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SUMMARY:14 Oct 26 - Wessex Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Harnham Scout Hall\, Lower Street\, West Harnham\n\n\n\n\n\n14th October 2026Wessex Regional Meeting\n\n\n\nIn association with the Postal History Society at Harnham Scout Hall\, Lower Street\, West Harnham\, Salisbury\, SP2 8HB from 10am to 4.30pm \n\n\n\nThis popular meeting is always well supported by members and guests\, with a diverse selection of displays by members. There is always something of interest for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details please contact Julian Jones. \n\n\n\nThe Society wishes to acknowledge the support for our Regional Meetings offered by David Feldman SA. \n\n\n\nUK Regional Meetings\n\n\n\n\nAny member\, irrespective of where they live\, wishing to attend these meetings should please  contact the Society for further details. Ideally members should get in touch at least seven days beforehand to ensure that any catering arrangements can be finalised. \n\n\n\nDateUK Meeting LocationContact8 Mar ’26North West\, with the Society of Postal Historians\, at MacclesfieldMartin Davies31 Mar ’26Wessex\, at The Limpley Stoke HotelDavid Winnie11 Apr ’26East Midlands\, at the Delapre Community Rooms\, NorthamptonNick Levinge26 Apr ’26South West at the Tiverton Hotel Ian Pinwill16 May ’26West Midlands at the Moor Hall hotel\, Sutton ColdfieldSteven Harrison12 Jun ’26South West at the Tom Cobley Tavern\, Spreyton Ian Pinwill16 Jul ’26North with the Postal History Society at the Delta Hotel\, YorkMarc Oxley5 Aug ’26Wessex\, near Blandford Forum\, DorsetClaire Scott8 Aug ’26South East Region at Wellshurst Golf and Country Club\, East SussexJohn Stimson5 Sep ’26Scotland at The Dewars Centre\, PerthFrancis Podger14 Oct ’26Wessex with the PHS at the Harnham Scout Hall\, SalisburyJulian Jones17 Oct ’26Thames Valley Region\, BanburyJohn Davies18 Oct ’26South West at the Tiverton HotelIan Pinwill14 Nov ’26West Midlands at the Greswolde Arms Hotel\, KnowleGerald Marriner28 Nov ’26East at the Essex County Cricket Club\, ChelmsfordMike Kentzer5 Dec ’26London & Surrey at the Royal Philatelic Society LondonJohn Ray\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDateWorldwide Meeting LocationsContact11 Apr ’26Benelux regional meeting\, Roeselare\, Belgium Patrick Maselis19-21 Jun ’26Germany regional meeting\, Wiesbaden\, GermanyHarald Krieg19 Sep ’26Canada regional meeting\, Valleyfield\, Quebec\,  CanadaIngo Nessel\n\n\n\nMembers can click below for more details and to contact the organisers directly. \n\n\n\nMembers Regional Meeting\n\nJoin Today …
URL:https://home.rpsl.org.uk/event/14-oct-26-wessex-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Harnham Scout Hall\, Lower Street\, West Harnham\, SP2 8HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:17 Oct 26 - Thames Valley Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Banbury Cricket Club\n\n\n\n\n\n17th October 2026Thames Valley Regional Meeting\n\n\n\nIn association with the Thames Valley Philatelic Federation\, at                               Banbury Cricket Club\, White Post Road\, Bodicote\, Banbury\, OX15 4BN \n\n\n\nThis popular meeting is always well supported by members and guests\, with a diverse selection of displays by members. There is always something of interest for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe cost includes tea and coffee all day and a quality buffet lunch. The cost is only £25 thanks to the generous support of David Feldman Auctions. \n\n\n\nFor more details please contact John Davies. \n\n\n\nThe Society wishes to acknowledge the support for our Regional Meetings offered by David Feldman SA. \n\n\n\nUK Regional Meetings\n\n\n\n\nAny member\, irrespective of where they live\, wishing to attend these meetings should please  contact the Society for further details. Ideally members should get in touch at least seven days beforehand to ensure that any catering arrangements can be finalised. \n\n\n\nDateUK Meeting LocationContact8 Mar ’26North West\, with the Society of Postal Historians\, at MacclesfieldMartin