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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🕵️ What does AUSTEO stand for... and would you qualify? This cover might once have been TOP SECRET but it was spotted in our outgoing president's recent display. Bring YOUR interesting items to this week's Stamp & Cover Forum, or just come and look at other people’s! Wednesday 7 October, 2pm.

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

At last month’s AGM, outgoing president Michael displayed his extensive collection of commercial mail: rare usage, historical events, air mail, Prime Ministerial mail, cinderellas on cover, postal markings and so much more. Here's a sample. 🧵 Thanks for your service, Michael! 🫡

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The first Saturday of every month is auction day at Brighton Philatelic! See you tomorrow?

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

❓Got questions about stamp collecting? Join us on Tuesday 29 September for 'Questions About Stamp Collecting'! For general questions or help on specific items. 🕑 2pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic 🫖 Cuppa provided!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Brighton Philatelic Society Library has an extensive collection of catalogues, books, journals and other resources spanning decades of philatelic knowledge. Members can browse or borrow from this amazing and continually growing collection in pursuit of their collecting goals! #philately

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

At a loose end? Come along to today's daytime meeting! Fossick through exchange sheets, bid in an auction, and meet fellow collectors. See you at 10am at Bri-Phil House, 80 Gardenvale Road, Gardenvale, Vic.

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Postal Numismatic Covers (PNCs) contain an inlaid coin, appealing to stamp and coin collectors alike. This PNC was to be issued at the 2020 Perth Stamp & Coin Show which ended up being cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak. A piece of modern history! Thanks to the member who shared.

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A huge congratulations to Deb on being named a Fellow of the Brighton Philatelic Society in recognition of her dedication and wonderful contributions to our club. We are delighted to celebrate this well-deserved achievement with you, Deb! 🙌

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This Tuesday, enjoy a BBQ dinner ahead of our AGM, plus 10% off philatelic accessories from VST! 🗓️ Tuesday 8 September 🌭 🔍 6:30pm BBQ + discount collecting supplies from VST 🕢 7:30pm AGM 🫡 Then: President’s Display Come along and meet your committee and fellow members!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today’s a perfect day for fossicking through the auction lots at a cosy suburban stamp club! Viewing starts at 10am, with the auction to follow at 1pm. Many lots start at just $5! Newcomers welcome. 🏡 Brighton Philatelic Society 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This Wednesday at our Stamp and Cover Forum: ‘Find Out More About Your Stamps’. Bring along stamps and/or covers that you'd like to know more about! 🗓️ Wednesday, 2 September 🕑 2pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic ☕️ Afternoon tea provided!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

No less than seventy 2-cent Coral Hoppers doing great work on this 1986 priority paid envelope! #amphipods #stamps #philately #stampcollection #postagestamps

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Find a bargain at this week's Uncatalogued Auction! You won't know what's on offer until you get there... 🗓️ Tuesday 25 August 🔎 View available lots from 5pm 🧑‍⚖️ Auction starts 7pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic 👋 Newcomers welcome!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our monthly daytime meeting is one of our most popular regular events! Chat with fellow collectors, explore exchange books, bid in a small auction and enjoy a morning tea. See you tomorrow? 🗓️ Tuesday, 18 August 🕙 10am 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale 👋 Newcomers welcome!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Thanks to Gerard aka @punkphilatelist.bsky.social for sharing with us two of his Aussie decimal favourites: the 1979 Steam Locomotives and 1980s Marine Life definitives. Almost literally a deep dive! More pics 👇 #philately

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Join us, Tues 11 August with @punkphilatelist.bsky.social! 👋 7.15pm: Social media & philately. Learn more or share your experiences in a round-table chat. 🚂 8.15pm: Gerard's decimals display, 'Steam Locomotives and Marine Life'. Artwork, errors, covers and more. 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Join this week’s Stamp & Cover Collectors’ Forum to enjoy a relaxed and friendly few hours sharing what you’re into. Bring anything you’d like to show off or ask about! 🗓️ Wednesday 5 August 🕑 2pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale 🫖 Afternoon tea provided!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

It’s not too late to find your next winter project at tomorrow’s uncatalogued auction! 🗓️ Saturday 1 August 🔎 View lots from 10am 👨🏼‍⚖️ Auction starts 1pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale 👋🏻 Newcomers welcome!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

You won't know what you've missed if you don't get to our next auction on Tuesday, 28 July. View lots from 5pm. Auction starts 7pm. If you haven't been to an auction before, we'll be on hand to guide you through it! 🙂 See you at 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic. #philately

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

On Tuesday 21 July at 10am, we'll be holding our regular Daytime Meeting. A casual affair with an opportunity to rifle through exchange books, buy something fun at a small auction, and enjoy a cuppa. Come along! 📍80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic.

