Neville Solly has been a member of Encounter Bay Stamp club since its formation as a branch of Community Society in 1978 and has served on the committee since 2000. For most of the life of the club he has set up the meeting room and seen to its packing up and closure at the end of meetings.

He has volunteered at Congresses and State and National Exhibitions working in bin rooms and managing the mounting and dismounting of exhibits. Neville has also been a member of the Australian Postcard Society since 2009 and has organised post-card auctions for the club. Neville also has prepared the catalogue for the SAPC and Community
auctions.

Neville has maintained a detailed listing of postmarks used in South Australia and was the co-ordinator for the South Australia Study Group’s books on the ‘Hand Held Postmarks of South Australia and Northern Territory’, a project that took 30 years to complete and which was awarded a Gold Medal in the Literature Class at Sydney Stamp Expo 2015. He developed a computer program for the management of the mounting and dismounting of exhibits that has been successfully used at many exhibitions since that time.

Geoff developed his interest in philately in the late 1950’s as a junior member of the Community Philatelic Society which met in the TocH Hall in Edwardstown. Through his secondary and tertiary education Geoff maintained interest in his stamp collections but was not involved in organised philately. In 1970 Geoff was appointed secondary science teacher at the Port Broughton Area School. He immediately joined the newly-formed Snowtown Philatelic Society as a foundation member. He quickly assumed the position of secretary, a position he held until the passing of Snowtown’s inaugural president, Mr Arnold Keller. Geoff then became president, a position he held until the mid 1990’s. He was vice-president when the Snowtown Philatelic Society folded in 1998.

Geoff was a foundation member of the Moonta Philatelic Society and maintained his membership until that society folded. He did serve that society as a committee person. The Snowtown and Moonta societies ran concurrently. Geoff also joined the Southern Districts Philatelic Society in the final 4 years of its existence. He was a committee person in that society’s final year.

Following the closure of the Snowtown PS Geoff joined the Port Pirie PS at the beginning of 1999. In December 2005 Geoff was elected president and has served in that position to the present day. It is to be noted that the Port Pirie PS was established in 1933 and is the second oldest philatelic society in South Australia behind the Philatelic Society of South Australia. It has a rich history.

Geoff has lived continuously in Port Broughton since 1970 which meant a significant travel commitment to be involved in the above 4 philatelic societies. Most of the travel was at night, some of which was on unsealed roads which had its inherent dangers.
In the late 1970’s Geoff conducted an organised stamp club for students of the Port Broughton Area School. Meetings were held in the lunch hour on a regular basis. This arrangement was not part of the school curriculum but involved both Geoff and the students giving of their own time.This ran for some 5 years.

Under the leadership of Arnold Keller of the Snowtown PS a small group of members, including Geoff, organised annual exchange visits to both the Port Augusta and Peterborough philatelic societies. The group would take displays and auction lot material to those meetings and would assist their members with issues/queries they had relating to their philatelic pursuits. These visits were not reciprocated. They continued for 3 years when those societies folded.

Andy joined the Philatelic Society of Woodville in 1976, becoming President in 1982-4, 1987-9, 1998-2000. He has held many roles over the years including as Delegate to the SAPC, and then treasurer of the SAPC for 5 years. Whilst treasurer he was involved in the drafting of the constitution for the formation of the South Australian Philatelic Council. Andy was heavily involved on the committee to purchase  SAPHIL House.

Andy has entered many competitions, including our Congresses, and has promoted exhibiting at clubs by putting on many excellent displays. He has entered many exhibitions including Stampex Melbourne 1986, 1988 SA State Centenary Exhibition, 1988 Stamp Show Melbourne, 1988 Sydpex, 1990 Canberra stamp show, 1991 Queensland stamp show, 1992 National Stamp Show in Brisbane, and Wapex in Perth in 1993.

Andy was also successful at an International level with his Zemstvos Exhibit, entering Moscow in 1991 (photo copy only), 1992 Kuala Lumpau – with a Vermeil, 1993 Poznan, Poland with a Large Vermeil, and lastly 1996 Beijing, China being awarded a Large Vermeil.

Due to personal reasons, Andy had a break from being involved with philately for about 20 years, when he joined Salisbury in 2015. Earlier this year Andy became Salisbury’s Perforated Points editor, as well as joining the committee as Assistant Secretary.

