Tasmanian Philatelic Society

The Tasmanian Philatelic Society is based in Hobart, Tasmania. The Society aims to bring together local collectors of all interests and expertise in a congenial environment. For collectors outside Tasmania, the Society aims to share information and foster research about Tasmanian Philately through the Courier and the web site. TPS welcomes new members and your contributions and comments.

News

10 Nov 08Beer Duties

Can you help ?

Dingle Smith and Martin Walker are seeking input to a comprehensive article on Tas. Beer duties. This is well worth a look whether or not you know the subject. See here for details.

1 Nov '08New Postal history Article

Prominent Postal Historian Colin Tabeart has provided an article on the early postal history of shipping mails - Australia-UK Mails – The Accountancy Period

23/9June meeting display

Images from Rob Antell's shipping postcard display are now on the program page

31/8 New on site

Stamps of Tasmania by John Shepherd. First in a series of over-view articles on Tasmanian Philately.
'Artists of Steel' by Richard Breckon about the creation of the classic Australian Issues 1930 to 1960 s.

New links - new Dealer Members and other links.

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Launpex is coming

The Launceston Philatelic Society will be hosting a National 0ne-frame exhibition in Launceston 28 October 2009 - 2 November 2009. Watch this space for more details.