Davies31 Mar ’26Wessex\, at The Limpley Stoke HotelDavid Winnie11 Apr ’26East Midlands\, at the Delapre Community Rooms\, NorthamptonNick Levinge26 Apr ’26South West at the Tiverton Hotel Ian Pinwill16 May ’26West Midlands at the Moor Hall hotel\, Sutton ColdfieldSteven Harrison12 Jun ’26South West at the Tom Cobley Tavern\, Spreyton Ian Pinwill16 Jul ’26North with the Postal History Society at the Delta Hotel\, YorkMarc Oxley5 Aug ’26Wessex\, near Blandford Forum\, DorsetClaire Scott8 Aug ’26South East Region at Wellshurst Golf and Country Club\, East SussexJohn Stimson5 Sep ’26Scotland at The Dewars Centre\, PerthFrancis Podger14 Oct ’26Wessex with the PHS at the Harnham Scout Hall\, SalisburyJulian Jones17 Oct ’26Thames Valley Region\, BanburyJohn Davies18 Oct ’26South West at the Tiverton HotelIan Pinwill14 Nov ’26West Midlands at the Greswolde Arms Hotel\, KnowleGerald Marriner28 Nov ’26East at the Essex County Cricket Club\, ChelmsfordMike Kentzer5 Dec ’26London & Surrey at the Royal Philatelic Society LondonJohn Ray\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDateWorldwide Meeting LocationsContact11 Apr ’26Benelux regional meeting\, Roeselare\, Belgium Patrick Maselis19-21 Jun ’26Germany regional meeting\, Wiesbaden\, GermanyHarald Krieg19 Sep ’26Canada regional meeting\, Valleyfield\, Quebec\,  CanadaIngo Nessel\n\n\n\nMembers can click below for more details and to contact the organisers directly. \n\n\n\nMembers Regional Meeting\n\nJoin Today …
URL:https://home.rpsl.org.uk/event/17-oct-26-thames-valley-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Banbury Cricket Club\, White Post Road\, Bodicote\, Banbury\, OX15 4BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:18 Oct 26 - South West Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The South West Regional Meeting will take place on 18th October 2026 at the Tiverton Hotel. \n\n\n\nOur Autumn South West meeting will begin with something a little different as Bob Wheeler will display part of his outstanding collection of more obscure GB items! His collection is an eclectic mix of original artwork\, proofs\, trials and all things devoid of any actually issued stamps! The first part of the display will cover the Victorian period from the pre-stamp era to the end of the reign with the second half covering the Kings. The display promises to be full of unique and rare items\, seldom if ever displayed\, and as such is not to be missed. The afternoon will again be a farrago of members one and two frame displays. \n\n\n\nFor more details\, contact Ian Pinwill. \n\n\n\n\nBob Wheeler will be displaying GB With A Difference \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Society wishes to acknowledge the support for our Regional Meetings offered by David Feldman SA. \n\n\n\nUK Regional Meetings\n\n\n\n\nAny member\, irrespective of where they live\, wishing to attend these meetings should please  contact the Society for further details. Ideally members should get in touch at least seven days beforehand to ensure that any catering arrangements can be finalised. \n\n\n\nDateUK Meeting LocationContact8 Mar ’26North West\, with the Society of Postal Historians\, at MacclesfieldMartin Davies31 Mar ’26Wessex\, at The Limpley Stoke HotelDavid Winnie11 Apr ’26East Midlands\, at the Delapre Community Rooms\, NorthamptonNick Levinge26 Apr ’26South West at the Tiverton Hotel Ian Pinwill16 May ’26West Midlands at the Moor Hall hotel\, Sutton ColdfieldSteven Harrison12 Jun ’26South West at the Tom Cobley Tavern\, Spreyton Ian Pinwill16 Jul ’26North with the Postal History Society at the Delta Hotel\, YorkMarc Oxley5 Aug ’26Wessex\, near Blandford Forum\, DorsetClaire Scott8 Aug ’26South East Region at Wellshurst Golf and Country Club\, East SussexJohn Stimson5 Sep ’26Scotland at The Dewars Centre\, PerthFrancis Podger14 Oct ’26Wessex with the PHS at the Harnham Scout Hall\, SalisburyJulian Jones17 Oct ’26Thames Valley Region\, BanburyJohn Davies18 Oct ’26South West at the Tiverton HotelIan Pinwill14 Nov ’26West Midlands at the Greswolde Arms Hotel\, KnowleGerald Marriner28 Nov ’26East at the Essex County Cricket Club\, ChelmsfordMike Kentzer5 Dec ’26London & Surrey at the Royal Philatelic Society LondonJohn Ray\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDateWorldwide Meeting LocationsContact11 Apr ’26Benelux regional meeting\, Roeselare\, Belgium Patrick Maselis19-21 Jun ’26Germany regional meeting\, Wiesbaden\, GermanyHarald Krieg19 Sep ’26Canada regional meeting\, Valleyfield\, Quebec\,  CanadaIngo Nessel\n\n\n\nMembers can click below for more details and to contact the organisers directly. \n\n\n\nMembers Regional Meeting\n\nJoin Today …
