday Inn at St Catherines that included accommodation dining and a large car park as well as the exhibition hall. Security was handled well with entries, judges and volunteers provided with identity ribbons. After signing in at the bib room entrants mounted their own entries. The RPSC uses frames purchased from New York There were 24 trade stands. 18 were Ontario based, 4 came from Quebec and two international traders from USA and UK. There were two large purchases made during the show. Canadian Stamp News of St. Catherines were present and their photographer took a range of show images. The exhibition jury comprised five members, three from Canada and one each from USA and Australia. For the North American member of the jury the Australian entries were an opportunity to work with material they do not see often. Of the Australian entries there was one each for traditional philately, postal history and aerophilately and two postal stationery entries. Whilst the local entries showed mainly Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth the Australian entries covered a wide range of area from Australian Colonials, New Zealand postal stationery, Sierra Leone, China postal rates and the aerophilately of the South Atlantic to On the Friday evening the Paige family on behalf of the St. Catherines stamp club hosted a BBQ that was well attended. The social events of the show included The RPSC Presidents reception on Saturday evening followed by the Exhibition Banquet. The exhibition also hosted a number of seminars that covered: Fun of Topical collecting. Understanding the Machin series Getting started with Thematic exhibiting GB Postal reforms to Modern Machins Show and tell of unusual Canadian First Day Covers Judging Treatment and importance During the exhibition the RPSC held several meetings including its Annual General meeting, board meeting, a meeting of RPSC Fellows meeting and a meeting of the RPSC chapter representatives. The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC) and the St Catherines Stamp Club for orgnaising and hosting the exhibition. A personal thank you to the Paige family for their hospitality.

13 PHILAS NEWS 13 October 2018 Welcome to the Royal 2018 Royale exhibition The judges and the Grand Prix winners David Collyer with Exhibits Coordinator Rod Paige.

14 PHILAS NEWS 14 October 2018 Exhibitions Report September 2018 Macao September FIAP Steven Browne is the Australian Commissioner. Tony Griffin has been appointed Assistant Commissioner. Glen Stafford is on the jury. 90 frame sides from Australia have been accepted. The NSW entries are: Multi-Frame John Moore Australian airmail rates Frames Postal History John Moore 1988 Australia Living Together 5 Frames Modern Traditional Tony Griffin Postal & lettercard development in the Austro-Hungarian Empire 5 Frames Postal stationery David Benson Tonga, the early period 8 Frames Traditional Linda Lee Flower Magic 8 Frames Thematic Philately Bruce Chadderton Republic of China airmail rates to North America 02/09/1945 to 14/02/ Frames Postal History One Frame James Jonstone The 1900 Patriotic Fund charity stamps of Queensland and Victoria David Burke The Mt Pinatubo fund postal tax stamp Stephen Browne NSW stampless mail Literature Brusden-White The Australian Commonwealth Specialist Catalogue Postal stationery including Australian Territories Chile EXFIL Santiago 9-13 October 2018 Americas Regional Federation Gary Brown is the Commissioner. The NSW entrant is: Geoffrey Lewis Cuba maritime postal history 8 Frames Postal History Dunedin The Armistice Stamp Show 9-11 November 2018 New Zealand National exhibition with all classes available. The venue is the More FM arena, Edgar Centre, Portsmouth Drive Dunedin. The Australian commissioners are Ian McMahon, ACT and Mike Kouwen, WA. Entries closed on 31 July NSW entrants are: David Burke Controlling and managing mail Modern era 8 Frames Postal history David Burke The Mt Pinatubo postal tax stamp 1 Frame Bruce Chadderton Descent into the Abyss 5 Frames Postal History 2C David Collyer Qantas fleet develops 1 Frame Postcards John Franklin The Shell 5 Frames Thematic Indigo Franklin Soccer 2 Frames Youth Zac Franklin Cricket 5 Frames Youth Sarah Harvey Hong Kong Definitive including China Overprints 5 Frames Traditional John Higgs The First AIF, November 1914 to mid Frames Postal History Linda Lee Algeria Pre-Independence 8 Frames Traditional Lynda McCarthy Meheno and Marama 4 Frames Postal History 2C