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

🇫🇷 On Bastille Day, we fittingly enjoyed a masterclass in thematic collecting as Stephanie showcased ‘A Taste of France’, a philatelic tracing of a journey through French wine and cuisine. A wonderful adventure! 1/3👇

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

🇫🇷 Oh là là! Celebrate Bastille Day with us this week! 🇫🇷 🗓️ Tuesday, July 14 🍷 7.15pm: Wine & cheese, a thematic chat (with samples!) 🧀 8.15pm: Stephanie Bromser's thematic display, 'A Taste of France' 🏡 80 Gardenvale St, Gardenvale, Vic 👋 Visitors bienvenus! 🇫🇷🎆🇫🇷🎆🇫🇷🇫🇷🎆🇫🇷🎆🇫🇷🎆🇫🇷🎆🇫🇷

A 1938 stamp from France commemorating a costume of the Champagne region is overlaid on a photograph of a French-themed picnic spread featuring wine and cheese.

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

How many questions can you answer at our Stamp & Cover Quiz? Everyone gets a cuppa regardless of the score! That's what's happening this week at our Stamp & Cover Collectors' Forum. 🗓️ Wednesday 8 July 🕑 2pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale 👋 Newcomers welcome!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This Saturday is Catalogued Auction Day at Brighton! A huge array of quality lots for the picking. Get your catalogue in the thread below ⬇️ 🔎 View lots: Fri 3rd July, 2pm-7pm Sat 4 July, 9.30am-12:30pm 👨🏼‍⚖️ Auction starts: Sat 1pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

This week at Questions About Stamp Collecting: ‘Preparing Material for Bri Phil Auctions’. John Rennie, long-time vendor and our Auctioneer, explains how to give your lots the best chance of success. Bring your stuff for advice! 🗓️ Tuesday 30 June 🕑 2pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale St, Gardenvale 🤝 All welcome!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The fourth Tuesday of each month is uncatalogued auction night at Brighton! If you haven't tried it before, we're here to help! 👋 📆 Tuesday 23 June 🔎 View lots from 5pm 🧑‍⚖️ Auction starts 7pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic #philately

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

At our Daytime Meeting, you can fossick through exchange books (full of stamps for sale) that are different from those on our metropolitan circuit. Grab a cuppa and start digging! 🗓️ Tuesday 16 June 🕙 10am 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic 👋🏻 Newcomers welcome!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Spotted at our 'Letter D' challenge: this sheet of stamp paper which clearly shows the impressions of the 'Dandy roll' that created its watermarks. Two different watermarks appear in this sheet. Can you pick them?

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Hello! 👋🏻 That’s very far off the usual flight path!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Some more D-oozies from our club's 'Letter D' alphabetical challenge: displays of Doctors & Dentists, Dallas pre-cancels, and the Indian states of Dhar, Dhuttia and Dungarpur!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

What do Dogs, Dürer, Detroit and 'Die I' King George V stamps have in common? They all featured in submissions to our 'Letter D' alphabetical challenge this week! More D-lectable D-lights soon...

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Join in our ‘Letter D’ Members’ Display Night! Dogs, definitives or date stamps… any 1-page display beginning with the letter D is welcome. Or just come to D-light in the entries! 🗓️ Tuesday 9 June 🕢 7.30pm (earlier if you’re bringing a display) 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Somewhere in Melbourne’s south is a hall full of stamps, covers, albums and mystery boxes just waiting for you to discover them today! Reserve prices start at $5. The rest is up to you… 🔍 Inspect lots from 10am 👨🏼‍⚖️ Auction 1pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic #philately

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

At this week’s Stamp and Cover Collectors’ Forum, enjoy a presentation of Australia’s iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge stamps. Bring your own favourite items or recent finds to share! 🗓️ Wednesday 3 June 🕑 2pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic 🫖 Afternoon tea supplied!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Everything’s set for tomorrow’s Coin and Banknote Auction! 👀 Lots available for viewing from 9.30am 👨🏼‍⚖️ Auction 1pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale ➡️ Get the catalogue here: brightonps.org.au/wp-content/u...