URL:https://home.rpsl.org.uk/event/18-oct-26-southwest-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:The Tiverton Hotel\, Blundell's Road\, Tiverton\, Devon\, EX16 4DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:3 Nov 26 - Zoom - Smokes for the Troops
DESCRIPTION:by Jean Wang FRPSC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJean Wang FRPSC\n\n\n\n\n\nSmokes for the Troops:British and Canadian Tobacco Funds in World War One\n\n\n\nIn World War I\, decades before the health dangers of smoking were recognized\, newspapers and organizations such as the Over-Seas Club in London set up charitable funds to send cigarettes and tobacco (“smokes”) to British Empire troops fighting overseas. Smokes bought by donations were sent to the front with the aid of military authorities and allowed to enter duty-free. \n\n\n\nFor soldiers\, smoking relieved stress and boredom and boosted morale. The smokes sent overseas represented a piece of home and were a reminder to the men that they were not forgotten by the people they were fighting for. Providing smokes for the troops was considered patriotic and a way for people at home to contribute to the war effort. Every parcel of smokes sent to the front included a postcard addressed to the donor. The postcards returned via military post gave civilians a tangible connection to the men serving overseas\, and the messages of thanks stimulated further donations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, Jean Wang FRPSC will discuss the reach and impact of British and Canadian WWI tobacco funds through study of reply postcards sent back from the front. \n\n\n\nDr. Jean Wang FRPSC is a hematologist and leukemia researcher in Toronto\, Canada. She is an active collector\, exhibitor\, presenter\, editor and author with an interest in medical and social philately. Her 5-frame exhibit on blood donation and transfusion was the first thematic exhibit to win a National level Grand Award in Canada. She is the Vice President of the Philatelic Specialists Society of Canada\, Secretary of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada\, a Director of the Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation\, and a Trustee of the American Philatelic Research Library. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1916 tobacco card to Falkland Islands\n\n\n\n\n\nBert Thomas – Arf a ‘Mo Kaiser\n\n\n\n\n\nOther Related Sites:\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Royal Philatelic Society of Canada\n\n\n\nPhilatelic Specialists Society of Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Programme 2026/27\n\n\n\n1 Sep 263 pmGraham WintersPost Cards6 Oct 263 pmVernon MorrisThe Postal Crisis of 17753 Nov 263 pmJean WangFirst World War Tobacco Fund1 Dec 263 pmRoger JohnsonSarawak – Tales from the Ulu5 Jan 273 pmRobert HiderComparison of the first Postage Stamps issued by the six Australian States2 Feb 273 pm Marcus OrsiIrish Postal History Transition Period2 Mar 273 pmSandeep JaiswalSome of my favourite items from Jammu and Kashmir – Part 26 Apr 273 pmJan HofmeyrPhilatelic Invention in the United States4 May 273 pmGeorge HenshilwoodHaving fun with numbers1 Jun 273 pmGordon HardyMail from Great Britain to Romania pre-UPU\n\n\n\n(Last updated 29 Jul 2026) \n\n\n\nYouTube Zoom Meeting Playlist\n\nJoin Today …
URL:https://home.rpsl.org.uk/event/3-nov-26-zoom-smokes-for-the-troops/
LOCATION:The Royal Philatelic Society London\, 15 Abchurch Lane\, London\, EC4N 7BW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Zoom
