Thursday 18th July 1872  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

TO AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Amateur Photographers are invited to meet at the Oxford Hotel, on FRIDAY, the 19th July, at 8pm, to consider the desirability of establishing a society similar to the "Amateur Photographic Association", which has been so successful in England.

E.B. DOCKER
J.W.F. WILSHIRE



Saturday 20th July 1872  Page 7 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Saturday 27th July 1872  Page 112 - The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
A meeting of amateur photographers, called for the purpose of considering the desirability of forming a society similar to the one in London, which has been carried on very successfully for some considerable time, took place on the 19th July at the Oxford Hotel, King-street. Fourteen gentlemen attended and Mr. E.B. Docker was voted to the chair. The chairman, at some length, stated the object of the meeting and shewed the desirability of establishing an amateur photographic society in Sydney. Members he said would be able to exchange the negatives which were now lying idle in their chests and they would also at the monthly meetings that would be held, receive hints and otherwise improve their knowledge of the art. He had watched the progress of the society in England and he had no doubt that if an association were formed in Sydney it would prove equally successful. The suggestion met with the approval of all present and the motion, "That it is desirable to establish a society to be called the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was carried unanimously.

It was then agreed that the annual subscription be 21s and a committee of five was formed to draw up a code of rules to be submitted to the next general meeting, to be held on an early day. Eleven of the gentlemen present joined the newly-formed society and Mr. T.W.F. Wilshire was elected treasurer, to receive subscriptions. A vote of thanks to the chairman for the pains he had taken to place information before the meeting, brought the proceedings to a close.



Monday 22nd July 1872
Page 2 - Evening News (Sydney NSW)
Page 2 - Empire (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of amateur photographers was held at the Oxford Hotel, King-street, on Friday night, for the purpose of considering the propriety of forming an association similar to the home institution in London. The chair was occupied by Mr. E.B. Docker, who spoke at some length upon the advantages that would be derived by the exchange of negatives with English amateurs and by holding monthly meetings of the members. After some discussion in favor of the movement, it was moved by Mr. G.W.A. Bayley and seconded by Mr. T. Richards, That it is desirable to establish a society to be called Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales. The resolution was carried.

On the motion of Mr. M'Mahon, seconded by Mr. Bailey, it was resolved that the annual subscription shall be one guinea per annum and the following gentlemen enrolled themselves as the first members, Messrs. E.B. Docker, T.W.F. Wilshire, W.M. Speer, G.W.A. Bayley, T. Richards, W.J. Fison, J.H. Morton B.A., J.T. M'Mahon, F. Allerding, George Reeve and Samuel Bell. On the motion of Mr. Bayley, a committee of five was appointed to draw up rules, to be submitted to the next general meeting, the following gentlemen being elected; Messrs. Docker, Wilshire, Bayley, Allerding and Morton, the latter of whom was elected as honorary Hon.Secretary. All the members of the committee were duly authorized to receive subscriptions and names of persons willing to join and Mr. T.W.F. Wilshire was unanimously elected as treasurer of the society. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings.



Saturday 27th July 1872  Page 2 - Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
A meeting was held at the Oxford Hotel, King-street, a few days ago for the purpose of forming an amateur photographic association A resolution establishing the society to be called Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was carried, and it was also resolved that the annual subscription fee be one guinea for each member. About a dozen gentlemen enrolled themselves as members at the meeting.



Saturday 3rd August 1872  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Tuesday 6th August 1872  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Members and Gentlemen desirous of joining the society are invited to attend a meeting to be held at the Oxford Hotel, at 8pm, on Tuesday 6th August, for the purpose of adopting rules and election of officers.

By order of the Provisional Committee,
J.H. MORTON B.A.
HON.SECRETARY



Thursday 8th August 1872  Page 5 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
On Tuesday evening last, a number of gentlemen interested in the formation of an Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales met at the Oxford Hotel, King-street East, Mr. T.W.F. Wilshire in the chair. Rules were considered and adopted, the society being duly constituted and a committee appointed. Mr. T.W.F. Wilshire was appointed President and Mr. J.H. Morton, the Hon.Secretary.



Thursday 8th August 1872
Page 5 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Page 2 - Empire (Sydney NSW)
Page 4 - Evening News (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held on Wednesday night, at the Oxford Hotel, T.W. Wilshire, Esq., in the chair, when the rules drawn up for the management thereof were unanimously adopted. The following gentlemen were appointed as members of the managing committee: Messrs. Wilshire, J.H. Morton, Allerding, Richards, Bell, Bayley, E.B. Docker, Speer and Hon. J. Docker, T.W.H. Wilshire was elected president, the Hon. J. Docker, vice-president; Mr. Bayley, Hon.Treasurer and Mr. J.H. Morton, B.A., Hon.Secretary of the society. The secretary was requested to write to his Excellency the Governor and the Hon. Lady Robinson, asking them to become the patron and patroness of the society; and he was also authorized to purchase all books for keeping the accounts, to get the rules printed and to communicate with English amateur photographic societies, enclosing copies of the rules and inviting their concurrence in a system of mutual exchange of photographs. Power was also given to the committee to purchase such photographic works as may be desirable.

HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON
1st BARON ROSMEAD, GCMG

Born 19th December 1824 - Rosmead, Westmeath, Ireland
Died 28th October 1897 (aged 72) - London, England

14th GOVERNOR of NEW SOUTH WALES
4th March 1872 to 24th February 1879

Saturday 10th August 1872  Page 177 - The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW)

A number of gentlemen interested in the formation of an Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales met at the Oxford Hotel, King-street East, on Tuesday evening. Mr. T.W.F. Wilshire in the chair. Rules were considered and adopted, the society being duly constituted and a committee appointed. Mr. T.W.F. Wilshire was appointed president and Mr. J.H. Morton, the Hon.Secretary.



Wednesday 4th September 1872  Page 2 - Evening News (Sydney, NSW)

We have been favored with a copy of the rules of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales, an association having for its object the advancement of photographic art and science and the exchange of photographs. Amateur photographers only are eligible as members; but persons other than amateurs are eligible as subscribers. Ladies are eligible as members and subscribers of the society and the annual subscription is one guinea. The society meets on the first Tuesday in each month, when original papers on subjects connected with photography will be read and other business transacted. Members of the committee may issue cards for the admission of strangers to the meeting.



Monday 18th November 1872  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Tuesday 19th November 1872  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held on Tuesday 19th November, at 8pm, at the Agricultural Society's Rooms, George-street.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Monday 2nd December 1872  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held at the Agricultural Society's Rooms, George-street, on Tuesday 3rd December, at 8pm. Committee meeting at 7.15pm. Business important.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Tuesday 7th January 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held on 7th January, at the Agricultural Society's Room, George-street, at 8pm. Committee meeting at 7.30pm.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Wednesday 19th February 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A Committee meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will he held at the Agricultural Society's Rooms, George-street, on Wednesday 19th February, at 2.45pm sharp. Business important.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Monday 3rd March 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held at the Agricultural Society's Room, George-street, on Tuesday 4th March, at 8pm. Committee Meeting at 7.30pm sharp.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Tuesday 6th May 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Wednesday 7th May 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held at the Agricultural Society's Room, George-street, Wednesday 7th May, at 8pm. Committee Meeting at 7.30pm sharp. Full attendance requested.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Monday 2nd June 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Tuesday 3rd June 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held at the Agricultural Society's Room, George-street, on Tuesday 3rd June, at 8pm. Committee Meeting at 7.30pm.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Monday 7th July 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Tuesday 8th July 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will take place this evening, 8th July, at 8pm, at the Agricultural Society's Rooms, George-street. Committee Meeting at 7.30pm.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Tuesday 5th August 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Wednesday 6th August 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held at the Agricultural Society's Rooms, George-street, this evening, 6th August, at 8pm. Committee Meeting at a 7.15pm. Full attendance is requested.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Tuesday 2nd September 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
The First Annual meeting will be held this evening, at 8pm, at the Agricultural Society's Room, George-street. Committee meeting 7.15pm.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Monday 6th October 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Tuesday 7th October 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held at 8pm, this evening, the 7th October, at the Agricultural Society's Rooms, George-street. Committee Meeting at 7.30pm sharp. Business: Election of officers for the present year.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Tuesday 4th November 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held at the Agricultural Society's Rooms, George-street, on Wednesday 6th November, at 8pm. Committee meeting at a 7.15pm sharp. Full attendance is requested.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Tuesday 2nd December 1873  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held at the Agricultural Society's Room, George-street, this evening, Tuesday 2nd December, at 8pm. Committee Meeting at 7.30pm.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Tuesday 3rd February 1874  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held at the Agricultural Society's Room, George-street. This evening, at 8pm. Committee Meeting at 7.30pm.
W.M. SPEER
HON.SECRETARY



Monday 20th July 1874  Page 4 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

Mr. T.F.W. Wilshire, one of the best amateur photographers in the colonies, has presented the Sydney Rowing Club with a very handsome souvenir. The donor has been at the trouble of photographing every boat belonging to the Club, every prize won by the members, together with the winners, the champion crew, the Club-house. These have again been grouped and artistically arranged so as to form one large picture, which, having been framed, now forms a striking ornament in the members room at the Club house, Fort Macquarie.

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

FORMED 4th SEPTEMBER 1884

Tuesday 2nd September 1884  Page 12 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Adjourned Inaugural Meeting at Baumann's Rooms, 107 Pitt-street, THURSDAY NEXT, at 8pm, Committee, 7.30pm. Amateurs are invited to attend.



Wednesday 17th September 1884  Page 16 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales  meets 8pm Thursday, at Baumann's Rooms, Pitt-street. All amateurs invited.



