Scarborough Philatelic (Stamps and Postcards) Society
formed 1938

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February 12th Meeting

 

This was our Competition Night.   The One Country Cup and the Anything Philatelic Trophy.

 

The One Country Cup was awarded to our President, "Peter Arnett" for his entry dedicated to the 1881 Victorian Penny Lilac in all its guises, blocks, watermarks, postmarks and other references

of Philatelic/Postal interest.   Runner up was our Treasurer, John Penrose, with a brilliant display of Faroe Islands and in third place was Edward(Ted) Lunn with a fine showing of the most 

beautiful Newfoundland issues.   Peter Arnett also took first place the second competition with a fine display of, "Anything bearing the head of Queen Victoria".   Christopher Phillips was runner up with an interesting showing of philatelic material relating to Burma, now known as Myanmar, which was inspired by memories of his late Father.   In third place was Dr. Robin Stenhouse who engrossed us with references to the life of Robert Fitzroy, who was Captain of the ship, "The Beagle," which transported Charles Darwin on his great voyages of discovery.

Fitzroy, is regarded as the creator, in later life, of what we now call the, "Meteorological Office". 

There were many other displays, the standard of which was of great credit to the Society and it's members.

Our Chairman/Secretary commented on having been privileged to witness the efforts of all concerned. 

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 12th March, at Osgodby Community Centre

starting at 19.00hrs.   Our Guest Speaker will be Roy Stephenson, Chairman of Bridlington

Philatelic Society.   All are welcome to attend, novices and experts alike.  

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Tea, Coffee and biscuits will be provided

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