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SUMMARY:14 Nov 26 - West Midlands Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our November West Midlands Regional Meeting will take place on 14th November 2026 at the Greswolde Arms Hotel\, Knowle.. \n\n\n\nOur meetings are always good days with a wide variety of material available to see\, so hopefully we will have a good number of people attending.  We encourage non-members to attend as our guests. With fewer local Societies these days it is an opportunity for all philatelists.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having a good meeting\, including a lunch. \n\n\n\nFor more details\, contact Gerald Marriner FRPSL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Society wishes to acknowledge the support for our Regional Meetings offered by David Feldman SA. \n\n\n\nUK Regional Meetings\n\n\n\n\nAny member\, irrespective of where they live\, wishing to attend these meetings should please  contact the Society for further details. Ideally members should get in touch at least seven days beforehand to ensure that any catering arrangements can be finalised. \n\n\n\nDateUK Meeting LocationContact8 Mar ’26North West\, with the Society of Postal Historians\, at MacclesfieldMartin Davies31 Mar ’26Wessex\, at The Limpley Stoke HotelDavid Winnie11 Apr ’26East Midlands\, at the Delapre Community Rooms\, NorthamptonNick Levinge26 Apr ’26South West at the Tiverton Hotel Ian Pinwill16 May ’26West Midlands at the Moor Hall hotel\, Sutton ColdfieldSteven Harrison12 Jun ’26South West at the Tom Cobley Tavern\, Spreyton Ian Pinwill16 Jul ’26North with the Postal History Society at the Delta Hotel\, YorkMarc Oxley5 Aug ’26Wessex\, near Blandford Forum\, DorsetClaire Scott8 Aug ’26South East Region at Wellshurst Golf and Country Club\, East SussexJohn Stimson5 Sep ’26Scotland at The Dewars Centre\, PerthFrancis Podger14 Oct ’26Wessex with the PHS at the Harnham Scout Hall\, SalisburyJulian Jones17 Oct ’26Thames Valley Region\, BanburyJohn Davies18 Oct ’26South West at the Tiverton HotelIan Pinwill14 Nov ’26West Midlands at the Greswolde Arms Hotel\, KnowleGerald Marriner28 Nov ’26East at the Essex County Cricket Club\, ChelmsfordMike Kentzer5 Dec ’26London & Surrey at the Royal Philatelic Society LondonJohn Ray\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDateWorldwide Meeting LocationsContact11 Apr ’26Benelux regional meeting\, Roeselare\, Belgium Patrick Maselis19-21 Jun ’26Germany regional meeting\, Wiesbaden\, GermanyHarald Krieg19 Sep ’26Canada regional meeting\, Valleyfield\, Quebec\,  CanadaIngo Nessel\n\n\n\nMembers can click below for more details and to contact the organisers directly. \n\n\n\nMembers Regional Meeting\n\nJoin Today …
URL:https://home.rpsl.org.uk/event/14-nov-26-west-midlands-meeting/
LOCATION:Greswolde Arms Hotel\, Knowle\, 1657 High Street\, Knowle\, West Midlands\, B93 0LL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:28 Nov 26 - East Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Winter East Regional Meeting will take place on 28th November 2026 at the Essex County Cricket Club\, Chelmsford. \n\n\n\nEssex County Cricket Club is right in the heart of Chelmsford and whether you’re a cricket fan or not\, this is a great venue for a regional meeting.  \n\n\n\nOur meetings are always good days with a wide variety of material available to see\, so hopefully we will have a good number of people attending.  We encourage non-members to attend as our guests. With fewer local Societies these days it is an opportunity for all philatelists.