Tuesday 7th October 1884  Page 7 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A number of gentlemen interested in photography met on Thursday evening last at Baumann's rooms, which were courteously lent for the purpose, to inaugurate and form an amateur photographic society. The following gentlemen were elected office-bearers for the year:

OFFICERS ELECTED for 1884 - 1885
President: Mr. E.L. Montefiore	Vice-President: Mr. A. Wigram	Vice-President: Mr. J.W. M'Cutcheon	Hon.Secretary: Mr. H. Paterson	Hon.Treasurer: Mr. Beckett	Committee: Mr. C. Turner	Committee: Dr. Elliott	Committee: Mr. E. Lichtner	Committee: Mr. V. Cohen	Committee: Mr. H.S. Jeanerett

During the evening several charming pictures, consisting of views of the Hawkesbury, were exhibited. It is contemplated to hold a day's outing, when the "Knights of the Camera" will have an opportunity of "bagging" some fine and interesting photographs. We may add that any amateur desirous of joining the club can gain all particulars from the Hon.Secretary.



Saturday 18th October 1884  Page 798 - The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW)

Some of the more daring of our yachtsmen penetrated the wildest recesses of the Hawkesbury in a steam launch a week or two ago. These gallant fellows were not only yachtsmen but photographers, and they brought back with them some beautiful specimens of that ingenious art. Such a way of spending the time in a camp is most decidedly an improvement on the usual run of things. If it does nothing else, at all events it gives a man something more to bring back with him than a sun burnt face. There is some talk of an exhibition in connection with the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales that has been formed, and I cannot imagine anything more useful or amusing. It is a sound idea, and deserves the support it will doubtless receive; for, if thousands will crowd to see wild flowers, which are only a part of the natural beauty of the country, surely representations of the whole will be worth their attention.



Tuesday 28th October 1884  Page 7 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

The first day's outing of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held on Saturday afternoon, under most favorable circumstances and the company comprised between 30 and 40 members, amongst whom were a number of ladies. The Mascotte had been specially engaged to carry the party and about 2pm a start was made towards Double Bay, where the Amateur Sailing Club were to rendezvous. A halt was there made and the scene being a very pretty and lively one, no time was lost in focusing and several pictures were taken by the dry plate process. The steamer was subsequently headed towards Fern Bay, a few minutes being given en route to those who desired to get a picture of the men-of-war in Farm Cove. On arriving at Fern Bay the company separated, wending their way over the picturesque shores of the Parramatta and Lane Cove River, where a number of views were taken. Refreshments were provided. The president, Mr. E.L. Montefiore, occupied the chair and before separating, he rose and congratulated the society on the success of its formal inauguration and trusted that the foundation of a good exhibition photographic views had that day been laid. About 6.30pm the company returned to Sydney.



Tuesday 28th October 1884  Page 8 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
The inaugural picnic of the above society was held last Saturday and was a great success. The steamer Mascotte left Circular Quay early in the afternoon, having on board the members and a good number of their lady friends. Double Bay was first visited, where the opening of the local sailing club was being held, the boats and yachts as they were sailing about offering "splendid subjects" to those who had brought their shutters and instantaneous plates; the launch then steamed round Farm Cove, the consequence being that several of the men-of-war were "taken". Fern Bay was the ultimate destination, and the company repaired to the beautiful grounds which had been kindly lent for the afternoon by Mr Jeanneret. Some indulged in dancing in the pavilion, but the majority roamed about and "took", or formed groups and were "taken". After the light had got a little shady they adjourned to have some refreshments, when Mr. E.L. Montefiore, the president, proposed "Success to the Society", and in his remarks alluded to the wide range of study that photography offered to its students, and hoped that , this successful outing would be the forerunner of many more outdoor meetings of the members, Messrs McCutcheon and Wigram, the Vice-Presidents, responded, and spoke of the desire of the members for the advancement of the art, one step towards which was the establishment of the Society". The health of the ladies was proposed by Mr Allen, and responded to by Mr Paterson; dancing was then resumed, Messrs Elliott, Jeanneret, Turner and Cohen, the committee, looking after the enjoyment of the visitors. The party were safely landed at Circular Quay about dusk. The next meeting of the Society will be held on the first Thursday in November, when Mr. Wigram will read a paper on "Transparencies".



Wednesday 29th October 1884  Page 6 - Evening News (Sydney, NSW)

On Saturday afternoon last about 40 ladies and gentlemen interested in photography and who have recently formed themselves into an association called the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales, formally inaugurated their club by a picnic. The steamer Mascotte was engaged and the party proceeded to Double Bay. where some views of the yachts going through their evolutions were taken. The steamer next proceeded to Farm Cove and the cameras were turned on the men-of-war. After a few minutes delay the Mascotte steamed to Fern Bay, the grounds of Mr. Jeanneret, who had kindly placed them at the disposal of the society.

On arrival the company were grouped and photographed and subsequently dispersed to different points where pretty and picturesque views were to be obtained. After rambling over the grounds, the pleasure of which was enhanced by the loveliness of the day and clearness of the atmosphere, the company assembled for tea, which was served in the spacious pavilion. The president of the society (Mr. E.L. Montefiore) proposed success to the society in a few well chosen words and the toast was duly honored and responded to by Vice-presidents M'Cutcheon and Wigram. The company returned to town between 6pm and 7pm, after having spent a most enjoyable day.



Thursday 6th November 1884  Page 7 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

We have been requested to call attention to the fact that the meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales, advertised to take place to-day, has been postponed until the following Thursday, when it will be held in one of the rooms of the Technical College, School of Arts. Mr. Wigram, one of the vice-presidents, will deliver a lecture on "Transparency".



Wednesday 12th November 1884  Page 2 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Meets Thursday 13th, at 8pm, at Technical Institute, 216 Sussex-street, room 10. Address by J.S. Wigram, Esq., Vice President, on "An Amateur's Experience in Making Transparencies."



Saturday 15th November 1884
Page 10 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Page 8 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)
Monday 17th November 1884  Page 8 - Evening News (Sydney NSW)

BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
That the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales be granted permission to use the physics room at the Technical Institute on Thursday, 13th November.



Saturday 10th January 1885  Page 4 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
The next Monthly meeting will be held at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street, on THURSDAY 15th January, at 8pm. Business: "Developers and Development".
THOMAS TURNER
HON.SECRETARY



Saturday 17th January 1885  Page 13 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

The Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held its January meeting at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street, last Thursday evening, the business being an address on "Developers and Development", from Mr. Alfred Allen who, in his opening remarks, mentioned some of the difficulties met with by amateurs in developing and who, in the majority of instances of failures, blamed the different chemicals for their want of success. He expressed it as his opinion that, as much care and study was required to become a successful developer as in any other branch of the photographic art and he advised his listeners to use the formulas given with the plates used. The address was very well received and at its conclusion Mr. Allen was accorded a cordial vote of thanks.



Wednesday 21st January 1885  Page 10 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

The usual monthly meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held on Thursday evening, at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street. There was a good attendance of members and friends, Mr Wigram, one of the vice-presidents, occupying the chair. A very interesting address was given by Mr Alfred Allen on "Developers and Development", who, in the course of his remarks referred to the various known processes of development, and recounted his experiences of each, and gave as his opinion that it was the wisest course to use the developer given with the plates used, by which better results would be obtained than by using one standard formula; and at its conclusion was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Several plates and pictures were shown developed by both the pyrogallic acid and soda developers, both of which have many adherents. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings.



Saturday 24th January 1885  Page 14 - Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney NSW)

That the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales be granted the use of the physics-room on the first Thursday in each month when it can be spared.



Saturday 7th March 1885  Page 13 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Monday 9th March 1885  Page 8 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)
Saturday 14th March 1885  Page 571 - The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW)

The monthly meeting for March of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held at the Technical Institute last Thursday evening. There was a large attendance of members and visitors, Mr. J.S. Wigram, vice-president, being in the chair. The business of the evening was an address by Dr. J.F. Elliott on the description of some of the chemicals used in photography. Dr. Elliott, in mentioning the most important chemicals used, described their various properties and their active principles when used in connection with photography. The address was highly interesting and Dr. Elliott, at its conclusion, was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Several members of the society exhibited photographic views, amongst which a solar enlargement shown by Mr. Tyler received much attention. Mr. Mundy showed and described a "finder" and a "changing bag", both made by himself. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the evening's proceedings.



Saturday 9th May 1885  Page 11 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

The May monthly meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held last Thursday, at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street. There was a good attendance of members, the chair being occupied by the president, Mr. E.L. Montefiore. A very interesting address was given on "Silver Printing", by Mr. W.J. M'Cutcheon, who stated that though the early productions of photography were subjects of curiosity and astonishment, nowadays it is recognized as one of the requisite arts of civilization and that it had contributed greatly to the knowledge and happiness of mankind. The various processes of silver printing were described, together with the toning and fixing of the prints when printed. Mr. M'Cutcheon was accorded a vote of thanks at the conclusion of his address and the same was given to the chairman for his kindness in presiding.



Saturday 30th May 1885  Page 24 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
The next Regular Monthly meeting will be held at Technical Institute, Sussex-street, on Thursday 4th June, at 8pm. Business - "Spectrum Analysis" (with illustrations), by Mr. T.E. Hewett. The attendance of members is requested.
THOMAS TURNER
HON.SECRETARY



Monday 29th June 1885  Page 8 - Evening News (Sydney NSW)

The use of the Technical College hall was granted to the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales for the annual conversazione on 14th and 15th July, on condition that no charge be made for admission.



Tuesday 7th July 1885  Page 7 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

The Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held its July monthly meeting last Thursday, at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street. There was a large attendance of members and visitors, the chair being occupied by Mr. J.S. Wigram, vice-president of the society. The business of the evening was the second of a course of lectures being delivered by Mr. T.E. Hewett, on the "Spectrum Analysis". The lecture was illustrated by several highly interesting experiments showing the different properties of light and at its conclusion Mr. Hewett was accorded a vote of thanks, a similar compliment being paid to the chairman for presiding.



