BOOK FAIRS, SWAP MEETS, AUCTIONS and similar EVENTS
Plus AUSTRALIAN (mostly East Coast) CLUB MEETINGS and the like
This page DEDICATED to the late ALAN RICHARDSON and RICHARD FITZGERALD.
Just ONE page on the Collecting Books and Magazines web site based in Australia.
Last update: 20th March, 2010.
 
 

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This page is split into 5 sections which includes the CALENDAR,
REGULAR EVENTS and SOMETIME EVENTS A-Z.
At the end you'll find IN MEMORIUM and MODEL TRAIN EVENTS.

 
CALENDAR
Click on the event, if it's hotlinked, to discover more information.
Look below for direct links and contact details of TBA events.
PLEASE ADVISE US OF DEAD LINKS, ERRORS and UPDATES.

Every Week Events
Vic - Melbourne - Every Saturday (11-4) in the atrium (under cover) at Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne, there is a bookseller's fair. 15-20 secondhand book stalls with stallholders rostered to share around the stalls.
NSW - Sydney - Croydon Park (closed) - After-a-Fashion Presbyterian Op Shop - details below
Sydney and Blue Mountains Book Donations

AWAITING DETAILS!
Use the direct links in the alphabetical listing below for more information.

2010

April
10-11 Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Book Fair
22-24 University of NSW Book Fair

May
15 Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Book Fair
15-16 Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Book Fair

June
4-6 Lifeline Northern Beaches Book Fair

July
10-11 Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children Book, Toy and Music Fair
15-18 Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Book Fair

August
21-22 Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Book Fair
27-29 Lifeline Northern Beaches Book Fair

AUSSIECON 4 - World SF Convention in Australia

November
26-28 Lifeline Northern Beaches Book Fair

2011
TBA University of Newcastle Book Fair

Any problems or questions? Please e-mail the page author (not linked due to SPAM) at opsbooks @ aol.com

 

REGULAR EVENTS
See also Bookhome's events page http://www.bookhome.com.au/charity.html
Events Outside Australia
Lifeline Northern Beaches Book Fairs
2010
1st Lifeline Northern Beaches Book Fair 2010
26-28th February 2010
Venue: Ted Blackwood Hall
cnr Boondah & Jacksons Rds, Warriewood
(up the road from the Warriewood shopping centre)
Friday 26th February 5pm -- 9pm
Saturday 27th February 9am -- 5pm
Sunday 28th February 9am -- 2pm
2nd Lifeline Northern Beaches Book Fair 2010
4-6th June 2010
Venue: Balgowlah Boys High School
cnr Sydney Rd & Maretimo St
Balgowlah
Friday 4th June 5pm -- 9pm
Saturday 5th June 9am -- 5pm
Sunday 6th June 9am -- 2pm
3rd Lifeline Northern Beaches Book Fair for 2010 27-29th August 2010
Venue: Ted Blackwood Hall
cnr Boondah & Jacksons Rds, Warriewood
(up the road from the Warriewood shopping centre)
Friday 27th August 5pm -- 9pm
Saturday 28th August 9am -- 5pm
Sunday 29th August 9am -- 2pm
4th Lifeline Northern Beaches Book Fair for 2010 26-28th November 2010
Venue: Balgowlah Boys High School
cnr Sydney Rd & Maretimo St
Balgowlah

Friday 26th November 5pm -- 9pm
Saturday 27th November 9am -- 5pm
Sunday 28th November 9am -- 2pm

As per all our Book Fairs, there will be thousands of good quality books, in many categories, and at bargain prices. This includes a wide range of children's books suited to all ages. Please note we accept Visa & Mastercard and also have EFTPOS facility available. Entry by gold coin donation very much appreciated.
All funds raised support the activities of Lifeline Northern Beaches.
Our Web Site: www.lifeline.org.au/northernbeaches

Granville Model Car & Hobby Swap Meet
Holy Family School, The Trongate, Granville, near Hudson Street
, 2nd Friday of Every Month excepting public holiday months
Doors open at 6.45 pm
Everything for the Enthusiast
BUY - SELL - LOOK - SWAP

Bookings
: Bruce (02) 9472 7913 bus,
0425 327 472 ah
or John (02) 9579 1257
Email granvilleswap@yahoo.com.au
Hosted by Sydney Model Auto Club.