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having a good meeting\, including a lunch. \n\n\n\nFor more details\, contact Mike Kentzer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Society wishes to acknowledge the support for our Regional Meetings offered by David Feldman SA. \n\n\n\nUK Regional Meetings\n\n\n\n\nAny member\, irrespective of where they live\, wishing to attend these meetings should please  contact the Society for further details. Ideally members should get in touch at least seven days beforehand to ensure that any catering arrangements can be finalised. \n\n\n\nDateUK Meeting LocationContact8 Mar ’26North West\, with the Society of Postal Historians\, at MacclesfieldMartin Davies31 Mar ’26Wessex\, at The Limpley Stoke HotelDavid Winnie11 Apr ’26East Midlands\, at the Delapre Community Rooms\, NorthamptonNick Levinge26 Apr ’26South West at the Tiverton Hotel Ian Pinwill16 May ’26West Midlands at the Moor Hall hotel\, Sutton ColdfieldSteven Harrison12 Jun ’26South West at the Tom Cobley Tavern\, Spreyton Ian Pinwill16 Jul ’26North with the Postal History Society at the Delta Hotel\, YorkMarc Oxley5 Aug ’26Wessex\, near Blandford Forum\, DorsetClaire Scott8 Aug ’26South East Region at Wellshurst Golf and Country Club\, East SussexJohn Stimson5 Sep ’26Scotland at The Dewars Centre\, PerthFrancis Podger14 Oct ’26Wessex with the PHS at the Harnham Scout Hall\, SalisburyJulian Jones17 Oct ’26Thames Valley Region\, BanburyJohn Davies18 Oct ’26South West at the Tiverton HotelIan Pinwill14 Nov ’26West Midlands at the Greswolde Arms Hotel\, KnowleGerald Marriner28 Nov ’26East at the Essex County Cricket Club\, ChelmsfordMike Kentzer5 Dec ’26London & Surrey at the Royal Philatelic Society LondonJohn Ray\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDateWorldwide Meeting LocationsContact11 Apr ’26Benelux regional meeting\, Roeselare\, Belgium Patrick Maselis19-21 Jun ’26Germany regional meeting\, Wiesbaden\, GermanyHarald Krieg19 Sep ’26Canada regional meeting\, Valleyfield\, Quebec\,  CanadaIngo Nessel\n\n\n\nMembers can click below for more details and to contact the organisers directly. \n\n\n\nMembers Regional Meeting\n\nJoin Today …
URL:https://home.rpsl.org.uk/event/28-nov-26-east-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Essex County Cricket Club\, Ambassador Cruise Line Ground\, New Writtle Sreet\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM2 0PG
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:5 Dec 26 - London & Surrey Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Winter London & Surrey regional meeting will be held at 15 Abchurch Lane\, in the 2nd floor meeting room\, on Saturday 5th December 2026. \n\n\n\nOur meetings are always good days with a wide variety of material available to see\, so hopefully we will have a good number of people attending.  We encourage non-members to attend as our guests. With fewer local Societies these days it is an opportunity for all philatelists.  \n\n\n\nThere will be a £5 per person charge\, which will be collected on the day\, as a contribution towards provision of the room and refreshments. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available in the morning and afternoon.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will be able to make their own lunch arrangements (there are numerous places open on Saturdays in the City of London where people can eat in or obtain sandwiches\, etc.) \n\n\n\nAttendees should assemble from 10.00 am and displays will commence at 10.30. We look forward to having a good meeting. \n\n\n\nFor more details about this regional meeting\, please contact  John Ray \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Society wishes to acknowledge the support for our Regional Meetings offered by David Feldman SA. \n\n\n\nUK Regional Meetings\n\n\n\n\nAny member\, irrespective of where they live\, wishing to attend these meetings should please  contact the Society for further details. Ideally members should get in touch at least seven days beforehand to ensure that any catering arrangements can be finalised. \n\n\n\nDateUK Meeting LocationContact8 Mar ’26North West\, with the Society of Postal Historians\, at MacclesfieldMartin Davies31 Mar ’26Wessex\, at The Limpley Stoke HotelDavid Winnie11 Apr ’26East Midlands\, at the Delapre Community Rooms\, NorthamptonNick Levinge26 Apr ’26South West at the Tiverton Hotel Ian Pinwill16 May ’26West Midlands at the Moor Hall hotel\, Sutton ColdfieldSteven Harrison12 Jun ’26South West at the Tom Cobley Tavern\, Spreyton Ian Pinwill16 Jul ’26North with the Postal History Society at the Delta Hotel\, YorkMarc Oxley5 Aug ’26Wessex\, near Blandford Forum\, DorsetClaire Scott8 Aug ’26South East Region at Wellshurst Golf