Bathurst 1907

BATHURST CAMERA CLUB

FORMED 1907

Wednesday 30th October 1907 Page 2 - National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW)

A meeting of those interested in photography was held at Mr F. Blomfield's, Keppel-street, on Monday evening. Mr F.E. Moody was voted to the chair. It was decided to form a club to be known as the Bathurst Camera Club. The following officers were elected:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1907 - 1908				PRESIDENT Mr. F.E. MOODY
Vice President: Mr. W.J. Crane	Hon. Secretary: Mr. Blomfield	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. Blomfield	Committee: Mr. Fish	Committee: Mr. Gardiner	Committee: Mr. Hodge

The subscription was fixed at 2s 6d per annum. Meetings will be held at Mr Blomfield's every alternate Monday. Great interest was taken by those present and it is expected shortly to have a strong club in existence.

Wednesday 22nd January 1908 Page 2 - National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW)

At a well attended meeting of the Bathurst Camera Club at Mr F. Blomfield's rooms on Monday evening, the President (Mr Moody) gave a practical demonstration of sepia toning, using Baker and Rouse's solution for the purpose. So interesting and instructive was the demonstration that the meeting, on the motion of Mr Ambrose, seconded by Mr Murray, subsequently accorded Mr Moody, a vote of thanks. Several prints and plates were submitted by members and information sought was supplied. At the next meeting of the club, which assembles every alternate Monday, the first work of members is to be submitted for discussion and at the following meeting, Mr W.J. Crane will discourse on bromide enlargements.

Thursday 2nd April 1908 Page 4 - National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW)

ANNUAL BATHURST SHOW
IMPROVEMENTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY

In the photographic section, in both professional and amateur departments, a distinct advance on previous exhibitions is noticeable. The honors in the former go to Messrs Beavis Bros. of Howick-street. Mr H.C. Beavis, who holds the gold medal of the society, has added three more first prizes to the many previously awarded. This year the firm scores first for portraits, first for portrait enlargements and first for landscape. It also has a very fine non-competitive exhibit. A picture of interest in this is one of the President of the Bathurst Bowling Club, together with a photograph of the Singer Cup and a snapshot of the green, as well as a record of scores made in the Singer competition. Australian manufacturers more than hold their own in the photographic section, all the pictures exhibited being on Messrs Baker and Rouse's well known Pearl paper. Mr C.J. Beavis, the well known and successful photographer, of George street, Bathurst, secured first prize for enlarged landscape. Last year, with four entries, he secured the judge's award in no fewer than three instances. As usual, he is showing an excellent non-competitive exhibit, features of which are two Machattie Park views which were awarded pride of place at last year's exhibition. Mr C.J. Beavis patience in child portraiture is exemplified by the life-like enlargement of "Babs in the dish". Among the amateurs, Miss Bassett secured first for snapshots, one picture, the "donkey farm", being a clever snap, while the other, "White Leghorn", is also of a somewhat rare character. A unique exhibit is that by Mr Gunter, His pictures, which were taken with a pin-hole camera without a lens, are really remarkable. Those photographically inclined will derive much interest from an inspection of his cameras, which are also on view.

Tuesday 24th August 1915 Page 4 - National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW)

Some time ago a Camera Club was started in Bathurst with a great flourish of trumpets. Officers were elected and members paid their annual subscriptions. But that was the last that was heard of the club surely there are enough enthusiasts in a city like Bathurst to resurrect it and make a fresh start.

Saturday 12th May 1928 Page 18 - The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney NSW)

DR. T.A. MACHATTIE - Dies in England
Dr. Thomas Alfred Machattie, for many years a prominent medical practitioner at Bathurst, died at Portsmouth, England, on Wednesday, aged 73. Born in Bathurst and a son of the late Dr. Richard Machattie, Dr. T.A. Machattie was vice-president of the Bathurst branch of the Free Trade Association during the fiscal controversy in pre-Federation days and chairman of the Federal Convention held in Bathurst in 1896. He was vice-president of the Bathurst branch of the Liberal League, Mayor of Bathurst on three occasions, and an alderman for several years. He went to the South African War as a captain in the first Imperial troopship, the Manhattan, to leave Australia and served with the Bushmen's Contingent. He was a brother-in-law of the late Mr Jago Smith, M.L.C., and is survived by Mrs Machattie, who is a cousin of the late Rev. Edward Bean, headmaster of All Saints College, and father of Mr C.E.W. Bean, the Commonwealth War Historian. Mrs Leila Brownrigg, of Campbelltown, is the only surviving daughter.