15 PHILAS NEWS 15 October 2018 John Moore Australian airmail rates Frames Postal History Graeme Morriss Australia remembers the ANZACs and the Gallipoli Campaign 3 Frames Traditional Graeme Morriss New Zealand remembers the ANZACs and the Gallipoli Campaign 2 Frames Traditional Tully O Regan Dogs 2 Frames Youth Winter O Regan Painters and their Work 2 Frames Youth Tim Schofield GB First Day Covers of the Tim Schofield Spanish variable value Three Kings Frames First Day Covers stamps Frames Modern Traditional Andrew Small Trans Tasman flight covers Frames Aero Jon Tiernan Queensland railway and tramway freight stamps pre-decimal period Frame Ed Wolf Mail across the South Atlantic Frames Aero Sharjah 2018 Stamp Exhibition November Peter Allan of Tasmania is the Accord Commissioner. The NSW entrants are: Lionel Savins The Department of Education Postcards of New Zealand 5 Frames Postal Stationery David Collyer Postal charges on airmail France to Australia 1930 to Frames Postal history John Moore Handling and Treatment of Australian Registered Mail Frames Postal History 2018 Orange Coin & Stamp Club-Spring Fair- State level one frame exhibition- Orange High School November 2018 Ed Wolf is exhibition co-ordinator. Close of entries has been extended to 19 October. Bangkok November to 3 December 2018 FIP This exhibition replaces Malaysia 2018 and includes FIP Congress. Frank Pauer has been appointed Australian Commissioner. Entries closed on 5 March Gary Brown is on the jury and Charles Bromser is cross accrediting. The NSW entries are: Linda Lee Flower magic Thematic. Nancy Grey The last engraved stamps of Australia Traditional Geoffrey Kellow The 2d Bell design of Victoria Traditional Lionel Savins The 1935 Pictorial Definitive stamps of New Zealand Traditional John Moore Australian Sports definitives Modern Traditional John Pugsley The Boer War Prisoner of War Mail Postal History Sydney Stamp & Coin Expo June 2019 The exhibition will be held at the Johnnie Warren Aquatic & Sports Centre from June The NSW Commissioner is Tony Griffon. China 2019 FIP all classes Wuhan Scheduled for June Dates not yet confirmed. First FIP exhibition to offer Picture Postcards. As yet, no Australian commissioner nominated.

16 PHILAS NEWS 16 October 2018 Sinpex 2019 FIAP 31 July to 4 August. Anthony Presgrave is the Australian Commissioner. Picture Postcard class available. Bunbury 2019 National One Frame exhibition July Venue is the South West Italian Club, East Bunbury. The show celebrates the 50 th Anniversary of the Moon landing. A challenge on the theme of Astro and Space stamps will feature at the show. Aeropex Adelaide December 2019 The APF has approved this exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the first England to Australia flight reaching Darwin on 10 December The venue will be the North Terrace Drill Hall. The dates are Friday 6 to Sunday 8 December. The organisers are hoping that those who go to the exhibition will stay on until Tuesday 10 December for the Official celebrations. Open to entries that have an Aero or Astro emphasis. Jim Aitken 27 January July 2018 James Alexander (Jim) Aitken was a longserving and much respected member of the Manly-Warringah Philatelic Society. His collections were highly individualistic, combining disparate items in unexpected ways. It is hoped that one or two of these unusual collections will be donated to PHILAS for displaying to local clubs. Jim was the Avalon Beach dentist for decades from the early 1950s. He had qualifications from the University of Sydney and a Doctorate from Northwestern University in Chicago. As a dentist and in his personal interests, Jim was meticulous in his attention to detail. His garden won awards; in his workshop he produced incredible models and toys. At one stamp club meeting he displayed a beautifullyinlaid chess board and chess pieces - one set Col Ryan with Jim Aitken of which was made of gold recovered from patients teeth. In their remembrances of Jim, his children said his attention to detail sometimes bordered on the obsessive and made him difficult to live with. But it made him a very good dentist. He was much loved and will be genuinely missed. Christine Gurney Christine was the daughter of Charles Raymond Gurney ( ), a QANTAS pilot in the 1930s and an RAAF pilot in World War II. Because of her father s death in the war, Christine never knew him. Christine was a familiar figure around Sydney suburban stamp clubs and weekend stamp markets. She bought stamps in bulk which at one time she was breaking up into packets for sale through newsagents. However, in later life it became obvious that she was just hoarding the stamps and not protecting them from deterioration. Some stamp vendors took advantage of her but she also had friends who tried to look out for her. Christine was quite deaf all her life and her difficulties in communicating sometimes made her frustrated. Little is known of Christine s last days but the Arrunga Uniting Care home at North Ryde has confirmed that she has deceased.