Saturday 11th July 1885  Page 2 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

The First Conversazione in connection with the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held at the School of Arts, Pitt-street, on Tuesday and Wednesday, 14th and 15th July, opening each evening at 8pm. Tickets for admission obtainable from the Members; or Thomas Turner.
THOMAS TURNER
HON.SECRETARY



Wednesday 15th July 1885  Page 5 - Evening News (Sydney NSW)

The members of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held their first conversazione in the School of Arts last night. Mr. Montefiore delivered the opening address, dealing minutely with the rise and progress of photography. The Volunteer Artillery Band was in attendance. There are a great number of exhibits, mostly all of which are well developed and will bear favorable comparison with the work of professionals, while the schedule of prizes is sufficient to show that the society is well supported.



Wednesday 15th July 1885
Page 7 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Page 8 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)
Saturday 18th July 1885  Page 123 - The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW)

The members of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held their first conversazione in the School of Arts, Pitt-street, last evening; this evening also being devoted to a similar purpose. The hall presented an unusually scientific and artistic appearance, the walls being hung with beautiful photographs some of landscape scenery, others of portraits or pictures, as the case might be, while photographic apparatus of all kinds was scattered about. A few of the views were lent for the occasion, but the majority were taken by members of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales and as the judges remarked, some of them, referring more particularly to Class A, would have been a credit to professional photographers while, taken as a whole, they considered the exhibits exceedingly satisfactory. That, too, must have been the opinion of the numerous lady friends of the members, who were present in force, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather and were not backward in expressing their admiration of the three exquisite landscapes which took the first prize in class A (taken by Mr. S. Jeanneret), one of which was a study in perspective on the Hawkesbury River, in which the clouds were beautifully brought out, while another equally fine one was a retired lake scene entitled "Far from the Madding Crowd", the third, which was a view of the National Park, with a glimpse of Hacking River, being particularly noticeable for the exquisite character of its shadows in the stream. Near by was a camera made of colonial rosewood by Mr. J.S. Wigram, who took the first prize for the same. One of the best photographs in the room was entitled "Sundown", the view being that of a boat lying in the stream with the shadows falling on the hills beyond and on the water around. It was taken by Mr. Victor Cohen, who likewise gained a first prize. Another favorite was the instantaneous photograph of the ever-memorable 23rd, taken by Mr. Thomas Turner, the Hon.Secretary of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales, the views of the landing of the Contingent being excellently taken. In opening the proceedings, Mr. E.L. Montefiore, president of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales, delivered a short address, in which he alluded to the strides made by photography of late years and commented on the prominent position which it now held, both scientifically and socially. During the evening magic lantern views were shown and the New South Wales Volunteer Artillery Band played selections.

Judges: Messrs. W.R. George, W.E. Kemp, architect for Public schools and the president of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales.

The following is the prize-list:

Class A: Three Landscapes:

Class B: Two Landscapes:

Class E: Three Instantaneous Photographs:

Class G: Three Groups:

Class I and J: Six Lantern Transparencies, wet and dry plate processes:

Class M: Three Pictures on Opal:

Class V: Three Negatives:

Class O: Home-made Photographic Apparatus:

Class P: Photographic Novelty:

FIRST H.S. Jeanneret

SECOND H. Henry

THIRD J.J. Rouse

FIRST Victor Cohen H.S. Jeanneret

THIRD J.J. Rouse

FIRST Thomas Turner

FIRST A. Allen

SECOND H. Henry

THIRD J.C. M'Cutcheon

FIRST A. Allen

FIRST H. Henry

FIRST A. Allen

SECOND Dr. J.F. Elliott

THIRD J.S. Wigram

FIRST J.S. Wigram

SECOND T. Turner

THIRD C. Whittel

FIRST J.S. Wigram

SECOND A. Allen

Thursday 16th July 1885  Page 5 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

The members of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held their second, and closing, conversazione in the School of Arts last evening. The Volunteer Artillery Band played various selections whilst the visitors examined the exhibits. Among the photographs which attracted general attention were the three prize landscapes by H.G. Jeanneret, that of a scene in the Hawkesbury River, being a beautiful study in perspective. Mr. J.S. Wigram's portable camera, made of colonial rosewood, was also much admired. The professional display of photographic supplies by Messrs W. Cargill, J.W. Small and Co., and Bray and Lichtner, comprised several new inventions. The members of the society expressed themselves as much gratified at the attendance on both evenings.



Saturday 8th August 1885  Page 5 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

The Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held its first annual meeting at the Technical Institute on Thursday evening. There was a large attendance of members, Mr. E.L. Montefiore, president of the society, taking the chair. The secretary read the annual report, which gave details of the business done during the past year : mentioning among other matters that a library had been formed in connection with the society, which had been largely availed of by the members. Messrs. Bray and Lichtner and Messrs. J.W. Small and Co. had kindly given donations of valuable books to the same. The first conversazione was held on July 14 and 15, and was considered a great success, large numbers of members and their friends being present on both evenings.

The treasurer's balance-sheet was also presented, and showed a satisfactory balance at the credit of the society. The thanks of the members were accorded to the Technical Board for their kindness in granting the use of the hall at the School of Arts for the conversazione, and also for the use of a room at the Technical Institute.

The election of office-bearers for the ensuing year then took place, the following being the result: Mr. E.L. Montefiore, president; Mr. J.S. Wigram and Dr. Ward, vice-presidents; Mr. H.S. Jeanneret, hon. treasurer and librarian; Mr. T. Turner, Hon.Secretary; and Messrs. Elliott, Allen, Cohen, Paterson and Hewett, committee.

The chairman presented the diplomas of honor gained at the late conversazione to the successful prize-winners.

The usual vote of thanks was passed to the late office-bearers and the chairman.



Saturday 5th September 1885  Page 13 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Saturday 12th September 1885  Page 592 - The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney NSW)

The September monthly meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held last Thursday at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street. There was a large attendance of members and friends, the chair being occupied by Mr. J.S. Wigram, vice-president. Mr. Hewett continued his course of lectures on the "Spectrum Analysis", dealing more particularly with the absorption of color, showing, by means of a limelight lantern, how the different rays of light and color were diffused and distributed, some having more actinic power than others. The address which concluded the course, was very interesting and at its conclusion Mr. Hewett was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Several transparencies, taken by different processes, were shown on the screen by some of the members and greatly admired. A vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding concluded the evening's business.



Saturday 5th September 1885  Page 7 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

The Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held its September monthly meeting at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street, last Thursday evening. Mr. J.S. Wigram, vice-president, occupied the chair, and there was a very large attendance of members. The business for the evening was a continuation of Mr.T.E. Hewett's lectures on the "Spectrum Analysis". Mr. Hewett showed, with the assistance of a lime-light lantern, how the absorption of color took place, some rays having more actinic powers than others; predicting that at no distant period photography will advance so as to be able to successfully photograph some of the color now shown in nature. The address concluded the course. Mr. Hewett promising to again deal with the subject when his professional engagements would admit, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded him.



Tuesday 15th September 1885
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The members of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held their first outing of the season last Saturday afternoon at Watson's Bay. The leading features of the locality were photographed, some choosing the Gap and lighthouses, whilst others took the bays and the different inlets and gullies. The outing was largely attended and though the light was not in favor of the cameras, a very pleasant afternoon was spent; additional interest being given to the proceedings by the fact that some prizes were open for competition, the photographs to be judged at the October monthly meeting of the society.



Thursday 1st October 1885  Page 5 - Evening News (Sydney NSW)

Mr. W.M. Hamlet lectures this evening on "The use of silver compounds in photography", at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street, in connection with the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales.



Saturday 3rd October 1885
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The Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held its October monthly meeting at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street, last Thursday evening. Mr. J.S. Wigram, vice-president, occupied the chair and there was a large attendance of members. The business of the evening was a lecture on "The use of Silver Compounds in Photography" by Mr. W.M. Hamlett, who, in a very highly interesting and graphic manner, described the various argentic compounds and their relative degrees of sensitiveness and advocated a thorough understanding of the chemical actions in the manipulative processes in photography as opposed to the too ordinary method of using chemicals, as if following the directions of a cookery book. At the conclusion of the lecture Mr. Hamlett was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

The photographs which had been taken at the outing were then judged, the first prize being awarded to Mr. Wigram and the second to Mr. Henry. After some transparencies made by the members had been shown on the screen, the meeting closed.



Wednesday 25th November 1885  Page 5 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

The members of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held their second outing of the season last Saturday afternoon. The steamer Petrel conveyed the members and their lady friends to Middle Harbor. A stoppage was made at Bantry Bay, which gave the members an opportunity of photographing the leading features of the locality. The outing was very enjoyable, the committee doing all they could to make the affair a success.



Saturday 28th November 1885  Page 6 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)
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BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The use of college hall and lantern be granted to the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales on Wednesday, December 16th, for lecture on "Photography".



Saturday 5th December 1885
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The regular monthly meeting for December of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street, last Thursday evening. There was a large attendance of the members and the president of the society (Mr. E.L. Montefiore) occupied the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, several gentlemen were nominated as members and Dr. Pickburn was elected an active member. The business for the evening was a lecture on "Enlarging" by Mr. W.H. Vosper, who in a highly interesting and lucid manner described the various processes of enlarging known and the necessary manipulations required, dealing more particularly with paper enlargements, expressing the opinion that to gain a successful result the operator must have a good negative and one full of details, though many defects could be hid by retouching. At the conclusion of the lecture Mr. Vosper was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, which he suitably acknowledged. The chairman announced that the committee were arranging for a lecture to be given in the School of Arts on the 16th instant on "Photography", to which the members will have the privilege of inviting their friends. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding.



Saturday 12th December 1885  Page 4 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Monday 14th December 1885  Page 1 - Evening News (Sydney NSW)

The Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales. A lecture on "Photography", by Dr. J.F. Elliott, with lantern illustrations, will be given in the School of Arts, Pitt-street, on Wednesday 16th December. The chair will be taken at 8pm sharp, by Mr. E.L. Montefiore, president of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales. Tickets obtainable from the members.