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Find your winter project or that elusive gap-filler at our Uncatalogued Auction this Tuesday. Reserve prices start at $5! 🗓️ Tuesday 26 May 🔎 View lots from 5pm 🧑🏻‍⚖️ Auction 7pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale 👋🏻 Newcomers welcome!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Last week, we saw a fascinating display on Japanese Conquest and Defeat in WWII, comprising stamps, covers, postmarks, coins, banknotes, medals, newspaper reports and other historical material. Many thanks to member Ian for sharing his collection and insights!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our Daytime Meetings are friendly events where you can rifle through circuit books and take part in a small auction, while enjoying a cuppa and a chat. Perhaps you can join us this week? 🗓️ Tuesday 19 May 🕙 10am 🏡 80 Gardenvale St, Gardenvale, Vic 👋🏻 Newcomers welcome!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

🤝 All are welcome to join us this Tuesday 12 May! 😍 7.15pm: ‘Members’ Favourite Items’. Show off something from your collection! 👀 8.15pm: 'Japanese Conquest and Defeat in World War II’, an award-winning display of philatelic and historical material. 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

You’re invited to our Stamp and Coin Forum, featuring the topic 'What Does A Cover Tell You?' Bring your own covers to show them to the group, or seek information. All in a friendly environment over afternoon tea! 🗓️ Wednesday 6 May 🕑 2pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Congratulations to members John whose BCOF display won this year's one-frame competition, and Gary whose Sydney Harbour Bridge was voted Favourite Display. Thanks to all who took part, and to our BBQ chefs! More display highlights in the thread 👇 #philately

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Curious about stamp collecting? Be inspired at our One-Frame Club Competition as members strut their stuff! 🗓️ Tuesday 14th April, Bri-Phil House, Gardenvale 🕡 6.30pm Entrants bring 15-page displays for mounting 🌭 7pm BBQ supper for all 🖼️ 8pm View displays; winners announced 👋 All welcome!

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We were delighted to recently have Gary Watson from Abacus Auctions present his wonderful collection of 'Early Picture Postcards of Australia'. A celebration of history, art and graphic design. Thanks Gary for sharing your amazing collection! 1/2 #philately #postcards

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Join us on Wednesday for our Stamp and Cover Forum, a relaxed afternoon meeting where you can bring along a favourite item, recent purchase, or any item from your collection, and show it off over afternoon tea! 🗓️ Wednesday 8 April 🕑 2.00pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

On any fifth Tuesday, we ask ‘Questions About Stamp Collecting’! Ask general advice, or seek info on an item you have. Or come along and help others find their answers! 🗓️ Tuesday 31 March 🕑 2pm 🏡 80 Gardenvale St, Gardenvale, Vic

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The fourth Tuesday of the month is auction night at Brighton! Viewing starts at 5pm this evening. The auction kicks off at 7pm. Newcomers welcome! 🗓️ Tuesday 24 March 🏡 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

It’s Catalogued Auction day! World offerings include these 1922 Overprints from Northern Ireland (Lot 510) and a collection of Belgium (Lot 312). New to auctions? We're happy to help! View lots 9.30am-12.30pm Auction 1pm 80 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale, Vic brightonps.org.au/wp-content/u...

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Grab a piece of history with Lot 259 in our Catalogued Auction: a 1938 flight cover from the first air mail to Papua and New Guinea. Bidding starts at just $30. Read the catalogue - or come in advance and see what's on offer! More info here: brightonps.org.au/wp-content/u...

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Brighton Philatelic Society @bps-stamps.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Eye candy from this Saturday’s Catalogued Auction: Lot 146, a set of eight King George V blocks of four with John Ash Imprints. Phwoar! Inspect lots from 2pm Friday or 9.30am Saturday, and bid in advance via the catalogue: brightonps.org.au/wp-content/u...

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