and Country Club\, East SussexJohn Stimson5 Sep ’26Scotland at The Dewars Centre\, PerthFrancis Podger14 Oct ’26Wessex with the PHS at the Harnham Scout Hall\, SalisburyJulian Jones17 Oct ’26Thames Valley Region\, BanburyJohn Davies18 Oct ’26South West at the Tiverton HotelIan Pinwill14 Nov ’26West Midlands at the Greswolde Arms Hotel\, KnowleGerald Marriner28 Nov ’26East at the Essex County Cricket Club\, ChelmsfordMike Kentzer5 Dec ’26London & Surrey at the Royal Philatelic Society LondonJohn Ray\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDateWorldwide Meeting LocationsContact11 Apr ’26Benelux regional meeting\, Roeselare\, Belgium Patrick Maselis19-21 Jun ’26Germany regional meeting\, Wiesbaden\, GermanyHarald Krieg19 Sep ’26Canada regional meeting\, Valleyfield\, Quebec\,  CanadaIngo Nessel\n\n\n\nMembers can click below for more details and to contact the organisers directly. \n\n\n\nMembers Regional Meeting\n\nJoin Today …
URL:https://home.rpsl.org.uk/event/5-dec-26-london-surrey-regional-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:5 Jan 27 - Zoom - The First Australian Postage Stamps
DESCRIPTION:By Robert Hider \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Hider\n\n\n\n\n\nComparison of the First Postage Stampsissued by the Six Australian States\n\n\n\nRobert looks back through history to compare the first Postage Stamps issued in Australia\, 1850-1865. \n\n\n\nAlthough we think of Australia as being made up of a number of States\, the first stamps were issued by what were at the time Colonies (or in the case of Victoria\, a pre-Colony)\, with the concept of States emerging later in 1900 with Federation. \n\n\n\nRobert will describe the stamps produced over the period 1850-1865 by each of what became the Australian states. Each adopted a different approach. New South Wales and Victoria designed\, engraved and printed their stamps in Australia. In the case of Queensland\, South Australia and Western Australia\, the stamps were designed in Australia\, but initially engraved and printed in London. In Tasmania\, the first (temporary) stamps were printed in Australia and then followed by issues that were engraved in London. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese different approaches led to a fascinating range of stamps.  Robert will describe these different approaches and indicate how some were more successful than others in producing good quality postage stamps.  The series of postage stamps released were as follows: \n\n\n\n\nNew South Wales released a set of three imperforate stamps on 1 January 1850\, known as the “Sydney Views”.\n\n\n\nVictoria released a set of three imperforate stamps on 3 January 1850\, known to philatelists as “Half-Lengths”\n\n\n\nVan Diemen’s Land (the original colonial name of Tasmania) released a set of two imperforate stamps on 1 November 1853.\n\n\n\nWestern Australia released the One Penny Black Swan on 1 August 1854.\n\n\n\nSouth Australia released a set of two imperforate stamps on 1 January 1855\, featuring the “Chalon Head”.\n\n\n\nQueensland released a set of three “Chalon Head” definitive stamps on 1 November 1860.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly stamps of Tasmania\, South Australia\, New South Wales\, Western Australia\, Victoria\, and Queensland.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\n\nYouTube Zoom Meeting Playlist\n\nJoin Today …\n\n\n\nZoom Programme 2026/27\n\n\n\n1 Sep 263 pmGraham WintersPost Cards6 Oct 263 pmVernon MorrisThe Postal Crisis of 17753 Nov 263 pmJean WangFirst World War Tobacco Fund1 Dec 263 pmRoger JohnsonSarawak – Tales from the Ulu5 Jan 273 pmRobert HiderComparison of the first Postage Stamps issued by the six Australian States2 Feb 273 pm Marcus OrsiIrish Postal History Transition Period2 Mar 273 pmSandeep JaiswalSome of my favourite items from Jammu and Kashmir – Part 26 Apr 273 pmJan HofmeyrPhilatelic Invention in the United States4 May 273 pmGeorge HenshilwoodHaving fun with numbers1 Jun 273 pmGordon HardyMail from Great Britain to Romania pre-UPU\n\n\n\n(Last updated 29 Jul 2026)
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