THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY

INCORPORATING
MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP
formed    NOVEMBER 1938
renamed on the    20th AUGUST 1947
THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY

March 1940  Page 136 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
The aims of this group are to enable individuals to improve their technique by an interchange of ideas and information with other miniature camera users and secondly, to encourage the use of miniature cameras among amateurs, in order to increase membership with proficient workers to a point where the group will be of sufficient importance to obtain official recognition. To achieve this objective, it is intended to hold public exhibitions of members work from time to time.

Meetings are held at the Rooms of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, Crichton House, 30 Pitt Street, on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

Syllabus items for March include the following:
Wednesday, 6th; Talk by Mr. Metcalfe, "Art versus Photography”;
Wednesday, 20th; (1) Print Criticism, (2) Talk by Mr. Eric Bierre on his experiences as a news-reel cameraman;
Sunday, 31st; Outing on Harbour;
April 2nd to 13th; Exhibition at Blaxland Galleries.



Saturday 30th March 1940  Page 11 - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
The first exhibition by the Miniature Camera Group will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor (Alderman Crick) in Farmer's Blaxland Galleries on Monday. The group numbers 40 members and the restrictions imposed on each member mainly comprise of limiting the negative area to two inches square. Among the exhibitors will be Messrs. Thomas Jackson (President), R.V. Benny (Secretary), Eric Bierre and Laurence Le Guay. The type of studies shown in the collection will be landscapes, still life, architectural and figure studies. This exhibition will remain open until Saturday, April 13.

STANLEY SADLER CRICK

Born 9 October 1888, Launceston, Tasmania
Died 10 August 1955, Los Angeles, California, USA

LORD MAYOR of SYDNEY
December 1939 to December 1942

Sunday 31st March 1940  Page 7 - The Sun (Sydney, NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)

"Danse Macabre" by R.V. Benny was hung in the London Salon of Photography in 1939
and was also reproduced in the London "Sketch" in September last year.
It will be one of the many impressive studies in the Miniature Camera Group exhibition
to be opened by the Lord Mayor, Alderman Stanley S. Crick, in Farmer's Blaxland Galleries to-morrow.

Sunday 31st March 1940  Page 7 - The Sun (Sydney, NSW)

FIRST EXHIBITION OF

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)

COMMENCES AT FARMER'S ON TUESDAY
An event of real importance to every Australian art lover. Nearly 200 pictures, the work of brilliant Australian photographers, both amateur and professional, and right in line with the highest overseas standards, will be on view. This first exhibition of the Miniature Camera Group has produced pictures of finer quality than Sydney has seen before. Open to the public from Tuesday until April 13th. Blaxland Galleries, Ninth Floor.



April 1940  Page 188 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
Founded in November 1938, the Miniature Camera Group passed 1939 in steady advancement and emerged into 1940 with a membership of 32.

Commencing with the first meeting in 1940, a printed syllabus was issued. Meetings are now held every first and third of the month and an interesting program has been planned.

Recently Mr. Harry Freeman gave a most interesting talk on his experiences in England, Europe and America and outlined the different methods of working adopted by the photographers in various parts of the world he visited. He remarked on the efficiency of one trade D. and P. plant he saw in Europe, where the most modern and scientific equipment was installed. Every possible precaution was taken to eliminate dust, the drying-rooms were glassed-in and supplied with filtered air and the temperature of all solutions was constant to a fractional degree.

In the United States Mr. Freeman traveled widely and mentioned that in Mexico he was prevented from using a camera by the police on several occasions — the reasons given were that too many pictures revealing the poverty of the peasants had been published and that this had an adverse reaction on tourist trade.

The syllabus lists the following items for April:
April 2nd to 13th, Exhibition (Blaxland Galleries);
April 6th, talk by Mr. Ray Olsen (of "Pix");
April 17th, Print Criticism and General Discussion.



Monday 1st April 1940  Page 2 - The Sun (Sydney, NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
MORE PHOTO. SHOWS URGED
"It surprises me that a city such as Sydney, one of the largest in the Empire, does not encourage more Photographic exhibitions", the Lord Mayor (Alderman Crick) said to-day in opening the first exhibition of the Miniature Camera Group at Farmer's Blaxland Galleries.

More than 200 studies, the work of 30 artists, were on view.

The Lord Mayor said that all the exhibits showed a modern tendency, but they were of a high photographic standard.

"I think I am a pretty good amateur, but my work is far behind these pictures", he added.

STANLEY SADLER CRICK

Born 9 October 1888, Launceston, Tasmania
Died 10 August 1955, Los Angeles, California, USA

LORD MAYOR of SYDNEY
December 1939 to December 1942

Tuesday 2nd April 1940  Page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
MINIATURE CAMERA EXHIBITION
Commences this morning in the Blaxland Galleries on the Ninth Floor. This is a scintillating display of vivid photography. With an all-absorbing range of subjects, embracing landscapes, still life, architectural and figure studies. Take a George Street elevator, no charge for admission. This is the first exhibition of the recently formed Miniature Camera Group.



Wednesday 3rd April 1940  Page 15 - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
MINIATURE PHOTOS ENLARGED
Nearly 200 photographs, which have grown from tiny negatives to finished pictures, some of them feet square, cover the walls of Farmer's Blaxland Galleries, where the Miniature Camera Group is holding its first exhibition.

Every photograph is a direct enlargement from a negative two and a quarter inches square, or less.

About a year ago 32 amateur and professional photographers formed the group. They dedicated their tiny cameras to the capture in black and white, of these moments which are gone too quickly for the ordinary camera. This exhibition shows that they have succeeded brilliantly.

Almost every picture depends for its point not on the subject alone, but on the instant at which that subject was caught. A breaking wave, a shark's smooth passage through the light and darkness of deep water, a bow from the stage, the flitting soft shadow cast by the late afternoon sun, a frog before he hops, the glint in a snake's eye - these are the things which have been caught in the instant of seeing.

The exhibition will remain open until April 13.



Thursday 4th April 1940  Page 29 - The Sun (Sydney, NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
UNTIL, APRIL 13th
Nearly 200 pictures, the work of brilliant Australian photographers, both amateur and professional. The first exhibition of the Miniature Camera Group has produced pictures of finer quality than Sydney has seen before. Blaxland Galleries.

May 1940  Page 238 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
FIRST EXHIBITION
The first exhibition of the Miniature Camera Group at the Blaxland Galleries, Sydney, proved an outstanding success and created great interest among the photographers and public, the attendance being over 3,300.

Among the thirty-two members represented were many who exhibited for the first time, though others have had previous successes with Australian and overseas salons and indeed, some of the names displayed are internationally famous as award winners.

The judging committee (all non-members) comprised Messrs. Keast Burke (Associate Editor of The A.P-R.), and S.B. Dobbs and Miss Van Gapp. The Group expressed its appreciation of the thoroughness and care with which the committee did its job in selecting prints on the basis of photographic technique, public appeal and composition.

In all, 197 prints were hung, among them three 48 x 36in. enlargements from 35mm negatives. The range of subjects represented was extremely varied and the general excellence of the work shown promises a great future for the Group.

Considering the short time the Miniature Camera Group has been in existence, this exhibition is more than usually interesting. It is hoped to exhibit the complete exhibition in Newcastle in the near future.

The syllabus for May lists:
Wednesday, 8th, Talk by Mr. Cleland on "Wash-off Relief”.
Wednesday, 15th, Print Criticism; Talk by Mr. Weekes.
Sunday, 26th, Outing to Cronulla via Kurnell.



Tuesday 14th May 1940  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
EXHIBITION OF ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
Nearly 200 photographs enlarged from negatives two and a quarter inches square or less will be on display at Scott's to-morrow, when the Miniature Camera Group of Sydney will hold its first exhibition in Newcastle.

Formed in Sydney about a year ago by 32 professional and amateur photographers, the objects of the group are to capture in black and white those moments which are gone too quickly for the ordinary camera.

Almost every picture in the exhibition depends for its point not on the subject alone, but on the instant at which that subject was caught. A breaking wave, a shark's smooth passage through the light and darkness of deep water, a bow from the stage, the shadow of the afternoon sun, a frog before he hops, the glint in a snake's eye are some of the studies that have been caught in the instant of seeing.

The exhibition which has been sponsored by the Newcastle Photographic Society will remain open for a week.



Wednesday 15th May 1940  Page 1 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
EXHIBITION OF ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
To-day the NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY presents an exhibition by the MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP of Sydney. There are upwards of 200 large-sized Pictures of landscapes, still life, architectural and figure studies. You will enjoy every minute you spend with them and you will come again and again. There is no charge for admission and the Photographs are located in SCOTT'S EXHIBITION HALL, 2ND FLOOR.



Thursday 16th May 1940  Page 1 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
The NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY presents an exhibition by the MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP of Sydney. The Newcastle "Herald's" Photographic Expert was asked yesterday for his opinion on the Exhibition, and which photograph he was going to reproduce. "Well", he said, "it's a beautiful Show and most of them could be reproduced, but I think it will be "Dry Sails". You will see this picture and nearly 200 others which make up a really marvelous Photographic Show. Exhibition Hall, 2nd Floor, at Scott's.



Friday 17th May 1940  Page 1 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
Exhibition by NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY of photos by the MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP of Sydney. Almost 200 enlarged studies depicting landscapes, figures, still life. You'll be so delighted with these that you will not be satisfied with just a cursory glance. The artistic detail presented in each picture will make you feel you want to come again and again to study them. Showing in SCOTT'S EXHIBITION HALL, SECOND FLOOR.



Saturday 18th May 1940  Page 1 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
Have you seen the delightful display of photographs by the MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP of Sydney. This display, which is daily drawing big crowds, is exhibited to-day and all next week in SCOTT'S EXHIBITION HALL, SECOND FLOOR.



Monday 20th May 1940  Page 1 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
EVERYBODY'S INTERESTED IN PICTURES
Especially those of the Miniature Camera Group of Sydney now being shown in SCOTT'S EXHIBITION HALL, 2ND FLOOR. Nothing like these has ever been exhibited in Newcastle before. The range of subjects is wide, the atmosphere in many is delightful, while the technique is equal to the best camera artists overseas have yet produced; in fact, this Exhibition is so good that no one who is interested in any of the arts should miss it. There is no charge for admission. Just take any lift in Scott's to the 2nd floor. The Exhibition is sponsored by the Newcastle Photographic Society.



Thursday 23rd May 1940  Page 1 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
SCOTTS
STILL SHOWING IN OUR EXHIBITION HALL, 2nd FLOOR
The photographic studies of the Miniature Camera Group of Sydney are displayed until this weekend. Everyone who has seen the display has enthused over the delightful landscapes, still life and figures depicted in black and white. There has not been anything like it in Newcastle before. Sponsored by the Newcastle Photographic Society.



Thursday 14th November 1940  Page 18 - The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
SIMPLE SUBJECTS FINELY PHOTOGRAPHED
A matchbox with a burnt cigarette stub crosswise on it forms a subject for one of the fine enlargements from miniature camera negatives in an exhibition which opened in the Kodak Gallery, Rundle street, yesterday. Another fine still-life is of an old wagon wheel. They are commonplace things made into artistic pictures.

The exhibition, which will last for a fortnight, is of enlargements selected from an exhibition by the Miniature Camera Group of Sydney and gives some idea of what can be accomplished by non-professional owners of miniature cameras, working with Australian films and papers.

The exhibitors in the present show have ranged from still life and nudes to nature studies and impressionistic work. Some of the negatives have been retouched, gaining an etched effect hardly discernible from real etching.

A trend away from the bush scene is noticeable, there being much emphasis on head studies and indoor shots. In the latter two sleeping infants provide a delightful study.



July 1941  Page 262 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
SECOND ANNUAL EXHIBITION
The Second Annual Exhibition of the Sydney Miniature Camera Group is to be held at the Blaxland Galleries, Sydney, from 25th July to 2nd August. Pictures will be for sale and there will be a silver coin admittance. All proceeds will be handed to the Australian Mothercraft Society.



Sunday 27th July 1941  Page 6 - The Sun (Sydney, NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
The Miniature Camera Group Second Annual Exhibition continues all next week in Farmer's Blaxland Galleries. Silver coin admission, to aid the Australian Mothercraft Society. Ninth Floor.



Saturday 2nd August 1941  Page 27 - The Australian Women's Weekly

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)

STEPHANIE DAY (right) shows Mrs. Forbes Gordon
study she likes in Miniature Camera Group exhibition.
Proceeds for Australian Mothercraft Society.

September 1941  Page 340 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
SECOND ANNUAL EXHIBITION
This Exhibition was officially opened by Lady Gordon at Farmer’s Blaxland Galleries on the afternoon of 24th July 1941.

During the ten days it was open to the public, over 1200 visitors viewed the Exhibition. The Junior Members of the Australian Mothercraft Society were in attendance and the proceeds from sale of prints and silver coin collection, £66, went to the building fund of the Australian Mothercraft Society — a very fine effort.

The Group has permitted us to reproduce three outstanding prints from the Exhibition. We consider these three pictures — one an action study, one a candid study and one a texture study depending for its interest on great depth of focus — are characteristic of the work of the miniature camera. We also note that well-known A.P.-R. competitor, Mr. Clarence B. Young, of Abbotsford, has been appointed Hon.Secretary of the Group and under his energetic management we feel sure that the Group is entering upon a new and active period.

A-A-R-R-K!
J.S. ARCHER

CANDID
G.H. CHIDGEY

STUDY IN WOOD TEXTURES
R.V. BENNY

July 1942  Page 269 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
1942 HOUSE EXHIBITION
This event took the place of the Group’s customary Blaxland Gallery Exhibition, members rising to the occasion and presenting fine panels of their year’s work to a full gathering of friends and visitors. Mr. A.W. Gale ARPS, contributed an interesting introductory talk and referred to the various categories of photographic work, as, for example, pictorial, decorations and record pictures — each rightly having their own followings and their individual merits. Mr. Gale subsequently drew attention to many of the individual exhibits, emphasizing points that were of special appeal or importance. A screening of Kodachrome transparencies and the presentation of the “points” Silver Cup completed the evening.



August 1942  Page 309 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
Despite the loss of a considerable number of its members to the fighting forces, the Group is stronger at present than at any time of its existence and has just completed a very active and successful year.

The new syllabus included illustrated lectures and monthly competitions, which should keep the members interested and busy for the next twelve months.

The Group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Those interested are invited to the meetings. Further particulars from Clarence B. Young, Hon.Secretary.



September 1942  Page 349 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
At the meeting held on the 5th August, Mr. J. Edwards gave a lecture on "Pictorial Photography", laying stress on the fact that all good pictures should consist of tone, line, balance and color.

Mr. Edwards also gave his audience food for thought in his ideas of mounting different pictures, demonstrating how, for instance, action could be accentuated by this mounting method and how pictures were improved pictorially, by varying the widths of the borders on the prints. He also demonstrated how, in character portraits, the background and foreground could be helpful if complementary to the subject.



October 1942  Page 389 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
Portraiture was the subject for the August competition and 36 prints were submitted. Awards: 1st, J. Edwards; 2nd, Clarence B. Young; 3rd, Keast Burke ARPS; Hon. Mention, Messrs. K. McClure and R. MacDonnel.

The judge, Mr. Strock, American War Correspondent, who previously was official photographer for “Life”, commented on the Group’s work and stated that he had not seen finer prints anywhere in the U.S.A.

On 2nd September, Mr. S. Woodward Smith, of the Sydney University, gave the Group an illustrated lecture entitled “The Camera in Medicine” and proved that a miniature camera is ideal for this phase of photography also.

The lecturer spoke on photographic problems that had confronted him from time to time and his solutions. For color he uses Kodachrome, with the Smethurst high-light system of exposure and the color transparencies he screened proved this combination to be excellent. For speed he uses Super-XX and for three-color separation work, Panatomic-X.

With his outstanding knowledge of photography, the lecturer kept his audience keenly interested for over two hours.



November 1942  Page 431 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
The Still Life Competition was judged on 16th September, Mr. Reg. Johnson being the adjudicator. Rewards were: 1, G.B. Young; 2, J. Lindsay Sever; 3, R. Mac Donnell; Hon. mention, T, Lee.

The judge commented on all the prints submitted and stated that good still life shots were always best expressed by the emphasis of the subject. He said he was greatly impressed by the members work and invited them to try portraiture under ideal conditions and made available his studio and a model (Miss Joan Bell) on 30th October. Most of the members availed themselves of this opportunity and a large gathering enjoyed an interesting and instructive evening.

On 7th October, Mr. Keast Burke B.Ec., ARPS, delivered a very interesting lecture, illustrated by a portfolio of “Pictorial Photography in the Twenties”, including the Kodak International Loan Collection, which consisted of ninety prints, the work of well-known workers as Messrs. Mortimer, Keighley, Bertram Cox, Mortensen and many others. The lecturer drew attention to the various methods used by these workers, which members might find advantageous if applied to their own work.

A hearty vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Burke for a most educational lecture, much appreciated by all present and a vote of thanks to Messrs. Kodak Ltd. for the loan of the portfolio of prints.



December 1942  Page 469 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
In addition to the usual monthly competition on 21st October, that for the best portrait of Miss Joan Bell was also judged, Messrs. Reg. Johnson and H. Williamson being the adjudicators. Results were; Portrait Competition, 1st, Clarence B. Young; 2nd, L. Branch; 3rd, J. McHamilton; Hon. Mention, B. Wright. “Under 100 W.", with same judges, 1st, J. Lindsay Sever; 2nd, Clarence B. Young; 3rd, K. McClure.