17 PHILAS NEWS 17 October 2018 SOCIETY SCENE The PHILAS News editor sends out an requesting club news and meeting details a few weeks before each issue is printed. If your club is not receiving these s, please contact the editor at the address below and provide your contact details. The editor s address is: stampsmw@bizland.com.au. Or mail items to PHILAS House at the address on page 2. Please check that your club details are up to date on the website: club.philas.org.au Advise the webmaster via the link on the site of any changes. AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH COLLECTORS CLUB OF N.S.W. meets at PHILAS House on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7.45pm. Displays cover a wide range of Australian Philately and the quarterly Bulletin features research articles from Roos and KGV to moderns, including postal history. Members of the KGV Study Group are present at each meeting and are happy to assist new-comers to this major study area. Visitors are most welcome. Enquiries: PO Box 227, Darlinghurst NSW 1300 Ph Fax October Display: Picture Postcards of Lord Howe Island & Gloucester by John Moore 19 November Display: Franking Machine Workshop run by Ian Fuary & Richard Peck 17 December AGM & President s Display 21 Jan Display: Alice through the Pillar Box by the Cinderella Club AUSTRALIAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY - NSW BRANCH meets in PHILAS House on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7.30 pm for displays and discussion of coins, notes and medals. Contact details: P O Box 830, Manly, NSW, 830. Website: anseditor@hotmail.com or rodsell@rodsell.com 8 October Remembering World War I military-related currency 12 November Numismatic Market Place (venue Noble Numismatics, 169 Macquarie Street) 10 December Display Competition & Christmas social 14 Jan NZ and South Pacific AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY FOR POLAR PHILATELY was established in 1974 to promote and develop Polar Philately. The society meets at the Ryde Ex-Services Club, Victoria Road, Ryde, commencing at 8.00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the odd numbered months: Feb, then March, May, July, September, November. The society welcomes visitors interested in Antarctic and Arctic postal history, covers and stamps. A regular journal, Penguin Views, with articles on Polar Philately is published. The Society has a blog site available for members. Enquiries: PO Box 7068, Bondi Beach, NSW, Telephone penviews@hotmail.com 14 November 13 February 2019 BATHURST STAMP, COIN, COLLECTABLES & LAPIDARY CLUB Inc. meets in their clubhouse in Park Street, Eglinton (next to the Tennis Courts and opposite the Eglinton Store). Meetings are held at 7.30pm on the 1st Monday of each month (ex Jan). Juniors are most welcome. The club produces a newsletter for members. Meetings are varied with the emphasis on lapidary and collectables. Many field trips are held. Enquiries to the Secretary, 8 Miller Street, Windradyne, NSW Ph. (02) (business hours) Club Publicity Officer: Alan McRae FAIHA at amcrae@lisp.com.au 8 October 5 November AGM & Members display: Exhibit the colours in your collection 7.00 pm 3 December Family Social at 6.00 pm

18 PHILAS NEWS 18 October 2018 BLUE MOUNTAINS STAMP CLUB meets at 8.00pm on the 4th Friday of the month (except December) at Katoomba Public School, Merriwa St, Katoomba. Enquiries to the Secretary, PO Box 76 Blackheath NSW Sue Cottier at: 26 October Members display: Topical items 23 November Auction & Christmas social No December meeting BOAMBEE EAST PHILATELIC SOCIETY meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month (except January) commencing at 6.30 pm at the Balydon Community Centre, Toormina Road. This vibrant club on the NSW North Coast makes visitors most welcome. A newsletter keeps all country members in touch. Enquiries: PO Box 229 Toormina NSW 2452, phone (02) robertcox415@gmail.com 18 October 15 November 20 December BURWOOD AND DISTRICT STAMP CLUB meets at Concord RSL & Community Club, Nirranda Street, Concord West, NSW 2138 on the 4th Wednesday of the month (ex Dec) at 7.30pm. Enquiries: Ph October Display: My Australian George V Collection by Keith Small 28 November Display: The Second AIF Middle East by Andrew Brockett 12 December Christmas social at venue to be decided CASTLE HILL STAMP CLUB meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (except January) at the Hills District Bowling Club, Old Northern Road, Baulkham Hills (car park entry is from Jenner St). Enquiries to PO Box 151 Castle Hill NSW Secretary: Rosalind Lean. 10 October Display: Malayan States before Federated Malay States by Jeff Newman 14 November Display: PHILAS Collection of 1956 Olympics 12 December Christmas social CINDERELLA STAMP CLUB OF AUSTRALASIA holds meetings at national Stamp Exhibitions. Enquiries: P O Box 889, Chatswood, NSW Contacts: Wilson Ilbery or Paul Storm Journal editor: Marilyn Gendek: mahgen@tpg.com.au CLUB WILLOUGHBY PHILATELIC SECTION meets on the 4th Thursday of each month (ex Dec) at the Annex (Bowling Club House) of Club Willoughby, 26 Crabbes Ave, Willoughby. Club Willoughby Philatelic Section was inaugurated in June 1980 and is one of several sections within the Club Willoughby. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Enquiries to the Secretary at the same address. Telephone: Wilson Ilbery or Paul Storm paulgeraldstorm@hotmail.com 25 October Display: Greece by George Boski 22 November Display: Lions Club Philately by Ted Henebery 6 December Christmas social 24 January Display: Peru by Daphne Martin EARLWOOD & DISTRICTS STAMP CLUB meets at 7.30pm in the Earlwood Senior Citizens Club Hall, 362 Homer Street, Earlwood on the 1st Wednesday of the month (except January). The club publishes an award-winning quarterly journal, Waratah Philatelist, containing a wide range of interesting articles. Enquiries to: PO Box 345 Marrickville NSW wmorehouse@netspace.net.au telephone: (02) October Display: Europa by Laurent Villoing 7 November AGM and President s display 5 December Committee display and Christmas social

