Program of meetings for 2008

All meetings feature an activity such as a display and talk, a 'Sale by Tender' and circulation of exchange sheets.

Meetings are held at 7:30 PM, on the last Monday of the Month, except for December, at:

The program of activities for 2008 features an interesting range of displays and talks by experts in their field. Visitors are always welcome.

The 2008 Program
Date Topic
28 Jan 2008 Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika
25 Feb 2008

Printed Ephemera - FOOD AND DRINK!

31 Mar 2008 Aspects of the Australian Commonwealth
28 Apr 2008 East Germany - the Official stamps
26 May 2008

A PAGE OR TWO FROM MY COLLECTION; All members are invited to bring a sheet or two for display.

30 Jun 2008 Shipping - Postcards from Tasmania
28 July 2008 Antarctica
25 Aug 2008 Annual General Meeting and President's Display - Leipzig, Portrait of a City
29 Sep 2008 Postal History of the Early Federal Period
27 Oct 2008 Convict Mail and the Tasmanian Convict system
24 Nov 2008 LC Viney Competition. Members are invited to submit 5 -10 sheets

Highlights from the 2008 Program

For displays from earlier meetings in 2008, see the Archive page

 

Shipping - Post Cards from Tasmania, Rob Antell

Rob presented a great display of Picture Postcards featuring early Tasmanian shipping. A small selection of his cards is presented below.

Loongana Ferry post card
SS Marana
Wharf and Ferry scene