On 4th November, a very interesting and instructive lecture on composition, illustrated with sketches, was given by Mr. W. Gale ARPS. The lecturer spoke on the different compositions: Circle, evidence of continuity; triangle or pyramid, very strong and reverse pyramid a good balance for this composition; rectangle, an object in rectangle is important and S composition suggests grace and movement. Scale and cross compositions were also illustrated. Mr. Gale concluded by saying that stability, composition and good print quality was the road to success. Ihe lecturer was extended a hearty vote of thanks.



January 1943  Page 38 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
At the meeting on 18th November, the Botanical competition was judged by Messrs. Steve Dunleavy and Ron Melville. They stated that they had had a difficult task, as the standard of the work was very high, but placed; 1st, R. Macdonnel; 2nd, Clarence B. Young; 3rd, T. Lee; Hon. Mention, K. Burke ARPS. Twenty two prints were submitted.

In recognition of their outstanding contribution to photography, the following persons were unanimously elected Honorary Members of the Group: Harold Cazneaux Hon. FRPS; Walter Burke FRPS; Monte Luke FRPS; S. Woodward Smith; Arthur Smith; and Willem Van der Velden.

On 2nd December, Mr. W.J. Jackson entertained the members and friends with an instructive illustrated lecture, “Through New Guinea with a Camera”. At the conclusion the lecturer was accorded a hearty round of applause.

The projector was kindly loaned for the evening by Kodak’s Educational Lecture Service.



February 1943  Page 78 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
At the meeting held on 16th December, the Humorous Subject Competition for the “Couch” Trophy was judged by Mr. J. Couch. Nineteen prints were submitted and the following awards made:
1st and 2nd, K. McClure; 3rd, Clarence B. Young.

The President, R. MacDonnel, on behalf of the Group, thanked Mr. Couch for his generosity and interest.



March 1943  Page 118 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
At the meeting held on the 20th January the competition for the best “Propaganda” Photograph was judged, the results being:
1st, Clarence B. Young; 2nd, K. McClure; 3rd, V. Hales.

The interest of the members was held for over two hours at the meeting held on 3rd February, when Hon. Member, Mr. Willem Van der Velden lectured and demonstrated various methods in fixing baths. At the conclusion, the president, on behalf of the members, thanked the lecturer for passing on his outstanding knowledge to his fellow members, who had definitely learned many things from his instructive lecture.



April 1943  Page 159 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
At the meeting on 17th February, 38 prints were submitted for the “Landscape” Competition. Mr. W. Jackson, who judged the entires, stated that all the prints were of a very high standard and that he would be very pleased if a dozen were hanging on the walls of his own home. Results:
1st, Clarence B. Young; 2nd, D. Brown; 3rd, A.R. Eade; Hon. Mention, G. Thomson, R. Macdonell.

Highlight of the meeting held on the 3rd March, was the lecture on Color Photography by Mr. R. Cleland, who for over an hour explained every known phase of color work to an interested and appreciative audience. The remainder of the evening was taken up with the screening of 35mm Kodachrome transparencies furnished by two American visitors, Cpl. Simmons and Private Pitcan. At the conclusion of the evening, the Hon.Secretary, on behalf of the Group, thanked Mr. Cleland for his lecture and his interest in the Group.



May 1943  Page 198 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
The Hon.Secretary, Clarence B. Young, who is the donor of the “Young” Trophy for the “Child Study”, judged the competition, making the following awards: 1st, R. MacDonell; 2nd, R. Dobbinson; 3rd, A.R. Eade; Hon. Mention, Messrs. H. James and C. Noble. The judging was accompanied by constructive criticisms of the prints.

On behalf of the members, the President thanked Mr. Young for his work on the Group and his generosity in donating the “Young” Trophy yearly and on behalf of the members congratulated him on having a picture published in 1942 Photograms of the Year.

A most unusual and interesting illustrated lecture on bird photography by K.A. Hindwood, at the meeting held on 7th April, was enjoyed and greatly appreciated by the members.

The slides showed the location, gear required, various methods used and also what not to do. The “shots” were all from negatives made by the lecturer and were excellent and the President thanked him for his interest in the Group.

A vote of thanks was also accorded to Messrs. Kodak Ltd. for the loan of the projector.



July 1943  Page 280 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
Results of “Bacon and Eggs” Competition, 19th May; 1st, R. MacDonnell; 2nd, Clarence B. Young; 3rd, K. McClure.

The Club Room was filled to capacity when the Group held their House Exhibition on the 2nd June and many well-known photographic personalities were among those present.

Mr. Monte Luke, FRPS, congratulated the Group on their fine efforts and stated he was surprised and delighted to see such excellent print quality from miniature negatives and added that he was very pleased to be associated with such keen workers.

Following the presentation of awards for the year 1942-43 and the Grand Trophy, which was won by Mr. Clarence B. Young, the members and their friends were entertained with 16mm talkies, presented by a fellow-member, Mr. J. Couch.

A hearty vote of thanks was extended by the President to all who had contributed to make the evening the huge success it was.



August 1943  Page 315 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
At the June meeting the Hon.Secretary’s report on the Group’s activities for the past 12 months proved that it had had a very interesting and successful year. The treasurer’s report was also very satisfactory. The following were elected to the Committee for the next year:

President, R. Mac Donnell; Vice-Presidents, K. McClure and H. James; Hon.Secretary, Clarence B. Young; Hon. Treasurer, C.W. Noble; Committee, J. Couch, G. Stilling, G. Thomson, J. Galbraith, J. Edwards, J.L. Sever, B. Wright, and A.R. Eade.

A very interesting syllabus was compiled at the July meeting and provision made for outside entertainment and instruction in photography, besides the usual competitions, evenings, etc., which keep the members interested and busy. Particulars re Group and new syllabus from the Hon.Secretary, Clarence B. Young, 28 Coranto Street, Abbotsford.

To finish off the evening, Kodachrome transparencies exposed in America by Pte. Pitcairn, now in Australia, were screened and much appreciated by all present.



September 1943  Page 342 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
For the “Portrait” Competition on 21st July, 26 prints were submitted. Mr. Gervaise Percell was judge and awarded; 1st and Hon. Mention, J. Lindsay Sever; 2nd, B. Wright; 3rd, K. McClure.

On 4th August, Mr. Gale ARPS, gave the members a very interesting and instructive talk on “Odds and Ends”. At the conclusion, the President thanked Mr. Gale and the members accorded him a hearty round of applause.

Members met at Mr. Reg Johnson’s studio to gain photographic experience under studio conditions on 11th August, resulting in a most enjoyable evening.



October 1943  Page 371 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
Mr. W. Jackson judged the “Still Life” Competition on 17th August, with the following results: 1st, A.R. Eade; 2nd, D. Brown; 3rd and Hon. Mention, B. Wright.

At the meeting on 1st September, a most interesting and instructive lecture on toning bromides by various methods was given by Mr. W. Van der Velden, who demonstrated and spoke for over two hours on this very interesting and surprisingly little used phase of photography. He proved how, by a simple toning process, various prints were greatly improved. At the conclusion the lecturer was thanked by the president and members accorded him a hearty round of applause.



November 1943  Page 401 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
At the meeting on 15th September, Mr. Reg. Johnson judged the competition for the “Best Shot” taken by the members who recently visited his studio. Results: 1st, A.R. Eade; 2nd and 3rd, Clarence B. Young; Hon. Mention, L. Presdee.

A total of 65 prints was received by the Hon.Secretary for despatch to the Amateur Photographer “Overseas” Competition.

What proved to be one of the most outstanding and interesting illustrated lectures ever delivered to the Group was the lecture entitled “A Plea for the Male” by Mr. Keast Burke B.Ec, ARPS, at the meeting on 6th October.

Accompanying the slides was a portfolio of prints entitled “Men at Work”, made by the lecturer, which further proved his argument in favor of the male figure as a photographic model.

At the conclusion of this very instructive evening, the President, on behalf of the Group, congratulated Mr. Burke on his portfolio of prints and thanked him for his excellent lecture, while his fellow members accorded the lecturer a hearty round of applause.

The members appreciation was also extended to Sgt. J.H. Wiseman, for his amusing series of sketches.



December 1943  Page 433 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
On 13th October, members had an instructive evening when Mr. Hugh Williamson gave an interesting lecture and demonstration on Color Photography.

On the 20th October — The Architectural Competition was judged by Mr. J. Lindsay Sever, who made the following awards: 1st, K. McClure; 2nd, E. Miller; 3rd and Highly Commended: A.R. Eade.

There was standing room only on 3rd November, for the Group’s House Exhibition when 125 selected prints were hung. Mr. W. Gale ARPS, reviewed the exhibits and stated that the general quality had greatly improved and congratulated all concerned. The reviewer selected Clarence B. Young’s work as the best panel shown.

Mr. Gale’s interesting criticism was delivered in such a straightforward and simple manner that members and visitors alike were able to follow and appreciate it and at the conclusion they accorded him hearty applause.

The second feature of the evening’s program was the screening and presentation by Mr. C.E. Jones, of 35mm Kodachrome transparencies, “A Glimpse of U.S.A.” taken by him recently. They were the best collection of Kodachromes the Group has ever had the privilege of seeing and the commentary by Mr. Jones which accompanied each slide was a feature in itself.

The President congratulated Mr. Jones on his photographic ability and thanked him for his part in making the evening a very enjoyable one.

COURTYARD FANTASY
A.R. Eade

ZOO GOSSIP
A.R. Eade

January 1944  Page 26 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
For the Open Subject Competition on 17th November, 44 prints were submitted to the judge, Mr. Arthur Smith, the well-known photographic personality, who made the following awards: 1st, J. B. Minette; 2nd, A.R. Eade; 3rd, J.S. Thorpe; Hon Mention, D. Brown. The judge also gave a constructive criticism on a number of prints. On behalf of the Group the president thanked Mr Smith and the members accorded him a hearty round of applause.

On 1st December, an interesting lecture was delivered by the secretary, Mr. Clarence B. Young, which covered a technical survey in useful hints. Illustrating this with a portfolio of his own work, the lecturer stressed the importance of capturing the spirit of a subject as the photographer himself saw it; this combined with first-class print quality, he considered, was the way to success. To conclude the evening’s program the Hon.Secretary projected a very fine collection of selected Kodachrome transparencies, which were made in England by Mr. Monte Luke FRPS and kindly loaned by him. They were greatly enjoyed by all and a hearty vote of thanks and congratulations was unanimously carried.

THE FLOWER SELLER
A.R. Eade

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At the meeting on the 13th December, the “Humorous” Subject Competition, (Special Trophy) was judged by the Hon.Secretary, Mr. Clarence B. Young, at the request of the donor, Mr. J. Couch. Results: 1st and 3rd, K. McClure; 2nd, V. Hales; Hon. Mention, A.R. Eade.



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The Landscape competition was judged at the meeting on 19th January, by the Hon.Secretary, Clarence B. Young, who made the following awards: 1st, J.S. Thorpe; 2nd, A.R. Eade; 3rd, K. McClure ; Hon. Mention, D. Brown.

A screening of Kodachrome Transparencies taken and projected by member, A.E. Merryful, proved very interesting. On 2nd February, an illustrated lecture on color photography was given by Mr. S. Woodward Smith of the Sydney University, The lecturer touched on every phase of color from its origin up to its present stage. Combined with his outstanding technical knowledge, his subtle remarks made the evening a very interesting and successful one.

DAY'S WORK DONE
A.R. Eade

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On 16th February, the “Character Study” competition was judged by Mr. W. Gale ARPS, who made the following awards: 1st, A.R. Eade; 2nd, J.B. Minnette; 3rd (equal), Clarence B. Young and C. Noble; Hon. Men., Clarence B. Young. The judge gave a very helpful criticism on all entries; also stated he was pleased to see that the Group was making such good progress; this, he considered, was due to the direction and guidance of their Hon.Secretary. On behalf of the members the president conveyed a vote of thanks to Mr. Gale. Using prints made by fellow - member Mr. Laurence Le Guay, for demonstration purposes, the Group’s President, Mr. K. McClure, on 1st March, gave an interesting illustrated lecture on “Photographic Montage”, which was greatly appreciated. Mr. K. McClure, the Group’s new President, recently took office when Mr. Roy Mac Donnell, taking with him the best wishes of the Group, left for the battle area, where a bigger job had to be done.



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MANY PHOTOGRAPHS WITH ONE MODEL
CLARENCE B. YOUNG

“There is really nothing to take!” How often has this been the reply when you have asked a fellow amateur what pictures he has taken lately. This is a state of affairs which I know can be rectified and should be done so quickly, before one really begins to believe it; resulting in the depressing feeling sometimes experienced by many who rely entirely on photography for their recreation and hobby.

Despite the present day restriction on where a camera may or may not be carried, I have never myself experienced the feeling of “nothing to take”; on the contrary, I frequently “see” pictures and “hear” pictures in the making, without going outside the door of my own home.

At this point you might say, “What do you mean hear pictures”. I reply, “Well, for instance, amongst some repartee between the family at dinner or at any time, some bit of wit or phrase will stand out, “hit you in the eye” as they say in the “classics”. Well, I grasp that phrase and turn it into a title for a picture, then make the picture to express the title. You might inquire how this is done in my home. I don’t mean that I just sally forth and make the picture right there and then. I keep that title in mind (or in a notebook if you like), mentally arrange and re-arrange an appropriate picture until I have the opportunity actually to deal with it. Then I build up the idea and finally, make the actual exposure in a very make-shift “studio” on the back verandah.

When I refer to “seeing” pictures, I don’t for one moment mean I always “see” the complete picture, ready and waiting for the exposure to be made. Occasionally it might be that way, but more often than not, it is perhaps just a gesture of the hands, or some movement, expression or attitude that starts an idea running through my mind. After that it is never very difficult and certainly always interesting to build up from that idea until I am quite satisfied it will make a good shot. Then, of course, any desired effects with lighting, etc., can be arranged when we are ready to make the exposure.

Now if you are blessed, as I am, with a wife who is co-operative, good tempered and what is more, has a sense of humor, you will find that what I say here is not only possible, but lots of fun. But before I go further I would like to remind you, that having secured the co-operation of your wife (or any member of your family), interested and willing to help, don’t forget to be considerate and to give the model just praise and credit. You will find, working this way, you will accomplish more than by working with a stranger, because there is that feeling of both being so completely “at home” and of not having to be as it were, on best behavior, choosing every word carefully, so as not to offend or possibly appear “bossy”.

Don’t just dismiss these suggestions with the remark, “But you’re lucky”. I am and I know it, but I can’t be the only lucky one. Perhaps you have not taken full stock of your own luck, so start now and look up all the photo graphic possibilities in your own home.

Take “La Vogue”, which I consider an excellent and different portrait. This was inspired by that little trick hat of my wife’s. When she tried it on at a cute angle, all agreed it looked “vogue-ish”, hence the picture. Of course, to complete the idea suitable attire, such as furs, or thick winter apparel was needed to support the modish little hat.

“Fragrant Spring” (hung, by the way, for two consecutive years in the London Salon of Photography) came into being when mention was made of the fragrance of the blossoms. Arranged against the sky, blossoms alone might make a very pretty picture, but there would be nothing to associate it with their fragrance; but with the sun playing on the model’s hair, suggesting spring and the rapt expression of inhalation on the face, fragrance and spring is immediately conveyed to the mind. Here again, of course, some thought regarding appropriate wearing apparel was necessary.

The props for “Deo Gratias” offered no difficulty; all that was necessary was a large sheet suitably arranged and held with large pins, a set of “Rosaries” and arrangement of light to give just the suspicion of a “halo like effect above the head. But I was after something more than just a picture of a nun; I wanted to be able to read somewhere in the picture the idea of reverence. I strove for this and I think you will agree, captured it in the expression shown in the eyes of the model.

FRAGRANT SPRING
Clarence B. Young

LA VOGUE
Clarence B. Young

THE SCHOLAR
Clarence B. Young

A MEMORY
Clarence B. Young

DEO GRATIAS
Clarence B. Young

GYPSY WOOER
Clarence B. Young

For “A Memory” the props were made from bits and pieces about the house. My wife covered an ancient umbrella frame with some discarded curtain net and trimmed it with some old lace that had been in the cupboard for many years. The headdress was just artificial flowers and some veiling topping an Edwardian hair style, a soft frock and suitable gloves, plus the “refined” expression essential for a picture reminiscent of the gay “nineties”.

Now, if I suggest pictures and my model says, “let’s do some funny ones”, I straight away agree, for I know I am more than half way to getting something really good, because the model although always willing, is in the mood, so we get to work right away. Besides getting humorous pictures on these days, I usually end up with a few good character studies as well.

With regard to character studies, I never let my ambition run to portraying a person or period where an elaborate costume is essential. It is impossible to run up these costumes from things in the house, without that “home-made” appearance being in evidence, so I prefer character studies which do not rely mainly on costume for effect but rather on expression and atmosphere. I always let the model “play around” a bit, trying this look and that, but all the time I am watching and directing her, while ready with my finger on the shutter to release it and capture the desired expression the moment it appears.

“The Scholar” was taken on one of our “funny” days and all the props that were necessary to secure the “school-girl” effect was an old college hat, the pair of glasses and the hair not too tidily arranged in plaits. It was a little difficult trying to plait hair that is rather short, but more effective this way than curls or a long “bob” would be.

In all poses I suggest that my model “live” the part by persuasive expression alone; in “Gipsy Wooer” is an example of her response. For this picture, a large dark handkerchief covered the blonde hair, and a dark grease pencil was used to thicken and darken the eye brows and add the moustache. Prominence, of course, was given to the jewelery, which is so dear to the heart of gypsies.