Friday 25th June 1954 Page 2 - National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW)

The first annual meeting of the Bathurst Photographic Society will be held at the Tudor Theatre at 8pm on Sunday next. A cordial welcome is extended to all persons interested in the photographic arts to be present. The meeting is of an important nature as the office-bearers will be elected. Arrangements will also be made for the preparation of exhibitions for future occasions.

Thursday 1st July 1954 Page 2 - National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW)

At a well attended meeting at the Tudor Theatre, the Society decided to stage its first public exhibition in September. Prior to this private exhibitions by members will be held to allow the Society to gather the best materials. The first of these private exhibitions will be held on Sunday 31st July at the Tudor. A section of this will be color slides and some very interesting work should be viewed. Any person interested should contact the president (Mr. Bindley) at the Tudor before that date. Membership is still open for all and anyone interested can be assured that they will find a kindred spirit, regardless of the type of photography that they may be interested in.

Friday 24th September 1954 Page 2 - National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW)

The monthly meeting of the Bathurst Photographic Society, held at the Tudor Theatre, was attended by many members and several intending members. The monthly, competition winners for the action and open events were: Action, T. Evans 1, E. Barnes 2, J. Abbott 3. Open event, E. Barnes 1, F Smith 2, J. Abbott 3. Winning entries are displayed in Mockler Bros. window. A field day was held during the month. The weather was very changeable thus limiting the scope of enthusiasts. They hope to have a better day next month. Several members were invited to the Photographic Trade Exhibition at the Sydney Town Hall. Those who attended were V. Bindley, the club president; L. Mockler, T. Evans, W, Stinson and J. Abbott. At the end of the meeting color slides were shown featuring one of the tropical islands. Color slides are shown every meeting and any intending members are invited to be present at 8.15pm at the Tudor Theatre on Sunday 26th September.

Thursday 25th September 1954 Page 6 - National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW)

Members of the Society displayed prints of local interest in the Cathedral Hall during Local Government Week in Bathurst. The class and subject of these prints varied and were of an interesting nature to all who viewed them. The next meeting of the Bathurst Photographic Society will be at the Tudor Theatre on Sunday 23rd November, at 8 pm. Intending members are cordially invited to attend. They are assured of an enjoyable evening. The previous meeting was high-lighted by a studio night. Some interesting shots were made, and members are anxious to see the result this coming Sunday. On Sunday 23rd November, the following subjects will be submitted for exhibition Child study, (2) an open event. After judging, color slides will be projected. All members and intending members are invited to attend.

Tuesday 2nd November 1954 Page 3 - National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW)

A large number of members were in attendance at the last meeting of the Bathurst Photographic Society at the Tudor Theatre. 28 photographs were entered for judging under these three groupings: portrait, animal study and open.

The winners for PORTRAIT First, F. Smith, second T. Evans, Third F. Smith; ANIMAL: first T. Evans, second T. Evans, third J. Abott; OPEN: T. Evans and F. Smith, second E. Barnes, third T. Evans.

Members of the Orange Photographic Society will be invited to a social evening and the Judging of all the work submitted by winning members.

The society has been approached to enter the prints in a display at the Walshaw Hall during Local Government Week (November 13th to 20th). All those participating are reminded to leave their entries at Mockler Bros. Photographic Department by November 9th. Messrs. T. Evans, E. Barnes and P. Smith comprise the organizing committee for the displaying of these prints.

Members of the society were invited to the BSMA's presentation of Rah Fizelle's water color exhibition at the Chelsea Cafe.

Wednesday 12th March 1958 Page 5 - The Canberra Times (Australian Capital Territory)

The Chinese Minister and Madame Chen Tai Chu will go to Bathurst on Friday to attend the Carillon City Festival. While in Bathurst Dr. Chen will officially open the Australian premiere of the Chinese Photography Salon, arranged by the Bathurst Photographic Society. He will also open an exhibition of Holtermann prints arranged by the Bathurst Historical Society. They will return to Canberra on Saturday.