Even though not directly involved in philately, Andy has not let his talents go to waste as he has been a vital member to 8 different clubs by serving as their auditor:- Elizabeth, Salisbury, The Australian Postcard Society, Barossa, Philatelic Society of South Australia, Printed Collectibles, Airmails , and lastly the South Australian Philatelic Council.

Andy’s wealth of knowledge at all levels of philately has been a boon to the members of the clubs he has been associated with. One of our many unsung philatelic members in South Australia.

Linda’s involvement in Philately goes back over twenty years and has involved membership and office bearer positions in numerous clubs & societies from City of Noarlunga (former President), Community Philatelic Society (currently Treasurer) in the south to Eastern Districts Philatelic Society (former Secretary) in the east as well as the centrally based clubs of PS&PHS (former President), PS of SA (currently Secretary) and the Australian Postcard Society (Secretary since inception in 2009). In addition, Linda has served on the SA Philatelic Council for over ten years in various roles including Congress Coordinator and currently the position of Secretary.

Linda has held a position on almost every Organizing Committee of State Congresses and National Stampex Exhibitions held in Adelaide since 2006. As well as the position of Congress Coordinator, Linda has held the positions of Secretary and Catalogue Editor. Since 2011 (except for 2013) the Australian Postcard Society has held an exhibition each year in May and Linda has been on the organizing committee for all four such events.

From a Jury perspective, Linda is a qualified State and National Judge and has been on numerous Juries including Baypex 2014 in New Zealand. As an exhibitor, Linda has formed exhibits in Traditional, Aerophilately and Picture Postcard classes (PPC) with her highest award being a Gold medal in the USA for PPC.

Alma is currently a member of the Australian Postcard Society, previously being a member at Para Hills, Community Philatelic Society, and Postal Stationery and Postal History Societies. Whether in her roll of treasurer or committee member, Alma has been a willing and conscientious worker.

Alma has participated at many State, National and International shows, whether in the Bin Room or assisting with or running the handing out and return of exhibits.

Often seen in the catering department at these major events, or lending a hand at SAPHIL House volunteering in the kitchen as well as helping when the APF have meetings at SAPHIL House.

Alma, is also a very successful Postcard Exhibitor at the Local, State, National and International Level, and is a qualified postcard judge, also at Local, State, National and International Level.

George Turner has been a long term member of many clubs, including Eastern Districts, Postal Stationery and Postal History, Woodville, and The Australian Postcard Society.

He has held the positions of Treasurer, Acting Treasurer, Auction Superintendent for many years. He was Treasurer for Woodville from 1997 until the society closed.

George was awarded the Laurie Malin award in 1997 for his continued support and help to Woodville Society members. He also received an Appreciation award in 1998 at The SAPC appreciation awards ceremony.

George is a Railway enthusiast and over the years has collected a very large range of Railway memorabilia, including parcel stamps, postcards, train tickets, etc.

Without his assistance at Congress in bringing frames from Goolwa, tables from SAPHIL House, assisting with serving refreshments, setup as well as pulldown, we as a state would be missing one of our most unheralded helping hands of philately.

Jenny joined Eastern Districts Philatelic Society (EDPS) in 1992 and has been involved in philately since, although not a stamp collector, her interest is primarily in picture postcards. Even in her early years, Jenny was keen to help out in the club kitchen. She became a delegate in the late 1990’s. She is a popular figure at her club and exhibitions or events that she attends. She became EDPS President in 2003, and now performs the position of Circuit book manager as well.

Jenny has several picture postcard collections and at her first international exhibition gained the honour of “Best in Show” out of a pool of 30 entries. She has achieved several gold awards at State and National Exhibitions. Jenny is also a National PPC judge and has officiated at many exhibitions.

Jenny became Vice President of the SAPC in 2008, and then President in 2019. Jenny has been a prolific fundraiser during exhibitions as well as running a most efficient and profitable canteen for the many exhibitions she has attended.

Joe was a member of many philatelic clubs over the last 35 years. A founding member of 7 clubs. He has held many positions over the years including Vice President, Secretary, Publicity Officer, SAPC Delegate and Exchange Superintendent.

One of the last clubs the Joe joined was the Australian Postcard Society. He contributed to many journals, including the The Australian Posthorn, Cinderella’s Australasia, The Printed Collectibles Club Journal, Stamp News Cinderella Corner and the Aerophilatelist.
He is an avid collector of the unusual and very rarely do you see more than one or two people collecting the same topic. He has many interesting collecting stories to tell, and is always ready to put up displays and be guest speakers at clubs.