Often when posing my model and arranging lights for one picture, I will notice how different lights, etc., will give the blue eyes a dark appearance and different effects, which immediately suggest a different role for my model. If it is not convenient to change dress, etc., right then, I take note of the lights, etc., and add the idea to my list of “pictures in the making” until a suitable time arrives for me to make such an exposure.

So as not to tire the model, it is advisable to have the “set” ready and the lights arranged as near as possible to what is required before the sitter is ready. Don’t image that props must be expensive things to photograph successfully. They need not even be new, that is why I have a collection of hats, gloves, etc., far too old for actual wear, but often take on a new glamor when seen in a print. For backgrounds, for indoor work, I have the choice of three blankets, cream, dark gray and light gray and we have very often taken the bedspread off the bed to use as a background or to cover up the linoleum on the floor. Sometimes, if short of a prop, we walk through the house summing up curtains, quilts, etc.; if the curtains happen to be nominated, down they come!

Now, if you decide to follow suit, you will find that before an afternoon’s shooting is over, the house, as can well be imagined, is likely to look as though a jumble Sale was in progress, with accessories strewn every where and not a cupboard or drawer closed. So remember, besides putting away your apparatus, to give the model a hand to get the house into ship-shape order again. Working together it will take very little time and you will find there will be no objections raised to the temporary state of disorder or to its repetition on future occasions.

This article and the accompanying pictures, should prove that a photographer has not to travel miles and wait for suitable weather before he can take a few pictures that can be up to exhibition and salon standard and I hope this will enable our readers to look for and see pictures that are often so near at hand that they pass altogether unnoticed. The illustrations have all been taken within the last two or three years and are only a few of a very large number that would have been equally suitable for this article.

And to the prospective wife-model who may be tempted to say without even trying: “How could I be expected to act as a model after being married so and so many years”. I simply reply, “Well, my model has been married twenty years this year!”



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On 8th March, a special evening was carried through at Mr. Reg. Johnson’s studio, where two models were made available for portraiture and character studies under ideal conditions. A most enjoyable time was spent and Mr. Johnson heartily thanked for his hospitality and interest in the Group. On 15th March, the Open competition was judged by Mr. W. Brindle, who made the following awards:
1st, J.S. Thorpe; 2nd, A.R. Eade; 3rd, J. McMillan; Highly Commended: E.L. Norman.

The judge gave a helpful criticism on the prints and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mr. Fred Briggs, well-known amateur explorer and photographer, on 5th April, entertained the members with a screening of Kodachromes which he had taken on his various travels through Northern Queensland, on the Barrier Reef, etc. His commentary which accompanied the slides was both interesting and educational. At the conclusion, the president on behalf of the Group thanked Mr. Briggs for his interest and entertainment.



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On 12th April, the members were entertained by Mr. Rob. Hillier at his studio, where he demonstrated various methods of lighting a model. The donor of the “Young” trophy on 19th April, judged the Child Study competition making the following awards: 1st, 2nd and 3rd, H. James; Hon, Men., K. McClure. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to the Hon.Secretary for his Trophy. “My Best Print and Why” supplied the entertainment for this meeting of 3rd May, and proved very interesting.

CANDLE LIGHT
A.R. Eade

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Mr. Rob. Hillier ARPS, on 17th May, judged the prints from exposures made in his studio by members. Results: 1st, Clarence B. Young; 2nd, R.J. Nasmyth; 3rd, A.R. Eade; Hon. Mention, J.A. Thorpe. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Hillier for his interest.

The House Exhibition was staged on 7th June; it was also Ladies and Visitors Night — with the “House Full” sign up. After viewing the exhibition of 125 selected prints, the President introduced the Guest of Honor, Mr. Walter Burke FRPS, a well-known photographic personality any country in the world or any society would be proud of. Mr. Burke gave a very interesting review of photography in the “gay nineties” and later and stated he considered the general technique of the work exhibited by the Group was excellent. At the conclusion of his review, Mr. Burke was extended a hearty vote of thanks and an enthusiastic round of applause.

After the presentation of the awards, Mr. A.R. Eade was presented the grand trophy Cup, awarded him for highest point score during past twelve months. The audience was then entertained by Movie Talkies by fellow member, Mr. J Couch, a show greatly appreciated by all. The exhibitor was heartily thanked for his contribution to a very enjoyable evening.

A SLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
A.R. Eade

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The 21st June, marked a momentous meeting at the end of 1943-44 year.

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Clarence B. Young, after three years of office, was warmly praised for his enthusiasm in forwarding the Group’s well-being; he was largely instrumental in building up the growing membership. Mr. Young was elected President unopposed, and Mr. K. McClure elected Hon. Secretary and expressed his desire to carry on the good work. Mr. W.C. Noble continues his third year as Treasurer and reported a healthy bank balance.

Other office-bearers elected were: Vice-Presidents, Messrs. H.P. James, A.R. Eade and J.H. Couch. Committee, Messrs. B.R. Wright, J.M. Galbraith, J.L, Sever, J.S. Thorpe and L.G. Presdee.

The incoming President outlined the biggest program of events in the history of the Group and forecast an ambitious syllabus to develop talent latent in many of the new members, also the extension of the scope of the Miniature Camera Group, plus outings, studio nights, and more trophies to be contested for.

The first annual party dance will be held at the Esplanade Cabaret, Bondi, on 30th August.



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The competition pictures made at Mr. Reg. Johnson’s studio were judged by Mr. Reg. Johnson and the model, Miss Hahn, the awards being: 1, L.G. Presdee; 2, M.L. Challenger; 3, Clarence B. Young; Highly Commended: A.R. Eade.

On 2nd August, Mr. A.W. Gale ARPS, lectured on Pictorial Composition, illustrated by a series of diagrams establishing basic forms—these were shown both in the vertical plane and in perspective plane, viz., balance (scales), stability (triangle), circle (continuity), upright cross (mechanical resistance), radii (concentration), grace (S curve) and the right angle (opposition). From these the lecturer proceeded to emphasize points such as: picture to have a center of interest, balance to be subservient to and to contribute to the center of interest; simplicity preferred to the involved; dominant highlight to be at center of interest, otherwise it will be a seriously competitive element; stability and support — or else there will be a feeling of uneasiness; large blank spaces are uninteresting — frequently the best answer to this is the printing-in of a suitable cloud; the general principles of selection of a cloud negative were (1) same lighting conditions, (2) lines to balance the landscape portion.

Mr. Gale also touched upon phases of improvement of composition by print control, both before and after projection, in the raising or lowering of certain high lights and in each case no trace of handwork was seen upon Mr. Gale’s prints.

The committee has drawn up a set of definitions for Club “Set Subject” Competitions, which it is hoped will avoid confusion over border-line cases.

On 16th August, Mr. W. Van der Velden (Honorary Member) presented to the Group an extremely interesting lecture of high technical order on the “Structure of the Developed Image”. He outlined the physical properties of the gelatine emulsion and the peculiarities of the base whilst under the changes of converting the silver image in developing, fixing and washing; dealing with such conditions as reticulation, shrinkage, grain, grain size and the resolving power of Super-XX, Panatomic-X, and Verichrome film. The lecturer provoked exceptional attention in the well-attended meeting and gave each member a very informative Kodak booklet on his subject by Dr. C. E. Kenneth Mees. In reply to the President’s vote of appreciation, Mr. Van der Velden said that after his forty-five years of photography he was still with the amateur at heart and very much in love with photography as his business and hobby.



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On 6th September, meeting held special interest in the H.P. James Trophy for the "Portrait” Contest. Mr. A.W. Gale had some difficulty in judging the 35 entries and maintained that a very high standard of prints were exhibited. Results were: J. Galbraith received 1st; 2nd, C. Jackson; 3rd, Clarence B. Young; and Highly Commended to Messrs. H.C. James, K. McClure and Clarence B. Young.

Mr. Gale gave excellent advice in judging the contest, which resolved into an informal talk with much practical help by pointing out various methods of improving the prints.

The Miniature Camera Group, as part of its policy to co-operate with other photographic organizations, is sending a portfolio of 50 prints to the Wollongong Camera Club, as a club effort for their forthcoming invitation exhibition.

UNIVERSITY STAIRWAY
A.R. Eade

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On 20th September, Mr. Keast Burke ARPS, presented to members a comprehensive survey of “An Elementary Pictorial Dictionary”, devised and created by himself for the express benefit of beginners in pictorial photography. The evening was conducted on the principle of “audience participation” and Mr. Burke was kept busily engaged in turning the pages of his master copy in response to the rapid series of questions fired by the thirty-four members present. The results proved most satisfactory to all. In conclusion, Mr. Burke mentioned that it was hoped to publish the “Dictionary” in the A.P.-R. early in the New Year.

The 4th October, meeting soon developed a great degree of interest in the “Pattern and Texture” Contest. This subject, although much discussed in photographic circles, appeared for the first time in our syllabus with gratifying results, nineteen prints being exhibited of widely different subjects. Mr. Donald Brown, a fellow member with considerable pictorial experience, consented to be judge and made the awards of: 1, K. Hastings (new member); 2, Clarence B. Young; 3, W.C. Noble, with equal honorable mention to A.R. Eade and W.C. Noble.

The meeting followed with a session on print analysis.



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On 18th October, A.R. Eade demonstrated his technique of dye retouching for print finishing. With many prints possessing deficiencies of tone and unwanted highlights, Mr. Eade, enlisting the aid of three basic household dyes, proved that with careful mixing and applying small quantities with a brush he could subdue unnecessary highlights and build up the tonal density of weak areas. When dry, no trace of the retouching was visible to the eye.

The architectural contest trophy donated and judged by J. Lindsay Sever A.R.A.I.A., was decided on 1st November. He stated that an architectural picture should have not only composition and technical quality but some attempt should be made to capture the spirit of the architecture. In awarding the first prize to “The Convent Bell” by J. Galbraith, Mr. Sever said its brilliance was accentuated by the framing of the bell tower in an arch of masonry. Second, Clarence B. Young for a fireplace detail in a pioneer home exterior. Third “Solarium” by K. McClure, a modern angular building and statuary, with exaggerated receding verticals. H.C. K. Hastings. Mr. Sever spoke upon the salient points in architecture and quoted this as the mother of all the arts prior even to biblical records. True architecture had that rare aesthetic quality of composition and technical magnificence. The history of the world is written in architecture, so much so that to know a people one must include the study of their architecture. He anticipated criticism for making an award for “Solarium” with its receding verticals and quoted an instance of where a line of telegraph poles, when viewed along the line, the poles appeared to gradually diminish as the distance from the viewer increased. So he maintained that a tall building with purely vertical lines when viewed from a similar angle, the lines appear to the eye to diminish as did the telegraph poles on the horizontal plane. To look directly up at a building, the human eye does record a certain amount of perspective in verticals, therefore, pictures showing some receding verticals, should be accepted as being in accordance with the angle at which they are viewed.

SUNSET
A.R. Eade

DOUBTFUL
Clarence B. Young

January 1945  Page 6 - Australasian Photo-Review

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On 15th November, Mr. A.W. Gale ARPS, screened color transparencies of “England and the Continent”.

Mr. Rob Hillier, on 29th November, entertained members in his studio with a practical demonstration of “Lighting Technique” and showed with surprising simplicity a scheme using a basic light source supported by auxiliary lights placed so as to create depth and life in the subject.

On 6th December, the “Zoological” Print Contest might have had a better response. Mr. K.A. Hindwood, an authority on the subject and a photographer of long experience, judged the contest and awarded first prize to J. Galbraith, while second and third went to Clarence B. Young. As evidence of the keen interest which Mr. Young has in animal photography, he gave a preview of a portfolio of animal pictures and these brought forward warm praise from Mr. Hindwood and applause from members.



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On 17th January, was President’s Night, and Mr. Clarence B. Young held the floor with an all-round entertaining evening. In judging the “Child Study” contest for the trophy donated by himself, he awarded first Prize to H.G. James, Second and Third to C. Jackson, and Highly Commended to Cliff Noble. ----t, there were thirty-six members and five visitors present who sat back to hear the President explain enlarging and print finishing technique in a simple straightforward style. Mr. Young outlined the modern enlarger and how the print quality relied on its effectiveness. He used Kodabrom paper with --developer in proportions of one to three of water, exposed always for the highlights and with dodging --hods held back the central points of interest. As to surroundings and unwanted background, he fogged ---e out with a patent torch arrangement in a paper ----e of his own making, Mr. Young then outlined methods of print retouching with oil and pencil, A printed copy of the lecture in the form of a print from the February and March 1944 A.P.-R.’s issued to all present.



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On 31st January, members were entertained by Mr. Reg. Johnson at his studio. Members were given the opportunity to test their ability under ideal studio and with the co-operation of Mr. Johnson and two models some very fine shots should be the result. Ihe president, on behalf of the members, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Johnson for their interest and generosity.

On 7th February, Mr. J. Couch, donor of the trophies for the Humorous Competition, was the adjudicator and made the following awards: 1, C. Noble ; 2 and 3, Clarence B. Young; Hon. Men., C. Jackson. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Couch for his generosity in donating his annual trophies. Interesting data and technical details re the prizewinning prints were then related to those present by their authors.

THE GATEWAY (CONTRE-JOURS)
A.R. EADE

FIRST ADVENTURE (CONTRE-JOURS)
A.R. EADE

EVENTIDE (CONTRE-JOURS)
A.R. EADE

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A photographic picnic was arranged on 18th February, to prove that unusual pictures were possible within 25 miles of Sydney. The outing was made attractive by Vice-President Mr. J.H. Couch, who transported the members in his motor cruiser to a little known beauty spot.

On 21st February, Mr. Henri Mallard lectured to a very appreciative audience on exposure and development. He demonstrated the structure and behavior of the gelatine emulsion under processing, and advocated the strict adherence to uniform temperature throughout, with a tendency to overexpose, with short development.

The “Character Study” contest on 7th March, for the special trophy donated by Mr. Bruce Wright received a good response. Mr. A.W. Gale ARPS, judged the entries, awarding 1st to C. Jackson, 2nd to J. Galbraith, and 3rd to C. Noble. The judge made further commendation of excellent prints by K. McClure, Clarence B. Young and C. Jackson.

Preparatory arrangements were announced by the President, Mr. Clarence B. Young, for the forthcoming members exhibition. Practical assistance was given by the committee to members to help them produce better prints for this special showing of modern photographs.



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On 21st March, Mr. Gordon Thompson exploded many photographic fallacies with his odds and ends of data seldom made known. Of particular interest were his remarks on the reflective power of materials. He claimed that aluminium paint returned only 60-65 per cent, of light — no more than white enamel — while the best reflector was silver and the most serviceable was anodized aluminium, with its 70-75 per cent, efficiency. The majority of lenses were, he said, most efficient, not at the smallest aperture, but two stops below full aperture. Old lenses were often defective in color correction, particularly in the red range. Agitation of developing tanks was most effective when the agitation was for about 5 secs, every two minutes. His favorite developer was the MCW2, which he found to be similar to DK2O. He made up a dry mounting mixture of thick shellac and used it in a similar manner to tissue.

The prints from Mr. Reg. Johnson’s studio night were judged by him in the company of the model, Miss Joan Bell; of the 29 entries, the judge found J. Galbraith’s possessed extremely fine quality in a difficult shot and was awarded first; second went to E. Taylor, third to A.W. Gale, and H.C. to N.E. Watson. The members paid tribute to the passing of Mr. Arthur Smith, an Honorary Member, and stood during one minute’s silence in his memory.

On 4th April, Mr. Keast Burke made a dual function of his judging of the landscape competition by presenting his illustrative basic formula for a landscape, a scheme in which essential requirements for composition, atmosphere and subject matter each took their order for an effective landscape. His remarks were greatly appreciated. His summary of the judging of the landscape competition proved to be most helpful in the amount of advice given to members. Incidentally, several prints showing major portions of trees or figures were not eligible under the rules laid down. He awarded D. Brown first prize for a print of delightful luminosity; second went to R. Gunz, which, apart from restlessness in composition, also had a fine sense of light; third to W.C. Noble, for well-selected subject matter, and H.C. to K. McClure and D. Brown.

Preparations are well in hand for the Group’s third Annual Exhibition, planned for the 4th to 16th June at the Blaxland Galleries.

THE MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)

THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION

This will be opened by Mr. William Dobell on Monday 4th June, at 3pm, at the Blaxland Galleries, Sydney Admission will be free to the Exhibition, which will be open daily from 10am to 5pm; Saturdays till noon. Closing date is 16th June. A special feature will be the daily screening of natural color transparencies. It is anticipated that a preview of the Exhibition will be published in the A.P.-R. for June.

CLARENCE B. YOUNG

Thursday 31st May 1945  Page 6 - The Sun (Sydney, NSW)

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AT FARMER'S Miniature Camera Group Exhibition will be opened by William Dobell, 3pm, Monday next, Blaxland Galleries.



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On the 18th April: In his talk “The Circle of Confusion”, Mr. Keith McClure showed how necessary it was to be tolerant of other photographers points of view.

Art and the camera went hand in hand, in fact, all branches of artistic self expression. Photography is an expressive art, not imitative, its real function is to create. The photographer must originate new forms of expression, new processes to unfold his idea.

“Originality in picture purpose is the ideal. Devise your own pictures from an idea, then with a 100% mental activity clothe it with the presentation of photography. Develop the sense of observation, research, making notes, try new combinations in active and inert matters other than the bowl-of-fruit still-life convention. Try your hand at recreating character studies famous in the Bible and history. Get away from the copyist, waiting for the next overseas magazine from which to copy an idea. To create is the criterion”.

Mr. McClure finalized with a demonstration in lighting a plaster cast showing that, with three lights almost any combination and arrangement would produce new and original angles to photograph.