THOMAS TURNER
HON.SECRETARY



Thursday 17th December 1885  Page 10 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Friday 18th December 1885  Page 6 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

LECTURES AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A very interesting and instructive lecture on "Photography" was delivered last evening at the School of Arts, Pitt-street, by Dr.J.F. Elliott to a large and appreciative audience. The lecturer, who was introduced by Mr. Montefiore, commenced by stating that his lecture would be one rather for the uninitiated than for the forward amateur photographer. Dr.Elliott then, traced the history of the art from Wedgewood's and Sir Humphrey Davy's, who are the supposed originators of the art - time, in 1802, to the various processes used at the present day. The lecturer then more fully described the apparatus required by the amateur, also the necessary chemicals used in the art of photography, also the many processes. The dry process is more generally in use than the wet process by the amateur on account of the dry method requiring less apparatus and fewer chemicals, which to the landscape photographer is a great consideration. The lecture was illustrated by lantern views thrown upon a white sheet, the views being very beautiful and showing the very rapid strides now made by the profession. Among the views shown were scenes on the Hawkesbury River, Gosford, National Park, Port Hacking, also some very excellent photographs of Paris before the France-Prussian war and since. Several of the views were received with admiration. The lecture was an exceedingly interesting one and was listened to very attentively by all present.



Thursday 31st December 1885  Page 7 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

Amongst the exhibits intended for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition is a collection prepared by members of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales and consisting of 81 photographs. In the majority of cases they are of the size known as whole-plate (8 1/2 inches by 6 1/2 inches) and considering that the society has not been in existence more than about 10 months, the display is a creditable one. The views embrace several of the Fish River caves, some of the Nepean River, others of the Hawkesbury River and a few of the National Park. There are also three enlargements of photographs of scenery of the Botanic Gardens. The originals of these were of the size known as half-plate and the enlargements measure 12 inches by 10 inches. One of these is noteworthy for a peculiar softness of tone, which renders it not unlike a steel engraving. The collection is now on view at the rooms of Messrs. Bray and Lichtner, 24 O'Connell-street.



Thursday 31st December 1885  Page 6 - Evening News (Sydney NSW)

PHOTOS FOR LONDON
The Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales has prepared an exhibit which it is intended to send to the Indian and Colonial Exhibition in London and it is now on view in Messrs. Bray and Lichtner's, 24 O'Connell-street. Some of the pictures are exceptionally good and would take front rank even among professionals, notably the set taken in and around the Fish River Caves. Perhaps some of those at present included in the collection could be advantageously left out, for they are certainly not up to the average standard of amateur work and it would be a pity to lower the character of the whole for the sake of a few. There is one other suggestion which may present itself to the Hon.Secretary before this exhibit is sent away, to remount them if there is time (many deserving much better mounts than they now have) and to omit the long written descriptions which are attached to so many of them. If this was done, the exhibit, as a whole, would be more representative of the society, for it is not to be supposed that a gentleman who can take as good photographs as Mr. Jeanneret would object to such a trifling personal sacrifice to attain that end.



Wednesday 6th January 1886
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A meeting of the New South Wales Commission of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, was held on Tuesday in the Colonial Secretary's office. Sir Edward Strickland presided. The superintendent of the Maloga Aboriginal Mission, who is about to visit England asked the approval of the commission, to take two or three of the aboriginals of the station to be shown in the New South Wales court of the exhibition. The commission after some discussion declined to entertain the proposal. An offer of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales of exhibits of lantern transparencies of New South Wales scenery is to be accepted if arrangements can be made for the exhibits being shown through a lantern.



Saturday 9th January 1886  Page 14 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

The January monthly meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held on Thursday evening, the 7th January, at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street. There was a large attendance of members, Mr. J.W. M'Cutcheon being in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, the following gentlemen were elected members: Messrs. Tucker, Spain, Aarons and Machardy. The business of the evening was an address by Mr. W.H. Vosper on "Development". In his prefatory remarks, Mr. Vosper said that to get a successful picture, great care should be taken to obtain a correct exposure, many amateurs erring on the side of "under exposure" and that the dark slides, changing bags and developing-rooms should be perfectly free from all actinic rays, or else fogged plates would be the result. At the conclusion Mr. Vosper was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The judging of the photographs taken at the last outing was then proceeded with and the results:

PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN AT THE OUTING
FIRST: Mr. H.S. Jeanneret	SECOND: Mr. J.W. M'Cutcheon

The resignation of Mr. Turner as Hon.Secretary was accepted with regret and Mr. C.J. Perry was appointed in his stead. A vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding closed the meeting.



Saturday 6th February 1886
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The regular monthly meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held on the 4th February, at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street. The chair was taken shortly after 8pm by Mr. J.S. Wigram, vice-president. After the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, several gentlemen were nominated as members of the Society and those who had been proposed at the last meeting were duly elected as members. The Hon.Secretary then road a letter from Messrs. Bray and Lichtner, handing in a lens of the value of £5, as a prize for the best set of three pictures (half-plate or larger), printed on "Alpha" paper, by members of the society. The thanks of the society were accorded to the firm for their acceptable offer and gentlemen were appointed to judge the competing photographs. A paper on "Iron processes for reproducing plans" was then read by Mr. J.S. Wigram, which excited much interest and gave evident satisfaction to the members present. The next business was the judging of the photos taken at the last outing of the society at Lane Cove.

OUTING to LANE COVE
FIRST: Mr. R. Hunt	SECOND: Mr. A. Allen

A number of very good lantern transparencies were then shown and after some general business was discussed, the meeting terminated.



Friday 5th March 1886  Page 5 - Evening News (Sydney NSW)

At the monthly meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales on Thursday evening, a paper was read by Mr. E.P. Bishop on the subject of "Enlargements". Mr. Bishop gave a complete description of this interesting process and exhibited cleverly executed specimens and diagrams illustrating the process. A useful arrangement was shown by Mr. Mundy, which allows the camera on the ordinary tripod stand to be shifted very easily to any position, either upward, downward, or to either side. A new Sydney firm, the "Australian Dry Plate Company" sent samples of its dry plates to be tried by the members at their outing at Manly on the 6th March. After a few transparencies had been shown in the lantern the meeting terminated.



Friday 5th March 1886  Page 4 - Globe (Sydney NSW)

The Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held its regular monthly meeting last night, at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street, Mr. T. Turner taking the chair at a quarter past 8. New members were nominated and those proposed at the last meeting were duly elected as active members. Mr. E.P. Bishop's paper on "Enlargements" formed the principal business. The lecturer illustrated his subject, which proved highly instructive and interesting, with excellent diagrams and examples made by himself. A hearty vote of thanks was awarded Mr. Bishop on his conclusion. An ingenious arrangement was shown by Mr. Mundy for tilting the camera, without moving the legs, to any required angle or position. Transparencies made by members were then shown on the screen, after which come dry plates made in Sydney by the Australian Dry Plate Company were distributed, the manufacturers having requested that they should be tried at the outing of the Society to Manly on the 6th March. The meeting closed at about 10pm.



Saturday 6th March 1886
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The March regular monthly meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held on Thursday evening, at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street, Mr. T. Turner occupying the chair. Mr. H. Woolven was nominated as a new member and Messrs. C. Binnie, A.C. Partridge, E.E. Thomson and E. Gostlelow were duly elected as active members. The principal business of the evening was a paper on "Enlargements", by Mr. E.P. Bishop. This subject was treated in a very interesting and practical manner and much valuable information was imparted to the members. Mr. Bishop illustrated his remarks with cleverly-executed diagrams and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks on his conclusion. Mr. Mundy exhibited a very ingenious arrangement, made by himself, by means of which the camera, once placed on the stand can be easily tilted to any angle or position. A number of dry plates, manufactured in Sydney by the Australian Dry Plate Company, were distributed for trial by the members at the outing of the society to Manly on the 6th March. After some transparencies of various degrees of excellence had been shown on the screen, the meeting terminated.



Saturday 8th May 1886  Page 5 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

The May monthly meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held on Thursday evening in the Technical Institute, the chair being occupied by Mr. J.S. Wigram, vice-president. A good number of members were present. Messrs. L. Ramsay, J.H. Ferguson and A.H. Tickle were elected active members. Mr. T.E. Hewett exhibited several photographs of torpedo explosions, which were taken during the late military operations at Middle Head. Mr. H.S. Jeanneret then dealt with the subject of "Alpha Paper", explaining the process and showing prints as they appear during the several stages they undergo before being finished. Several other members also spoke on this subject, and Mr. Jeanneret was accorded a vote of thanks. The chairman announced that another outing would be arranged to take place before the next meeting of the society. In connection with the annual conversazione to be held in July next, the committee has drawn up a list of prizes to be awarded.



Thursday 20th May 1886  Page 1 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW)
Saturday 22nd May 1886  Page 1077 - The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW)

The vestibule of the Town-hall has been granted by the Mayor to the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales for an exhibition to be held at the end of July.



Thursday 20th May 1886  Page 5 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW)

A deputation from the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales, consisting of Messrs. J.S. Wigram and C.J. Perry, waited on the Mayor yesterday. Alderman Williams introduced the deputation and asked for the use of the vestibule of the Town-hall for four days, without fee, for the Amateur Photographic Society, that they might exhibit their particular art, consisting to a large extent of scenes on and about the harbor. The Mayor asked whether any charge would be made for admission, on being informed that such was not the intention, he promised to grant the request for July 26th to 29th.



Thursday 3rd June 1886  Page 14 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
The Regular Monthly meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales will be held at the Technical Institute, Sussex-street, Thursday 3rd June 1886, at 8pm.
Business:
1. Mr. H. Henry's Paper on "The Carbon Process".
2. Lantern Transparencies.

