Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

AUSTRALIA ~ NEW ZEALAND

A modified National Exhibition organized by Philatelic Society of Canberra Inc., with State-level classes under the auspices of the ACT Philatelic Council Inc. and National-level classes under the auspices of the Australian Philatelic Federation Ltd (APF). It was held at the Hellenic Club of Canberra, Matilda Street, Woden, Canberra, Australia from March 18 - 20, 2006.

Hellenic Club of Canberra

The exhibition hall

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL DODD

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II exhibit

Sponsored by

MICHAEL DODD

Congressman PROCESO J. ALCALA

YOUTH Category (State Level)

Exhibit No. 081 Frames No. 343 - 344

ALYSSAH XENIAH C. ALCALA

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

PHILIPPINES

GOLD (82 %)

Special Prize US $50.00 Voucher

YOUTH Category (Australasian Challenge)

Exhibit No. 003 Frames No. 007 - 010

CHRISTOPHER MALAM

Birds and Their Habitat : Australia and Territories

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

GOLD (85 %)

Special Prize Plaque - Best Youth Exhibit

Exhibit No. 043 Frames No. 186 - 189

JURGEN SPEYER

Burgen und Schlossers (Castles and Palaces)

NEW ZEALAND NORTH ISLAND

LARGE VERMEIL (83 %)

Special Prize Voucher - Youth Encouragement Award

Exhibit No. 027 Frames No. 114 - 116

ANDREA CRAIGIE

Introduction and Development of Self-Adhesive Stamps

TASMANIA

LARGE VERMEIL (82 %)

Special Prize Voucher - Youth Encouragement Award

Exhibit No. 012 Frames No. 050 - 052

ANDREW VERDICH

Moving Mail

NEW SOUTH WALES

LARGE VERMEIL (82 %)

Exhibit No. 018 Frames No. 076 - 079

ANITA ORR

Lawn Tennis

QUEENSLAND

LARGE SILVER (77 %)

Exhibit No. 026 Frames No. 111 - 113

YAREK ANDRUSZKO

Lunar New Year

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

SILVER (69 %)

Special Prize Voucher - Youth Encouragement Award

Exhibit No. 036 Frames No. 154 - 155

SINEAD MANNING

Dimensional Disney

VICTORIA

BRONZE (58 %)

Number of exhibitors : 81

Australia 73

New Zealand 6

Germany 1

Philippines 1

Non-competitive entries : 16 frames

Competitive entries : 328 frames

Philatelist Gold for 12 year old

A young Filipina made history at the recent international stamp show in Australia.

Alyssah Xeniah C. Alcala of Sacred Heart College, Lucena City won the prestigious Gold and Special Prize at State Level of this years edition of the Canberra Stampshow.

This show was part of the 14th National Philatelic Convention and it was held at the Hellenic Club, Matilda Street, Woden, Canberra, Australia. It was a modified National Exhibition organized by the Philatelic Society of Canberra Inc., with State-level classes under the auspices of the ACT Philatelic Council Inc. and National-level classes under the auspices of the Australian Philatelic Federation Ltd. The exhibition was comprised of 81 exhibits totalling 344 frames of great material.

The bulk of the exhibitors came from Australia, there were 6 exhibitors from New Zealand, one from Germany, and Alyssah was the representative from the Philippines.

The Canberra Stampshow was the first international exhibition of the two-frame philatelic exhibit of Alyssah entitled Her Majesty QUEEN ELIZABETH II. The exhibit featured the illustrious life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II using postage stamps and other related philatelic materials issued by various issuing entities from around the world.

In the 20 year history of the Canberra Stampshow, Alyssah was the very first Filipino to join the exhibition, the youngest exhibitor ever to join at 12 years old and one of the first two exhibitors ever to receive a Gold Medal for the youth category.

You make us all proud Alyssah, and your are indeed a role model for the Filipino youth. Congratulations !

PSCS Member Bags Gold in Australia!

Jorge H. Cuyugan

It was a great feat for PCSC member Alyssah Xeniah C. Alcala (4301-0625-0488) of Sacred Heart College, Lucena City, Philippines to win the Gold and Special Prize at the State Level of the recent Canberra Stampshow 2006. This show was the 14th National Philatelic Convention and it was held at the Hellenic Club, Matilda Street, Woden, Canberra, Australia. It was a modified National Exhibition organized by the Philatelic Society of Canberra Inc., with State-level classes under the auspices of the ACT Philatelic Council Inc. and National-level classes under the auspices of the Australian Philatelic Federation Ltd.

