About the Society

Brighton Philatelic Society was founded in 1950 and currently has over 400 members throughout Australia and overseas. It is the largest philatelic society in Australia.

In 1977 the Society purchased its premises which are situated at 80 Gardenvale Road, Gardenvale in Victoria.

In 1981 the Society became an incorporated body.

The Committee for 2009-2010 is

President: Dr William Wells

Senior Vice-President: Miss Irene Kerry

Junior Vice-President: Dr Ian Sadler

Secretary: Mr John Rennie

Treasurer: Mr Brad Baker

Committee: Mr John Waugh, Charles Bromser, Brian Hickey, Howard Ellis, Ross Newton, Graham Hall, Doug Kennedy, Peter Vince, Ian Dennehy, Peter Alexander.

Editor of BPS Bulletin: Dr Ian Sadler

Membership Officer: Mr Howard Ellis

Auction Convenor: Messrs Richard Sealey and Jim Bell

Librarian: Mr John Waugh

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