On 2nd May, Donald Brown judged “Tabletop” and “Still Life” Contest, with the following results 1, H, James; 2, Clarence B. Young, K. Hastings equal 3, Clarence B. Young and Highly Commended: J. Galbraith equal.

Eric R. Merton, from the Kodak Abbotsford Works demonstrated the progress made with color and foretold of great increase of color activity after the war. The samples of aircraft reversal film 13ft. long quite amazed the members, as did color prints now being sold in America using the Kodacolor processed of reproduction.



Sunday 3rd June 1945  Page 9 - The Sun (Sydney, NSW)

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AT FARMER'S. The Miniature Camera Group Exhibition will be officially opened by the eminent Australian artist, William Dobell, at 3pm to-morrow, Monday. Farmer's Blaxland Galleries. No admission charge.



Sunday 3rd June 1945  Page 6 - The Sun (Sydney, NSW)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)

PHOTOGRAPHS ON DISPLAY
This child study by Gunz is one of 225 exhibits in the Third Annual Exhibition of the NSW Miniature Camera Group, to be opened by Sydney painter William Dobell at the Blaxland Galleries at 3 pm tomorrow. Feature of the exhibition is that all the work is by men, there being no women members of the Group.



Monday 4th June 1945  Page 5 - The Sydney Morning Herald

CAMERA ART EXHIBITION
Mr William Dobell will open an exhibition of photographs taken by the Miniature Camera Group in the Blaxland Galleries, Farmers to-day at 3pm. The exhibition will continue daily to 16th June.

There are 225 photographs the work of 43 members. It is the first held for four years and the exhibitors are all amateur photographers.



Tuesday 5th June 1945  Page 4 - The Sydney Morning Herald

DOBELL RECALLS HIS EARLIER ARTS
William Dobell tried his hand at photography and piano playing before he took up art. He was a boy at the time, and neither pursuit made him popular at home. He had to give up photography because it was "too messy" and piano playing because, it was "too noisy".

He made these revelations when opening the third exhibition of the Miniature Camera Group of Sydney at Farmer's Blaxland Galleries yesterday.

Mr. Dobell said that photography was an art and a very vital one. "There are splendid examples in this exhibition", he said. "In each group I could pick out one photograph that I would be pleased to have hanging in my home".



Thursday 7th June 1945  Page 5 - Tribune (Sydney, NSW)

EXHIBITION OF PHOTOS
"PHOTOGRAPHY is a very vital art", said William Dobell when opening the Miniature Camera Group's third annual exhibition on Monday.

Notwithstanding this, most exhibitors have allowed the technical to outweigh the aesthetic, and very few exhibits convey the vitality which miniature photography can give.

Best composition is a bizarre reclining nude (printed sideways) by Clarence B. Young. Keith McClure demands attention with an interesting super-imposure, "Anaesthesia," but spoils it with his sentimental nude, "Consider the Lilies".

J.S. Thorpe achieves the mood of a Monet painting with his "Silver Birches". "Rehearsal", by Wallace H. Green, would look better in a W.P.B.

Miniature camera enthusiasts achieve no purpose by imitating work within the scope of, to them, old fashioned stand cameras.



July 1945  Page 300 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
A special trophy for “Abstract Study”, donated by Keith McClure to encourage members to create pictures from their own imaginations, was competed for on 16th May. A number of abstract titles were submitted to members for interpretation, amongst them music, retribution, hope, synchronism, abandon, tragedy, goodness. Cliff Noble gained first for “Music” — portraying a violin superimposed by waving lines of rhythm, punctuated with staccato notes in symbolic form. Second went to Clarence B. Young, for “Synchronism” and HC also to Cliff Noble.

The 3rd Annual Members Exhibition of the Group was opened at Blaxland Galleries by William Dobell, 225 prints being exhibited by 43 exhibitors. The attendance on the opening day was stated to have been a record for any exhibition ever held in this gallery. The President (Clarence B. Young) introduced Mr. Dobell, who subsequently recounted his early “dabblings” with photography. Keith McClure (Hon.Secretary) thanked Mr. Dobell and presented him with a special portrait of himself as a souvenir of the occasion.

On the 6th June, was Ladies and Visitors Night and the occasion of the presentation of the grand point score trophy to Clarence B. Young, who was followed closely in points by J.M. Galbraith, who also received the J. Pinnock trophy for the most improved technique during the year. J.H. Couch screened 16mm films, most of these being produced and filmed by himself; these included the “Colo River” and a superb Kodachrome documentary of wartime transport of specialized water-craft — the latter annotated at the microphone by P. Pittman.



August 1945  Page 382 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
The Annual General Meeting was held on 20th June, when the retiring President, Mr. Clarence B. Young, related the activities of the year, including the undoubted success of the Third Annual Exhibition.

A vote of thanks was proposed to Mrs. Young and Miss Hindwood for their untiring efforts on behalf of the Group.

Regret was expressed at the misfortune of the retiring Secretary, Mr. Keith McClure, who is at present undergoing treatment at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a serious accident which occurred recently.

The new executive officers are: President, Cliff Noble; Treasurer, K. Hastings; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. J. Couch, H.B. James and K. McClure; Committeemen, Messrs. J. Galbraith, D. Pittman, D. Brown, G. Thomson and A. Eade; and the Hon.Secretary, Eric L. Norman, 14 Boronia Avenue, Wollstonecraft (Tel. X 84686), to whom all communications should be addressed.

The competition, “Self-portrait or Portrait of Fellow Member” resulted:
A GRADE: 1 and 2, H. James; 3 and Highly Commended: Clarence B. Young.
B GRADE: 1 and Highly Commended: J. Couch; 2, J. Hoey; 3, A.E. Merryfull.

The draft for the new syllabus was presented and adopted.



September 1945  Page 390 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
Mr. Gervaise Purcell gave a lecture, “The Approach to the Picture”, on 1st August. His method of impressing the value of highlights, lines, mass and curve were illustrated visually by the aid of a piece of black cardboard behind a standard white mount, with pieces of paper cut in various shapes and pinned to the black background.

In many cases, a photographer would decide to portray, say, a child and when the child gave a happy smile, press the trigger but forget all about composition, line, background, etc. The man who gave thought to these points before snapping the shot invariably got more satisfactory results. The foolish man would use up a whole strip of film and then wonder why his results were anywhere between bad to mediocre.

Mr. Purcell then placed on the easel a number of pictures he had taken and processed. It was then very evident that his grasp of the subject was complete.

It was noted with pleasure that a number of members of the Group had been successful in having prints hung at the Adelaide Camera Club First International.



Tuesday 25th September 1945  Page 8 - The West Australian (Perth, WA)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
EXHIBITION OF PICTURES
At 3 pm today at the Kodak Salon, Hay-street, Dr J.S. Battye will open an exhibition of pictures by members of the Sydney Camera Circle, Photographic Society of New South Wales and the Miniature Camera Group (Sydney).



Tuesday 25th September 1945  Page 5 - The Daily News (Perth, WA)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
PHOTO EXHIBITION
Exhibition of camera pictures opened in Kodak Salon, Perth, yesterday presented work of many well-known Australian photographers. Perhaps one of the most startling pictures was "Pals", picturing an armored skeleton beside a man in modern resperator. The late Damien Parer's strong personality smiles from a camera picture by Max Dupain. Youth and age are shown in attractive pictures, while landscapes, towns, river scenes go to make a versatile and extremely attractive gallery. Exhibition is the work of members of the Sydney Camera Circle, Photographic Society of New South Wales and the Miniature Camera Group (Sydney), it was officially opened by Chief Public Librarian Dr J.S. Battye and is open, to the public.



26th September 1945  The Sydney Morning Herald
26th September 1945  Page 3 - The West Australian (Perth, WA)

PHOTOGRAPHIC DISPLAY
N.S.W. CAMERA STUDIES
An exhibition of camera pictures by members of the Photographic Society Of New South Wales, Sydney Camera Circle and the Miniature Camera Group was opened by the Chief Librarian of the State Public Library, Dr. James Sykes Battye in the Kodak salon yesterday. Although lighting facilities were hampered to a certain degree, the exhibition was well attended by Perth photographers and others connected with the photographic profession. In introducing Dr. Dattye, the manager of Kodak Pty Ltd (Mr A. Wonson) said that credit was due to Mr Monte Luke FRPS, portrait photographer of Sydney, who was responsible for the organization of the exhibition. Dr. Battye, in declaring the exhibition open, traced the development of photography from the Daguerreotype of 1839 to the present and commented that if this exhibition was an indication of the development of photography over 100 years then he wondered what progress could be made in the future.

Dr. JAMES SYKES BATTYE

Born 20th November 1871 Greenwich, England
Died 15th July 1954 Western Australia, Australia

CHIEF LIBRARIAN
State Public Library

October 1945  Page 434 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
The “Open Subject” Contest held on 5th September was judged by Mr. Keast Burke B.Ec., ARPS. He stated that to be a successful judge, one must approach the subject with an open mind, yet it is not easy to put one’s preferences to one side.

Many photographers produced pictures with wonderful ideas but poor technique and vice versa. Obviously, technique, appeal and print quality should all be deciding factors, the judge banishing personal prejudices. Some exhibitors could make a picture out of nothing, where others had all the subject matter but lost their point in the approach to the picture.

Mr. Burke made the following awards:
A GRADE: 1 and 2, K. Hastings; 3, J.S. Thorpe; Highly Commended: Gervaise Purcell.
B GRADE: 1 and 3 went to Max Knobel and 2 and Highly Commended: J. Hoey.

The judge them summed the matter up and gave his reasons for the awards. The Chairman expressed appreciation for the constructive criticism, and thanked Mr. Burke for making his services available.

The second part of the evening took the form of a lecture on “Meters and Filters”, delivered by another member of the Group, Mr. W. Gale ARPS. Regarding filters, the lecturer stated that these accessories should be used intelligently and could produce very pleasing results, but had to be used with caution.

The evolution of the Actinometer was traced up to the present Photo-electric Meter. Meters came under the headings of (1) Absolutely useless: (2) Those which are quite good if their limitations are understood; and (3) Very good. Certain points to be guarded against in the purchase and use of a meter were fully explained. Altogether, the evening was one of the best and most entertaining the Group had had for many months.



November - December 1945  Page 480 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
The meeting of 3rd October was mainly occupied by a demonstration of “Projection Printing” by Mr. J.M. Galbraith, whose prints are noted for their technical excellence. A good negative was essential, he said, and demonstrated how a straight print could be considerably improved by manipulation during projection. Both landscape and portrait negatives were dealt with by the demonstrator. He used D72, 1 to 4, and developed not less than 3 minutes at 70°.

“Printing-in Clouds” was chosen as the subject of Mr. Donald Brown’s demonstration on 31st October, who showed how landscape prints could be improved by the inclusion of suitably selected clouds from another negative. The important thing to watch was to be methodical in working and not to overdo the cloud effect by too heavy printing. He used cutout cardboard masks for shielding the image during projection printing.

The results of the “Character Study” competition were:
A GRADE: 1 and 3, H.P. James; 2, G. Purcell; Highly Commended: C. Jackson.
B GRADE: 1 and Highly Commended, A. Anditto; 2, O. Higgison; 3, G. Purcell.

Mr. J. Bannon, of the Physics Department, Sydney University, lectured on coated lenses on 7th November and stated that by coating lens surfaces with a suitable medium, usually magnesium fluoride, reflection was reduced and increased light transmission and contrast of the image obtained. He explained the methods adopted in coating lenses, which had been developed to meet wartime demands. Some post-war cameras were now being produced with their lenses coated.



Wednesday 21st November 1945  Page 2 - Cairns Post (Queensland)

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
WITH PHOTOGRAPHS HE WAS A KNOCKOUT
When he was 14, Clarence Young's mother bought him a cheap No. 3A box camera. She hoped to divert his interest from boxing.

Day after day he had been coming home from Redfern school with lips split and eyes closed.

Clarence photographed the side of the house, his aunt posing against the front gate and a street dog-fight. Then using a long string, he snapped himself in real Jem Mace fighting stance. His only error, was that he forgot to turn the spool.

Through the blur of the printed photograph he could be seen striking his aunt under the ear with a straight left. A snarling kelpie is about to rip a piece out of the seat of his boxing trunks.

In disgust he tossed the camera on top of the wardrobe. His mother reconciled herself to the fact that her experiment had failed.

Within a week Clarence was worsted in an after-school scrap with a boy named Jackie Green. That was no disgrace, because Green later became an Australian champion.

By 1916 Clarence had worked his way up to a four-round preliminary at the Sydney Stadium. The big fight that night was between Colin Bell and Jim Tracey.

He was beaten again, but within a year, as a pupil of Dave Smith, entered a bantam weight tournament at the Hippodrome, in Campbell Street.

He beat four rivals, was then eliminated himself. A visiting manager was impressed, however, and signed him up for a tour of North Queensland.

He had 27 main event fights, won 33 by a knockout was only k.o.'d once himself. He strained his heart muscles, retired.

He closed his boxing days as a sparring partner to middleweight Harry Collins, in Newcastle.

Seven years ago, as a prosperous hotel executive, and with a daughter at the University, he went to Bega for a holiday. He found the old box camera, took it along.

He fluked an attractive landscape with his first roll of film. From an interest photography became a hobby, then a passion.

He wasn't long an enthusiastic amateur. In 1938 he won third prize in the Australian Photo Review competition.

In 1941 he became the first Australian to win two bronze plaques in the one exhibition. That was at the annual Australian Exhibition of Photography in Adelaide.

That same year he sent his work overseas, won second highest award against all-comers, amateur and professional, at the British Empire competition at Prince's Gate.

His other awards include:
1942, Silver Plaque (London) for pictorial photography.
1943, Progress Medal for Achievement in Photography (Australasia).
1943, second highest award (London).

He also won the Grant Trophy in the Miniature Camera Group (Sydney).

Many of his prints have been accepted and hung in salons in America, Britain, Egypt, France, and Hong Kong.

He became one of the only two Australians to achieve membership of the Photographic Society of the United States.

This year he became an associate of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain.

Shortly he will stage a one-man photographic exhibition of 125 of his prints which have been hung in inter, national galleries.

At least two of them were taken with his old box camera.

The old Brownie is still the most cherished of his collection of cameras.

WOODLAND IDYLL
A.R. Eade

August 1946  Page 382 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
The group has covered a diverse syllabus during the last three months, as will be seen from the following:

(a) Print criticism by Mr. John Berney.
(b) A Members Gadgets Night — where members exhibited various articles prepared by them as ancillary equipment in photography. One member, Mr. L.G. Clark, had sixty-three such gadgets — all home-made — and included a stereoscope, tripod top, darkroom scales, masking board, reflex camera, supplementary lens holders, negative viewer, range finder, a safe light and many other items.
(c) A lecture by Mr. Henri Mallard on “Atmosphere in the Picture and Moods of Nature”.
(d) The “Ladies and Visitors Night”, which took the form of an entertainment at History House, Sydney, during which two Plaques and 89 Awards of Merit were presented to the winners who had been successful in the various competitions held during the year. The Plaque winners were respectively H.P. James and J. Hoey. This was followed by a screening of 16mm 'sound'.
{e) A very instructive lecture on “Color Photography” was given by Mr. J. Newby of the Sun Newspaper Office. He traced the history of the art of color in photography from Clarke Maxwell in 1869 up to the present-day practice.

The Annual General Meeting was held on 19th June, when the retiring President, Mr. Cliff Noble, outlined a very successful year. The new Executive Officers are: President, D. Pittman; Vice-Presidents, H.P. James, G. Noble; Committee, D. Brown, K. Hastings, K. McClure, A. Bade, G. Thomson; Hon. Treasurer, J.M. Galbraith; Hon. Liaison Officer, Clarence B. Young; Hon.Secretary, Eric Norman (to whom all communications should be addressed at 14 Boronia Avenue, Wollstonecraft).

An unusual departure from the accepted form of business took place on 17th July 1946, when two selected teams debated “That the subject is more important than the technique”. The affirmative was lead by H.P. James, supported by Donald Brown and K. Hastings, while the negative was taken by Eric Norman, supported by A.R. Eade and J. McMillan. Mr. James and his team traced “the subject” from Biblical times right through history up to the present day and confidently assured the audience that without subject {i.e., the model, lighting, composition and view, etc.) no amount of technique could produce an object of art and beauty.

However, Mr. Norman and his team very ably supplied examples and answers to refute these assertions and illustrated that no good photographer would attempt to take a picture without recourse to the accessory equipment all photographers possess — i.e., filters, meters, auxiliary lenses, lamps, shades, etc. and anyway, who would ever think of hanging a straight print. It was doubtful if any print was ever presented without some dodging during printing and quite an amount of after-work, either chemical, abrasive, or additive.

The Chairman put the matter to a vote, which indicated that fifty-three per cent, of the members were convinced as to the correctness of the affirmative. However, it is evident from the lessons learnt during the debate and the close result of the vote, that “subject” and “technique” are inseparable. The unusual evening turned out to be highly instructive and the debaters were accorded hearty acclamation for the excellent entertainment provided.

THE POWER BEYOND
CLARENCE B. YOUNG ARPS

September 1946  Page 445 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
The feature for the evening of 7th August was a competition open to all members who had not won an award in any group competition.

This had a twofold object — to encourage members to show their work and to stimulate interest in the production of exhibition prints. The response was gratifying, no less than 28 prints being shown, many of high pictorial merit. The awards were as follows: 1, J.K. McMillan; 2, G. Knight; 3, M.J. Formby. Highly Commended: C. Heckford and G. Knight.