19 PHILAS NEWS 19 October 2018 CAMPBELLTOWN DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (the 4th Wednesday in January) at 7.30pm at the St Thomas More Church Hall, Acacia Street, RUSE. Enquiries to the Secretary, PO Box 478 Campbelltown, NSW October Display: Australian Booklets by Mario Saliba 14 November Display: SES Sheetlets by Tony Bailey 12 December Christmas social & charity fund raiser News from Campbelltown The election of committee meeting for the coming year was held on 12 th September. The outgoing committee was almost entirely re-elected for 2018: President David Miner Vice President Phil Morehouse Secretary Gordon Howard Treasurer Frank Wirz Sales Co-ordinator & Circuit Manager Tony Bailey Librarian Christopher Reddy Assistant Librarian (new position) Stanley Abnes Publicity Officer Erik Hulbers General Comittee & Auctioneer Bill Richardson (also with new role as Caterer) General Committee Win Morehouse Our monthly auctions have been so successful that members continually obtain choice items at a fraction of catalogue value, causing members to eagerly look forward to monthly meetings on 2nd Wednesday of each month. Our club finance balance is holding strong, and with the upcoming Fisher s Ghost Stamp Fair early in November we anticipate more people joining. Unfortunately, we have been unable to attract younger members, in line with most other organisations in the district. All visitors are most welcome at any of our meetings. 15th Fisher s Ghost Stamp Fair Sunday 4th November, am to 4pm Civic Centre, Queen & Broughton Sts, Campbelltown Adjacent to Campbelltown railway station. Stamp auctions around 11am & 1pm All stamp club members are invited to provide auction material and a master list by 9.30am with a minimum reserve of $5 per item (limit 30 items). Club commission only 10%. Stamp dealers & a coin dealer present as well as club circuit books. Collections bought & stamp valuations provided. Light luncheon available in dining room as well as tea & coffee. Any inquiries phone David or

20 PHILAS NEWS 20 October 2018 EASTWOOD-EPPING PHILATELIC SOCIETY meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Epping Presbyterian Church Hall, corner Rawson & Bridge Streets, Epping. Visitors are most welcome. Enquiries to PO Box 165 Eastwood NSW Telephone: Keith Emery on (02) October Sale by tender 6 November Display: PHILAS Collection of Europe after World War I 4 December Stamp sales night GOSFORD PHILATELIC CLUB meets in the Arts & Crafts Centre, Henry Kendall Village, Wyoming. The afternoon meeting is held on the 1st Monday at 1.30pm (except January). Enquiries to PO Box 4216, East Gosford, NSW 2250 or telephone (02) October 5 November 3 December GREAT LAKES STAMP CLUB meets on the 1st Saturday of the month from 9.00 am to am at the Salvation Army Citadel, 7 South Street, Tuncurry NSW The Club members invite any interested persons to come along to our monthly stamp workshop and market. Enquiries to: 23 Cocos Crescent, Forster NSW Telephone (02) garrymunro5@gmail.com 6 October 3 November 1 December ILLAWARRA PHILATELIC SOCIETY INC. meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm in Room 2, Illawarra Master Builders Club, 61 Church St, Wollongong. Visitors & juniors welcome. Come and join us to discuss, swap, sell, buy and display stamps. Enquires to the Secretary, PO Box 194 Wollongong East NSW Illawarra.Philatelic.Society@gmail.com 17 October Members display 21 November Display: Berlin by David 18 December Charity auction 16 January Display: 1d Red Varieties by Noel Illawarra Numismatic Association COIN AND STAMP FAIR Saturday 13th October 2018 Dapto Citizen Bowling Club Fowlers Road am to 3.00 pm FREE ENTRY Sellers with large variety of Numismatic and Philatelic items for sale. If you have Coins, Banknotes or Stamps you wish to sell, dealers may be interested. For more information contact Greg Dawes on MAITLAND STAMP CLUB meets at East Maitland Bowling Club, Bank St, East Maitland at 7.30pm on the 2nd Monday each month (ex January). Enquiries to PO Box 2078 Green Hills NSW carrotspatch@tpg.com.au 8 October Display by Stephen Morris 12 November Other Hobbies Night 10 December Visit from Newcastle Philatelic Society

