A visit from Rushden. November 15th
Terry Pope.
Terry showed some stamps of Belgium
concentrating mainly on the Railway parcel
stamps. His display started from 1879 period and
included newspaper stamps of the time.
After the interval Terri showed stamps of the
world on the theme of the Universal Postal
Union.
We hope to see Terry again in 2018 with his
display of Cigarette Cards.
October 18th John Higgins North Borneo
John travelled from Kings Lyn to show us part
of his vast collection of British North Borneo
focusing on the early issues from 1883. And
Labuan from 1879 . The second half featured
Trains Boats and Planes as means of transporting
mail within the country and abroad, with
postmarks proving the various methods of
transportation.
2nd September - Mid Anglian Federation Display
4 members from Leighton Buzzard attended the
Mid Anglian Federation Display day on 2nd
September, Arranged by our Secretary John
Spencer and held at Whittlesford near Duxford.
There were two collectors showing material,
Terry Wagg FRPSL showed his extensive collection
of material focusing on Czeslaw Slania the
well-known stamp and bank note engraver, Slania
was the most prolific engraver of his time and
Terry’s collection contained much of his work.
Simon Richards gave a display of the island of
Dominica. His material consisted of some rare
Pre stamp material, some unique and
un-catalogued plus stamps of Dominica. It was
suggested that it could be the most complete
collection of Dominica to be seen today.
We enjoyed Lunch at Red Lion in Whittlesford
with other Federation members and enjoyed a
bourse and further display of Dominica in the
afternoon.
July 19th AGM and presentation of awards
The last meeting of the season saw the
re-election of officers for the forthcoming
season. Our Secretary John Spencer reported that
our members did well at the recent federation
competition scoring high points in the
categories entered.
After the AGM we enjoyed some wine and cheese,
and the presentation of trophy’s took place.
Pictured with the Palmer trophy (Highest scoring
society Exhibit)and the Alan Crozier Trophy
(Best in show) is John Spencer and proudly
displaying the Margaret Harris Memorial cup is
John Hossack for his 6 sheet exhibit.
June 21st Lorraine Maguire. The New Zealand
soldier of WWII
Lorraine showed a Large variety of material
from the second world war involving the New
Zealand Army, some closely connected to Lorraine
through her relations who fought there including
some unique photographs taken by her uncle of
Monte Casino also letters to and from home via
censored mail and Honesty envelopes. Ships mail
and Air mail
The New Zealanders were well aware of the threat
posed by Japan and so were willing and ready to
do battle and Lorraine’s pride of her family was
very evident.
June 13th. Huntingdon Visit
Four members from Leighton buzzard enjoyed an
evening at the Huntingdon society showing
various items from their collections including
from left to right.. John Spencer, King George
VI commonwealth Issues, Paul Peacock, Falkland
Islands, Richard Page with Birds of Prey and
John Hossack showing Sierra Leone.
January 18th A visit from Rickmansworth
Carl Barnes came over to show us his display of
Cape of Good Hope.
Carl displayed an extensive collection of covers
showing combinations of the Cape Triangles in
pairs singles and blocks of four. Also pre-stamp
covers and material from south Africa.
15th March 2017
Simon Richards Dominica.
Simons history of the Caribbean Island of
Dominica. Starting in 1799 when the first date
stamps were ordered to be used to combat fraud.
Simon showed two frames of pre stamp material
before completing another ten frames of postage
stamps on cover and mint which included Essays
and proofs. Simon continues to research this
fascinating subject.
A cover from 1779 is shown from the French
occupation of the Island.
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