Parramatta Philatelic Society, Philas

About Us

Founded in 1949 the Parramatta Philatelic Society's aim is to arouse, foster and maintain the interest of members and the public concerning stamp collecting. To also co-operate with other organisations having similar interests. Hold regular meetings at which displays will be presented by members and guests.

Sale of philatelic material at every meeting. A free Library is available to all members at the monthly meetings. The library contains books, journals and catalogues.

Visitors welcome; Come along and meet our members and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

Parramatta Philatelic Society update (27 May 2017)

June meeting is back
Hall renovations now complete and we will have our first meeting of the year on Friday 2nd June 2017.

Special Events

Annual Open Stamp Day, Saturday 14 May 2016

~~Annual Open Stamp Day~~, ~~Saturday 13 May 2017~~ cancelled

Meeting Time

1st Friday of each month. Meetings start at 7.30pm

Meeting Place

Wentworthville O.E.S. Hall, Railway Street, Wentworthville, NSW 2145 (see map below ).

Membership fees

Adults $5.00 per year

Program/Schedule

2015

January Fri 2

Monster Sale by Tender
7.30pm Friday, 2nd January, 2015

February Fri 6

Display: Nyasaland
Frank Cook
7.30pm Friday, 6th February, 2015

March Fri 6

Display: Nurses
Jill Hyslop
7.30pm Friday, 6th March, 2015

April Fri 3

Good Friday
No Meeting
Friday, 3rd April, 2015

May Fri 1

Display: Nobel Literature Winners
Brian Philpott
7.30pm Friday, 1st May, 2015

June Fri 5

Display: New Zealand Antarctic
Graeme Morriss
7.30pm Friday, 5th June, 2015

July Fri 3

Display: Popular Choice
(6 sheets from members)
7.30pm Friday, 3rd July, 2015

August Fri 7

Ausipex
John Batson
7.30pm Friday, 7th August, 2015

August Mon 10

Inter Club Competition
vs Smithfield
7.30pm Monday, 10th August, 2015

September Fri 4

A.G.M. & Presidents Display
(annual fees due)
7.30pm Friday, 4th September, 2015

October Fri 2

Monster Sale by Tender
7.30pm Friday, 2nd October, 2015

November Fri 6

Display: USA 1847 - 1940
Michael Hirschorn
7.30pm Friday, 6th November, 2015

December Fri 4

Christmas Meeting
Members Showcase
7.30pm Friday, 4th December, 2015

2016

January Fri 1

Monster Sale by Tender
7.30pm Friday, 1st January, 2016

February Fri 5

Other Hobbies
What else do you collect?
7.30pm Friday, 5th February, 2016

March Fri 4

Worldwide Covers
Alfred Grech
7.30pm Friday, 4th March, 2016

April Fri 1

Eiffel Tower
Philas Collection
7.30pm Friday, 1st April, 2016

May Fri 6

Julius Blau - Traveller
Paul Storm
7.30pm Friday, 6th May, 2016

May Sat 14

Parramatta Open Stamp Day
O.E.S. Hall, Railway Street
10am to 4pm Saturday, 14th May, 2016

June Fri 3

A Nation Remembers
Ted Lean
7.30pm Friday, 3rd June, 2016

July Fri 1

Meeting Cancelled. ~~Popular Choice~~
Due to Election 2016. ~~(6 sheets from members)~~ Cancelled
7.30pm Friday, 1st July, 2016

August Fri 5

Inter Club Competition
vs Smithfield
7.30pm Friday, 5th August, 2016

September Fri 2

A.G.M. & Presidents Display
(annual fees due)
7.30pm Friday, 2nd September, 2016

October Fri 7

Monster Sale by Tender
7.30pm Friday, 7th October, 2016

November Fri 4

War Mail
Brian Wicks
7.30pm Friday, 4th November, 2016

December Fri 2

Christmas Meeting
Members Showcase
7.30pm Friday, 2nd December, 2016

2017

January Fri 6

no meeting no meeting
7.30pm Friday, 6th January, 2017

February Tue 7

no meeting at Parramatta
Joint Meeting at Eastwood - Epping instead no meeting
7.30pm Tuesday, 7th February, 2017

March Fri 3

no meeting no meeting
7.30pm Friday, 3rd March, 2017

April Fri 7

Popular Choice
6 sheets from members IF the regular hall is available
7.30pm Friday, 7th April, 2017

May Fri 5

~~Old times~~
~~Col Ryan~~ cancelled
7.30pm Friday, 5th May, 2017

May Sat 13

~~Parramatta Open Stamp Day~~
~~O.E.S. Hall, Railway Street~~ cancelled
10am to 4pm Saturday, 13th May, 2017

June Fri 2

Australian Christmas
Ted Lean Christmas in June
7.30pm Friday, 2nd June, 2017

July Fri 7

Aden and States
Frank Cook
7.30pm Friday, 7th July, 2017

August Fri 4

WA Revenues
Andrew Folders
7.30pm Friday, 4th August, 2017

August Mon 14

Inter Club Competition vs Smithfield
at Smithfield
7.30pm Monday, 14th August, 2017

September Fri 1

A.G.M. & Presidents Display
(annual fees due)
7.30pm Friday, 1st September, 2017

October Fri 6

Europa Display - British Isles
Laurent Villoing Europa series
7.30pm Friday, 6th October, 2017

November Fri 3

Monster Sale by Tender
7.30pm Friday, 3rd November, 2017

December Fri 1

Christmas Meeting
Members Showcase
7.30pm Friday, 1st December, 2017

Services Available

newsletter

competitions

library

youth club

sale by tender

exchange or circuit books

guest speakers

wheel chair access

loan of philatelic accessories

Affiliated with

The Philatelic Association of NSW (Philas)

How To Get There

Car - Plenty of parking in street.
Train - venue is a 5 min. walk from Wentworthville railway station

Map

Contact Us

Secretary: Dee Collins PO BOX 219, Wentworthville, NSW 2145
Email: parrastampclubs@tpg.com.au
Phone: (02) 9636 1175