He has an affable personality, an infectious demeanour that has made him popular and a valued member of all the clubs that he belonged too, as well as a mentor and an inspiration to all of us.

John first exhibited at Stampex 86, gaining a Silver medal for his three frame Russian Postal Censorship during WW1 exhibit. He exhibited 4 frames of his 1918 Austrian Airmail at Stampex 99, gaining a Large Silver, and achieved an International Vermeil award for his collection. He was invited to join the Airmail society in 2000.

In 2003 he was appointed assistant secretary to Nelson Eustis for Aeropex 03, also serving on the executive committee as treasurer. He resigned as President of the Airmail Society in 2006 to take on the position of both Secretary and Treasurer. He currently still holds the position of secretary. He has been the editor of the Aerophilatelist since 2005.
He is currently a State Judge and National Judge.

He displays at many clubs. He has been a member of Woodville, is currently a member of PSSA, PSPH, is the current Vice President of the Australian Postcard Society, as well as societies in the UK.

David met Bert Wajer when they worked at the Australian Broadcast Commission. This fostered his interest in the George V Definitives, and particularly the Five Pence Brown issues. His study was awarded a gold medal at Adelaide Stampex 1999.

David was a member of Salisbury Philatelic circle, Para Hills Philatelic Society, Australian Postcard Society, Enfield Stamp Club, Mannum Stamp Club, Eastern Districts Philatelic Society, Woodville Philatelic Society, Postal History & Postal Stationery Society of Australia, and the China Stamp Club. He was also a founding member of the Tanunda Philatelic Society that was formed after the 2003 SAPC Congress in the Barossa Valley. At the time he was the SAPC Congress Coordinator.

He held many committee positions within these clubs. His passion for philately drew the respect and admiration of all of the members from the clubs that he belonged to. He was a dogged campaigner for fair, honest and balanced treatment of members in all things philatelic, from representation on committees to fair dealing of material and consistent judging in club competitions and exhibitions.

After retiring Dave, along with Barbara Bartsch and Doreen Holmes were avidly involved in the promotion of junior philately in SA and during Stamp Collecting Month.
Along with his wife Pauline, David (who was one of the founding members of the postcard society) attending many exhibitions where he entered his exhibit on the Grampian Mountains region of Victoria. Both David and Pauline took on the task of being the Postcard Society bulletin editors.

Arthur was a founding member of the Australian Airmail Society and editor of The Aerophilatelist from issue #1 in 1975 until issue #26 in 1989.

Arthur is a quiet, jovial, and hardworking member with knowledge in both aviation and life matters. He has had a hand in the preparation of more aero/philatelic covers, vignettes than most people have had hot dinners.

The depth of Arthur’s services to aero/philately in general can be appreciated by consulting Michael Moores monograph Äustralian Philatelic Covers Number 8 Arthur Bergen with a detailed account of the Australian philatelic covers produced by Arthur of New Zealand and Adelaide in South Australia.

Arthur received his Briskham Award in 2007 on the 50th Anniversary of the inaugural Briskham award in 1957.

Shortly after joining Eastern Districts, David was elected to the committee in 1983, nearly 40 years of service. He served as President from 1991 – 1993, and was the link to the Council while they were looking to purchase a new building headquarters, and again President in 1998, all other years has been vice President.

Not only is David interested in philately but he is also interested in Phillumeny (matchbox labels), and he has run a few workshops on this topic. David has now expanded his collecting interests to postcards, and a philatelic interest in the Antarctic as well. He has won awards up to National levels, and represented Eastern Districts at Congress level.

Also a Member of PSPH where he held the position of President. Currently President of the Australian Postcard society, and is the treasurer for the SAPC and the APF. He is also a State and National Judge, and has attended many State, National, and International Exhibitions.

Another of our well know South Australian Philatelic members.

Bob has been a member of Lower Murray Philatelic Society since moving to Murray Bridge in 1982, and has held many positions over the years.

Has had the roles of treasurer, assistant to the treasurer, Circuit book Superintendent, Delegate to the SAPC for over 17 years, and Youth Coordinator for the junior stamp club at LMPS.