21 PHILAS NEWS 21 October 2018 MANLY WARRINGAH STAMP CLUB meets in the Manly-Warringah Rugby League Club, Federal Parade, Brookvale, at 8.00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. This club combines two previous local clubs. Enquiries to the Secretary: PO Box 6541, Frenchs Forest DF, NSW October Display: UK Philatelic Congresses Cinderellas by Paul Storm ** Monday 12 November we visit Smithfield ** 13 November Members display: Military / Remembrance 11 December Stamp trading; presentation of awards; supper MILTON ULLADULLA STAMP CLUB Meets at 1.00 pm in the Ulladulla Bowling Club, St Vincent Street, on the 4th Monday each month (ex Dec). Attractions include circuit books from various clubs and sixmonthly auctions. Visitors are most welcome. Enquiries to the Secretary, PO Box 670, Ulladulla NSW, Telephone (02) barbarasmith3@bigpond.com 22 October 26 November no December meeting 28 January MORISSET UNITING CHURCH STAMP CLUB meets from am to 2.30 pm on the 4th Saturday of each month ( ex Dec ) at the Morisset Uniting Church Hall, cnr. Kahibah & Awaba Streets, Morisset, NSW, The club has numerous part-time dealers buying & selling, lucky door prize, raffle, sales by tender, library and displays all in an air-conditioned pleasant environment. Plenty of parking with refreshments and lunch available for a small fee. Visitors are always welcome. Enquiries: P O Box 533 Morisset, NSW skozuruk@bigpond.net.au Phone: (02) (ask for Steve) 27 October 24 November no December meeting 26 January MUDGEE COIN, NOTE & STAMP CLUB Inc meets at Club Mudgee, 99 Mortimer Street, on the first Sunday of each month (incl. public holiday weekends & January) at am. Contact: Elizabeth Pratt, 39 White Cedars Rd, Kains Flat, Mudgee, NSW Telephone: (02) pratte99@gmail.com 7 October 4 November 2 December 6 January Annual Coin Note and Stamp Fair Sunday 11th November am to 3.00pm Club Mudgee, 99 Mortimer St, Mudgee. NSW, 2850 N.S.W. POSTCARD COLLECTORS SOCIETY Inc meets at PHILAS House on the 1st Wednesday of February, May, August and November at 7.30pm. The Society produces a quarterly Bulletin. Postcard Fairs will be held in February, May, August & November from 9.30am to 2.00pm at the Imar Community Hall, 2A Fitzroy St, Croydon. Enquiries: PO Box 193 Rozelle NSW jeffitz43@optusnet.com.au Wednesday meeting: 7 November Sunday Postcard Fairs: 25 November Join our online discussion forum for postcards: PAPUAN PHILATELIC SOCIETY - SYDNEY CHAPTER meets on an ad hoc basis (usually at PHILAS House). For details on specific times and dates please lakatoistamps@gmail.com Contacts: Tony Griffin, Secretary, or Michael Ryan, President, (02)

22 PHILAS NEWS 22 October 2018 Orange Spring Fair and State-level One-frame Stamp Exhibition 17 th & 18 th November 2018 Orange High School, Woodward St, Orange Stamp & Coin dealers from around the State and the A.C.T. are offering a range of Australian & World stamps, coins & accessories. Valuations and appraisals Stamp & coin displays Expo Admission is $2.00, accompanied children always free Orange Stamp Exhibition Souvenirs The Orange Coin and Stamp Club will be selling 4 different coloured souvenir envelopes limited in quantity to 50 of each. They will be available in orange, yellow, green and blue. Each envelope will be individually numbered and each envelope will have a different personalised $1 postage stamp affixed. These stamps will be cancelled with a pictorial postmark which has been especially produced for the Club by Australia Post and will be made available on the day. Cost of each cover will be $4-00. **** **** There will also be 2 different metallic shimmer style envelopes available. These will also be individually numbered and limited in number to 50. Envelopes will have the $1 WINX (gummed) postage stamp affixed and will also be cancelled on the day with the pictorial postmark. Cost of each over will be $3-00. **** **** We shall also have an unlimited number of souvenir covers available on the day cancelled with the pictorial postmark. These covers will have a current $1 (P&S) stamp affixed. Cost of each cover will be $2-00. Entry date extended! Entries in the Orange One-Frame Exhibition will now be accepted up to Friday 19 October. Remember, only 15 album pages per entry are required. You can expand your 8-page entry in the PHILAS House Open Day competition or re-cycle your 1990s entries in the Northern Beaches Stamp Expos. The Orange Club s initiative deserves our support! The Prospectus and Entry Form are available in PHILAS House or by ing Derek Dolstra: ddolstra@bigpond.net.au ORANGE COIN & STAMP CLUB Inc. meets on the last Tuesday of each month (ex Dec.) at the Orange Cultural Centre in Sale Street, Orange at 7.30pm. Fairs are held on the 1st Saturday of each month at the same venue from 9.00am to 3.00pm with sales, valuations & advice given by Club members. There are less-formal lunchtime meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at midday, at the Community and Information Centre, 79 Kite Street. A monthly Newsletter is produced which can be accessed on the PHILAS website. No evening meeting in December. Telephone (02) Enquiries: Secretary, PO Box 324 Orange NSW ddolstra@bigpond.net.au Evening meetings: 30 October 27 November Lunchtime meetings: 9 October 13 November 11 December

