Program of meetings for 2009

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 2009 Program
Date Topic
26 Jan Tasmanian Railway Parcel Stamps
23 Feb.

East Germany - The Workers Paradise

30 Mar Tasmania - Post and Telegraph Office Forms
27 Apr The Stars and Stripes on Covers and Cards
25 May   Australian Postcards - Rates and Regulations 1895/1959
29 Jun A Few Pages from My collection. Members are invited to bring a sheet or two for display.
27 Jul Library Fund Raising Auction
31 Aug AGM plus "Hong Kong to South West Africa"
28 Sep Tasmania - The Chalon Issues
26 Oct Czechoslovakia
30 Nov LC Viney Competition and (early! ) Christmas Drinks

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