Bob also organized the Bingo sales for fundraising and shared with various community groups with in Murray Bridge. He has visited many clubs, both country and metropolitan as guest speaker or putting on displays.

Bob gained qualifications as a State judge after attending a judges training course, serving as an apprentice at our local Congresses, before judging at Stampex 2003 as a qualified judge.

Bob has also researched the Peel and Stick Stamps produced by Australia, and has exhibited over 12 frames of these issues.

Bob has always supported local Congresses as well as assisting with mounting etc at all National exhibitions.

His tireless work, and contribution to philately is well known and received the highest state award possible.

George joined Wallaroo Stamp Club in 1963 and shortly after became a country member of Woodville Philatelic Society. He was very active in the formation and promotion of clubs in his part of country SA. He was a foundation member of Snowtown and Moonta Philatelic Societies and the Yorke Peninsular Collectibles Club, and served on all three clubs committees in various roles.

George was an active collector for most of his life and formed a fine collection of Australian Commonwealth stamps. His interest in South Australian history led him to collect postmarks, and with his wife Jean travelled to many post offices throughout the state for opening and closing of post offices. He also collected obsolete forms and labels used by the Postmaster-General’s department. So large was this accumulation, that George’s famed collection of Australian Telegrams grew. When George first exhibited his telegram’s, they didn’t fit into any of the classes, until social Philately Class was formed, his exhibit went onto achieve National Gold Medal Status.

George was a long time member of the Postal Stationery & Postal History Society of Australia, where he had an attendance record the envy of many a club. He and his wife Jean did the round trip of 300 kilometres to attend meetings.

Doreen was a member at Para Hills from 1970 -73, and after moving to Salisbury joined the club in 1977. Doreen was also a member of PSSA and supporter of the daytime club on Thursday mornings. She was also a member of Postal Stationery and Postal History Society as well as a member of The Airmail Society. She was an honorary for Port Pirie for her services to the club. She was a member of The Thematic Society of Australia, achieving silver medals in 1991, 1994 and in 1995 vermeil.

She served on the committee at Salisbury as librarian, Vice President in 1984 and President in 1985 -87. Lastly, she was also Assistant Secretary. She joined the SAPA in 1988, as a delegate for Port Pirie, and still attended the SAPC in that capacity as well.
As a member of the 1989 Philatelic Facility committee she helped raise funds for the headquarters of philately in SA.

In 1988 she attended a judges training course and became State Philatelic Judge. Doreen visited many clubs, giving talks and displays about various aspects of philately. She entered many exhibitions (local and national) starting at ANPEX 72, receiving C of A, Silver Bronze, Silver and Vermeil medals. 

Martin joined Para Hills in 1971, aged 11. He has been a continuous member ever since. A willing member of the committee for the past 30+ years. His innovative ideas on making meetings interesting, informative, educational as well as entertaining have been a feature of his role at the helm of Para Hills.

In 1988 he attended State Judging training course and has since served on many judging panels, both locally and Nationally. As an exhibitor he has gained various medals up to gold levels, again Locally, Nationally, and Internationally.

He is also a writer of original research papers, and has contributed to numerous society journals and stamp magazines. He is also an author of Air Mail Postage Rates of Australia, and co-authored the catalogue Revenue Stamps of South Australia. He was editor of the Australian Posthorn, as well as being involved in the production of The Shilling Violet, produced by The SA Study Group.

In these capacities he has encouraged others to research and write about their findings. He has never lost site of the fact that for most people stamp collecting is a hobby and an enjoyable pastime.

Lance began collecting in the 1940’s and has been involved in serious philately since Anpex 55.

He was one the committee members who organized the formation of the Briskham Award, along with Hunter Mac Crae and other Victorian dealers. (originally a donation 100 pound) in honour of Alex Briskham.

For over 50 years Lance has given many displays at many of the local clubs, worked on numerous committees, the original Philatelic Association of South Australia, The South Australian Philatelic Council, Community PS, Many State Congress’s as well as Anpex 55 and 57, Stampex 88 and 99.

Lance has also been involved in Publicity for Philately, also research into SA Postal Markings.

Lance also spent time as a volunteer in the CBO office. Lance’s involvement with so many philatelic activities during the last 50 years has shown his commitment to the advancement of Philately in the state.

Lastly Lance participated in the design of the original SAPC logo and had the privilege of being declared the winner.

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