General Information
General Information
The
Phonograph Society of South Australia is a non-profit-making organization
of enthusiasts whose principal aims are the collection, restoration and
preservation of the historical artifacts of sound recording and reproduction;
and research into their evolution. Many of our members also have
interests in the development of wireless, telephones, mechanical music
and other fields relating to sound. Particular attention to South
Australian contributions is encouraged.
Society meetings are held on the SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, at 8.00pm in the clubrooms at the Community Hall, 31 Beulah Road, Norwood, South Australia.
Membership
Membership
entitles the holder to attend the monthly meeting of the Society; receive
the Society's Newsletter; receive discounts on books and other items sold
by the Society; participate in all the Society's activities; and to use
the Society's lending library. The subscription is $20.00 AUD per
annum for Australian members; for New Zealand and South East Asian members
the fee is $28; $32 AUD for members in USA or Europe. Payment by
Mastercard or Visa is accepted - cheques drawn on Australian banks are
also acceptable.
Auctions
An
auction is held at each meeting, all financial members are entitled to
bid at auctions and can do so by attending, by phoning or emailing bids
or by posting your bid. Members of the public are welcome to submit
items for auction, a commission of 10% will be charged.
Newsletter
There
are 11 newsletters published per year, these are posted to all members
by airmail. The Newsletter contains articles, information and the
auction list for the forthcoming meeting. Members are invited to
submit articles and Letters to the Editor for publication in the Newsletter.
