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from March 2010 Newsletter
Our annual Telephone Display will take place on the weekend of 3rd and 4th July in conjunction with the Model and Hobby Show at Clarenden Showgrounds. We have the same dedicated space that we had last year so there is plenty of room for all displays. The regular Saturday evening dinner will, of course, be held as usual. Please make a commitment to contribute to this years event and make it an even greater success than 2009.
Once again this year, in conjunction with the Telephone Display, we are holding our annual raffle. For most of you, a book of 10 tickets accompanies this newsletter. Please try to sell these (at $1 each) and return the stubs and money by mid June. A return addressed envelope is included but please don’t forget the stamp. The raffle is a way to offset Society expenses and keep subscriptions low. First prize is a restored 35MW with a barrel transmitter. Second prize is a restored black 332 APH telephone whilst 3rd prize is a silver British Payphone Kiosk desk clock.
It is with much sadness we record the passing of New Zealand member Geoff Jull (See obituary on page 4 of our newsletter). Also, we have the sad news of the passing of one of our SA members Ken Hall. Condolences to his family and friends from all ATCS members.
Also, on the “not too well” list is our Auctioneer Arthur Challinor. Arthur is finding it a bit hard to get around at present so he is currently in a retirement home where he can be looked after. We all hope things improve for you Arthur and we look forward to seeing you back with the auctioneer’s gavel at a meeting real soon.
This edition contains episode 3 of the “Member’s Auction”. We have items on offer from 2 members who are unwell - one on the Gold Coast of Queensland and the other in Sydney. Interesting items so bid early to avoid disappointment.
Main article this edition is on Ericsson Telephones in France from Bob Estreich. Also a short restoration article from the late Ken Bushell.
Congratulations go to South Australian member Geoff King who was awarded the 2009 Ken Bushell Encouragement Award by the Society. Geoff has put a great deal of effort into the SA Sub-branch and did a sterling job of interfacing with the public at the first annual SA Telephone Show put on in August 2009 at Strathalbyn. Our roving Treasurer, John Nichols, will be at the April meeting in Adelaide to present Geoff with his award.
from January 2010 Newsletter
By the time you read this newsletter, Christmas 2009 will be gone and it will be January 2010. How time flies when you are having fun - and we are having fun - aren’t we? It is now time to think about the Society activities for 2010 - the annual shows, themes and talks at meetings, articles for the newsletters, outings, etc. Give these items some thought - Committee members or Sub-committee members would be most glad to hear from anyone with suggestions.
Speaking of newsletter articles - I am always on the lookout for articles, long or short, from members on anything to do with our hobby. It doesn’t need to be fancy - just give me the facts and I will do my best to make it readable. Particularly looking for “Member Profiles”. One page about how you started to collect and what you now have would be most interesting to other members.
This month’s feature article on Emile Berliner is another from the pen of Bob Estreich - I just managed to fit it in to one edition - thanks Bob.
At the November Annual General Meeting in Sydney it was great to see John Nichols presented with Life Membership of the Society. John puts in a great deal of time and effort as Society Treasurer, Membership Secretary and Public Officer and Life Membership is just a small token of our appreciation for all his efforts.
The recent Christmas get-together in Sydney was at the home of Peter and Heather Gray down Campbelltown way. A great afternoon was had by all but the main attraction - even better than the food - was the telephone collection down in the basement. The room was constantly packed to overflowing with members looking and discussing. Some pictures are featured on page 10 of the newsletter. It was also great to see so many members who had travelled quite long distances to be in attendance. Particularly Ric and Val Havyatt who had been brought all the way from Woolwich by their son and Brian and Wilma O’Donnell who made the trip from Canberra to be there on the day. Thanks Peter and Heather for your generous hospitality.
There is no member's auction in this newsletter. Maybe we will have more items for auction in the March newsletter. By the way, quite a number of the items featured in the September and November editions were sold either by bids or by private treaty following the close of the auction. I know the member selling the items is most grateful for everyone’s efforts.
From all the ATCS Committee, here’s wishing you all a prosperous and safe 2010.
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