2003 Winner


Harold Clay

Harold Clay has been the stalwart of philately outside the metropolitan area.

In 1977 he was a founder member and inaugural President of the Mandurah Philatelic Society. His commitment to the hobby has meant that he has held all committee positions at various times over 25 years. In Mandurah he organised regular workshops to assist adults and school children with development of the hobby. Further promotion involved the use of the local media and holding children's competitions with the assistance of Australia Post.

A highlight in 1979 was his organization of a Stampshow outside the metropolitan area over a weekend at the Mandurah Senior High School. A move to Dunsborough in 1981 resulted in him forming a new club where he was elected as President and also conducted the exchange circuit.

On returning to the Rockingham / Mandurah area in 1987 he rejuvenated the Mandurah Philatelic Society that had been in recess and again was elected President. It has now a strong membership base.

Harold is now a Life Member of that Society and is in the process of documenting the Club's history.

I have great pleasure in presenting him with the E. M. Hasluck Medal for 2003.