Welcome to the Ballarat Philatelic Society.
Established in 1904 we encourage philately in all of its forms, everyone is welcome to come and join.
Over time the Society has endeavored to encourage students to become collectors with members conducting lunchtime collector sessions at several primary schools
Ballarat Philatelic Society 2024 Syllabus
Ballarat Philatelic Society 2024 Sylabus
Our intention is to adhere to the program however please check the coming events tab as times and venues may vary throughout the year.
Ballarat Philatelic Society
Stamp and Coin Fair
Sunday October 13th
Details to come
Celebrating Ballarat Philatelic Society's 120th Anniversay
Saturday May 11th
Historic Items on display and Collection Frames for viewing
Excellent Cover designed by club Life Member Keith Sanders with
Canceller designed by Club Member Sara Waugh available for purchase.
Invitations Coming
Collection Appraisals
We are currently receiving a lot of requests from holders of collections, either their own or inherited material.
In order to assist those who wish to find out more about what you hold we are inviting you to bring your material to our Stamp Fair on Monday March 13th . A member(s) will discuss your collection with you and provide you with general advice. Please note our members will not provide a valuation, however they will guide you to where you can get a valuation or sell if that is your wish.
January/February 2024 Newsletter
Download - Ballarat Stamp Club Newsletter 2024 1
Guest Speaker - Ian Saddler
At our March meeting we were priviliged to have Ian Saddler as our guest speaker. Ian been a member of the Brighton Philatelic Society for 18 years of which he is a life member, committee person and past president (3 times) . He is also a member of the Royal and the Australian Philatelic Society and has exhibited displays locally and internationally. Ian gave a very informative presentation on the philatelic material related to the Japanese occupation during World War Two. He spoke to number of "open" display sheets and passed these around and displayed many more for members to peruse. Ian also gave a short presentation on one of his pet areas, the Indian Princely States. Members were in awe of the material Ian presented and were keen to discuss the material with Ian following his chat. Below are photos of Ian with some of the members in attandance and with club vice president, Cliff Matthews.
Our Club
The Ballarat Philatelic Society was established in 1904 and has catered for the philatelic interests of many in Ballarat and District for almost 120 years.
Events
The Ballarat Philatelic Society meets regularly on a monthly basis and conducts a March and October Stamp Fairs. Interested members of the public are always welcome.
Newsletters
The Ballarat Philatelic Society produces newsletters every two months, back copies are accessed through the Newsletter tab.
Useful Links
Links and contact details are provided here for other Stamp Clubs and philatelic organisations. Please support their activities.
Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities are available and provide exposure at reasonable rates.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone interested in philately and stamp collecting. Please come along to some of our meetings, meet fellow collectors and see if Ballarat Philatelic Society is for you.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month. Members arrive about 7pm for a social interaction and the meeting proper starts 7.30pm.
History
The Ballarat Philatelic Society has a proud history from its first recorded meeting in April 1904 to the current day.