At the conclusion of the judging, the judges, Committeemen D. Brown, A.R. Eade and K.D. Hastings, analyzed the award winning points, giving the reasons for their selection and offering suggestions for possible improvement where they thought fit.

Unfortunately, lack of time precluded discussion of more prints, but it is hoped that the constructive analysis of members work will do much to further the policy of the Group which is “advancement in pictorial photography”.

An attractive syllabus consisting of lectures, demonstrations, competitions and outings is now under way and intending members are assured of a welcome at 30 Pitt Street on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Would correspondents please note our new postal address and address all mail to the Hon.Secretary, Box 2016, G.P.O., Sydney.



October 1946  Page 502 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
On 21st August, Mr. A.R. Eade demonstrated the Toning of Prints. Sepia tones were suitable for such subjects as afternoon shots and sunsets, architecture, beach and sandhill photographs, and some types of portraits and character studies. Seascapes, snowscapes, misty mornings and sky pictures lent themselves to a gray blue tone. It was a good policy to study one’s prints as to the best color to convey the feeling of the subject and it was surprising how this practice often lifted a picture out of the rut, Mr. Eade then demonstrated sepia toning by bleaching in (1) ferri cyanide-bromide, (2) permanganate-bromide and (3) iodine-iodide and darkening in toning solutions of sodium or barium sulphide. The coldest tones were obtained by partial bleaching before immersion in the toner, whilst the No. 3 bleach and sulphide toner yielded the warmest tones.

Results of the “Action Shot” contest were:
A GRADE: 1 (equal), Gervaise Purcell and K. McClure; 3, Gervaise Purcell; Highly Commended: C. Noble.
B GRADE: 1, P. Purcell; 2 and 3, V. Bainford; Highly Commended: P. Purcell.

Mr. John Berney was the demonstrator on 4th September, his subject being “Print Finishing”.

Mr. Berney impressed on his audience that after work on prints should only be done as a last resort, when the desired effect cannot be obtained by the ordinary methods of print production.

As much control as possible should be exercised in enlarging when partial modification of tone can be attempted as desired and after work carried on from that stage. He touched on reduction of tone by chemical reducer and knife work, the former being recommended. The lecturer then demonstrated spotting with water color - lamp-black (with a trace of Prussian blue) and darkening of larger areas by similar colors in oils using stumps and wads of cotton wool, the print having been very sparingly rubbed before hand with a mixture of pure turpentine (five parts), linseed oil (one part).

The main thing was to ensure that any after work did not show on reasonably close inspection and a number of excellent prints submitted by Mr. Berney stood a critical examination at close quarters.



November 1946  Page 568 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
On 18th September, an architectural contest was held, the results being as follows:
A GRADE: l and Highly Commended: K.D. Hastings; 2 and 3, A.R. Eade.
B GRADE: l, P. Purcell; 2, Stanley C. Piper; 3, G. Knight, Highly Commended: Kennedy and S.H. Lofts.
This was followed with a print analysis by the members and much useful criticism and discussion ensued.

Members entertained ladies and visitors on the evening of 2nd October, the occasion being an exhibition of prints and color transparencies. All available wall space was occupied by a fine array of prints which were reviewed by Mr. A.W. Gale ARPS. Mr. Gale’s review, which was valued by the visitors and members alike, was followed by a screening of 35mm transparencies and it was evident that color is engaging the interest of a large number of workers, with ever-increasing standards of attainment.



December 1946  Page 618 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
THE ONE-MAN SHOW OF
CLARENCE B. YOUNG ARPS, APSA
The Clarence B. Young One-Man-Show which was on exhibition at Kodak Limited Melbourne Gallery in early October, was acclaimed by numerous visitors during that period. Mr. Russell Grimwade performed the opening ceremony in the presence of some sixty invited guests and the comments were most favorable both as to presentation and the general print quality. The point was stressed by Mr. Grimwade (and it was the considered opinion of the majority of visitors) that the greater proportion of the show was of an extremely high standard and would do justice to any International Salon. We understand that the One-Man-Show is scheduled for an Australian Tour and that the next showing is to be arranged by Kodak Ltd., Adelaide.

OVERSEAS SALON NEWS
At its 1946 meeting the Honors Committee of the Photographic Society of America, the Associateship of the Society was awarded as follows: Clarence B. Young ARPS, APSA.
At the 1946 First Los Angeles International Color Photography Exhibition, Clarence B. Young secured an acceptance with a 35mm Kodachrome transparency {Persimmons).



January 1947  Page 51 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
On 16th October, Mr. G. Thomson lectured on Exposure and gave a very able resume of the problems and pitfalls of this most important phase of photography. There followed the “Landscape and Tree Study” competition, the results being:
A GRADE: 1 and Highly Commended: D. Brown; 2 and 3, J.M. Galbraith.
B GRADE: 1 and 2, K. Barnes; 3, Stanley C. Piper; Highly Commended: Stanley C. Piper and P. Purcell.

“Composition” was the subject selected by Mr. A.W. Gale ARPS, for his lecture on 6th November. Mr. Gale’s approach to this subject was very open, “good taste played a large part in successful picture making”, he said, “and whilst a picture must have a sound construction, it should not be too obvious”.

Mr. H.P. James contributed an innovation with a “one-man-show” of some twenty of his best-known prints. His interest in portrait and character studies was evidenced from his many fine studies in these branches of photography.

Mr. Gale gave his services again on the 20th November, when he judged the “Open” competition of 64 prints. He made the following awards:
A GRADE: 1 and 2, D. Brown; 3, J. Hoey; Highly Commended: M. Knobel.
B GRADE: 1, S. Lofts; 2 and 3, R. Hill; Highly Commended: G. Fox.

Following the judging, Mr. Gale’s review of the entries was much appreciated by the members.



February 1947  Page 62 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
“Negative Production” was the subject discussed by Mr. Henri Mallard on the evening of 4th December. He dealt not only with the technical aspect of negative production, including exposure and development, but also with the approach to picture making, subject selection and interpretation.

There followed a “one-man show” of prints by Mr. C. Noble, a past president of the Group. Many excellent examples were shown, among which several montage shots and costume character studies were outstanding.

On 18th December, Mr. H.P. James gave an interesting demonstration on “Print Finishing”. Using portrait prints he showed how, by judicious use of oil pigments for large areas, dyes and water color for spatting and for small areas, considerable improvements could be effected.

Another “One-Man Show” was exhibited, this being the work of Mr. K.D. Hastings. Favorable comments were passed on the variety and technical quality of the prints displayed. The “one-man show” has been a successful feature of the current syllabus and other workers have been scheduled for future display.

POPLARS
Stanley C. Piper

March 1947  Page 120 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
A child study competition was held on 15th January, the judge being Mr. Clarence B. Young ARPS, APSA, who donated the trophies. A large number of prints was hung and the judge made the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, J. Galbraith; 2, G. Purcell; 3, J. Allnutt; Highly Commended: H.P. James.
B GRADE: 1, Stanley C. Piper; 2, R. Hill; 3, P. Purcell; Highly Commended: L. Clark.

Those present were most interested in and appreciative of Mr. Young’s critical summary of the work displayed.

On 5th February, the feature of the evening was a screening of transparencies of the Second Adelaide International Salon. This service was made available by the Adelaide Camera Club, who are to be congratulated on their policy of making the exhibition available on film for the benefit of those who were unable to see the original show. A lively interest was taken in the screening and it was interesting to compare the work submitted by exhibitors from overseas. Votes of thanks were accorded to Messrs. Galbraith and Pinnock who arranged the showing.



March 1947  Page 164 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
THE ONE-MAN SHOW OF
CLARENCE B. YOUNG ARPS, APSA
This exhibition has completed a very successful showing in the Galleries of Kodak Ltd., Adelaide, and is now on its way to Perth, where it will be shown in the fine Hay Street Gallery of our publishers.

AQUAPLANING
Stanley C. Piper

AUSTRALIAN SURF
Stanley C. Piper

April 1947  Page 176 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
On 19th February, the President, Mr. D. Pittman, welcomed back Messrs. Laurence Le Guay, Roy MacDonnell, R.V. Benny and J. Archer, old members who had been absent on service during recent years.

Mr. Le Guay judged the open competition and made the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, J. Allnutt; 2, K.D. Hastings; 3, J. Hoey; Highly Commended: K.D. Hastings.
B GRADE: 1, Stanley C. Piper; 2 and 3, P. Purcell; Highly Commended: J. Formby.
A lively discussion of the prints followed, the visitors views being listened to with interest.

Mr. Le Guay was the speaker on 5th March, when he related his experiences and impressions of photography overseas during the war years. He spoke of developments in technical and scientific photography, the Salons, personalities and current trends. He felt that photographers should aim to keep true photographic quality in their work and not make it subservient to other art forms.

Mr. Purcell then presented his “one-man show”, a large number of excellent prints being hung. It was evident that Mr. Purcell is a photographer with a highly original approach and a technique that leaves little to be desired.

IS IT COLD?
A.R. Eade

May 1947  Page 238 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
“Still Life Photography” was the subject of a lecture by Mr. K.D. Hastings on 19th March. Using simple lighting equipment, he showed how it was possible to produce interesting arrangements of objects ordinarily found around the home. He illustrated his talk with a number of reproductions and prints of still life work.

The J.H. Couch Trophy for a subject depicting "Water" resulted in the following awards being made:
A GRADE: 1, W. Peters; 2, K.D. Hastings; 3, I. Hoey; Highly Commended: J. Hoey.
B GRADE: l, R. Hill; 2, S.H. Lofts; 3, R. Hill; Highly Commended: Stanley C. Piper.

Mr. H.H. Hill of Kodak Ltd., provided a most interesting demonstration on “What Development Does", on 2nd April. He showed, by various experiments with the constituent chemicals of development and fixation, what actually occurred during processing. The function of each constituent was clearly demonstrated and the harmful results of incorrect mixing were most apparent. Mr. Hill advised his audience to take a “middle road” in the matter of processing, as some photographers were apt to make it too much an end in itself.

A “One-man Show” by Mr. Donald Brown followed. Mr. Brown maintained his usual high standard of pictorial excellence in a well-balanced show, included in which several of his well-known landscapes were particularly outstanding.



June 1947  Page 296 - Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
“Intensification and Reduction” was the subject chosen by Mr. A.R. Eade for demonstration on 16th April. Using selected negatives and prints, he showed the effects of the various processes. He recommended the chromium formula for intensification and the ferricyanide bromide bleach (as used in sepia toning) for reduction and cleaning in a hypo solution when reduction had progressed far enough.

The “Still Life” competition resulted as follows:
A GRADE: l and 2, H.P. James; 3, K.D. Hastings; Highly Commended: J. Hoey.
B GRADE: l, S.H. Lofts; 2, M. Formby; 3, S.H. Lofts and G. Knight (equal).

At the meeting of 7th May, Mr. Keast Burke ARPS, Editor of the A.P.-R., gave a talk on work behind the scenes in publishing the journal.

Members were taken step by step, by means of lantern slides, through all the operations from receipt of the Editor’s mail to the subscriber reading the latest copy and it is evident that a great deal of skilled work is necessary in the production of the A.P.-R.

At the conclusion of his talk, Mr. Burke exhibited a portfolio of the bromoil work of Mr. W.H. Moffitt, which included some lovely examples of work in the control process. Also exhibited was a series of prints from the hand of Mr. O.A. Sims, which featured a number of excellent prints in a contemporary vein.

More good things were to follow when Mr. Clarence B. Young ARPS, APSA, gave a showing of a large collection of Kodachrome transparencies, which, for diversity of subject matter and beautiful rendering of color, would be hard to equal anywhere.

The President, Mr. D. Pittman, expressed the Group’s appreciation of the respective lecturers efforts.

Aboard the "Christine"
Clarence B. Young ARPS, APSA

SIDEWALK
Stanley C. Piper

HIGHWAY
Stanley C. Piper

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On 21st May, an “Open” competition was the attraction for the evening, when Mr. Henri Mallard had the formidable task of judging about 80 prints. It was with a good deal of difficulty, the judge said, that he narrowed the choice down to the following awards:
A GRADE: l and Highly Commended: D. Brown; 2, J. Allnutt; 3, K. D. Hastings.
B GRADE: l, S. Lofts; 2, Stanley C. Piper; 3, P. Purcell; Highly Commended: A. Judd.

Mr. Mallard’s comments on the award-winning and other selected prints were delivered in his usual informative and instructive style.

On the 2nd June, was the occasion of the annual Ladies and Visitors night, when members entertained ladies and friends as well as representatives of kindred societies at History House. After welcoming the visitors, the President, Mr. D. Pittman, made the following presentations:
A GRADE TROPHY: D. Brown.
B GRADE TROPHY: Stanley C. Piper.
PINNOCK TROPHY: S. Lofts.

An exhibition of members, work was following by supper and the evening concluded with a showing of movies by the Vice-President, Mr. J.H. Couch.



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MINIATURE CAMERA GROUP (SYDNEY)
On 18th June, the annual meeting and election of officers took place. The President, Mr. D. Pittman, reviewed the year’s activities of the Group and was able to report a very satisfactory state of affairs, as likewise was the Treasurer’s report.

The office-bearers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Mr. D. Pittman; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. H.P. James, W.C. Noble and J.H. Couch; Hon.Secretary, E.H. Norman; Treasurer, J.M. Galbraith; and Assistant-Secretary, K.D. Hastings. Committeemen: D. Brown, G. Thomson, K. McClure, S.H. Lofts and J. Hoey. Communications should be addressed to the Secretary, Box 2016 G.P.0., Sydney.

On 2nd July, Mr. A.R. Eade presented his “one-man show", in which he has maintained his usual high standard of pictorial work.

The guest speaker for the evening was Mr. Hal Missingham, Director of the National Art Gallery of N.S.W., whose theme was “An Artist with a Camera”. He stated that he had used a camera for as long as he had been interested in drawing and painting.

He regarded the camera as an instrument with which the artist could express himself by making a certain statement about something as he saw it. Photography should not be an imitative medium, but should stand on its own feet and within its limitations, could be a medium of artistic expression.

Mr. Missingham brought with him some examples of his work made with a 35mm camera. These were all of superlative technique and brilliant tonal quality, displaying a very original and vigorous approach, direct and incisive.

The members thanks were expressed to both Mr. Eade and Mr. Missingham at the conclusion of the evening.

LAKESIDE
Stanley C. Piper

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On 16th July, Mr. Metcalfe gave an illustrated lecture on “Ansco” color film, outlining the methods of procedure in exposing and processing of this material. He was assisted by Dr. Chaffer who projected a number of transparencies, some of which were imported from America, whilst others were of their own making. The lecture was much appreciated, especially in view of the renewed interest in color.

The “Against-the-Light” contest resulted as follows:
A GRADE: 1, H. P. James and J. Hoey (equal): 3, G. Purcell; Highly Commended: J. Hoey.
B GRADE: l and 2, L.G. Clark; 3, D. Kerrigan; Highly Commended: M. Formby.

Mr. J.M. Galbraith was the demonstrator on 6th August when “Projection Printing” was the subject. Mr. Galbraith gave a very comprehensive coverage of this phase of photography and this was followed by a one-man-show of his work. The demonstrator’s knowledge of the medium was evident in this very fine display.

MORNING GLORY
L.G. CLARK

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
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At a general meeting held on 20th August, a motion was carried changing the name to The Camera Club of Sydney. The majority of members were in favor, as the enlarged membership and widened scope of the group had rendered the former name unsuitable.

After the business was disposed of, Mr. Donald Brown gave members some hints on “Presenting Exhibition Prints”. He asserted that tasteful finishing and mounting did much to give a print that final polish which was essential for successful presentation.

Mr. J. Woods, Sydney portrait photographer, judged the Portrait competition, and made the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, C. Jackson; 2, P. Purcell; 3, J. Allnutt; Highly Commended: J. McMillan.
B GRADE: 1, F. Briggs; 2 and Highly Commended: D. Hughes; 3, R.V. Judd.

Through the courtesy of Kodak and Mr. H.A. Larsen members were privileged to view the touring exhibition of New Zealand Associated Camera Club’s prints selected in the Bledisloe Cup Competition. This very fine selection excited much interest and admiration and the judges comments on various prints were noted with interest.

On 3rd September, Mr. K. McClure spoke on “Still Life” photography. He suggested that much could be done in arranging “still life” on the basic forms of the circle, triangle and rectangle. He advised photographers to endeavor to be original and break away from the commonplace. “Too many workers', he said, “thought of 'still life' as 'arty' arrangements of bowls of fruit and the like”.

The following presentation was a “One-Man Show” by Mr. McClure, in which he demonstrated his ability over a wide range of subjects in the pictorial field.



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On 17th September, a combined demonstration took place; Mr. Cliff Noble gave a demonstration of “Photographic Make-Up”, while Mr. Eric Norman provided the illumination with his “Home Lighting Unit”. Selecting a club member, Mr. Noble quickly transformed him into the guise of a negro evangelist, which resulted in a most effective “study in character”. Next, two female models were treated to a panchromatic make-up by the demonstrator. The main value of this type of make-up was the better rendering of the flesh tones and skin texture, making retouching unnecessary. Mr. Norman’s lighting unit, consisting of three lamps, was unique in its extreme portability, the whole outfit being contained in a regular attache case.

Mr. Gervaise Purcell judged the “Bruce Wright” Trophy Character Study competition and made the following awards:
A GRADE: l, H.P. James; 2, P. Purcell; 3, C. Noble; Highly Commended: C. Jackson.
B GRADE: l and 2, K. Paynter; 3, W. Kennedy; Highly Commended: D. Hughes.