The attendance of members and all photographic friends is particularly requested. The librarian will be in attendance to receive and distribute books. Members are also requested to take notice that the Outing arranged for Saturday, June 5, has been postponed. Any further information can be obtained from,

C.J. PERRY
HON.SECRETARY



Friday 4th June 1886  Page 4 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

A meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held in the Technical Institute, Sussex-street last evening. There was a fair attendance of members. The president of the society, Mr. E.L. Montefiore, occupied the chair. The secretary announced that he had received a letter from the secretary to the Technical College, intimating, in reply to a request, that the society will be permitted to have the regular use of the bi-unial lantern which had temporarily been placed at its disposal, provided that the society holds itself responsible for any damage that may be done to the apparatus. Five nominations for membership were received and two gentlemen, whose nominations had been announced at a previous meeting, were elected members of the society.

The secretary read a circular giving particulars of the second annual conversazione, to be held in the vestibule of the Town Hall on the 27th, 28th and 29th July next. In each class of exhibits three diplomas will be given and in cases of special merit, silver medals may be awarded. This concluded the preliminary business.

The chairman then called upon Mr. H. Henry to read a paper on "the Carbon Process". Mr. Henry contended that the carbon process is mainly interesting for three reasons,
(1) Because it is altogether different from the processes usually practised by amateurs.
(2) Because a few years ago it was in such good favor that there was a probability that it would supersede silver printing.
(3) On account of the lasting nature of the results obtained.

The term "carbon", as applied to this invention, was rather misleading, the substance bearing that name not being used in the process in some cases. The base of the process was gelatine, which was treated with bichromate of potash. The theory of carbon printing, resting as it did on the mere solubility or insolubility of preparations of gelatine, was simple in comparison with those processes in which complicated changes occur in compounds of gold and silver. When all the points of the invention were taken into consideration, it might safely be concluded that carbon printing was a good process. It was one well suited to amateurs and one in which they ought to excel. At the conclusion of the reading of the paper, a number of lantern transparencies were exhibited by the aid of the oxy-hydrogen light.

CHARLES ROBERT WYNN-CARINGTON
1st Marquess of Lincolnshire KG GCMG PC DL JP

Born 16th May 1843, Whitehall, London
Died 13 June 1928 (aged 85) Daws Hill House, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

GOVERNOR OF NEW SOUTH WALES
12th December 1885 to 3rd November 1890

Thursday 22nd July 1886
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AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
The 2nd Annual CONVERSAZIONE of the above Society will be opened by his Excellency the Governor, in the Town Hall, on Thursday 5th August 1886, at 8pm and will continue open on the afternoons and evenings of Friday 6th and Saturday 7th August 1886. Members and friends to whom invitation cards have been issued are requested to take notice that the opening of the conversazione has been postponed from 29th July to the above date, at the desire of Lord Carrington.

C.J. PERRY
HON.SECRETARY



August 1886

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Album of photographs by members of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales and presented by the society to the Governor, Lord Carrington, at the opening of an exhibition or 'conversazione' of their work at the Sydney Town Hall on 5 August 1886.

CLICK on the cover of the Photographic Album to be taken to another site to view the images.

Wednesday 4th August 1886
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AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
The Second Annual CONVERSAZIONE of the above Society will be opened by his Excellency Lord Carrington on Thursday 5th August, at 8pm and will remain open in the afternoons and evenings of Friday 6th and Saturday 7th August.

C.J. PERRY
HON.SECRETARY



Friday 6th August 1886  Page 3 - Evening News (Sydney NSW)

The second annual conversazione in connection with the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was opened in the vestibule of the Town Hall by the Governor on Thursday night. On the arrival of Lord Carrington, accompanied by Captain Terry and the Hon. J. Baring, the band of the Volunteer Artillery played the National Anthem. His Excellency was escorted by the president (Mr. E.L. Montefiore) and the officers of the society to a dais which had been erected in the hall. The President thanked his Lordship for his patronage and services in opening the conversazione and requested him to accept an album of photographs executed by come of the members. It was then announced that Lady Carrington had consented to become a patron of the society. Lord Carrington returned thanks and said this was a fresh proof of that kindness which had been shown him since he came to the colony. He accepted the album and declared the conversazione open. During the evening there was a large gathering of friends of the amateurs present, inspecting the exhibits, which were tastefully arranged round the hall on stands and tables. They were of a very high order of photographic art and included some very fine views of different portions of the colony. The band played choice selections, which helped to make the time pass very pleasant and two exhibitions of transparencies, executed by amateurs, were given with the aid of lime light. The exhibition will continue open this afternoon and to-night.

CHARLES ROBERT WYNN-CARINGTON
1st Marquess of Lincolnshire KG GCMG PC DL JP

Born 16th May 1843, Whitehall, London
Died 13 June 1928 (aged 85) Daws Hill House, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

GOVERNOR OF NEW SOUTH WALES
12th December 1885 to 3rd November 1890

Friday 6th August 1886
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The second annual conversazione in connection with the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales, held in the vestibule of the Town Hall, was opened by his Excellency the Governor, last evening, in the presence of a large gathering of ladies and gentlemen.

The spacious and well-lighted salon, thronged as it was with the “amateurs” and their friends who had assembled to inspect the beautiful collection of photographs exhibited therein, presented a brilliant spectacle as the Governor, accompanied by Captains Terry and Baring, entered the building. The Volunteer Artillery band played the National Anthem and Lord Carrington, who was received by the president and officers of the society, took his seat on a dais which had been erected in the hall. Shortly afterwards Mr. E.L. Montefiore (the president of the society) welcomed the Governor and thanked him for the honor he had bestowed upon them by consenting to open the conversazione. He also requested him to accept an album containing a number of photographs which had been executed by the members of the society. The speaker then announced to the members that Lord Carrington had consented to become the patron of the association and the statement was received with applause. Lord Carrington, in reply, said he had to return his most grateful thanks for the fresh proof of the kindness which had invariably been shown to him in the colony.

He accepted with gratitude the album which they had given to him, more especially because the views in it were the work of the amateurs. In conclusion he thanked the president for the compliment he had paid to him in making him patron of the Society and said he wished the association every success. He then declared the conversazione to be open and subsequently inspected the photographs, some of which were exceedingly beautiful. The different pictures were arranged on stands and distributed around the walls and in one corner of the room the apparatus used by the amateurs was exhibited. A number of excellent photographs of many of the most interesting spots in the colony are shown and some of them are well finished and mounted in capital style. The Botanical Gardens, the harbour, the suburbs, our mountain, river and coastal scenery, all have their admirers and pleasing mementos have been obtained of well-known spots and favorable holiday resorts, The photographic collection will remain open during the afternoons and evenings of today and tomorrow.



Friday 6th August 1886  Page 2 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

Last evening the second annual exhibition in connection with the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held, under very pleasant circumstances, in the vestibule of the Town-hall. The society is comparatively in its infancy, but has grown to such dimensions as to receive extensive patronage. Lord Carrington performed the opening ceremony. On his Excellency taking his place on the dais, the president (Mr. E.L. Montefiore) gave him a cordial welcome in the name of the society. His Excellency's interest, said Mr. Montefiore in the intellectual and social welfare of the citizens was greatly appreciated. The progress of the society's work would be recognized: their proficiency and artistic knowledge and skill were apparent. In the name of the society, he asked his Excellency to accept an album containing views of the colony by the amateurs. His Excellency, in expressing thanks for the fresh proof of kindness shown him that evening, said he had great pleasure in accepting the beautiful gift, which was all the more valuable as being the work of the amateur photographers of the city. He had also to thank the society for having been chosen its patron.

The vestibule was crowded by a fashionable assemblage, and it was with difficulty that a glimpse could be obtained of the majority of the exhibits. The pictures revealed artistic qualities, the foreground in many of the landscapes being clear and charmingly toned, while the atmospheric haze was delicately treated. In lake scenes the reflections of foliage were eminently successful. The architectural subjects were in all cases distinct, the selector's hut or squatters' homesteads or city structures forming pictures of interest. Scenes from the delightful Botanic Gardens were much admired, the foliage of rich trees, the bending palms and ferns all standing out with perfect accuracy. And aquatic events on the harbor were not forgotten, the swift yacht having a prominent place, and every line being clearly indicated. During the evening exhibitions by tho oxy-hydrogen lantern were given in a room adjacent to the vestibule, showing lantern transparencies, produced by the aid of photography, the pictures being the work of the members of the society. Mr. W.L. Brear manipulated the instrument. Mr. Lichtner showed some photographic instruments of much excellence, namely, lenses, cameras and all the miscellaneous paraphernalia connected with the subtle art. One gentleman had attached to his bicycle a camera of very liliputian dimensions, and Mr. Lichtner showed a camera which could be folded up so conveniently that one would really imagine it a small luncheon basket. A photographic table, by Mr. T. Turner, came in for a large share of admiration. The exhibition will be continued a few more days.



Saturday 7th August 1886 Evening News (Sydney NSW)

The Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales conversazione and exhibition, which was opened by Lord Carrington on Thursday night was well attended on Friday afternoon and evening by the friends of the exhibitors, who were well rewarded for the visit. The arrangement of the hall was the same as on the previous occasion; but as it was not so thickly crowded, the exhibits were seen to greater advantage, among which were some very fine views of local scenery, portraits of well-known residents, besides many other subjects and they were all so much above the average of photographic art that it would be hard to say which were the best.

A list of the principal prize takers is appended: Best set three landscapes, over half-plate: J.J. Rouse 1, H. Paterson 2, R.J. Orrell 3. Best set three landscapes, half-plate or under: J.J. Sous 1, H. Henry 2. C.J. Perry 3, Best set two landscapes, over half-plate: V. Cohen 1, R.J. Orrell 2, E.P. Bishop 3. Best set two landscapes, half-plate or under: J.H. Simpson 1, H. Henry 2, C.J. Perry 3. Best single landscape, over half-plate: E.P. Bishop 1, J.J. Rouse 2, G. Woodhill 3. Best single landscape, half-plate or under: W.H. Hamilton 1, E.J. Perry 2, E.P. Bishop 3.

