Ray Chapman (broadcaster and philatelist)

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Raymond Thomas Chapman AM MBE, is an Australian philatelist who was added to the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1987.[1] Chapman was noted for his extensive collection of Australian colonial stamps.

He was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1976[2] and a Member of the Order of Australia in 1994.[3]

Chapman had a long career in broadcasting, firstly at 3XY[4] which he joined in 1943, and then as an announcer at 3AW for many years; he was later in charge of 3AW's Royal Women's Hospital appeal.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Background notes on The Roll of Distinguished Philatelists September 2011, Roll of Distinguished Philatelists Trust, London, 2011. Archived here.
  2. ^ "Raymond Thomas Paul CHAPMAN". Australian Honours Search Facility, Dept of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Raymond Thomas CHAPMAN, MBE". Australian Honours Search Facility, Dept of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  4. ^ "3XY Melbourne, Efftee Broadcasters Pty Ltd - for Live Artist Productions".