It was presented by member David Haig, who was born in South Africa.
Southern Africa was the title of the latest colourful display given to the Lanarkshire Philatelic Society.
It was presented by member David Haig, who was born in South Africa.
He began by featuring South West Africa and explained how this was a territory under South African administration – having been taken from German control during WWI in 1915.
Many interesting covers and stamps of the territory from David depicted nature in all its forms, including wild animals, birds, whales and flowers.
A South Africa stamp showing Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret was overprinted in 1947 to allow its use to commemorate the visit of the Royal Family.
David also presented postcards ,with relevant stamp issues from the nominally independent ‘homelands’ which were established by the South African government during Apartheid.
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Another fascinating insight was given into stamps and postcards pertaining to the South Africa Flying-Boat Service.
This was first operated by Imperial Airways in 1937 between Southampton and Durban – and later, in 1946, by BOAC to Valdaam, Johannesburg.
Society vice-president, Graham U’ren, gave “warm thanks” to David for “presenting such an interesting and informative display of lesser known countries and history”.
The group’s next meeting in Hamilton’s Caledonian Bowling Club, Motherwell Road, take place on Friday, April 17, at 7.30pm.
Members will present one board on any subject – or pay £1!
Anyone with an interest in stamps, postal history or postcards is welcome to attend; visit https://www.lanarkshireps.co.uk/ for further details.
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