Bloomsbury Auctions (UK)
"Britain's most exciting book auctions, judging by the brilliant catalogues!" - CB&M editor.
T +44 (0)20 7495 9494
info@bloomsburyauctions.com
www.bloomsburyauctions.com

Lifeline Canberra Book Fair
2010, to be announced
Exhibition Park, Badawang Bld, cnr Flemington Rd, Northbourne Ave, Mitchell
Entry by gold coin donation
All proceeds will be used to support Lifeline and Youthline serving the ACT, Queanbeyan and surrounding areas.
For further information
call the Lifeline office on 02 6247 0655
WEBSITE
http://www.act.lifeline.org.au


Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Book Fair
2010
Sat-Sun April 10-11
9 am to 5 pm
each day
Thornleigh Community Centre, next to Bunnings
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$1 Clearance; Sat May 15, 9am-4pm
Normanhurst Guide Hall (Kenley Park)
Cnr Pennant Hills Rd & Dartford Rd, Normanhurst
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Wahroonga; Thurs-Fri July 15-16, 9am-9pm
Sat-Sun July 17-18,
9am-5pm
Knox Grammar School, Pacific Hwy, Wahroonga
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$1 Clearance; Sat-Sun Aug 21-22, 9am-4pm
Location: Former scout hall,cnr Polding &
Ignatius Rds, West Lindfield.

Enquiries: H2H 02 9498 8805 or go to:
http://www.lifeline-h2h.org.au
Secondhand bookstore open all year at 375 Pacific Highway, Asquith.


Lifeline Brisbane Qld
NEXT TBA


Lifeline Macarthur Bookfair
2010 TBA
All funds raised support the activities of Lifeline Macarthur
http://www.lifelinemacarthur.org.au/
For more information … admin@lifelinemacarthur.org.au

 

SOMETIME EVENTS, DATES TO BE ADVISED. A-Z
Model Train Events A-Z

2MBS-FM Book and Record Bazaar.

2010 TBA

Details can be found on the 2MBS-FM website at http://www.2mbs.com
Enquiries to 2MBS-FM, (02) 9439 4777,
http://www.2mbs.com/contactus.htm
Donations of books, records CDs and sheet music welcome.
Call (02) 9439 4777 for details on where to deliver donations.


After a Fashion (Presbyterian Op Shop) Croydon Park, NSW
MOVED to Campsie near the school, ph 02 9744 3429
Special 'sales' including BOOKS are held at the end of each season, as this is also a clothing outlet.
Call in, check the phone book or ring for details of outlets in Ashfield, Bondi Junction, Eastwood, Glenbrook (COLLECTABLES), Gosford, Katoomba, Lane Cove and Marrickville.
(Don Dobie or Don Doby, 1927-96)
See Web page
http://www.pssd.org.au/index.cfm?SID=15


Are you stimulated by Kevin’s package, but lacking the appropriate retail outlet for your consuming passion?
The Big Red Book Fair offers an elegant and discreet solution.
For one weekend only, the New International Bookshop fills Trades Hall
with a tantalising display of every literary genre imaginable.
Big Red Book Fair
2010 TBA
Trades Hall
cnr Victoria & Lygon Sts, Carlton
All book donations gratefully accepted before the Fair.
Regards,
Seb Prowse
New International Bookshop Co-ordinator


Mega Jumbo Jumble Spring Book Fair!
2010 TBA
(If you have books you'd like to get rid of by donating them to us to sell,
that's great! Please bring them into the shop before the sale day. All types
of books very welcome.)
Black Rose Anarchist Library & Bookshop
22 Enmore Rd (100m from Newtown Station) Sydney, NSW
w:
www.blackrosebooks.org


Coff's Harbour South Rotary Club Bookfest
2010 TBA
Usually ANZAC DAY weekend
Coff's Harbour Showground Exhibition Hall


Croydon Bookfair, Sydney
2010
TBA
Imar community hall, 2a Fitzroy St, Croydon
Details 02 9558 1829
Entry $2


Doctor Who in Sydney - Dr Who Club of Australia

Contact Dallas Jones on 02 9673 5325 or dallasljones@hotmail.com


Ephemera and Collectables Fair, Victoria, Australia
2010 TBA
Adults $4, Conc. $3, Children, free
Malvern Town Hall, 1251 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern, Victoria, Cnr. Glenferrie & High Sts
Ephemera Society of Australia

Enquiries: Amanda Bede 03 9428 8023


Rotary Club of Galston GIANT BOOK FAIR
2010 TBA
Direct link in calendar
at The Dural Memorial Hall, 604, Old Northern Road, Dural
from 8am to 5pm.
Enquiries please ring 02 9653-1065.
All kinds of books, hardback, paperback, children's books, travel, cooking,
gardening, fiction, non fiction, biographies, transportation and many more categories.
Also CDs, records, jigsaws and sheet music.
DONATING BOOKS
If you have any of the above that you wish to donate, we will still be
collecting through July. The close off date is 20th July. For pick-up and
Any enquiries call Bob Spence during business hours on 9656 1611 .

