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Exhibition Classes
In Australia, the Australian Philatelic Federation also operates a number of additional non-FIP and experimental classes. These are generally available at most National Exhibitions, however intending exhibitors should always check the exhibition prospectus closely, especially those exhibitions designated as Modified National Exhibitions were typically only a selection of classes is offered.
The following non-FIP and experimental classes presently operate in Australia. Just click on the title to view the special regulations and / or guidelines for that class:
Australia Post Cup
Cinderellas
First
Day Covers
Frugal
Philately
One
Frame Class
Polar
Philately
Postcards
Social
Philately
Youth Literature Class
Modern Experimental
FIP
Commission Websites
(Click
on Commission name to open website)
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This website is maintained by Australia's own Gary Brown (Secretary) and is sponsored by Australia Post. Features of the site include a news page containing items such as the minutes of Commission meetings, the Traditional Philately class rules, and a list of Bureau and Commission members. |
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The numerous features of this website include a news page, list of Commission Members (with photos), list of Commission Delegates, Regulations and Guidelines for Postal History, information on upcoming seminars on Postal History, Exhibition calendar, links page and References List. |
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Information on all facets of the Postal Stationery Commission can be found on this website including contact information for the Commission's officers and delegates. There is a special section with postal stationery displays and exhibits from 16-160 pages each. Postal stationery exhibitors can request to have their exhibit put up on the website. |
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A comprehensive reference source including links to aerophilately societies, a books page, a Questions and Answers page, the FIP's Special Regulations in full, and lots more. |
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Maintained by Australia's own Charles Bromser, the Astrophilately Commission website provides a wealth of information on the exhibiting class of astrophilately. It includes an exhibitions page where the Astrophilately class is being offered, a world wide list of relevant clubs and societies, and a comprehensive resources page with even more links. |
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This site boasts a similar wealth of information and links plus some no-nonsense explanations of what is and what is not Thematic Philately especially designed for beginners. |
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The FIP's Literature Commission website provides everything you need to know beginning with a thorough definition and discussion page on the term Philatelic Literature There are also some handy links to Literature dealers, other Literature websites plus all the usual FIP contact and rules information. |
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Special Regulations for the evaluation of Youth exhibits at FIP exhibitions |
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Contact details for all other Commissions can be found on the FIP website. |
Class Coordinators
Class |
Contact Name |
Contact Address |
Traditional: |
PO Box 106, Briar Hill, Vic, 3088 |
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Postal History: |
225 Warwick Street, West Hobart, 7000 |
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Postal Stationery: |
PO Box 891, Jamison Centre, ACT, 2614 |
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Aerophilately: |
PO Box 38, Mirrabooka, WA, 6941 |
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Astrophilately: |
PO Box 829, South Melbourne BC, Vic, 3205 |
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Thematics: |
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Maximaphily: |
C/- SAPHIL House, 22 Gray Court, Adelaide, 4000 |
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Revenues: |
5 Vest Place, Weetangera, ACT, 2614 |
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Youth: |
34 Oceanview Avenue, Dover Heights, NSW,2030 |
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Literature: |
PO Box 201, Gladesville, NSW, 1675 |
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Cinderellas: |
PO Box 317, Goolwa, SA, 5214 |
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Open Philately: |
PO Box 18, Waratah, NSW, 2298 |
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Frugal Philately: |
PO Box 891, Jamison Centre, ACT, 2614 |
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Polar Philately: |
PO Box 201, Gladesville, NSW, 1675 |
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First Day Covers: |
PO Box 2066, Bayswater, Vic, 3153 |
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Australia Post Cup: |
3 Redgum Drive Lugarno, NSW, 2210 |