The exhibition was comprised of 81 exhibits totaling 344 frames of great materials. Alyssah was the youngest philatelic exhibitor in the show. The bulk of the exhibitors were Australians. There were 6 exhibitors from New Zealand, one (1) from Germany, and Alyssah was the lone exhibitor from the Philippines.

The Canberra Stampshow was the first international exhibition of the two-frame philatelic exhibit of Alyssah entitled "Her Majesty QUEEN ELIZABETH II." The exhibit features the illustrious life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II using postage stamps and other related philatelic materials issued by various issuing entities from around the world. In the 20 years of the Stampshow, Alyssah was the first Filipino and youngest entry in the event. She is one of only two recipients of the Youth Gold Award in the Stampshow’s history. Alyssah's participation in this exhibition was made possible through the help of many philatelists and donors. In particular, her exhibit was sponsored by Congressman Proceso J. Alcala and Mr. Michael Dodd of cddstamps (Australia).

In the local scene her exhibit has already won the top prizes in GUMACAPEX 2005, 1st LUCBANPEX, and SULAT AT SELYO : 3rd San Pablo City Philatelic Exhibition.

Hopefully her exhibit will also reap more awards on August 18 - 20 in the forthcoming Adelaide Stampex in Australia.

At present, Alyssah is also a member of Quezon Philatelic Club, the APO Philatelic Society, Inc. (Manila), Cebu Philatelic Society, and the web-based Stamporama.

Published on page 8 of The P.S.C.S. Philatelic Update

Official Newsletter of Philippine Stamp Collectors Society

Vol. 6 no. 3 & 4 March April 2006

A National Philatelic Exhibition organized by South Australian Philatelic Council Inc. under the auspices of the Australian Philatelic Federation Ltd (APF). It was held at the Ridley Convention & Exhibition Centre, Royal Adelaide Showground, Goodwood Road, Wayville, South Australia from August 18 - 20, 2006. This exhibition has distinct international flavor, with five nations competing in a competition for important honors and bragging rights. Carrying on from the innovation of the Tri-Nations Cup at the last National Stamp Exhibition at the Swan River Stamp Show 2004 in Perth, is the extension to five nations with international teams from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain, and United States of America. In Adelaide, the entries consisting of five entries of five frames each from a different class, as well as a youth entry have been submitted by each team. An exciting and diverse range of stamps and philatelic materials in 753 competitive frames and 31 non-competitive frames were shown in Adelaide STAMPEX 2006. As 2006 marks the 70th anniversary of the first national philatelic exhibition held in Adelaide and the 150th anniversary of responsible government in South Australia, special postmarks were used during the show to commemorate these events.

Ridley Convention & Exhibition Centre

The exhibition hall

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II exhibit

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL DODD

Sponsored by

RICHARD BRECKON

MICHAEL DODD

MANG BEN

PAUL C. DE LA CRUZ ET AL.

PALMARES

Class 3

YOUTH PHILATELY

Frames No. 563 - 564

ANDREW VERDICH

Legendary Antartic Explorers

Australia

LARGE VERMEIL (89 %)

Frames No. 441 - 444

JURGEN SPEYER

LBurgen und Schlosser

New Zealand

LARGE VERMEIL (89 %)

Frames No. 508 - 511

AMBER EVERETT

Birds in Art & Culture

New Zealand

SILVER (65 %)

Frames No. 565 - 567

SERENA SOMLYAI

Our Friend the Horse

New Zealand

NZPF SILVER BRONZE (62 %)

Frames No. 570 - 571

ALYSSAH XENIAH C. ALCALA

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Philippines

SILVER BRONZE (60 %)

Frames No. 568 - 569

ASHLEY KENDALL

Tasmania on Stamps

Australia

BRONZE (55 %)

Frames No. 572 - 574

MORGAN WINTERBURN

A Time Journey Through New Zealand

New Zealand

BRONZE (55 %)

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (under 13 years old)

