Tasmania 2003  ( Hobart, 11 - 13 April, 2003 )


Plenty of warm welcomes for those arriving at Tasmania 2003


Malcolm Groom, Exhibition Chairman, welcomes visitors to the
Awards Dinner at the Derwent Room, Wrestpoint Hotel


The Tasmania 2003 Jury:  Bernard Beston (Jury Chair - centre) with Geoff Kellow APR,
John DiBiase, Malcolm Hammersley,  Michael Blake MAP, Ray Kelly FAP,
Ian McMahon, David Herendeen (USA) and David Ingle Smith MAP.


Left to Right:  APF President John MacDonnell, Ray Kelly FAP and Gary Brown
enjoying time out at the Friday Night Reception hosted by the
Tasmania Philatelic Society in the Boardwalk Gallery, Wrestpoint Convention Centre.


Left to Right:  Allan Vallance and Richard Breckon APR from Australia Post


Left to Right:  Michael Blake MAP, Tony Shields, Linda Lee and
Paul Barsdell - all smiles at the Friday night Reception


Paul Fletcher (right) receiving the Special Prize donated by the Tasmanian Philatelic Society
for his exhibit of the Postage Dues of New South Wales and Victoria


John Sinfield MAP (left) receiving the Grand Prix Award from Richard Breckon of
Australia Post for his Traditional exhibit entitled "Australia before the roo"


Bruce Marshall (right) receiving the Special Prize for winner of the French Challenge
from Malcolm Groom for his exhibit entitled "Alexandria - The French Post"

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