The Rotary Club of Galston’s Annual Giant Book Fair


Rotary Club of Geelong West Book Fair
2010 TBA

Geelong West Town Hall
Admission – Gold coin donation
Credit cards welcome
1,000s of books for sale
Local authors in attendance over the weekend
Light refreshments available
Geelong West Town Hall, Pakington Street, Geelong West
Stephen Yewdall, e-mail:
syewdall@geelongcity.vic.gov.au


Historic Houses Trust of NSW
2010 TBA
50s Fair, Rose Seidler House, 71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga, Sydney.
Full details on the website.
Further details at
www.hht.net.au or ring Naomi 02 8239 2324


Infinitas Science Fiction and Fantasy bookshop
Infinitas is a Science Fiction and Fantasy bookshop in Parramatta, NSW, and we have 3 meetings in our
shop each month. We have a SF Discussion Group at 6.30pm on the first Thursday of each month, the
Review Group (usually one SF and one Fantasy per month) on the third Thursday at 6.30pm.
We also have a writers group who meet at midday on the third Saturday of the month.
Cheers, Dan

*Information on the Infinitas Groups*

New members always welcome at all the groups, if interested just come
along. For current detailed information on these groups, visit our forums.

*SF Discussion Group*: Meets on the first Thursday of each month (excluding January) at 6.30pm in the shop. A topic is chosen each month by the attendees of the group for the following meeting. Contact the shop for the next topic. Always a lively discussion of science in the news, films, books and ideas. Newcomers welcome. See our website for more info:
http://www.infinitas.com.au/ReadersGroup.php and
http://www.infinitas.com.au/forums/viewforum.php?f=3

*Review Group*: The review group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm. Two books (usually one science fiction, one fantasy) are chosen by group members for each meeting with participants encouraged to have read at least one prior to the meeting and bring their review/s along for discussion. The discussion is generally serious and insightful. All welcome.
http://www.infinitas.com.au/ReviewGroup.php

*Writers' Group*: The group is for people who are currently writing (or even trying to write) science fiction, fantasy and horror related stories and pieces. If you think this might describe you, and you'd like to get involved in a group with others who understand what the genre is about, why not come along. Meetings are the 3rd Saturday of each month.
http://www.infinitas.com.au/WritersGroup.php

Infinitas Bookshop
Shop 22 Civic Arcade
48-50 George Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Australia
Ph: + 61 2 9633 5682
Fax: + 61 2 9687 0408
www.infinitas.com.au

Join in online discussions at:
www.infinitas.com.au/forums


Lifeline South Coast
Bookfair at Kembla Grange Racecourse
2010 TBA
Entry by gold coin donation
More information -
www.lifelinesouthcoast.org.au
Books also at Princes Hwy, Unanderra, and 19 Alburn St, Wollongong


Lifeline Sutherland Bookfair
2010 TBA

Sutherland Police and Community Youth Club, Rawson Avenue, Sutherland
Easy access by train or car - plenty of free parking
Books from $2 - All profits support Lifeline Sutherland
For more information please phone (02) 9951-5577


Lifeline Western Sydney
Venue: Parramatta Mission, ground floor, 119 Macquarie St, Parramatta

Entry by gold coin donation

2010 TBA
Contact: Jane Armstrong on (02) 98916212 or
jane@lifelinews.org.au for all Book Fair enquiries.


Liverpool Regional Museum

Cnr Hume Highway & Congressional Drive, Liverpool
ph: 02 9602 0315 fax: 02 9821 1479

E-mail: musstaff@flex.com.au


Mountains of Books - Book Fair Used, rare and out-of-print bookdealers
2010 TBA
Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve Hall, Hilton Rd, Ferny Creek (Melways 75R1), Victoria
info
www.rangesbooktrail.com.au or 03 97551477
Specialists in gardening, children's books, cookery, art, fashion, maritme,
beat generation and militaria attending.
Free parking, refreshments available, picnic park setting.