Annamarie Moot Sapphire

Isabella Beach Sapphire

Stephen Richardson Emerald

Philip Chung Sapphire

Isabella Beach Topaz

Peter Oomen Sapphire

Eric Chung Topaz

Matthew Cuttance Sapphire

Felicity Andrews Emerald

Grace King Sapphire

Timothy Kemp Emerald

Ross Jordan Emerald

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (13 to 15 years old)

Dawn Richardson Emerald

Rachel Andrews Ruby

Tait Beekmans Sapphire

Tait Beckmans Sapphire

Sarah Jordan Emerald

Number of exhibitors : 159

Non-competitive entries : 11 frames

Competitive entries : 586 frames

After each game, I want to be able to say : I gave it all I could, I gave it my best UNKNOWN

Melbourne STAMPSHOW 2009 is an Australian National Philatelic Exhibition under the auspices of the Victorian Philateic Council, Inc. and the Australian Philatelic Federation Ltd.

February 2009

Application form sent to organizing committee of Melbourne STAMPSHOW 2009

Melbourne 2009 Application

Monday,   March 30, 2009   2:50 PM

Hello Alyssah,

I have received your entry.  I need to talk to Richard Breckon about the return of your entry.

Cheers

Peter Leitch

Secretary

Melbourne Stampshow 2009

Melbourne Stampshow 09

Friday,   May 1, 2009   3:51 PM

Dear Alyssah,

Last night I spoke to Peter Leitch and others involved with Melbourne Stampshow 09 exhibits. I confirmed that I will pay the return postage cost (as an insured Parcel) on your QE 2 exhibit, should your application be accepted. I think it is likely you will be successful, now that I have confirmed the return arrangements. They are still processing exhibit applications and it could be a little while yet before the final choice is made. At this point you will be advised and also you will learn of the the other Youth exhibitors in Stampshow.

Kind regards,

Richard Breckon

Melbourne Stampshow 09

Friday,   May 8, 2009   4:04 PM

Dear Alyssah,

I have been advised by the Melbourne Stampshow 09 Committee that your QE 2 exhibit has been accepted. I extend my congratulations and I hope you'll secure a good award.

Kind regards,

Richard Breckon

July 10, 2009

Melbourne Stampshow 2009 exhibitor's information and exhibition envelopes were received.

Sponsored by
RICHARD BRECKON
Archbishop OSCAR V. CRUZ
PAUL DE LA CRUZ et al.

Wednesday   July 15, 2009

10:30 a.m.
QE II exhibit arrived from Ohio, USA.

1:45 p.m.

Offered prayers for the exhibit in St. Ferdinand Cathedral, Lucena City, Philippines

2:45 p.m.

Exhibit was posted at 2GO Enverga St. branch - Lucena City, Philippines

Thursday   July 16, 2009

3:45 p.m.

2GO forwarded the exhibit to DHL in Manila, Philippines

7:26 p.m.

Shipment processed.

10:22 p.m.

Exhibit departed in Manila, Philippines.

Friday July 17, 2009

1:24 a.m.

Arrived in sort facility in Hong Kong

3:54 a.m.

Processed in Hong Kong.

3:56 a.m.

Departed in Hong Kong facility.

Saturday   July 18, 2009

12:23 a.m.

Clearance processing completed in Melbourne, Australia.

1:09 a.m.

Processed in Melbourne.

2:056 a.m.

Departed in Melbourne facility.

Monday   July 20, 2009

7:19 a.m.

With delivery courier.

9:36 a.m.

Delivered and signed for by Fueller.

QE II Exhibit

Monday,   July 20, 2009

Dear Alyssah,

I am pleased to advise that your 3-frame exhibit has been safely delivered by DHL Courier to my office this morning. This means I will take it directly to the Melbourne Stampshow Bin Room on Wednesday morning.

Kind Regards,

Richard Breckon

Historian, Philatelic Group

Australia Post, Melbourne

© AUSTADIUMS

Melbourne Park Tennis Centre

The exhibits

© VICTORIAN PHILATELIC COUNCIL, INC.

Public viewing at Melbourne STAMPSHOW

© VICTORIAN PHILATELIC COUNCIL, INC.