The Ladies and Visitors Night and Club Exhibition took place on 1st October, when the club rooms were filled to capacity by friends and members. Mr. Henri Mallard treated those present to one of his characteristically informative reviews of the photographs displayed and commended the members on the generally high standard of work, A representative showing of color transparencies followed and it was evident that in this field, too, members were producing some excellent results. The screening was in the capable hands of Mr. J.H. Couch.



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On 15th October, Mr. Roy MacDonell gave a demonstration of camera movements, which illustrated very clearly the advantage of the stand camera’s versatility in dealing with problems sometimes encountered by the practising photographer.

Problems involving differential focusing and converging verticals were often encountered, he said and after showing members the camera manipulations, exhibited prints of various types of subjects before and after correction.

The following awards were made in the Open competition:
A GRADE: 1, C. Jackson; 2, S.H. Lofts; 3, D. Brown; Highly Commended: K.D. Hastings.
B GRADE: 1, K. Paynter; 2, J.H. Johnston; 3, K. Paynter; Highly Commended: L.G. Clark.

A night’s outing to Monte Luke’s Studio on 29th October, was very well attended. Mr. Gervaise Purcell gave a practical demonstration of posing and lighting the model and members trained their battery of cameras on the set-up. The club is indebted to Mr. Luke and Mr. Purcell for a successful evening.

Mr. Henri Mallard was the guest of the Club on 5th November, when he spoke on “Photography in Retrospect”. Mr. Mallard’s talk was accompanied by a “One-Man-Show” of his work in which he showed his mastery of the control processes in printing, examples of bromoil, bromoil transfer, oil and bromide prints. He said that light was the most important element in a good picture, subject matter being secondary in importance. He advised photographers to persevere with the more simple forms of photography, then advance step by step in progressively harder stages, until a high degree of proficiency was reached.

JUST A 'PADDLIN'
K.J. Mierendorff

SYDNEY - THE CHORAGIC MONUMENT OF LYSICRATES
J. Hoey

SUBWAY
J. Hoey

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
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On 19th November, Mr. Donald Brown lectured on Composition. He illustrated his main points with wash sketches of various compositional forms, together with a number of excellent photographs in which the significance of his remarks was made evident.

The “Hands” competition resulted as follows:
A GRADE: 1 and 2, C. Jackson; 3 (equal), J. Hoey and J.M. Galbraith.
B GRADE: 1 and 2, D. Kerrigan; 3, K.J. Mierendorff; Highly Commended: K.M. Paynter.

Mr. S. Woodward Smith, of the University of Sydney, lectured on “Clinical Color Photography” on 3rd December. Mr. Smith dealt comprehensively with the application of photography to all phases of clinical record work and the accompanying color transparencies which he projected proved of great interest to the members.

On 17th December, a one-man show by Mr. Monte Luke was presented. On viewing this representative selection it was easy to understand how Mr. Monte Luke has maintained the high place in pictorial photography which he has so long enjoyed.

The results of the studio night at Monte Luke’s resulted:
A GRADE: 1, C. Jackson; 2 and 3, K.D. Hastings; Highly Commended: C. Jackson.
B GRADE: 1, V. Bamford; 2, M. Formby; 3, G. Darsaw; Highly Commended: M. Reid.

“One Light Only” Competition:
A GRADE: 1. J. Hoey; 2, K.D. Hastings; 3, S.H. Lofts; Highly Commended: M. Knobel.
B GRADE: 1 and Highly Commended: G. Darsaw; 2, M. Formby; 3, K. Mierendorff.

On the same evening Mr. L. Hulett demonstrated the uses of a portable electronic flash outfit. He claimed that this type had many advantages over the flash bulb and members were invited to try their cameras in conjunction with the flash outfit.

RICHMOND LANDSCAPE
J. Hoey

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“Development of the Negative” was the subject of a joint demonstration by Messrs. K. McClure and G. Noble on the evening of 14th January.

Mr. McClure showed how “not” to do it, as he purposely made every conceivable mistake in developing a film and then invited members to enumerate them. Mr. Noble then showed the correct method, resulting in a perfectly processed film. He used a novel tank agitator, made from electric fan parts.

The J.H. Couch Trophy competition resulted:
A GRADE: 1, S.H. Lofts; 2, H.P. James.
B GRADE: l, F. Darsow; 2, D. Kerrigan.

On 4th February, Mr. Keast Burke B.Ec., ARPS, entertained the members with two illustrated lectures; the diverting “Photographic Humor”, which showed that (in retrospect, at least), even the grimmest moments in a photographer’s life have their humorous side and the thought-provoking “How Modern is Modernism?” which showed that for several centuries past the artist had forestalled the camera in fields usually regarded as being the exclusive domain of contemporary photographers. The exquisite detail of the Oriental print, the robust characterizations of Rembrandt and Velasquez, the documentation of Daumier and Goya and Degas portrayal of the fleeting moment of action were shown among others, in convincing support of his contention.

There followed a “one-man-show” by Mr. Stanley C. Piper, who was complimented by the President on the advancement he had made to attain the standard of quality evidenced by his prints.

SCHOOL VACATION
J. Hoey

BON VOYAGE
J. Hoey

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A “one-man show” of the work of Max Dupain was presented on the evening of 18th February.

The Marine Competition resulted:
A GRADE: 1, M. Knobel; 2, G. Noble; 3 (equal), H.P. James and K.D. Hastings.
B GRADE: 1, D. Kerrigan; 2 and 3, K. Mierendorff and Highly Commended: W. Kennedy.

On 3rd March, a talk on the “Use of Filters” was given by Mr. G. Robertson, of Kodak Ltd. The effect of the various filters was demonstrated very clearly when the lecturer projected a Kodachrome showing the visible colors of the spectrum and then interposed yellow, green and red filters between projector and screen.

An added attraction for the evening was a joint “one-man show” by J. Hoey and M. Knobel. Fort Denison and Goat Island were the objectives on the afternoon of 6th March, when a very successful outing to these historic places was held.

RHYTHMIC VIGOUR
J. Hoey

CULINARY
J. Hoey

KOOKABURRA
Stanley C. Piper

MUSING
K.J. Mierendorff

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Mr. J.W. Metcalfe demonstrated “Print Finishing by Local Reduction” on the evening of 17th March. He showed how striking pictorial effects could be obtained with a much overexposed print by local reduction with Farmer’s Reducer. As a variation in the final tone of the print, he used a bleach consisting of 5% potassium permanganate 1 part, 5% potassium bromide 1 part, water 30 parts. The print was partially bleached in this solution, cleansed in a 2.5% potassium metabisulphite bath and placed in the usual sulphide toning bath, the resulting image color being a pleasing warm black.

The Landscape or Tree Study competition resulted:
A GRADE: 1. K.D. Hastings; 2, G. Thomson; 3, M. Knobel, Highly Commended: H.P. James.
B GRADE: l, D. Pittman; 2 and 3, K. Mierendorff; Highly Commended: F.W. Darsow.

On the evening of 7th April, a screening of color transparencies submitted by members in competition for the D.C. Pittman Trophy, took place. Over 150 entries were screened and it will be no easy task for the judges to select the prizewinners, as the standard of entries was generally high.

At the conclusion of the screening, Mr. W. Gale ARPS, gave a talk on color work and the problems associated with it; particularly did he stress the importance of accurate exposure and discrimination in subject selection.

He suggested that new standards of criticism might be formulated and applied in this, the youngest branch of creative photography.

HIS FIRST CRAWL
Stanley C. Piper

TIME OF HIS LIFE
Stanley C. Piper

WINDSWEPT CLOUDS
Stanley C. Piper

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The President, Mr. D. Pittman, presented a “One-Man-Show” of industrial photographs on the evening of 21st April. He said he felt no apologies were needed because of the record type of picture displayed; also that good, straightforward records had their place amongst other serious graphic illustrations. However, it was the opinion of many of those present that several of the prints would hold their place in any collection of pictorial salon work.

Mr. J. Hoey, on the same evening, gave members some ideas on “Finding the Picture” and showed several examples in support of his statement that the principal requirements were imagination, perception and perseverance.

The results of the Color Transparency Competition were announced as follows: 1, J. Early; 2, F. Darsow; 3 and Highly Commended: J.V. Hall.

The “Open” competition:
A GRADE: 1, M. Knobel; 2, J. Allnutt; 3, C. Jackson; Highly Commended: J. Hoey.
B GRADE: 1 and 2, K. Mierendorff; 3, V. Bamford and A. Wood (equal).
Outing Competition: A GRADE: 1, W. Peters and C. Jackson (equal); 3, K.D. Hastings; Highly Commended: S.H. Lofts.
Outing Competition: B GRADE: 1, A. Arditto; 2, D. Kerrigan; 3, V. Bamford; Highly Commended: K. Mierendorff.

On 5th May, was print-discussion evening, the subject being prints entered in the competition entitled “Curves”, which resulted:
A GRADE: 1, H.P. James; 2, S.H. Lofts; 3, J.M. Galbraith; Highly Commended: K. D. Hastings.
B GRADE: l and Highly Commended: K. Mierendorff; 2, F. Darsow; 3, D. Kerrigan.



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A demonstration of enlarging was given by Mr. H.P. James at the meeting on 19th May. He covered his subject very thoroughly, using several negatives of different characteristics to illustrate his methods.

Later, a one-man show of the work of Mr. Douglas Glass, of London, was presented. His portrayal of the inhabitants and scenes of a typical English fishing village was marked with a vital sincerity and superb technique which compelled attention.

On the 2nd June, was the annual Ladies and Visitors Night, when a pleasant evening was spent at History House. The President, Mr. D. Pittman, presented the awards:
A GRADE TROPHY: presented to Mr. C. Jackson.
B GRADE TROPHY: presented to Mr. K.J. Mierendorff.
PINNOCK TROPHY: for the most improved member was shared by Messrs. V. Bamford and M. Formby.

A showing of prizewinning prints was followed by supper, after which Mr. J. H. Couch screened a program of 16mm films to complete a most enjoyable evening.

MORN’S SILVER LIGHT
K.J. Mierendorff

BLAZE OF A SUMMER DAWN
J. Hoey

THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Stanley C. Piper

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The annual general meeting of the Club and the election of officers for the ensuing year was held on the 16th June. The retiring President, Mr. D. Pittman, who had held that office for two succeeding years, recounted the Club’s activities for the past twelve months, indicating continued advance towards higher standards of all branches of pictorial photography. The report of the Hon. Treasurer proved the Club to be in a healthy financial position.

The office-bearers elected for the new year are: President, Mr. C. Noble; Hon. Vice-President, Mr. J.H. Couch; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. D. Pittman and H.P. James; Hon.Secretary, K.D. Hastings; Treasurer, Mr. J. Galbraith; and Assistant Secretary, Mr. J. Hoey; Committeemen: Messrs. D. Brown, E. Norman, G. Thompson, S.H. Lofts and C. Jackson.

Two main features covered the meeting of the 7th July. Members prints, submitted for “Give it a Picture” competition, had been prepared on a choice from six stipulated titles, with a wide range of subjects, and the response showed generally the usual high quality of technique and conception. The following awards resulted:
A GRADE: 1 and 2, K.D. Hastings; 3, K. Mierendorff and J. Hoey (equal).
B GRADE: 1, M. Reid; 2, G. Lester; 3, W. Kinsey; Highly Commended: V. Bamford.

Mr. S.H. Lofts held the interest of his audience by an able lecture offering his ideas on and methods of approach to still life photography. He displayed many prints in graphic illustration of lighting and arrangement and it was the consensus of opinion that his instructive address should be of considerable value towards improvement of future work in this sphere.

STAIRWAY TO DEVOTION
J. Hoey

CALLA LILY
K.J. Mierendorff

HONEY HUNTING
K.J. Mierendorff

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
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At the meeting on the 21st July, an Open competition resulted in a fine array of prints which the Judge, Mr. W. Gale ARPS, described as being amongst the best collections he had ever been called upon to appraise. The results were:
A GRADE: 1, K. Mierendorff; 2, C. Jackson; 3, K.D. Hastings; Highly Commended: K. Mierendorff:
B GRADE: l, F. Newman; 2, D. Hughes, F. Newman; Highly Commended: V. Bamford.

Mr. Hal Missingham, Director of the National Art Gallery, followed with an extremely interesting talk on the influence of photography on art. He spoke on the works of Durer, Holbein and Constable and their employment of mechanical devices to assist in correctness of outline; of the use of the first camera obscura whereby a projected image could be outlined and colored and the suspicion that the work of Vermeer and other painters of the times had been influenced by the facilities afforded by the employment of the early principles of photography. He pointed out that for many generations the parts played by both artists and photographers in the making of graphic statements of the things they saw, had been closely allied and that there was no doubt that they would, in the future, continue to be so associated to mutual advantage.

Mr. J.H. Couch gave the impression of considerable research in his subject in a talk at the meeting on the 4th August, on the various methods employed in copying and explained, amongst other things, the uses of the various types of film and plate employed and of the best methods of ascertaining correct exposure.

“Street Photography” was the subject of a following lecturette by Mr. K.D. Hastings, who proved his theories on this phase of photography by many fine examples of his own work, which, in themselves, were convincing proof to members that there was not the necessity to travel far afield in search of good picture material.

SWEET SIXTEEN
J. Hoey

SO HAPPY!
Stanley C. Piper

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The first section of the meeting on the night of 18th August was occupied by the judging and discussion of a very commendable presentation of prints in a “Child Study” competition, from which the following awards resulted:
A GRADE: 1, J. Allnutt; 2, J.M. Galbraith and C. Jackson (equal); Highly Commended: K. Mierendorff.
B GRADE: 1, K. Mossop and F. Newman (equal); 3, W. Kinsey; Highly Commended: V. Bamford.

Print discussion was followed by a lecture on the subject of “The Use of the Step-wedge” by J. Allnutt, who explained in detail the making and use of a 24-step step-wedge. Among other things he demonstrated the variations in contrast range of several grades and types of bromide paper and the resultant effect of the use of extreme types of developers giving soft and hard contrasts. He convincingly brought out the fact that the employment of the step-wedge transferred to a scientific basis the more or less haphazard testing methods generally employed in the darkroom, resulting in reliable conclusions for many problems encountered in processing.

On 1st September, following a period occupied by general business, Dr. Chaffer was given the undivided and close attention of members in a lecture on the production of paper negatives. He explained lucidly, with the aid of samples of his work, how such negatives could be produced either by the employment of transparency or paper positives, but that it must always be remembered that a loss of contrast resulted from each stage; that the prints, both positive and negative, must be of a sufficient density to make normal gradation apparent when viewed with transmitted light, whereas with reflected light they would appear considerably darker than necessary. Dr. Chaffer discoursed on the wide field of control available by the employment of pencil and other work on both sides of the prints both positive and negative and how such work should be earned out for best results under the medium of transmitted light. He concluded a most interesting talk by the circulation among members of a number of enlargements made through paper negatives from color transparencies.



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Competition prints on the Set Subject “Central Railway Station” were hung and judged at the meeting on the 15th September, the results being:
A GRADE: l, C. Jackson; 2, K. Mierendorff; 3, S.H. Lofts; Highly Commended: K. Mierendorff.
B GRADE: 1, F. Newman; 2 and 3, D. Hughes; Highly Commended: F. Newman.

Opportunity was taken during the evening to conduct a print discussion on each of the pictures submitted, individual members being called upon to give their impressions as to composition, interpretation, etc. It is the accepted policy of the club that full encouragement should be given to this practice, as it is invaluable in making for improved conception in pictorial photography.

The Ladies and Visitors Night on the 6th October, with a house exhibition of members prints, was a well-attended and successful function. Mr. Henri Mallard commended the Club on the quality, both technically and artistically, of the work displayed. He also expressed the opinion that members might well be proud of their indicated capacity for interpretation of the conditions, people and feelings associated with the era through which we are now passing with that sincere enthusiasm for a good print. Mr. Mallard spoke of the merits of a number of chosen pictures and commented in his usual convincing fashion on form and content, mood and composition. An intent audience closely followed his clear elucidation of the successful conveyance of the impressions intended by the photographer’s interpretation of his subject.

A very enjoyable program of 16mm sound films was given by the Club’s Hon. Vice-President, Mr. J. Couch, to whom the Club owes much for his invaluable, though unpretentious, efforts on these occasions.

LEVELLING OPERATIONS
K.J. Mierendorff

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A good presentation of prints, both in quality and number, was offered for the open competition on the 20th October, the following being the resulting awards:
A GRADE: 1, K. Hastings; 2, J. Galbraith; 3, J. Galbraith; Highly Commended: K. Hastings.
B GRADE: 1, F. Newman; 2, W. Kinsey; 3, W. Kinsey; Highly Commended: F. Newman.

Later, Mr. B.L. McNamara, of the Club, held the interest of his audience throughout his lecture on “Photo-mechanical Printing Processes”. He was entirely convincing in his knowledge and spoke fluently on a subject which has always had marked appeal for photographers.

A period devoted to print analysis completed the evening.

On the night of 3rd November, Mr. Henri Mallard, introduced by the President as the friend of all photographers, gave a lecture on “Composition”. With that convincing sincerity for which he is noted, Mr. Mallard emphasized that the photographer must capture the elements of a picture in his negative before a successful print can be produced. He outlined the basic necessities of composition as form, mood and content and pointed out that, in interpretation of mood, the photographer possessed an advantage over all other forms of art in that he had an almost endless field for truthful portrayal. Mood, however, in itself, could only be regarded as the handmaiden of form and content, which were fundamental to good composition. He described generally the more usual forms of accepted composition and explained the importance which tones played in a well-balanced picture. He advised the inclusion of more material in the negative than might be considered necessary, this in order that deletion or inclusion of various features could be considered at leisure when the time arrived for making the print. He concluded by reminding his audience that the difficulties encountered in the rendering of the essentials of composition were amongst those elements which made good photography so worth while.