National Trust, S.H. Ervin Gallery, Spring Book Fair
2010 TBA
Annie Wyatt Room, National Trust Centre, Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks, Sydney|
Parking on-site (only after 10am)
General enquiries: 02 9258 0140 media information: 02 9258 0150
http://www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au/


Pioneer Books, Adelaide

  E-mail: < pioneer@dezzanet.net.au
For online catalogue and more information go to our website:

http://www.pioneerbooks.com.au


Rotary Club Of Beecroft NSW
Annual Book Fair 2010 TBA
Cheltenham Scout Hall, The Crescent, Cheltenham, near the tennis courts.


Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga
BOOK FAIR
15th & 16th May 2010
*At Kyeamba Smith Hall, Showground,
Bourke St. Wagga Wagga
with
30,000 good quality second-hand books & other media for sale at keen prices !
*Categorized stock *Fiction & Non-Fiction
*BIG range of books for Children & Youth
* CD's, DVD's, Sheet Music, Magazines & Reference
*Feature table with odd/ interesting/ older items.
Entry: $2 Adults, Children free
Facilities: Toilets, Food and Drink, Disabled Access.
Proceeds support Rotary community activities
Web:
www.waggarotary.org
Proceeds support Rotary community activities


Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children Annual Book Fair, Sydney, NSW

Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) Annual Book, Toy and Music Fair Sydney, NSW
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 July 2010 from 8am to 3pm
What's on sale
: Books of all categories including novels, non-fiction, cooking, health,
travel, gardening, art, music, Australiana, military, management, self help, transport biographies, textbooks, hardcover, softcover and many more too numerous to list. There is also a huge assortment of second-hand and almost new toys, jigsaws and of course children's books - plus CDs, records, DVD's and sheet music.
DONATING BOOKS, MUSIC & TOYS
We rely on the wonderful generosity of the general public so if you have any of the above items you wish to donate, please deliver them to the Facilities Department at RIDBC 361-365 North Rocks Rd, North Rocks between 7am and 3.30pm Mon - Fri. The close off date is 2 July.

RIDBC's North Rocks campus (361-365 North Rocks Road, North Rocks)
For more information contact Kaye Bailey on (02) 9872 0329 or visit
www.ridbc.org.au .


Save the Children's Annual Book Sale
Free entry
http://www.savethechildren.org.au/
Ph: (02) 9211 8800


Secondhand Booksellers' Association of South Australia
Annual Antiquarian Book Fair at the Burnside Town Hall, Greenhill Road, Burnside,

More info  
pbland@camtech.net.au     (08) 8271 4175 (after hours).


SpinAuctions Music Collectibles
Regularly updated online auction of collectible vinyl records.
Australian pressings from the 1950s to early 1990s are a speciality.
Lots of obscure, hard to find items as well as all the big hits from the rock era.
New auctions every few months. Plase
check the following website for details:
SpinAuctions Music Collectibles
http://spinauctions.com


St. Alban's Church Book Fair, Leura, NSW
2010 Easter, dates TBA
To to help fund the Ibalanku Medical Centre, Uganda. Book fair held each Easter.
Ring Margaret 02 4757 3381 or Keith 02 4784 3320.


St. Luke's Anglican Church Annual Booksale
Hayden St.,
Mosman, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Enquiries ph 02 9969 3718
Usually over 2,000 books on many topics.


St Thomas' Enfield, Sydney
Rectory 02 9642 3171
Rev. Trevor Goodman-Jones
Fete generally in October-November each year, on a Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.


Sydney Book Fair
BOOKDEALERS GUILD (NSW)
2010
TBA
The Rex Centre
50–58 Macleay Street
Kings Cross
Beside Fitzroy Gardens, entrance near Baroda Street
Enquiries: Gavin at Cross Art Books
ph 02 9357 2038
gavinharris@nexon.com.au


University of Newcastle Book Fair
NSW, Australia
2011
TBA
Usually August
Link http://www.newcastle.edu.au.
Email revised


University of NSW Book Fair
2010

April
22-24 revised, check link)
2007 Preparations PHOTOS
Largest book fair in NSW with at least 55,000 books and magazines. Includes the special 'Collectibles Section'. (Slow auction has been discontinued.) Phone (02) 9385 5889 Mondays or leave a message on the answering machine anytime.
Postal address is U-Committee, University of NSW, Kingsford NSW 2052
WEB SITE:
http://www.bookfair.unsw.edu.au


