1992 Winner

Phil Thomas

Mr Thomas' contributions to philately are many and varied. His involvement has ranged from community displays, club administration, exhibition entries to high level research and literature. Throughout he has generously given of his time and shared his accumulated knowledge and expertise.

Official positions held by Phil have included Librarian and President of the Fremantle Philatelic Society. During his presidency the society was awarded the Stamp News "Most Active Society" Award for the whole of Australia. He is also a foundation member and President 1990-92 of the Postmark Club of W.A.

Mr Thomas has exhibited competitively and won medals at State and National exhibitions for his collections and provided many displays at stamp clubs, post offices and other venues.

Phil has contributed much to such publications as "Western Australia: The Stamps and Postal History" and the forthcoming "Postal Markings Illustrated". He is co­author of "Western Australia: The Postal Stationery to 1914" and has had articles published in a number of philatelic journals throughout Australia. His contribution to the recording of WA Postal History is immense and invaluable.

The foregoing is but a brief overview of a very active philatelic life. Phil's high level of achievement marks him as a very worthy recipient of the E.M.Hasluck Award.