Judges of Melbourne STAMPSHOW
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PHOTO BY JENNY CHAPMAN

Richard Breckon with the QE II exhibit

PALMARES

Frame Nos. 313 - 314 (13 years old)

JORDAN PAUER

Unique Australian Animals

Victoria,  Australia

VERMEIL (75) + Special Award

Frame Nos. 315 - 317 (15 years old)

ALYSSAH XENIAH C. ALCALA

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Philippines

LARGE SILVER (71 %)

Australia Post Youth Encouragement Award

Frame Nos. 318 - 320 (16 years old)

BLAKE GRIFFIN

James Cook-The Three Voyages

New South Wales, Australia

SILVER (66 %)

Number of Exhibitors : 139

Australia 108

New Zealand 12

Sweden 9

South Africa 5

USA 3

Great Britain 1

Philippines 1

Non-competitive entries : 28 frames

Competitive entries : 759 frames

QE II

Sunday,   July 26, 2009   4:47 AM

Alyssah, in light of the fact that your nice Queen Elizabeth exhibit is in Australia right now, I thought you'd be interested in checking out this web site from Australia Post ,,,
Best wishes on winning high marks on your exhibit!

Vera Felts

Executive Director

American Topical Association

Award

Sunday,   July 26, 2009   4:23 PM

Dear Alyssah,

... Your award is Large Silver (71) ...   The youth exhibit on animals by Jordan Pauer won Vermeil.

Kind Regards,

Richard Breckon

Congratulations ! Wishing you the best in your future endeavor :)

Alvidon Asis

Quezon Philatelic Club

congratulations !

Gigi Simbre

Quezon Philatelic Club

Wow! Congrats

Nena De Guzman

Postal Museum & Philatelic Library

Philippine Postal Corporation

Congrats and good luck to Alyssah

Fran Ruiz

Naga Philatelic Society

Congratulations Alyssah and good luck !

Florivic Lizano

Quezon Philatelic Club

Congrats!

Ed Jacinto

Quezon Philatelic Club

Dear Alyssah ... first congratulations to your LARGE SILVER from Melbourne Stampshow ...

Best regards

Emanuel Lukes

Czech Republic

oh wow its a great news! and once all over again a big clapclap and congrats to you! looking forward on your next exhibits and www.awards.collection

love lots

Gemma Itliong

Quezon Philatelic Club

In September 24, 2009 the three-frame Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II exhibit of Alyssah Xeniah C. Alcala was awarded by Australia Post with Melbourne Stampshow Youth Encouragement Prize.   The award was the 2008 Collection of Australian Stamps.

Melbourne Stampshow - youth encouragement

Wednesday,   October 28, 2009   2:12 PM

Dear Alyssah Xeniah

I'm glad the prize reached you ok. Well done on your exhibition entry. I wish you well in your hobby.

Best regards

Noel Leahy

Group Manager, Philatelic

Australia Post

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Philatelic Society of Canberra hold its 16th Biennial National Convention, better known as Canberra Stampshow 2010. It was held from 12 to 14 March at the Hellenic Club in Woden, ACT. This has been the venue for the last four exhibitions and has proven to be a very popular venue with dealers, exhibitors, and visitors to the exhibition.

Hellenic Club of Canberra

The main theme of the exhibition was the 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight in Australia. This was undertaken by the great magician Harry Houdini in a Voisin biplane at Diggers Rest on 18 March 1910. Whilst there is some disagreement about whether anyone actually flew an aeroplane in Australia earlier than this, it is generally agreed that this was the first controlled powered flight in Australia. The other main theme of the exhibition will be the100th anniversary of the Girl Guides in Australia. We all hope that this anniversary will be as popular as the 100th anniversary of Scouting in 2008. Canberra Stampshow 2010 is a Half National Exhibition organized by the Philatelic Society of Canberra Inc., with National-level classes under the auspices of the Australian Philatelic Federation Ltd (APF) and State-level classes under the auspices of the ACT Philatelic Council Inc. National Level Competitive Classes comprise : Traditional, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Revenues,Maximaphily, Thematics, Youth Philately and Philatelic Literature.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Philatelic exhibit of Alyssah Xeniah C. Alcala of the Philippines featuring the illustrious life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II

AUSTRALIA ~ NEW ZEALAND