BERRIMA DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
FORMED AUGUST 1951
Friday 31st August 1951 Page 2 - The Southern Mail (Bowral, NSW)
1st October 1951 Page 594 - Vol. 58 No. 10 Australasian Photo-Review
BERRIMA DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Berrima District Photographic Society was inaugurated at a meeting held in the C.W.A. Rooms, Bowral, on Tuesday, 29th August, at 8.15pm.
The following officers were elected:
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 1951 to 1952 |
PRESIDENT
W. Palfery |
VICE-PRESIDENT
W. Burchell |
VICE-PRESIDENT
G. Murray |
HON.SECRETARY
F. Seville |
HON. TREASURER
A. Heaton |
COMMITTEE
D.R. Hedberg |
COMMITTEE
G. Eastley |
The objects of the society were affirmed to be to aid and benefit by mutual co-operation, members interested in photography. This would include the encouragement of progress in the art of photography locally.
A constitution for the new society was set up and rates of annual subscription agreed upon.
At next meeting Mr. S. Findlay, one of the members, will show a series of exceptionally fine color slides taken in Tasmania. Members were asked to invite prospective members or those who might be interested to see these natural color pictures. Mr. Finlay will explain his methods and invite discussion, as several members do color work.
Mr. M. Ahearn, speaking on behalf of the professional photographers of the district, informed the society that they would be willing to offer any assistance they could in the way of demonstrations, talks, etc. The president thanked Mr. Ahearn on behalf of the society. Mr. Ahearn gave some interesting advice on the most attractive way of approach to the monthly exhibition of pictures.
The secretary was asked to contact Kodak Ltd. when in Sydney, to seek their co-operation in the way of traveling portfolios of pictures, lecturers, and Judges for the annual competition and other activities.
The new society started very enthusiastically and should fill a very useful and pleasurable role in the social life of the district.
Friday 5th October 1951 Page 7 - The Southern Mail (Bowral, NSW)
1st November 1951 Page 662 - Vol. 58 No. 11 Australasian Photo-Review
BERRIMA DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETYCOLORED SLIDES WERE ENJOYED
The monthly meeting of the Berrima District Photographic Society was held on Tuesday, 25th September, in the C.W.A. Rooms, Bowral. Owing to heavy rain the attendance was smaller than expected, but several new members joined.
The President (W.A. Palfery) introduced Mr. S. Findlay, who is a keen color photographer. In his remarks the president pointed out that the Society was interested in all types of photography, and the principles of the art applied to all kinds of cameras, irrespective of price, brand, or reputation.
A selection of twenty-five mounted prize-winning photographs was on display. These had been supplied by Messrs. Kodak Ltd., and were very much appreciated. Mr. Findlay then proceeded to show his color slides of Tasmania. These numbered 160 altogether and commenced by several Melbourne pictures taken from the air. Included in the slides were those of Port Arthur, coastal scenes and several splendid dawn and sunset shots. The show ended with several beautiful interior shots of flowers, and a particularly fine slide of a jacaranda avenue in full bloom in Brisbane City Park. Members asked many questions and Mr. Findlay explained the importance of balance and correct exposure in color work. A vote of thanks was carried by acclamation.
The next meeting is on Monday, 29th October (not on Tuesday), and members are asked to watch the smalls column of the Four Mails each month. A display of prints by members is to be the main feature at this meeting.
Several members were busy during Jubilee week end and some interesting pictures should be the result.
Friday 9th November 1951 Page 2 - The Southern Mail (Bowral, NSW)
1st December 1951 Page 775 - Vol. 58 No. 12 Australasian Photo-Review
BERRIMA DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
At the meeting in the C.W.A. Rooms, Bowral, on Monday, October 29th, the President (W.A. Palfery) gave a short address in which he stressed the importance of constructive criticism aimed at improvement in technique, and in photographic composition. There was a very good display of prints by members, including portraits and local scenes. Some interesting shots of Mt. Lamington in eruption were brought by Mr. Winley (Hill Top).
A collection of color slides, chiefly made during the Jubilee Celebrations, was then screened. Messrs. Crago, Eastley, Heaton and Seville contributed, and the show was greatly appreciated.
A Photographic Quiz was conducted to conclude the meeting. Mr. M. A’Hearn kindly acted as compere, and two teams competed. Questions on types of cameras, lenses, shutters, negative materials, and filters were asked, which the teams were almost equally successful in answering.