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24 PHILAS NEWS 24 October 2018 NEWCASTLE PHILATELIC SOCIETY Inc. meets at Mayfield Senior Citizens Centre, 81 Hanbury Street, Mayfield, on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. Pedestrian access is through the Hanbury Street entrance. There is car parking at the back of the adjoining library as well as opposite behind the Stag and Hunter Hotel. Auction night is on the 4th Thursday from 7.00 pm. Daytime meetings are also held on the 3rd Wednesday each month (except December) at Studio 48, 48 Mackie Avenue, New Lambton, from am to 1.00 pm. Visitors welcome. A regular quarterly newsletter with interesting articles is produced by the society. The Society conducts Junior Activities on the 3rd Sunday each month at am at the Wallsend Pioneers Hall (same date and venue as several stamp dealers hold a fair). Enquiries to PO Box 34, Jesmond, NSW moore.john@optusnet.com.au Evening Meetings: 11 October Display: Jamaica by Tony Walker 8 November Display: Antarctica & the Falkland Islands by Don Rutherford & Tony Walker Monday 10 December we visit Maitland Stamp Club 13 December Display: 1929 Swan Centenary of Western Australia by Greg Laidler Daytime Meetings: 17 October Display: Australian King George V by John Edwards 21 November Display: Pot Pourri by Don Rutherford No December daytime meeting NORTHERN SUBURBS PHILATELIC SOCIETY meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Visitors are always welcome. Come along and enjoy the friendly and informative meetings. Displays of interest are presented. There are excellent exchange books as well as monthly Club auctions. Light refreshments are served. New venue: St Leonard s Church Hall, 43 Donnelly Road (corner of Willoughby Road), Naremburn. Enquiries to: PO Box 889, Chatswood, NSW Telephone: (02) paulgeraldstorm@hotmail.com 18 October AGM and President s display 15 November Visit from the Eastwood-Epping Philatelic Society Saturday 8 December Family afternoon social, games, prizes, drawing of 5/- Bridge raffle PARRAMATTA PHILATELIC SOCIETY meets on the 1st Friday each month at 7.30pm at the O.E.S. Hall, Railway Street, Wentworthville (opposite Police Station). Visitors always welcome. Enquiries to PO Box 219 Wentworthville NSW Telephone (02) parrastampclub@tpg.com.au 5 October Monster auction 2 November Display: Nobel Prize Winners by Brian Philpott 7 December Members showcase and Christmas social PENRITH & DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY meets on the 1st Thursday each month (ex Jan), at 8.00pm in the Old Penrith School of Arts, Room 1, 3 Castlereagh St U3A, Penrith. The club welcomes visitors and has displays and club sales at meetings, plus a free colour newsletter with articles of interest and a listing of the latest stamp issues. Enquiries: PO Box 252, Kingswood NSW rabit5540@gmail.com or ivan.baza@bigpond.com 4 October 1 November 4 December no January meeting