The loan collection of The Photographic Guild of Detroit excited much interest and a number of members spoke on individual prints which were selected by them as having outstanding appeal.



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The meeting on the night of 17th November was notable as an exceptional occasion when the Club, whose conditions preclude female membership, was given an exhibition of prints and a short talk by Mrs. Mavis Wheatstone, of the Photographic Society of New South Wales. The prints were very favorably commented upon, not only for their high pictorial and technical quality, but in appreciation of the many indications of originality of conception. Mrs. Wheatstone enlightened the meeting as to her general methods and ideas towards pictorial photography, described her approach in the taking of several pictures selected by members and said that her principal enjoyment in photography came from the self satisfaction resulting from the production of a good print.

Mr. Gordon Thomson followed with an interesting lecturette on the making of the negative. He spoke competently on the methods of employment of light meters and the uses of under and over-development in relation to exposure.

A limited architectural competition for the W. Kinsey Trophy resulted in the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, K. Mierendorff; 2, S.H. Lofts; 3, W. Peters; Highly Commended: J. Hoey.
B GRADE: 1, K. Barnes; 2, F. Newman; 3, K. Barnes; Highly Commended: G. Silver.

On the 1st December Mr. W.F. Moore, in his lecture and demonstration on the making of bromoils, provided members with an extremely interesting and informative evening. Although some of the regular materials were not yet available, substitutions were possible, these giving quite satisfactory results. In addition to a number of his own very attractive bromoil prints, Mr. Moore circulated a bromide print with an attendant matrix upon which his demonstration was intended. Then he clearly explained all details of the theory of the process before proceeding to the inking of the matrix. Members watched with keen interest Mr Moore’s demonstration of how highlights and shadows could be emphasized, bare areas provided with detail and objectionable features removed.

After passing an enthusiastic vote of thanks to the lecturer, the President announced that commencing on the 18th January next the future meetings of the Club would be held at No. 305A Pitt Street.

DEAD TREE
K.J. Mierendorff

TREE
K.J. Mierendorff

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
Mr. C. Jackson entertained members with a bright lecture on “Photographic Controversies” on the evening of the 15th December. He pointed out that a hobby which was devoid of matters which could be come the subjects of controversy, did not have a true capacity for progress, but that photography was rich in this respect as it provided endless subjects for contention. There were the schools for and against the miniature camera, the eternal question as to whether or not photography is an art, the sponsorship of long exposure and short development and the reverse, the merits and de-merits of various types of exposure meters and so on ad infinitum. He completed a happy, well-balanced talk by saying that it was refreshing and beneficial to the craft of photography to have these divergences of opinion, as in most instances resulting good must emerge from intelligent discussion, thereby ensuring continued progress.

Then followed an impromptu demonstration, given by Mr. J.V. Hall, on the subject of the production of film strips as used in the School of Applied Advertising. He explained his methods briefly and lucidly, and his demonstration of the uses and simple efficiency of many original improvisations surprised members.

Judging of the Pattern or Texture competition resulted in the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, K. Hastings; 2, W. Barker; 3, K. Mierendorff; Highly Commended: K. Hastings.
B GRADE: 1 and 2, F. Newman; 3 (equal), G. Silver, M. Formby.

SOUTH-BOUND FREIGHT
Stanley C. Piper

IN RETIREMENT
K.J. Mierendorff

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On the evening of the 18th January, the Club met for the first occasion at its new location at 305A Pitt Street.

Mr. K.D. Hastings lecture and demonstration on print improvement was given close attention, particularly as his own prints have always been renowned for their technical excellence. Mr. Hastings explained that even with every care prints sometimes did not reach the standard desired because of the effect of many variables which he explained at length. He pointed out the many defects in print quality which could be encountered and after giving several tested formulas for their correction, proceeded to demonstrate the processes of reduction, intensification and a combination of both applied to a single print.

The “Against-the-Light” competition resulted in the following points awards:
A GRADE: 1, C. Jackson; 2, S.H. Lofts; 3, J. Hoey; Highly Commended: C. Jackson.
B GRADE: 1, D. Hughes; 2, J. Silver; 3, W, Kinsey; Highly Commended: F. Newman.

On the night of 1st February members were present at the studio of Mr. Laurence Le Guay, who spoke on the subject of “Photography To-day in Australia”. It was, he said, a very unfortunate fact that although many efforts had been made by the major photographic clubs in Sydney towards the holding of an International Salon, these attempts had been unsuccessful because of the inability to secure suitable accommodation for a salon exhibition. It would, indeed, be a conclusive step for photography in Australia if co-operation between units could be brought about to result in a fusion which would be successful to the extent of the formation of a body like the Photographic Society of America or the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain.

He went on to speak of the various schools of thought in photography to-day, particularly those in the United States and followed by enlightening members on the methods employed in modern commercial photography, more especially in relation to the reproduction of color.

An entertaining evening was completed by the circulation of many of Mr. Le Guay’s prints and color transparencies and the demonstration of the use of various items of his equipment.

SPEED TEST
K.J. Mierendorff

MIDST FOAM
K.J. Mierendorff

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On the night of 16th February, an interesting One-Man-Show was given by Mr. J. Mitchell, who described his approach to the making of various selected prints. He followed up by conducting, in a very thorough manner, his judging and criticism of the prints submitted for the documentary competition “How Sydney Lives”. The following awards were made:
A GRADE: 1, K.J. Mierendorff; 2, J. Galbraith; 3, K. Paynter; Highly Commended: K.J. Mierendorff.
B GRADE: l, G. Silver; 2, M. Reid; 3, W. Kinsey; Highly Commended: D. Hughes.

“Photographic Interpretation” was the subject of a lecturette given by Mr. J. Hoey, who said that all amateur photographers should endeavor to put the stamp of individuality on their work; that the interpretation of personal feeling towards a subject reflected itself, not only as a contribution to progress in the various fields of photography, but also in giving to the photographer the maximum of pleasure in his own work. It was much better from the point of view of advancement to have an element of success from such an attempt than to produce better work which smacked of plagiarism. Mr. Hoey described instances of pictures which he claimed succeeded in this respect and also exhibited prints in illustration of his theory.

On the night of the 2nd March, Mr. Cliff Noble spoke on the “Making of a Montage”. He said that prints of this kind were particularly suitable for the conveyance of abstract ideas or, if the urge should lead you, for studies of the surrealist type. He explained that a montage print could be produced by any of several methods: that of multiple exposures on one negative, by two or more negatives superimposed, or by successive exposures from two or more negatives on the one print. He demonstrated the different means of control during the exposures with the latter method and was entirely convincing not only by his knowledge of the theory of the subject, but by the practical proof of excellent technique indicated in several examples of his own work which were circulated amongst his audience.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On the night of the 16th March the well-known artist Mr. Norman Carter gave a talk which was unanimously applauded as being entirely satisfying in its instructiveness and quality of quiet entertainment. With faultless diction and delivery, Mr. Garter told how he had to restrain himself in his pursuit of pictorial photography to allow of the untrammeled development of his career as an artist. He spoke of the advantages and limitations of both painting and photography and said that as photography had so many facilities for interpretation in its own right, it was not desirable that it should attempt to be “arty”. Photographers could without doubt be artists in their own sphere by recognizing its limitations and without attempting to use it in a language which was not intended. He progressed through many entertaining little anecdotes and informative tit-bits of the artists world and completed a very enjoyable evening by his capable criticism of the prints submitted in the “Moods of Nature” competition, from which he made the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, C. Jackson; 2, J. Hoey; 3, K. Hastings; Highly Commended: S. H. Lofts.
B GRADE: 1, G. Cooper; 2, G. Silver; 3, K. Mossop; Highly Commended: D. Hughes.

On the 30th March a night photographic outing was held by the club with the intention that prints will be submitted in a competition to be held later in the year.

GREEN AND GOLD
J. Hoey

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
A very attractive group of prints was seen on the club-room walls on the occasion of a One-Man-Show by Mr. H.N. Jones ARPS, on the night of 5th April. Following an inspection of the prints by members, Mr. Jones gave details associated with many of his pictures, of which many were made by the bromoil process. He spoke also of the various types of cameras he had used during a long period of photographic activity and instanced one excellent print which had been made with a box Brownie.

A projection program including groups of color transparencies, one forwarded by the Photographic Society of America and a series taken overseas by Mr. R.J. Mitchell, of Kodak Ltd., was then presented by Mr. Keast Burke ARPS, A very keen interest was evinced by the audience whilst the entertainment and instructive value of the slides was considerably enhanced by the analyzing comments of Mr. Burke.

On the night of the 20th April prints were submitted for “The Horse at Work” competition for the “J.H. Couch Trophy”. Judging by Mr. Gale ARPS, in collaboration with Mr. Couch, resulted in the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, K.J. Mierendorff; 2, J. Allnutt; 3, J. Hoey; Highly Commended: J. Hoey.
B GRADE: 1, D. Hughes; 2, W. Kinsey; 3, W. Kinsey.

Then followed an unusual and extremely interesting lecture by Mr. Gale on “Astronomical Photography”. Mr. Gale, who is undoubtedly expert in this sphere, held his audience absorbed throughout the talk, which he illustrated with lantern slides. He outlined the solar planetary system; described reflecting and refracting types of telescopes and the methods of adjustment; showed slides illustrating the great 100-inch telescope at Mt. Wilson; and told how astronomical photographs were made by fixing the camera in position on the telescope.

On the night of the 3rd May, Mr. S. Woodward Smith, in projecting the slides submitted for the Club’s annual color transparency competition, announced the winners as: 1, D, Pittman; 2, C. Noble; 3, W. Darso; Highly Commended: V. Kinley and gave instructive criticism of all the slides submitted. He followed with a general talk on color photography and of the qualities of the various available mediums. All members look forward keenly to Mr. Woodward Smith’s lectures and on this occasion in his own inimitable style and ingenious manner he carried his audience enthusiastically through the evening, which terminated with the projection of a group of transparencies illustrating the capacity of various color films.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
In addressing the Club on the subject of “Child Photography” on the night of the 17th May, Mr. J. Allnutt said that in his opinion children and animals were the finest of all photographic subject matters. In dealing with the practical application of this type of photography he gave many valuable hints. Mr. Allnutt exhibited many examples of his own work in support of his theories.

On the same evening Mr. J.W. Metcalfe exhibited a very fine collection of prints in a “One-Man-Show" and in an informal manner spoke on the details associated with many of his pictures. He pointed out that he considered design was the most important feature of a print and that technical excellence, whilst highly desirable, was not of the same moment. Following his judging of the prints submitted in the Night Outdoors” competition, Mr. Metcalfe gave members the benefit of a criticism on the pictures submitted. The awards were as follow:
“A” GRADE: 1, G, Noble; 2, K.J. Mierendorff; 3, Stanley C. Piper.
“B” GRADE: 1, G. Scheding; 2, G. Silver; 3, G. Silver.

With a capacity attendance, the Club’s Annual Ladies and Visitors night was held at History House on the 31st May, when Awards and Merit Certificates were presented by the President, Mr. G. Noble. “A” and “B” Points-score trophies were won by Mr. K.J. Mierendorff and Mr. F. Newman respectively, whilst the Print of the Year award was gained by Mr. C. Jackson. During the latter half of the evening, Mr. J.H. Crouch provided a most interesting program of sound films in color.

On the night of the 7th June a period of healthily vigorous open discussion took place and later members viewed and discussed two portfolios of prints: one of A.P.-R. prizewinners, lent by the courtesy of Kodak Ltd., and the other from Portsmouth (England), arranged by S.H.E. Young.

CITY SUBWAY
J. Hoey

DRESSING UP
Cyril Jackson
1949 PRINT OF THE YEAR
THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On the night of 14th June, the Annual General Meeting was held, at which the election of office bearers for the following year took place.

Mr. K.D. Hastings read the Secretary’s report. Club President, Mr. W. Cliff Noble, then gave his impression of the Club’s progress, together with some words of encouragement and advice to members for the coming year.

The Treasurer, Mr. J.M. Galbraith, then read his report on the financial position of the Club, which was found to be quite satisfactory.

All committee members were asked to vacate their offices and the election of new office-bearers was carried out. Mr. W. Cliff Noble was re-elected President unopposed and the list of new office-bearers is as follows:

President: W. Cliff Noble; Vice-Presidents: J.H. Couch, H.P. James, J.M. Galbraith; Committee: S.H. Lofts, J. Hoey, D. Brown, C. Jackson, A. Arditto; Hon.Secretary: K.D. Hastings; Hon. Assistant Secretary: P.J. Purcell; Hon. Treasurer: K.J. Mierendorff.

The Club meeting of 5th July, although held by the light of kerosene lamps, was quite a successful night, with a good attendance.

Mr. J. Mitchell presented a portfolio of prints made by his fellow-members. He gave a short discussion on each print and in conclusion, said a few words of advice, particularly to new members, on the selection of picture material. He stressed the importance of simplification, saying that it was better to dodge unnecessary elements when taking a picture than to attempt to remove them later from a negative or print. Mr. Mitchell urged workers to choose their own viewpoints and to avoid “stepping into the tripod holes of the advanced workers”.

To round off the evening’s entertainment, Mr. Mitchell presented a number of his own color transparencies using a projector which he had adapted for use with batteries.

Any correspondence pertaining to the Camera Club reports should be addressed to P.J. Purcell, 149 Mount Street, Coogee.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The main attraction on the evening of 19th July, was the “Still Life” and “Table Top” Competition, which resulted in the production of many fine prints.

On announcing the prizewinning pictures the judge of the evening (Mr. Donald Brown) remarked on the difficulty of selecting a few prints out of such a large number of high-quality entries. His selection was made even more difficult due to the lighting restrictions, which necessitated examination of the prints one by one under a kerosene lamp.

The awards were as follows:
A GRADE: 1, J. Galbraith; 2, D. Hughes: 3, J. Hoey; Highly Commended: H.P. James.
B GRADE: 1, G. Scheding; 2, A. Arditto; 3, J. Silver; Highly Commended: R. Ravaillion.

On 2nd August, the “Wharves and Shipping” Competition was judged. Mr. D. Pittman, who was a former president of the club, chose the winning prints. The competition was selected by Mr. Pittman to be set down for his trophy award, as he is particularly interested in photographing this type of picture material.

The prizes were awarded to the following:
A GRADE: 1, S.H. Lofts; 2, P.J. Purcell; 3, K.J. Mierendorff; Highly Commended: J. Galbraith.
B GRADE: 1, J. Couch; 2, G. Scheding; 3, R. Ravaillion; Highly Commended: J. Couch.

Mr. Pittman was pleased at the interest shown in his competition and found it difficult to make his final choice.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The “Character Study” competition set down for the 17th August, resulted as follows:
A GRADE; 1, J. Hoey; 2, P. Purcell; 3, C. Jackson; Highly Commended: C. Jackson.
B GRADE: 1, R. Lester; 2, J. Couch; 3, R. Lester; Highly Commended: N. Thornton.

The prizewinning prints were then put up on view, as is the custom after all competitions, and award winners gave details on their methods of production. Then followed a general discussion.

On 6th September, Dr. A.E.F. Chaffer, of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, gave an interesting talk on color photography. He traced the progress of color photography, explaining, in detail, points which would be of practical advantage to members engaged in color work.

Dr. Chaffer expressed his view that, as far as the amateur photographer is concerned, color photography would not be a success until a straightforward method of making a color print on paper was made available. He advised members sufficiently interested in color printing to try the Carbro process, as this was the simplest method for the amateur, even if somewhat tiresome in mechanical details.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On the night of 20th September, Mr. L.G. Clark presented a large number of labor-saving gadgets that he had constructed. Mr. Clark’s gadgets were designed to facilitate darkroom operations and make photography more attractive for newcomers by dispensing with expensive equipment normally considered necessary by the beginner.

The Open Competition conducted on the same night produced the usual large number of high-quality prints. The judge, Mr. Donald Brown, chose the prizewinners as follows:
A GRADE: 1, K.J. Mierendorff; 2, J. Hoey; 3, K.D. Hastings; Highly Commended: J. Hoey.
B GRADE: 1, G. Scheding; 2, K. Barnes; 3, R.G. Lester; Highly Commended: J. James.

Mr. J.D.S. Hearder FRPS, on 4th October, demonstrated his pictorial portrait lighting methods. With the aid of three spotlights, a floodlight, a translucent background and a background light, Mr. Hearder showed how a variety of interesting backgrounds could be obtained.

Interest was shown in an effect which was obtained by lighting with spotlights a piece of crumpled cellophane pinned to the background. Viewed in the ground glass this produced a series of out-of-focus white discs behind the model’s head. When a black diaphragm, cut like a star, was inserted in a slot in the lens hood, the white discs where changed to bright stars, which could be photographed as such. The President thanked Mr. Hearder, on behalf of the club members, for a very illuminating demonstration.

FAIRYLAND'S SKYSCRAPERS
K.J. Mierendorff

JONQUIL PATTERN
K.J. Mierendorff

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The competition set down for the night of 18th October, was “Animals, Birds and/or Insects”. This brought forth a wide variety of pictures which included lions, a snail, a peacock, Barbary sheep, sea gulls, cats and dogs.

First prize in “A” Grade was awarded to W. Barker for his fine picture of two seagulls, which has been exhibited abroad. Second and third prizes went to G. Silver, while J. Hoey tied with himself for Highly Commended.

While judging was in progress, the Hon.Secretary (Mr. K.D. Hastings) conducted a photographic quiz session for the benefit of members. The questions asked were on optics, physics and chemistry in their relationship with photography and were answered by the more advanced members of the club.

