SAPHIL House is home to the SAPC Circuit Book Scheme office and in addition
houses the APF Archival Office staffed by Bob Gooding, telephone 0400 156 796 at
the following times:| South Australian Philatelic Council |
Members of the South Australian Philatelic Council
The South Australian Philatelic Council is made up of delegates from all South Australia and Northern Territory affiliated clubs and representatives from Australia Post and the dealers' organisations, APTA and SASDA.
SAPHIL House
SAPHIL House, located at 22 Gray Court, Adelaide, is home to the SAPC.
Several philatelic clubs and societies meet at SAPHIL House, with the Daytime Club of the Philatelic Society of South Australia meeting there every 1st and 3rd Thursday - 10:00 am to 12 pm. Visitors are always welcome. Detailed syllabus information is available at SAPHIL House – which is open Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
SAPHIL House is home to the SAPC Circuit Book Scheme office and in addition
houses the APF Archival Office staffed by Bob Gooding, telephone 0400 156 796 at
the following times:
Monday 10am – 11am mail orders only
2nd Monday 10am – 7pm (Delegates/Executive meetings)
1st & 3rd Tuesday 10am – 8pm (PSSA meetings)
2nd Tuesday 10am – 4pm (extending to 9pm [closed for dinner 5:30pm - 7pm]
from 1 January 2008)
Printed Collectables night - last Tuesday of the month 10am till 3pm
1st Wednesday even months 10am – 7pm (Airmail meeting)
2nd Thursday 10am – 4pm
and from 1 January 2008:
1st and 3rd
Thursdays 10am to 12noon
Any orders given by stamp club members will be delivered to your club if in the metropolitan area (Gawler to Seaford) delivery free at the next meeting if Bob can get there by bus/train!
Also located within SAPHIL House is the Latham Roberts Library of the Philatelic Society of South Australia. A comprehensive catalogue covering the library’s holdings is available.
The SAPC Archives, under the skilful management of Doreen Holmes, is another Council resource available to affiliated club/society members.
Circuit Book Scheme
The SAPC provides a circuit book scheme for affiliated clubs and societies. The scheme is maintained by a small group of volunteers and more are always welcomed. If you are able to help, please contact the SAPC Circuit Book Scheme manager on telephone (08) 8212 3557.
Laminator
The use of a laminator is available to affiliated club members at a reasonable cost - A5 size 60c, A4 size $1. Please contact Barbara Bartsch, in person or by telephone [08-8212-3557] at SAPHIL House on Thursday mornings (7am - 11am). Donated philatelic material for inclusion into the circuit books on behalf of the Laminator Fund is most welcome. The fund is also arranging for a binding machine to be purchased.
SAPC News
The SAPC News contains updated details of club events, meetings, auctions, workshops and forums. It is printed and distributed to all clubs and interested parties every two months.
Annual Congress
Each year the South Australia Philatelic Congress is co-hosted by the SAPC and a club or society.
Annual Appreciation Night
The SAPC Appreciation Night provides clubs and societies with the opportunity to have the significant contributions to philately by their members in South Australia and the Northern Territory formally recognised.
The Briskham Award
The South Australian Philatelic Council presents the Briskham Award annually to a club member who is considered to have given many years of outstanding service to philately in South Australia. The award is named in hour of A G Briskham (FRPSL) who was president of the Philatelic Society of Australia during the 1950's. He was president of the ANPEX 1955 Council that was responsible for organising the National Stamp Exhibition held in Adelaide during October of that year. That exhibition was held to celebrate the centenary of the issue of the 1d penny stamp printed by Perkins Bacon & Co of London and first issued in Australia in October 1855. A group of philatelists who attended ANPEX 1955 subscribed fifty pounds and presented it to the South Australian Philatelic Advisory Council. The money was used to establish an award that was to be known as the Briskham Award..
Junior Stamp Meetings and Holiday Programs
For further information on junior meetings and activities in South Australia, contact the SAPC, The Secretary, SAPC, GPO Box 9800, Adelaide, 5001. Telephone (08) 8212 3557.
South Australian Stamp Clubs and Activities
There are 40 clubs/groups/societies in South Australia and the Northern Territory represented by the South Australian Philatelic Council. Current information about these clubs and activities in South Australia can be found by visiting the clubs and fairs pages of this website.
A listing of all South Australia & Northern Territory clubs giving addresses, meeting times, venues and contact phone numbers is also available from the South Australian Philatelic Council.
A listing of all South Australia & Northern Territory clubs giving addresses, meeting times, venues and contact phone numbers is also available from the South Australian Philatelic Council.
Contacting the South Australian Philatelic Council
All inquiries about organised philately in South Australia and services provided by the SAPC should be sent to The Secretary, SAPC, GPO Box 9800, Adelaide, 5001. Telephone or fax (08) 8212 3557.