25 PHILAS NEWS 25 October 2018 PHILATELIC SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA meets from 10.30am to 12.30pm on the 1st Floor at PHILAS House on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (ex Dec.). All visitors are most welcome to this daytime meeting. Enquiries: Secretary PSA, c/ PHILAS, PO Box 220, Darlinghurst, NSW Telephone: (02) October Display: Channel Islands by Robert Herzog (note change of speaker) 21 November Members 1-Frame display (for the Cyril McColough Award) No December meeting PHILATELIC SOCIETY OF CANBERRA INC. holds a display meeting on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7.45pm in Room 10 on level 2 (2nd floor) in the New Griffin Centre, Bunda St, Canberra City, and an exchange and trading meeting on the 3rd Thursday. An afternoon meeting is also held on the 3rd Thursday at 2.00pm. There are several other groups that meet regularly. The Society has an extensive library and produces a newsletter in addition to the journal Capital Philately. Enquiries: GPO Box 1840 Canberra ACT 2601 Telephone: a.h. Website: 4 October Display: Caribbean Airmails by Darryl Fuller 1 November AGM and President s display 6 December Christmas Quiz compiled by Peter Kunz psc@luckhurst.com.au PHILATELIC SOCIETY OF N.S.W. meets at PHILAS House on the 4th Saturday of each month (ex Dec) commencing at 2.00 pm. Additional meetings with the Postal History Group are held at the Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor St, Chatswood on the 3rd Tuesday of the odd months at 7.30pm. Enquiries: PO Box 220, Darlinghurst NSW glewis@custom-made.com.au website: club.philas.org.au/psnsw Main Meetings at PHILAS House on the 4th Saturday (ex public holidays), 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm: October meeting at a private home 24 November AGM and President s display Meetings at Chatswood on the 3rd Tuesday of odd months, at 7.30pm. 20 November Display: Maritime Postal History of Cuba by Geoffrey Lewis The China Study Group of PSNSW meets at PHILAS House on the 4th Monday, at 7.30 pm. Enquiries: PO Box 258, Earlwood, NSW October Display: Local Surcharge Labels of PRC Northern Autonomous Regions by Garry Francis 26 November Display: Jioazhou (Kiaochow Kiautschou) by Robert Herlinger 3 December Christmas banquet in Chinstown PIALLAWAY PHILATELIC SOCIETY Inc. meets at Church of England Hall, 6-8 Anzac Parade, Werris Creek on the 2nd Monday of each month (ex January) at 7.00 pm. Enquiries: P O Box 112 Werris Creek NSW piallawayphilatelic@gmail.com Phone: Warren October 12 November 10 December PIALLAWAY PHILATELIC SOCIETY Stamps, Coins & Collectables Fair Saturday 27 th October - Sunday 28 th October 9.00 am pm 9.00 am pm Currabubula Memorial Hall Davis Street, Currabubula RICHMOND RIVER PHILATELIC SOCIETY meets in Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore on the 4th Thursday of each month (ex Dec) at 6.30 pm. Enquiries: PO Box 784 Lismore NSW Secretary, Lynn Kitchin. address: andrew@onlinecoins.com.au 25 October 22 November No December meeting

26 PHILAS NEWS 26 October 2018 RICHMOND STAMP CLUB meets at 7.00pm on the 2nd Thursday each month (ex Jan). The club meets at St Monica s Church Hall, corner of Windsor & Bourke Streets, Richmond. Enquiries: PO Box 28 Richmond NSW richmondstampclub@oz ..com.au Telephone , or October Display: King George V by Keith 8 November Club competition: 3 pages on Christmas 13 December Christmas lunch ROYAL SYDNEY PHILATELIC CLUB meets at PHILAS House on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (ex Jan) at 7.15 pm. Members have access to the extensive Club Library, and receive the quarterly journal. Enquiries: GPO Box 1751 Sydney NSW October Display: Design Errors on Stamps - Pitcairn to Yemen by Paul Rheban 13 November Display: Postal History of Lucknow, 1810 to 1947 by Vijay Shukla 11 December Club competition bring from 6 to 16 pages The Armidale Circle of RSPC meets in the Main Meeting Room at the rear of Kent House, Faulkner St, Armidale, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.45pm (ex Dec & Jan). A fine monthly journal is produced. Enquiries: PO Box 273 Armidale NSW October Philatelic Quiz and Social Night The Australian States Study Circle of RSPC meets at PHILAS House on the 4th Wednesday each month (ex Dec) at 7.30pm, with interesting discussions and items on display. Visitors are most welcome. A quarterly journal, Sydney Views, is produced featuring research articles on Australian States & Colonial stamps and postal history. Enquiries to GPO Box 1751 Sydney NSW October 28 November SAPPHIRE COAST STAMP & COIN CLUB meets at the Pambula Court House, corner Toalla and Monaro Streets, on the 2nd Thursday at 7.00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (Oct to Apr, ex Dec & Jan) and on the 3rd Saturday at 2.00 pm Eastern Standard Time (May to Sep). Visitors are always welcome. Enquiries: PO Box 285 Pambula NSW Telephone (02) October 8 November ST GEORGE PHILATELIC SOCIETY meets in the Senior Citizens Centre, 36 George St, Rockdale, on the 1st Monday of the month (except Jan.) at 7.45pm. Enquiries: 8 Waterside Pde, Peakhurst, NSW October 5 November 3 December SHOALHAVEN PHILATELIC SOCIETY Inc. meets at Nowra Bowling Club, Osborne St, Nowra, on the 2nd Monday (ex Jan) at 7.00 pm. All visitors are most welcome. A regular newsletter is produced for members. Enquiries: PO Box 4047 Nowra East, NSW Telephone (02) johndi@shoalhaven.net.au 8 October Club auction 12 November AGM 10 December Annual Dinner SUSSEX INLET & DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (ex Jan) in the Bluebell Room, Inasmuch Retirement Village, Iverison Road, Sussex Inlet at 2.00pm. Visitors to the area are welcome. A junior group is conducted at the local primary school. Enquiries: 53 River Road, Sussex Inlet, NSW October 21 November 19 December SYDNEY ANGLICAN STAMP SOCIETY meets at the North Rocks Community Church, 132 North Rocks Rd, North Rocks, from 9.30 am to 3.00 pm on 2nd Saturday of the even numbered months. Enquiries: Secretary, 3/24 Beattie Ave, Denistone East, NSW Website: 8 December

