2008-09
Sept 4: PRESIDENT’S NIGHT – Mike Turnbull
Mike displayed in the first round a selection from his collection of overprints. This consisted of stamps which had been overprinted for various reasons, such as stamps for use elsewhere, changes of value and/or usage (e.g. for airmail), events and commemorations, occupation issues, disaster relief and independence. Stamps overprinted specimen and forged overprints were also included.
The second round contained a new collection –
Vote of thanks – Stanley Gray
Sept 18: HIROSHIGE JAPANESE PRINTS – Ian Gray, COMEDY GOLF POSTCARDS – Ian Burns
Ian Gray opened with a selection of stamps and postcards showing woodblock prints by the Japanese artist Hiroshige, concentrating of the series “One Hundred Views of Edo” and the various Birds and Flowers design.
Ian Burns followed with Comedy Golf Postcards. These put a humorous interpretation on the game and hazards of golf.
Vote of thanks – Dennis Westfield
Oct 2: Visit from Kirkintilloch P.S.
Bill Russell opened with ‘563AD et alii’ being a look at certain aspects of religion. Bruce Allan displayed a selection from his collection on Clyde Built Ships.
Vote of thanks – Frank Soutar
Oct 16: INTERNAL AIRWAYS – Ian May
Ian showed, in the first round, the 1911 Coronation Aerial Post, together with Smaller Airlines in 1930s & Railway Air Services. In the second round he showed the Postal History of Worchester.
Vote of thanks – Mike Turnbull
Oct 30: MEMBERS’ NIGHT – 1-12 sheets max. “ABC”
A marvellous collection of philatelic material was shown by 12 members with topics covering: Norfolk Islands – Annual, Bicentenary & Centenary; Medals – Africa Star, Atlantic Star, Air Crew Europe Star; Switzerland – Bundfeiser; Alsad – Exhibition Cards; Royal Mail Postcards – Coaches & American Airships – Crash Covers in the first round. The second round had: Scotland – Aitcheson College, Connery/Bond, Jim Clarke; Bahrain – First 20 years 1966-86; Arabian Horses – Breeds; British Covers – Commemorative Covers 2007/08; & Aiden – 1937 – 1963. The final round had: Beijing – Olympics – Opening Ceremony – Sheetlets/Maxi Cards/FDC/Presentation Packs & Coronation Post 1911 – Flights.
Nov 13: MEDICINAL PLANTS – Jean Osborne
Using mainly stamps, but including postal history and postcards, the display covered plants, extracts, etc. which had been, or are still, used for treatment of illnesses. In many cases the active ingredient has been isolated and synthesised for modern use.
Vote of thanks – Ian Anderson
Nov 27: CHARLES DARWIN IN PHILATELY – E Wood
Following a series of portraits of Charles Darwin on stamps, the display used stamps of the various animals seen and/or discovered during the 5 year voyage of the Beagle. Based on
Vote of thanks – Mike Turnbull
Dec 11: ANNUAL COMPETITION AND QUIZ
The various trophies were awarded as follows:
General | Jean Osborne | |
Great Britain | Jean Osborne | Wembley Exhibition labels |
Thematic | Bill Morrison | Mail Coaches |
President’s Award | Harvey Duncan | 50 Years of Satellites |
The following Quiz organised by Stuart Haldane and Mike Turnbull was narrowly won by Ian Gray.
Jan 8: ANTARCTICA – Geoffrey Barber
This included stamps and postal history from the various bases and expeditions in the continent – many of the items being from bases established for International Geophysical Year 1957-58. The earliest stamps displayed were produced for the 1908 expedition led by Scott. Material from bases established by
Vote of thanks – Keith Robinson
Jan 22: TREES & TIMBER – Sandy Forbes
The display opened with coverage of Evolution & Forests, being the development of trees. The various uses of trees in medicine, food, sports (e.g. skis, clubs, bowls, etc). Communications (printing blocks, etc) were shown, together with bonsai. During viewing, a selection of different samples of wood was available.
The second round included different types of tree, both softwood and hardwood. The uses of timber on land (wheels, telegraph poles, etc) and in ships, aircraft, musical instruments and buildings (particularly stave churches in
Vote of thanks – Jim Morrison
Feb 5: AUCTION PREVIEW
No Report.
Feb 19: ANNUAL CLUB AUCTION
No Report.
Mar 5: VISIT FROM DUNFERMLINE P.S.
The first display was by Kerr Doig and was a collection of postal history from
The second round opened with Ian Peddie and a display on Culross – the history of the village; the Bruce and Cochrane families; and the buildings. The final display was by Jim Milne on Geology, specifically on Continental Drift and Volcanoes.
Vote of thanks – Mike Turnbull
Mar 19: FALKLAND ISLANDS – Robin Sherman
Robin opened his display with the various printings of the King George VI high value stamps, following with examples of these stamps used on covers. The display continued with the multitude of postal stationery such as postcards, envelopes, air letters and registered envelopes, frequently with additional postage stamps for the correct postal rates, Examples of civil censorship and wartime naval personal mail were also presented. A selection of mail from ships to and from the islands displayed the correct handling of such items. Mail from various scientific expeditions associated with both the Falkland Islands and the Dependencies was presented. The display closed with examples of mail from the Dependencies.
Vote of thanks – Jean Osborne
Apr 2: MEMBERS’ NIGHT – 1-10 sheets max. “New Acquisitions”
Postal history of the Australian Trust Territories in Papua New Guinea in 1945-52; postal stationery of the Ottoman Empire; exhibitions in Britain; the North Island Main Trunk Railway in New Zealand; 50th anniversary of space exploration; Marilyn Monroe and postcards of The Trossachs.
Vote of thanks – Stanley Gray
Apr 16: 44th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
No Report.