Best set three water views, over half-plate: E.P. Bishop 1, G. Woodhill 2, V. Cohen 3. Best set three water views, half-plate or under: E. Gostellow 1, J.H. Simpson 2, H. Henry 3. Best set three instantaneous pictures, over half plate: Dr. Ward, 1, 2 and 3. Best set three instantaneous pictures, half plate or under: H. Henry 1, T. Turner 2, S.W. Spain 3. Best single instantaneous pictures, over half plate: E.P. Bishop 1, J.W. M'Cutcheon 2, D. Kilburn 3. Best instantaneous picture half plate or under: H. Henry 1, V. Cohen 2. Best set three groups: T. Turner 1, H. Henry 2. J.J. Rouse 3. Best set two groups: S.W. Spain 1, V. Cohen 2, T. Turner 3. Best single group: T. Turner 1, H. Henry 2, G. Woodhill 3.

Best set two photos (flowers, ferns): G. Woodhill 1, W. Hamilton 2. Best set three photos (sculpture): J.S. Wigram 1, H. Henry 2, J.S. Wigram 3. Best set two photos (machinery): J.W. M'Cutcheon. Best set two photos (architecture) : E. Gostellow 1, H. Henry 2, H. Henry 3. Best set two photos (interiors): J.S. Wigram 1, W. Hamilton 2, R.J. Orrell. 3. Best set three alpha prints: E.P. Bishop 1, J.A. Ferguson 2, V. Cohen 3. Best set two pictures on opal: J.S. Wigram 1, H. Henry 2, J.J. Rouse 3. Best set two pictures of animals: H. Henry 1, L.L. Ramsay 2, Dr. Ward 3. Best set three studies of clouds: H. Henry. Best photo-micrograph: H. Henry. Best set three stereoscopic slides: J.W. M'Cutcheon. Best reproductions of pictures by greatest number of processes: J.S. Wigram 1.

A special first prize for platinotype pictures to R.J. Orrell. Best set two enlargements of landscapes: E.P. Bishop 1, H. Henry 2. Best set two enlargements of figures or portraits: E.P. Bishop 1, J.S. Wigram 2, V. Cohen 3. Best set three negatives, over half plate: R.J. Orrell 1, J.J. Rouse 2, R.J. Orrell 3. Best do, half plate or under: J. Prior 1, T. Turner 2, J. Prior 3. Best set six lantern transparencies: C.J. Perry 1, V. Cohen 2, J.S. Wigram 3. Best set two transparent window pictures: J.J. Rouse 1, J.S. Wigram 2, R.J. Orrell 3.

Best home-made photographic apparatus: E. Jones. Best set three portraits: H. Henry 1. Best set two portraits: G. Woodhill 1, J.H. Simpson 2. H. Henry 3. Best single portrait: V. Cohen 1, G. Woodhill 2, H. Henry 3.



Saturday 7th August 1886  Page 12 - Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW)

The second annual conversazione of the Amateur Photographic Association was opened in the Town Hall on Thursday night by the Governor. A large and fashionable gathering responded to the invitations of the society. As a matter of fact, the vestibule was inconveniently crammed until the lantern exhibition in an adjoining room somewhat relieved the pressure. In the circumstances, it is impossible to do justice to the numerous and excellent exhibits which denote the rapid progress made by the association since its last public display. A large selection of first class instruments and photographic requisites from Messrs. Lichtner and Co.'s formed, also, a source of great attraction and we shall endeavor to do justice to the more prominent exhibits in our next issue.

CHARLES ROBERT WYNN-CARINGTON
1st Marquess of Lincolnshire KG GCMG PC DL JP

Born 16th May 1843, Whitehall, London
Died 13 June 1928 (aged 85) Daws Hill House, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

GOVERNOR OF NEW SOUTH WALES
12th December 1885 to 3rd November 1890

Monday 9th August 1886  Page 7 - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW)
Saturday 14th August 1886  Page 324 - The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW)

The artistic and aesthetic exhibition of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales, which was opened by Lord Carrington on Thursday, was closed on Saturday night. The management is to be congratulated not only upon bringing such a beautiful display before the public, but, upon the fact that the public appreciated the movement, manifesting their approval by large attendances. The vestibule of the Town Hall, where the exhibition was held, was crowded on Saturday evening, rendering the pleasure of inspecting the photographs a work of more or less difficulty. It would be hard to say which was the most popular portion of the display, there being apparently almost as many tastes to gratify as there were pictures to be seen; but undoubtedly the views of the National Park, the Jenolan Caves, the Botanic Gardens and the Art Gallery pictures were the favorites, probably because people being more or less familiar with them could appreciate the exactitude of the copies. A very popular portion of the display was a limelight exhibition, by means of which many of the more beautiful photographs were shown to great advantage on a screen in an adjoining room. The band of the Volunteer Artillery was present and played at intervals during the evening. The strains of the National Anthem shortly before 10pm intimated that the second annual conversazione of the society was closed and in a short space of time the large audience had dispersed, leaving only the stall-holders and their assistants, who at once commenced the work of removing the exhibits.



Thursday 19th August 1886  Page 4 - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW)

The second annual conversazione in connection with the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales, held in the vestibule of the Town Hall, was opened by the Governor on the 7th instant, in the presence of a large gathering of ladies and gentlemen. The spacious and well-lighted salon, thronged with the "amateurs" and their friends who had assembled to inspect the beautiful collection of photographs exhibited therein, presented a brilliant spectacle. Mr. E.L. Montefiore (President of the Society) welcomed the Governor and thanked him for the honor he had bestowed upon them by consenting to open the conversazione. He also requested him to accept an album containing a number of photographs which had been executed by the members of the society. He then announced that Lord Carrington had consented to become patron of the association. Lord Carrington, in reply, said he had to return his most grateful thanks for a fresh proof of the kindness which had invariably been shown to him in the colony. He accepted with gratitude the album which they had given to him. In conclusion he thanked the president for the compliment he had paid to him in making him patron of the society. The different pictures were arranged on stands and distributed around the walls and in one corner of the room the apparatus used by amateurs was exhibited. A number of excellent photographs of interesting spots in the colony were shown, some of them being well finished and mounted in capital style.



Saturday 21st August 1886  Page 28 - Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW)

The second annual conversazione of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales, which was held recently in the Town Hall revealed to the astonished gaze of many of the visitors, the extent to which the pleasant practice of amateur photography has taken hold of the fortunate people who have enough leisure time to devote to it. As a matter of fact, the vestibule of the Town Hall was not large enough to do justice to the immense number of exhibits; and although it is just possible that each exhibitor sent his best productions there were some among the number which were certainly not worth the space they occupied. This weakness was made all the more prominent by the really excellent and artistic work of the principal exhibitors, which required no such foil for its due appreciation. The same remark applies to lantern transparencies, and even at the risk of giving a little wholesome offense to some of the artists, the selection committee might judiciously have weeded out some of the flat, spotty and finger-marked slides which were put on the screen. But, taken as a whole, the exhibition was one of which the society may well be proud; for in every branch of the art there was evidence of much taste, care, and skill. It is impossible within the limits at our disposal to do anything like justice to the numerous exhibitors. The prize list has already been published, and the judges doubtless had a difficult task in the allotment for some of the classes, for in many of them the competition was very keen. The principal prize takers were Messrs; Rouse, Cohen, Perry, Woodhill, Henry, Orrell, Bishop, Wigram, Hewett, and Hamilton, and the work done by these gentlemen included much which would have done credit to the best professionals. The show of instruments and photographic appliances by Messrs. Lichtner and Co. was both varied and extensive, and went a long way toward explaining to outsiders the simplicity, cleanliness, and certainty which the dry-plate process has substituted for the manifold troubles of the old wet one. If the progress of the society continues at its present rate the next annual meeting will require a larger building than the Town Hall to accommodate the exhibits and the large number of visitors they attract; more particularly as it is an open secret that many ladies are now addicted to rumpling their hair under a focusing cloth, and some, at least, can be credited with very excellent results.



Saturday 4th September 1886
Page 8 - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW)
Page 9 - The Daily Telegraph (NSW)

The Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held its second annual general meeting in the Technical Institute, Sussex-street, on Thursday, 2nd instant. The chair was occupied by Mr. E.L. Montefiore (president) and there was a good attendance of members. Professor Gurney and Messrs. E.J. Welsh and A.J. Lewington were elected active members; and Rev. W. Frackleton M.Sc and Messrs. C.S. Wilkinson, F.G.S., F.L.S. and J. Morrison were nominated as new active members. The list of awards made at the second annual conversazione was read and afterwards the medals and diplomas were distributed to the successful exhibitors. Several alterations to the rules, of which the committee had given notice, were proposed and adopted, after which the hon. Hon.Secretary (Mr. C.J. Perry) read the annual report, for the year ending 31st July, 1886. In submitting their report the committee congratulated the members on the considerable progress made during the year, both in the number of members (32 new active members were elected) and in the improved excellence of their work, as evidenced by a comparison of the exhibits at the first annual conversazione with those at the exhibition lately held in the Town Hall. The balance at the end of the financial year was £14 9s. 6d. The expenses of the conversazione had consumed this and left a debit balance, but it was satisfactory to report that the Hon.Treasurer had received subscriptions which enabled him to meet all claims and the accounts to date showed a credit balance of £4 13s 3d; the society had acquired assets to the value of £11 3s. Finally, the special thanks of the society were due to the judges at the late conversazione (Messrs. E.L. Montefiore, W.E. Kemp and W.R. George); to Dr. Ward and Mr. R.J. Orrell, who had made donations to the society and to the Board of Technical Education, for their great help in granting a meeting room at the Technical Institute. The report was unanimously adopted.