University of Sydney Bookfest
2010 TBA
Come to this year's Chancellor's Committee Bookfest for all the books you could want at a fraction of normal prices. Free parking will be available on Saturday and Sunday.
Time:
Saturday -Tuesday, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, Wednesday 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Location:
Great Hall
Cost:
Free
Phone:
9351 7657 or 9417 2894
www.usyd.edu.au


Uralla Book Fair (NSW)
2010 TBA
Ring Ross 02 6778 4682 (or 83)
http://www.urallabookfestival.com.au


For events outside of Australia
Please advise of incorrect or updated LINKS
In Great Britain and Europe:
http://www.inprint.co.uk/thebookguide/fairs/index.shtml
In the USA:
http://www.expocentral.com/books/industry_books_and_publishing_antiquarian_books.html
Both USA and elsewhere:
http://www.kidlitonline.org/coming_events_aug.htm

IN MEMORIUM...

PENRITH CITY LIBRARY BOOK, TOY & SOFTWARE SALE (the FINAL one)
Go to http://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/index.asp?id=683
Civil Centre, 601 High St, Penrith (next to the plaza)
PENRITH CITY LIBRARY BOOK FAIR Use above link for the very last fair.
Saturday 19th March, 2005
2009 UPDATE
YOU CAN NOW FIND PERMANENT SALE TABLES and STANDS IN THE LIBRARY FOYER.

MODEL TRAIN EVENTS and INFORMATION A-Z

GME for Tri-ang Trains aftermarket spares
PO Box 309, St Clair NSW 2759
gellis46@Gmail.com
You'll now find Greg at western Sydney morning Markets including Leura (school on Great Western Highway near footbridge) first Sunday of the month, and Lawson Public School (just past shopping centre) third Sunday of the month. You can buy spares off Dieter at Badgery's Antiques near the Lawson overbridge.


Katoomba Model Railway Exhibition
2010
TBA
Katoomba High School
Rotary Club Central Blue Mountains Exhibition at Katoomba High School, Martin St, Katoomba. Open: 9am-4.30pm (Sat) and 9am-4pm (Sun). Admission: $7/$4/$5/$15. Great layouts, trade stands, bring buy and swap and food stand. Information: Ray Wiles (02) 4784 1643


Springwood Model Railway Exhibition
SPRINGWOOD - NSW.
2010 TBA
The Springwood Model Railway Exhibition in conjunction with the Autumn School Fete and Springwood Quilt Show at the St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, 186 Hawkesbury Rd, Springwood. Courtesy buses will connect with trains from Springwood Station both days.
Contact: A Krzyszton (02) 4751 2220 or email:
contactus@springwoodtrainshow.com .
Web site: www.springwoodtrainshow.com Offline?.


Sydney Model Car & Toy Swapmeet
2010 TBA
At The Penrith Panthers pavillion
Mulgoa Road, Penrith, NSW


Sydney Model Railway Exhibition 2010.
October Long Weekend
Whitlam Centre, Liverpool, Sydney
Australian Model Railway Association NSW Branch's 44th Sydney Model Railway Exhibition 2006. For more details Phone Glenn Percival: 0425 241 395 Clubrooms: 02 9153 5901 Fax: 02 9153 5905
Email:
exhibitionmgr@amransw.asn.au


Book Donations
NSW - Blue Mountains area - We recommend book donations (NO magazines, or condensed books, please) go to St Alban's Anglican Church at Leura to help fund the
Ibalanku Medical Centre, Uganda. Book fair held each Easter. Ring Margaret 02 4757 3381 or Keith 02 4784 3320.
NSW - Penrith area - Penrith City Library or Lifeline (Henry St, Penrith).


ALAN "Richo" RICHARDSON
From
Model Auto Review: Sydney Model Auto Club life member Alan Richardson died 13th April, 2001, while visiting a friend in hospital when he complained of chest pains, and went immediately to Casualty. In spite of CPR administered by the staff, he passed away at the age of 61, due to unsuspected hardening of the arteries. 'Richo' was a colourful character, and ran the Granville Swapmeet on behalf of the Club.
RICHARD FITZGERALD
Richard ran RICHARD'S BOOKS at The Entrance; the old yellow building is still in operation, run by his wife Val. We always used to look forward to seeing Richard and a nicer bookseller and mate couldn't be found in country NSW. Taken from us at the early age of 59, never to be forgotten.


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