27 PHILAS NEWS 27 October 2018 SMITHFIELD STAMP CLUB Inc meets at the Brenan Park Community Hall, Bourke St, Smithfield (near the T intersection with Charles St) on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7.30pm. Sale by Tender at each meeting. Enquiries: PO Box 2612 Smithfield NSW alfred_grech@iprimus.com.au or prhill2011@hotmail.com Telephone: (02) , or October AGM, Barbecue and auction 12 November Inter-club Competition. Visit from Manly-Warringah Stamp Club 3 December Annual Dinner at Merrylands Bowling Club 10 December Annual Alex Marks Philatelic Competition News from Smithfield David Burns, the son of one of our Founding Members, has returned to our club. Colin Ryan has moved from our area to Carringbah South. Bill Mair thanks Col Ryan for his years of service to the Parramatta and Smithfield clubs. Ben Peresan of the Burwood club is congratulated at Smithfield by George Petridis on his Bronze Medal from the Newcastle Stampshow. TAMWORTH PHILATELIC SOCIETY Inc meets on the 1st Monday of each month (ex Jan) at 7.30pm in the Tamworth Seventh Day Adventist Church, corner of Kent & Dianne Streets. Monthly Newsletter keeps all the members in touch. Enquiries: PO Box 678 Tamworth NSW Telephone (02) bsec1@bigpond.com or graemar@tpg.com.au 8 October Members oldest stamps 5 November Dinner at the North Tamworth Bowling Club 3 December Salvation Army charity night. Bring some supper. TORONTO STAMP CLUB meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Bolton Point Community Hall, 68A Middle Point Road. Enquiries: Secretary, 20 Bellbird Close, Cooranbong NSW Telephone howard.fisher@bigpond.com 3 October 7 November 5 December

28 PHILAS NEWS 28 October 2018 SUTHERLAND SHIRE PHILATELIC SOCIETY meets at the Sutherland United Services Club, First Floor, 7 East Street, Sutherland on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. Sales tables or auctions are held at most meetings. Enquiries: PO Box 339 Sutherland NSW ** No July meeting ** 9 October Display: Europa Transport by Laurent Villoing 13 November Display: Naval Ships by Carl Verdich 11 December Christmas social News from Sutherland At the Sutherland Shire Philatelic Society Annual General Meeting held during September Michael Newman and Doug Grinter, two long-standing members of our Club, were awarded Life Membership. Between them, Michael and Doug have been members for over 50 years and for a number of years Michael has been our Society Historian and PHILAS Representative while Doug has been Secretary. TURRAMURRA STAMP CLUB meets at Turramurra Uniting Church Hall, Turramurra Ave, Turramurra at 7.45pm on the 2nd Monday of the month. Visitors are most welcome. Enquiries: Secretary, 26 / 578 Pacific Highway, Killara, NSW Telephone: (02) jeff_and_dorothy@hotmail.com 8 October Display: Ship Letters by Wayne Donaldson. AGM. 12 November Club competition for the Colonel Thompson Annual Trophy 10 December Christmas supper bring a plate TWIN TOWNS STAMP CLUB Inc. meets in the Tweed Heads Masonic Centre, 8 Boyd Street at 7.30pm on the 1st Monday of the month (ex Jan). Each meeting there is usually a mini-auction, raffle, bargain table, club circuit books and a competition. Enquiries: PO Box 432 Coolangatta Qld President: Allan Morris Secretary: Richard Mills (mobile ) Treasurer: Sonia Davys Publicity Officer: Dan Waters (07) October Guests and members display: The Letter Q 5 November Scavenger hunt and The Letter R display 3 December Christmas social News from the Twin Towns Twin Towns Stamp Club (Inc) held their AGM at the September meeting and all office bearers were returned unopposed. Members are currently engaged in the annual scavenger hunt for 20 philatelic items. Two new members joined last month. President Allan Morris on the right presents Don Dezentje with the Anne McInnes Annual Alphabet Display Competition trophy for achieving most points for his marvellous informative one page displays each month. Allan finished runner up.