The following gentlemen were elected for office during the current year:

OFFICERS ELECTED for 1884 - 1885
President: Mr. E.L. Montefiore	Vice-President: Dr. R.D. Ward	Vice-President: Mr. J.S. Wigram	Hon.Secretary: Mr. C.J. Perry	Hon.Treasurer: Mr. H.S. Jeanneret	Hon.Librarian: Mr. T. Hewett	Committee: Mr. T.C. Turner	Committee: Mr. V. Cohen	Committee: Mr. H. Paterson	Committee: Mr. R.J. Orrell	Committee: Mr. W.M. Hamlett

At the conclusion of the business, Mr. J.J. Rouse, a member, was presented with a handsome souvenir, suitably inscribed, on the occasion of his leaving the colony for Melbourne. The president, in making the presentation, referred in very complimentary terms to Mr. Rouse's services to the society.



Saturday 6th November 1886
Page 11 - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW)
Page 4 - The Daily Telegraph (NSW)

The Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales held its usual monthly meeting on Thursday last in the Technical Institute, Sussex-street. Mr. E.L. Montefiore, president, occupied the chair. The principal business was a paper read by Mr. Victor Cohen, on "The Choice of Subjects". Mr. Cohen said that the amateurs forte was undoubtedly landscape photography and that when in search of subjects, it should be borne in mind that good pictures were wanted and not merely good photographs. Mr. Cohen then proceeded to show the applicability of well-known rules of art to photography and illustrated his remarks with photographs and lantern views. Mr. Montefiore also dealt shortly with the subject and showed by means of chalk sketches what effects should be aimed at and what avoided. The pictures taken at the society's outing to Como were also judged, the results:

OUTING to COMO
FIRST: Mr. J.A. Ferguson	SECOND: Mr. C.J. Perry

Thursday 10th February 1887  Page 11 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Thursday 17th February 1887  Page 3 - The Daily Telegraph (NSW)

N.S.W. COMMISSION for the ADELAIDE JUBILEE EXHIBITION
The report from the Art department intimated that at a meeting held in connection with the art department Mr. Montefiore agreed to see Mr. Ashton, the president and Mr. Sayer, secretary of the Art Society of New South Wales, to obtain works of members and students for display in our court. The leading photographers of the city and suburbs have promised to exhibit and arrangements will be made to group these photographs and pictures on panels of uniform design and as far as possible of similar dimensions, by which means the effective appearance of our court will doubtless be greatly improved. Mr. Montefiore, as president of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales of the colony has also promised to bring the matter of co-operation before the members of that society.



Saturday 3rd September 1887  Page 6 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

The third annual meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held at the Technical College, Sussex-street, on Thursday last, the vice-president, Mr. Wigram, in the chair. The secretary read the annual report, which stated that the progress of the society during the past year had greatly improved. The number of members on the roll had increased to 54.

The society had held a number of meetings, Waterfall, Manly, Watson's Bay, Como, Middle Head and other interesting spots being visited, the result being a large collection of valuable photographs to the society. Lectures had also been given by various gentlemen at the monthly meetings, the attendance being large and a vast amount of knowledge obtained.

The society was making arrangements for having a gallery and dark room of their own in some central part of the city for the convenience of its members and the display of photographs.

It is also the intention of the society to hold its annual conversazione in the Town-hall, or other convenient place, on an early date. The prize for the best two photographs taken was awarded to Mr. J. Ferguson.

The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Mr. E.L. Montefiore; Vice-Presidents, Major Wigram and Dr. Ward; Treasurer, Mr. James Turner; Hon.Secretary, Mr. James Prior; Librarian, Mr. John H. Rumsey; committee, Messrs. W. Hamlet, T. Jeanneret, V. Cohen, H. Patterson and J. Jones.



Friday 27th April 1888  Page 7 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

The third conversazione in connection with the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was opened last evening, in the vestibule of the Town Hall. The attendance was very good, about three hundred ladies and gentlemen being present. The exhibits of the amateurs in the art of photography were very well executed and as several professionals had sent specimens of their handiwork, the interest accruing from such a complete collection was considerably augmented.

The judges were Messrs. J.S. Wigram and E.P. Bishop and the committee, consisting of Messrs. E.L. Montefiore, J.S. Wigram, J.H. Simpson, H. Paterson, W. Hamilton, E.P. Bishop, J.S. Rumsey, V. Cohen and J. Prior, secretary and treasurer, were most assiduous in making everything pass off pleasantly for their visitors. Several pianoforte selections were ably rendered during the evening.

The following are the names of those competitors who have been successful in obtaining prizes: Mr. Ferguson, 17; Mr. Warrior, 10; Mr. Simpson, 7; Mr. Schneider, 4; Mr. Jeanneret, 8; Mr. Spain, 3; Mr. V. Cohen, 2; Mr. E.P. Bishop, 2; Mr. L. Ramsay, 1; Mr. J.S. Dean, 1; Mr. H. Henry 1.

There are two sections and first and second prizes are awarded in each, the total number given amounting to 65; but in eight instances there were no entries. A special prize for general work was accorded Mr. E.P. Bishop. The society must feel highly gratified at the popularity that their exhibitions have attained, as the increase in the attendance of the public since their first venture fully testifies. The exhibition will be open this and to-morrow afternoon and evenings.



Friday 27th April 1888  Page 6 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

The third annual conversazione and exhibition of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales was held (by the courtesy of the Mayor) in the Town-hall last night. Visitors in the early part of the evening were received by the President, Mr. E.L. Montefiore, and by the committee, Messrs. J.S. Wigram (Vice-President), V. Cohen, H. Paterson, T.H. Simpson, S.P. Bishop, W. Hamilton, J.S. Rumsey and J. Prior (Hon.Secretary), and as the attendance had been wisely limited there was no difficulty in seeing the exhibits. In point of number these exhibits were somewhat fewer than last year, but happily the standard of excellence was well maintained. Mr. J.A. Ferguson stands first amongst the prize takers and his work must have been the result of very constant and careful study. His portraits more especially testified to artistic success, and here the work was fully up to a professional standard. Mr. E.P. Bishop sent, amongst other meritorious contributions, a fine landscape, showing a scene on the Port Hacking River, the clouds beautifully worked in and the fine black "engraving" tone remarkably well got. Mr. Jeanneret's scenes of the Hawkesbury River were both brilliant and soft in effect, and Mr. T.H. Simpson, another prominent prize-taker, showed skill in composition, his grouping in the children portrait being highly artistic. During the evening visitors were entertained with music and with a capital lantern-slide exhibition furnished by Mr. Rumsey. Mr. J. Prior, who has worked hard in assisting the committee in the organizing of the exhibition, informs us that visitor's will be admitted (by invitation ticket) free to-day and Saturday from 2.30pm to 5pm and from 7.30pm to 10pm, when it is to be hoped that many will avail themselves of the opportunity thus offered of studying the progress of amateur photography in New South Wales.



Tuesday 27th November 1888  Page 2 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Next Monthly Outing will be SATURDAY 1st December, to Figtree, Hunter's Hill. Steamer leaves Lime-street Wharf, 2.15pm sharp.

JAMES PRIOR
HON.SECRETARY



Monday 20th May 1889  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY - A General MEETING will be held at Milthorp's Hotel, York-street, on Monday 20th May, 8pm. Business Important. All amateurs cordially invited attend.

JAMES PRIOR
HON.SECRETARY

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

became DEFUNCT in 1889 and was replaced by

SYDNEY AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Friday 31st May 1889  Page 8 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Saturday 8th June 1889  Page 11 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

The Sydney Amateur Photographic Society held its first general meeting on Tuesday evening last, Mr. H. Paterson in the chair. A good number of members - ardent lovers of the art, with enthusiasm undamped by the weather put in an appearance. The object of the meeting was to elect officers and form rules. The new society takes up the position and work of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales, recently defunct and the fully expressed earnestness of the members on Tuesday night promises well for its success. A new rule, to be submitted to the general meeting in June, is that ladies and minors be admitted as members at half the usual subscription. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.



Saturday 29th June 1889
Page 2 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)
Page 11 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)
Monday 1st July 1889  Page 2 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

SYDNEY AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Inaugural Meeting of the Sydney Amateur Photographic Society will be held at Compagnon's Rooms, Pitt-street, on Monday evening next, at 8pm. E.L. Montefiore Esq., will preside. All interested in the movement are invited to attend.

S.T. WILSON
HON.SECRETARY



Wednesday 3rd July 1889  Page 7 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

SYDNEY AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The annual and under the new basis, inaugural meeting of the Sydney Amateur Photographic Society was held on Monday in Compagnoni's Rooms, Pitt-street, under the presidency of Mr. E.L. Montefiore. The new rules of the society under which it will in future carry on operations were adopted with some slight amendment.

Officers elected for the ensuing year:

OFFICERS ELECTED for 1889 - 1890
President: Mr. E.L. Montefiore	Vice-President: Mr. H. Paterson	Vice-President: Mr. A. Geddes	Hon.Secretary: Mr. S.T. Wilson	Committee: Mr. W. Morey	Committee: Mr. E.P. Bishop	Committee: Mr. J.H. Ramsay	Committee: Mr. T.H. Simpson	Committee: Mr. J. Thomas

The objects of the society as set forth in the new constitution are for the encouragement of mutual improvement by the interchange of ideas and suggestions; the proposed establishment of elementary classes for the various processes; the formation of a standard library; the promotion of acquaintanceship and a good feeling among all interested in photography, and the advancement of all matters pertaining thereto. Ladies and minors may also become members now on payment of half-fees.



Tuesday 27th August 1889  Page 10 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

Wanted, by the Sydney Amateur Photographic Society, a suitable room wherein to hold meetings; must be large and central, with gas. Box 980, G.P.O.



