1996 Winner


Edward Hyde

Eddie's contributions to philately have been many and varied. His involvement began in 1947 as a junior member of the Philatelic Society of Western Australia and has ranged from club administration, club displays and talks, through to competing at national exhibitions.

His administrative positions include 3 years as Secretary of the Swan Stamp Club in the 1970s and a number of years as Committee Member of the Philatelic Society of Rockingham and Kwinana Districts where he is currently Vice President. He has also assisted in various capacities at stamp shows in this State.

Eddie has exhibited competitively and achieved medals at club, state and national level with his major interest of Australian postal stationery. He is also well known for his extensive collection titled, 'Visiting Ships to Western Australia'.

He has contributed articles to such publications as Ship Letter, Fremantle Mail, Stamp Hinges, Postmark Newsletter, Western Stampgroper and the Australian Exhibitor.

Eddie's aim over the years has been to bring friendship into the hobby by corresponding around the world; showing his stamps and supporting others to do so as well, and to promote stamp collecting as a hobby for juniors.

The Trustees have much pleasure in awarding the E.M.Hasluck Medal for 1996 to Edward Hyde.