Tuesday 15th October 1889  Page 6 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney NSW)

The monthly meeting of the Sydney Amateur Photographic Society was held last evening at the Chamber of Commerce. There was a large attendance of members, Mr. E.L. Montefiore, president of the society, occupying the chair. After the election of Dr. Bolger as a member of the society and the usual routine of business. Mr. Lichtner read an interesting paper on "The Construction of Photographic Objectives", explaining the whole process of manufacture of lenses, from the raw material to the finished lens, also exhibiting a specimen of flint glass. A steamer having been placed at the disposal of the society, it was resolved to have an outing on Saturday, the 26th October, Lane Cove being chosen as the scene of operations. Mr. Lichtner offered a "Newman's patent shutter" as a first prize, and the society a trophy valued at one guinea for a second prize for the best finished pictures taken at the outing. A vote of thanks was accorded to the committee of the Chamber of Commerce for placing their room at the disposal of the society for meeting, it being felt that this would prove of great assistance in the development of the society's operations. The secretary reported that the position of the society was very satisfactory, both in respect to the members roll and the financial position.



Thursday 28th November 1889  Page 27 - Illustrated Sydney News (Sydney NSW)

The Sydney Amateur Photographic Society, of which little has been heard lately, had its first summer outing on the 26th October. The members went up Lane Cove River and landed near St. Ignatius College, where some good views were taken. These very successful photographs were exhibited at the monthly meeting of the society, held on the 11th November, when the following prizes were awarded : The first prize, a lightning shutter, presented by Mr. Lichtner, to Mr. Bishop; the second prize to Mr. Schneider, and the third to Mr. Simpson.

At the next meeting Mr. C. T. Perry, who has assumed the position of Hon.Secretary, will read a paper on "The Aims and Objects of the Society".



Monday 3rd March 1890  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

SYDNEY AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The usual Monthly MEETING of the Sydney Amateur Photographic Society will be held in Chamber of Commerce, the Exchange, Pitt-street, at 8pm TO-NIGHT.

A paper will be read on "The Optics of the Lantern" (with illustrations), by J.H. RUMSEY, Esq.

H. CHAPMAN
HON.SECRETARY



Friday 14th March 1890  Page 7 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

The monthly meeting of the members of the Sydney Amateur Photographic Society was held in the Chamber of Commerce on Monday evening, the chair being occupied by the president, Mr. E.L. Montefiore. The formal business being completed, the chairman called upon Mr. Rumsey for his paper on "The Optics of the Lantern". The varying effects of light through the lens being illustrated by diagrams; the details of the lantern, the condenser and incidental matters were touched upon, after which a number of lantern slides, chiefly the work of the members of the society, were exhibited. A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Rumsey for his paper and to those who had assisted by the loan of slides and otherwise.



Thursday 20th March 1890  Page 6 - Illustrated Sydney News (NSW)

The usual monthly meeting of the Sydney Amateur Photographic Society, postponed from March 3rd, was held on the 10th March, in the Exchange, the president, Mr. E.L. Montefiore, in the chair. After the usual routine business, Mr. J.H. Rumsey read a very interesting paper on "The Lantern, and how to use it", illustrated by several very carefully prepared slides, for which he was accorded a cordial vote of thanks. A collection of picturesque slides, prepared by various members, was also exhibited.



Monday 31st March 1890  Page 2 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW)

The Sydney Amateur Photographic Society — Outing to Narrabeen, meet 9am steamer to Manly, Good Friday morning, return any day as convenient. Comfortable quarters arranged at Narrabeen Hotel at reasonable rates. Circulars by post.

H. CHAPMAN
HON.SECRETARY



Monday 23rd June 1890  Page 6 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW)

The annual meeting of the Sydney Amateur Photographic Society was held at Milthorpe's Hotel on Thursday evening. There was a fair attendance of members, Mr. E.L. Montefiore, (the president) occupying the chair. The report of the committee for the past year showed that active work had been carried on in the shape of lectures on various subjects connected with photography, excursions and discussions of considerable interest. The society had long felt the need of permanent headquarters, a want which the chairman stated the committee had resolved to remedy and were now in negotiation for conveniently situated premises at which members could meet at all times and have the use of a dark room, photographic library.



Thursday 10th July 1890  Page 2 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW)

The Sydney Amateur Photographic Society Monthly Meeting, School of Arts, 8pm, Tonight. Paper on "Printing", by Mr. Henry.

H. CHAPMAN
HON.SECRETARY



Saturday 13th September 1890  Page 11 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

The members of the Sydney Amateur Photographic Society held their monthly meeting on Thursday evening at Foy's-chambers, Bond-street. There was a large attendance and Mr. T.H. Simpson, vice-president, took the chair. An exhibition of flashlight photography, in which Mr. W.F. Hall, a visitor, was the operator, occupied a good deal of the evening. A group of the members was taken by this means. There was afterwards a lantern exhibition, during which some interesting slides of the Jenolan Caves prepared by Mr. Hall were much admired. Some commendable productions of the members of the society, in the form of scenes of portions of the Blue Mountains, of National Park and other notable places were also shown. Mr. Hall was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for the entertainment which he had afforded. Four new members were elected during the meeting.



Thursday 13th September 1894  Page 4 - Evening News (Sydney NSW)

THE RAILWAY INSTITUTE
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
At the Railway Institute last evening a private view was given of the work of the Amateur Photographic Society. There are a great number of exhibits of a first-class order. The judges were: His Honor Judge Docker, Mr. E.L. Montefiore, and Mr. J.H. Harway (Vic.). The prizewinners are:

Champion prize, valued £10; also author's prize, £1 1s, for the best illustrations of Rolfe Boldrewood's "Robbery Under Arms". There being only one exhibit, that of Mr. A.H. Hardwick, Mudgee, it was awarded a special trophy.

Special railway prize, valued £5 for best illustrations of any railway subject: Mr. E.T. Davis, 1; Mr. W. Williams (N.Z.), 2; Mr. F.W. Petterson, 3.
Class A — Six portraits on opal, first prize valued £2, second prize valued £1: Mr. E.S. Vautin, 1; Mr. F.W. Patterson, 2.
Class B - Six groups, first prize valued £2, second prize valued £1; third, certificate: Mr. E. S. Vautin, 2. The photos not being up to the standard, the judges decided to award only one prize.
Class C - Three landscapes, first prize valued £2, second valued £1, third certificate: Mr. J.R. Yorke, 1; Mr. F. Browne (N.Z.), 2; Mr. E.T. Davis and Mr. L.D. Maitland dead heat for third.
Class D — Landscape with figures, first prize valued £2, second valued £1, third certificate: Mr. R.W. Vale, 1; Mr. R. Kirk, 2; Mr. H.P. Rich, 3.
Class E - Interiors, first prize valued £2, second valued £1, third certificate: Mr. J.R. Yorke, 1; Mr. F.W. Petterson, 2; Mr. W. Williams, 3.
Class F — Marine views, first prize valued £2, second valued £1, third certificate: Mr. H.P. Rich, 1; Mr. W. Williams, 2; Mr. E.S. Vautin, 3.
Class G - Architectural views, first prize valued £2, second valued £1, third certificate: Mr. E.A. Bradford, 1; Mr. F. W. Petterson, 2; no third awarded.
Class H — Best three whole-plate art pictures, prize £2; no prize awarded.
Class J - Best three half-plate art pictures, first prize £1, second certificate: Mr. E. S. Vautin, 1; no second awarded.
Class K — Three unframed enlargements, first prize valued £2, second valued £1, third certificate: Mr. H.P. Rich, 1; Mr. W. Williams, 2; Mr. C.T. Gosper, 3. There were some excellent pictures exhibited in this class.
Class L — Six pictures, hand camera or otherwise, first prize valued £2, second valued £1, third certificate: Mr. M. Trewith, 1; Mr. C. Foster Bell, 2; Mrs. F. Anderson, 3.
Class M - Six lantern slides, first prize £2, second £1, third certificate: In this class the exhibits were of a first-class quality, and the judges had great difficulty to pick the winners. Mr. J. Gazard (South Australia), 1; Mr. Malcolm Ross (New Zealand), 2; Mr. W. Williams (New Zealand), 3.

There were also some very fine non-competitive exhibits.



Saturday 22nd June 1895  Page 22 - Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney NSW)

Mr. REGINALD BLOXSOME
Mr. Edward Reginald Stirling Bloxsome, who at the end of this month retires from the position of Hon.Secretary to the Sydney Board of Water Supply and Sewerage, was born at Ranger's Gully, Glen Innes, New England on December 25, 1853 and is the eldest son of Mr. Oswald Bloxsome. In 1859 he went with his family to England and was educated, at the Rev. J. Walsh's school, Leamington and afterwards at Eton, where he attained the position of Captain of the Boats. He returned to New South Wales in 1873 and entered into pastoral pursuits on his grandfather's properties till 1870, when, having learned his work under Sir Hercules Robinson, he was appointed by Sir Alfred Stephen as his private Hon.Secretary. When Lord Augustus Loftus arrived Mr. Bloxsome became his private Hon.Secretary and continued in that position till December, 1882, when he resigned and returned to pastoral pursuits. On the death of his grandfather, 1886, Mr. Bloxsome became special agent for the Mutual Life Assurance Company of New York. On March 23, 1888, he was appointed Hon.Secretary to the newly formed Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage, from which position he retires at the end of this month. He is president of the Art Society, having been elected to that position on the retirement of the Hon. E. Combes in 1894 and is also a vice-president, of the Sydney Amateur Photographic Society.

Mr. Edward Reginald Stirling Bloxsome

Thursday 15th April 1897  Page 2 - The Australian Star (Sydney, NSW)

The members of the Amateur Photographic Society of New South Wales were on Tuesday night entertained at an exhibition of the cinematographe. Mr. Rouse, of Messrs. Baker and Rouse, had very kindly placed the machine at the disposal of the society, at whose rooms in Hunter-street the display was given. Only the previous day the machine had been landed and had not had the benefit of a trial spin, added to which was the fact that the room did not possess the conveniences that would have conduced to a thoroughly successful exhibition. Following the cinematographic display came a short lantern entertainment, the views shown, particularly those of London Tower, being very interesting.

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