A Ladies and Visitors Night was on the program for the 1st November, in the club rooms. After welcoming the visitors, the President, Mr. W. Cliff Noble, announced the main attraction — a color film, “Paradise in Europe”, presented by Mr. Max Knobel, who recently returned from a trip abroad. The film dealt with a scenic trip through Switzerland, which showed that country to be truly a paradise for photographers.

DENHAM COURT CHURCH
Stanley C. Piper

IN ST. MARY’S
K.J. Mierendorff

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
We understand that K.J. Mierendorff has broken all records by gaining seventeen prizes with the A.P.-R. during one year (1949).



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
At the meeting held on 15th November, an Open Competition was conducted. Three judges, chosen from committeemen who were not competing, awarded the following prizes:
A GRADE: 1, J. Galbraith; 2 (equal), J. Galbraith and S.H. Lofts; Highly Commended: K. Paynter.
B Grade; 1, J. Mossop; 2, G. Scheding; 3, N. Thornton; Highly Commended: R. Ravallion.

Mr. P.J. Purcell, Assistant Secretary of the Club, gave a lecture on “Chemistry in Photography”, dealing mainly with the effect of four developers, D-72, D-23, D-25, and Microdol, on Panatomic-X 35mm and Super-XX 120 size film.

After explaining the essential difference between the four developers, Mr. Purcell showed members a 6x and a 20x enlargement of a still-life set-up taken on 35mm Panatomic-X and developed in the aforementioned developers. Naturally enough, the 2Ox print from the negative developed in D-72 could not be compared with those developed in the fine grain and extra-fine grain developers.

An informal though interesting evening resulted from Laurence Le Guay’s visit to the club on 6th December. Mr. Le Guay, a foundation member of the Miniature Camera Group, traced the production of a color advertisement from the 4 x 5-inch Ektachrome transparency to the finished magazine advertisement. He concluded by answering questions on color and giving some useful hints on black-and-white technique.

MT. WARNING
K.J. Mierendorff

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On the night of 20th December, Mr. K.J. Mierendorff gave a lecture on “Enlarger Design and Construction”. Mr. Mierendorff outlined the construction of an enlarger which cost only a few pounds but which had features, such as negative distortion control, found only in expensive enlargers. The lecture created considerable interest among the younger and less financial members — a fact which was evident from the requests for exact specifications. Mr. Mierendorff also exhibited a One-Man Show of 30 prints. The most outstanding feature of this exhibition was the great variety of work which this member undertakes. Portraits, landscapes, still-lifes, genre, architectural, animals were among the pictures exhibited. The print quality throughout was consistently good and showed that this worker gets the most out of his enlarging material. Mr. Vacchini, a teacher in art at the Sydney Technical College, came along to the meeting as a visitor. When the President realized who he was, Mr. Vacchini was invited to analyze the pictures on the wall from the point of view of an artist. His consequent remarks were most enlightening and should be of great benefit to the members present. Following a vote of thanks to Mr. Vacchini, the President closed the meeting with the appropriate season’s greetings.



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THE CHIEF
K.J. Mierendorff

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TWINS OF NATURE
K.J. Mierendorff

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
“The Approach to Criticism” was the title of the lecture selected by Mr. J.W. Metcalfe to deliver to the Club on 14th January.

He outlined his methods of analyzing a group of pictures and said that his choice may differ from that of other well known judges viewing the same pictures. Mr. Metcalfe’s knowledge of art and composition was apparent as he reviewed all the entries for the “Open” competition displayed on the Club room walls.

Mr. Metcalfe gave the following awards:
A GRADE: l, K.J. Mierendorff; 2, D. Hughes; 3, K.J. Mierendorff; Highly Commended: C. Jackson.
B GRADE: l, M.J. Wright; 2, R. Ravaillion; 3, A. Lear,

On the 7th February, Mr. R. Gunz, a club member who has recently returned from abroad, gave an interesting talk on the latest developments in cameras and photographic equipment, which he had seen in countries such as England, America and the Continent.

Mr. W. Cliff Noble thanked Mr. Gunz for his informative talk on the type of material we can hope to expect to arrive from overseas in the next few years.

Members were given time to examine a portfolio of new Photographic Society of America prints which was hung around the clubroom walls. An exhibition of Hungarian prints was then examined and much favorable comment was passed.

Mr. Laurence Le Guay, who was present, was invited to give his opinions on the overseas prints. This he did, particularly stressing his desire for realism in pictures. He chose a number of prints to illustrate his views which made them more convincing. The President thanked Mr. Le Guay for his interesting discussion.



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DESIGN FOR POTTERY
K.J. Mierendorff

DESIGN FOR POTTERY
K.J. Mierendorff

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The “Trains” Competition for the J.H. Couch Trophy was conducted on the 21st February. The Judge (Mr. Couch, Vice-President of the Club) presented the following prize awards;
A GRADE: 1, Stanley C. Piper; 2, Stanley C. Piper; 3, K.J. Mierendorff; Highly Commended: K.J. Mierendorff.
B GRADE: 1, M.J. Wright; 2, M.J. Wright; 3, A. Arditto; Highly Commended: G. Sheding.

While the competition was being judged, Mr. J. Mitchell, of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, gave a lecture on “Exposure Determination”. Mr. Mitchell spoke on all the exposure devices in common use — exposure guides, slide rules, visual meters and electric meters. He gave members time to examine and copy a guide which he had worked out to suit his own needs. Then he produced an electric exposure meter, which he had adapted by means of a table tennis ball to take highlight readings and showed members how to convert their meters to this system of exposure determination.

Mr. Mitchell said, in concluding, that he had found the loss of quality in amateurs prints was due more to over-exposure than under-exposure. This resulted in loss of delicate texture in the print, such as that existing in the clouds of a landscape.

The President (Mr. Noble) thanked Mr. Mitchell for delivering such an informative talk and in closing the meeting told members that in future the club meeting place would be at the Bridge Club, 333 George Street, on Wednesday nights.

On 7th March, at the new meeting place, Mr. J.M. Galbraith and Mr. W. Cliff Noble gave a demonstration on “Developing the Negative”. Mr. Galbraith urged members to procure a copy of “Perfect Negatives” by Dr. Glover and become familiar with its contents. He quoted from his copy some useful information to illustrate a number of points. He then explained the method of operation of about six popular types of developing tanks. Mr. Noble showed how to develop a film the wrong way and then the right way, which caused much amusement among the audience.

Mr. C. Jackson then gave a one-man show of prints and spoke on “Miniature Camera Technique”. He dealt mainly with his methods of holding and using a miniature camera, care of equipment and gave detailed information on how he obtains giant-size enlargements of salon quality from 35mm negatives.



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SHOAL BAY
K.J. Mierendorff

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On March 15th the “Open” competition was judged by three members selected from the committee. The awards were as follows:
A GRADE: l, K. J. Mierendorff; 2, C. Jackson; 3, K.D. Hastings; Highly Commended: C. Jackson.
B GRADE: l, M. Wright; 2, J. Carr; 3, H, Cooper; Highly Commended: G.H. Mitchell.

As Mr. Henri Mallard was unable to attend to deliver his lecture on “Pictorial Rendition”, the Hon.Secretary, Mr. K.D. Hastings, gave a demonstration on “Print Finishing and Presentation”, a feature which had been set down for a later date.

He commenced the demonstration by locally reducing (with Farmer’s Reducer) certain parts of a print and removing black spots. Then followed a print-finishing sequence employing dyes, oil colors and oil reinforcement.

Mr. A.W. Gale ARPS, on 5th April, gave a demonstration on “Enlarging Technique”. This proved to be very interesting, as Mr. Gale had gone to some trouble to transfer all his equipment, paper and negatives to the club rooms. He set out to make a series of good prints from thin, normal, dense and extra dense negatives by using the right grades of enlarging paper, varying the developing technique and using a high-powered lamp when enlarging the dense negatives. To see this well-known photographer work in his "darkroom”, with his individual style handling all operations, was enlightening to advanced as well as younger members.

The President, Mr. W. Cliff Noble, thanked Mr. Gale on behalf of members for a very interesting evening. While the demonstration was being carried out, the walls of the clubroom were lined with a very interesting series of pictures — part of a portfolio of prints from the Melbourne Camera Club. After Mr. Gale had concluded, the pictures were examined by members and much favorable comment was passed on the fine quality of the work.



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UNLOADING
K.J. Mierendorff

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
A Marine competition was set down on the syllabus for the 19th April. Mr. Henri Mallard, who acted as judge for the competition, made the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, J. Hoey; 2, S. Piper; 3, K.D. Hastings; Highly Commended: W. Cliff Noble.
B GRADE: 1, B.L. Gilbin; 2, R. Harris; 3, G. Mitchell; Highly Commended: M. Wright.

Mr. Mallard gave his reasons for his choice of the prizewinning entries and used the placed prints to illustrate his lecture on “Pictorial Rendition”. He made it clear to members that he felt most photographers of to-day lacked individuality. Some years ago the work of many photographers could be picked out on exhibition walls by the particular style of presentation. Now that we are able to produce pictures so easily, it is seldom possible to recognize competitors in this manner.

On the 3rd May, Mr. H.P. James, Vice-President of the Club, demonstrated his methods on how to make a character study. He chose a suitable subject from among the members, dressed him up and proceeded to light him, using floodlights, in exactly the same manner as one of his well-known exhibition pictures which was hanging on the wall. Members viewed the image in the ground glass of a 1/2-plate view camera and took the advantage of asking this advanced worker on portrait problems. Meanwhile, three judges, chosen from the committee, chose prize winners in the “Open” competition.

Results were:
A GRADE: 1 and 2, K.D. Hastings; 3, G. Galbraith; Highly Commended: J. Hoey.
B GRADE: 1, M. Wright; 2, R. Ward; 3, E. Francis; Highly Commended: M. Reid.

A One-Man Show of prints by Mr. H. James was viewed by club members, whose questions were readily answered.

Mr. Noble thanked Mr. James for the entertaining demonstration and showing of prints.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
At the meeting on the night of 17th May, a large number of color transparencies was projected. These transparencies were submitted by members at an earlier date to enable the judge, Dr. Chaffer, of Photographic Society of N.S.W., to select the prize winners at his leisure. Dr. Chaffer made the following awards for the Color Competition: 1. V. Kinley: 2 and 3, D. Pittman; Highly Commended: A. Clancy, R.V. Judd, D. Pittman.

Dr. Chaffer gave an interesting and helpful discourse on the entries submitted.

Another well-known color worker who was present on the night was Mr. S. Woodward Smith, who recently returned from abroad. He screened a selection from the slides that he had made whilst abroad to demonstrate his lecture.

The Vice-President, Mr. H.P. James, thanked both lecturers and asked members to carry a vote of acclamation.

Although the weather was unfavorable for the annual Ladies and Visitors Night held at History House on 7th June, the members and visitors who attended enjoyed the evening.

Mr. H.P. James took the place of the President, Mr. W. Cliff Noble, who was absent through illness. After welcoming the visitors, Mr. James asked representatives of all the leading Sydney Clubs to say a few words, which they did.

The Vice-President then distributed the main prizes for the year, which were as follows:
P.I.A. Trophy (“Print of the Year”): Mr. C. Jackson;
Travis Trophy: Mr. S. Piper and Mr. M. Wright;
Pittman Trophy: Mr. S. H. Lofts and Mr. J. Couch;
Ilford Trophy: Mr. K. D. Hastings and Mr. M. Wright;
Arditto Trophy: Mr. J. Galbraith;
Clancy Trophy: Mr. M. Wright.

Mr. A.W. Gale ARPS, who chose the Print of the Year, gave a commentary on the other first prize winning pictures, which were on view.

Mr. J.W. Metcalfe reviewed a selection of color transparencies, which was projected at this stage. Although Mr. Metcalfe had not seen the slides before, his analysis of them was considered accurate and entertaining by all.

Interval and supper, which followed, gave members a chance to get together for a time. The concluding item was a screening of sound films by Vice-President Mr. J.H. Couch, who was thanked by Mr. H.P. James for his help in making the evening so enjoyable.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The Annual General Meeting and election of office-bearers for the ensuing year took place on 21st June, in the clubrooms.

The Vice-President, Mr. H.P. James, conducted the meeting in the absence of Mr. W. Cliff. Noble, who could not attend because of illness.

The office-bearers for the ensuing year are: President, H.P. James; Vice-Presidents, W. Cliff. Noble, J. Hoey, J.H. Couch (Hon.); Hon.Secretary, K.D. Hastings; Hon. Assistant Secretary, D, Nicholson; Hon. Treasurer, J.M. Galbraith; Auditors, R.V. Judd, F. Darsow; Committee, A. Arditto, D. Brown, C. Jackson, S.H. Lofts, P.J. Purcell.

On the 5th July, club members attended in large numbers to hear well-known lecturer, Dr. A.E. Chaffer, give a lecture entitled “Exposure in Enlarging”. Dr. Chaffer’s lecture was obviously well prepared and technical details, which were previously considered too difficult to explain to only an advanced gathering, were explained simply.

Although Dr. Chaffer, when using a camera himself, bases his exposure on the dark tones or shadow areas, he does the opposite in enlarging. The exposure given is just enough to gray the paper base in the light areas of the picture, while the dark tones are controlled by the type of developer and/or by the grade of paper. If, after exposing for the light tones, the dark tones are found to be gray, a more contrasty grade of paper is required. If, after exposing correctly, too many tones have gone black (provided the negative has good separation of tones), a softer grade of paper is called for.

He gave three general methods for determining enlarging exposure:
1. Guesswork — which he did not recommend.
2. Test Strips — which are the most general method and can be divided into three groups:
(a) By progressively covering up a strip of enlarging paper and giving each area an increased exposure.
(b) Give different exposures to a selected part of the negative on the same test print.
(c) gray scales or step wedges. A Kodak Enlarging Exposure Scale was found to be one of the best means of determining exposure time.
3. Photometers — which are not so widely used as other methods. They can determine the exposure for the dark areas of a print more easily than the light tones, due to more light coming through the clear areas of the negative on to the easel than through the dense areas.

Dr. Chaffer advised members to use Beer’s formula for developing prints, as it offers some control of contrast which is helpful when a range of paper contrasts is not on hand. Incidentally, this formula was published in the A.P.-R. for February 1949. In conclusion, Dr. Chaffer urged members to try reduction of over-exposed prints for a short time in modified Farmers Reducer to bring up the middle tones.

Mr. James thanked Dr. Chaffer for a most interesting and helpful lecture.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
A “Child Study” competition was conducted on 19th July, and proved very popular. Three committeemen were selected to act as judges and they made the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, J. Galbraith; 2, C. Jackson; 3, H.P. James; Highly Commended: J. Russell, G. Silver.
B GRADE: l, G. Scheding; 2, M. Wilson; 3, G. Scheding; Highly Commended: J. Couch, M. Wilson.

While the competition was being judged, well-known photographer Mr. Roy MacDonnell gave an interesting lecture on how to photograph children. Mr. MacDonnell, who is obviously experienced in this branch of photography, informed members of the pitfalls which were to be encountered when photographing children. He prefers to take the child in familiar surroundings at home rather than in a studio. Strangely enough, artificial light is not used, but the exposures are made during the day in the brightest room in the house, on the verandah or outside on the steps or in the garden. His indoor exposures are usually no longer than 1/25 second at f/8.

A selection of Mr. Mac Donnell’s recent pictures was passed around and members were quick to note the high technical quality — some fine “high keys” were included and the natural expressions which were obtained. The lecturer then enumerated many helpful hints on child and animal photography.

A program of color films was presented by Mr. W.F. Moore on 2nd August, the films being several of many he made when touring through Australia. In the films covering the “Flinders Range” and “Norfolk Island”, the color was simply delightful.

Mr. James, on behalf of members, thanked Mr. Moore for his effort in providing such an interesting program of entertainment.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The competition set down for 16th August, was an “Open” and as usual, proved very popular as there was a good roll-up of prints.

The panel of three judges made the following selections:
A GRADE: l, C. Jackson; 2, J. Galbraith; 3, C. Jackson; Highly Commended: C. Jackson.
B GRADE: 1, M. Wilson; 2, R. Butler, 3, E.A. Francis, M. Wilson, G. Scheding (equal).

While the judging was being carried out, Mr. Donald Brown, a member who is especially noted for his fine landscape and tree studies, gave a lecture on the Principles of Composition. He accompanied this with a number of wash drawings showing various forms, such as the circle, triangle, Hogarth’s line, etc. Some reproductions of well-known prints were then produced and reviewed on the basis of the drawings exhibited previously.

Print analysis of the prizewinning “Open” prints then took place. Most of the other prints exhibited were also examined.

On 7th September, well-known pictorialist Mr. R. Nasmyth gave a lecture and demonstration on making Bromoil prints. His method was well illustrated by first mixing the bleaching bath and bleaching the print; then using an identical print (which had been previously bleached and which had dried out), he proceeded with the inking-up of the finished print.

Mr. Nasmyth had well prepared his demonstration and was able to give all the necessary details such as composition of the bleach, prices of brushes, times of immersion in water of the prints, etc., which must be strictly adhered to, in order to produce a satisfactory result.

Members were amazed at the great amount of control this process allows, such as the putting in of mountains where required and the removal of telephone poles.

Mr. James thanked Mr. Nasmyth for his fine presentation of a difficult phase of photography.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The competition set down for 20th September, “Wharves and Shipping”, proved very popular with members for, besides obtaining the normal nine points towards the Annual Point-Score, the winner in each grade received the Pittman Trophy.

Mr. D. Pittman, a past president of the club, donates a trophy each year, as he has a particular interest in this branch of photography. Mr. Pittman, accompanied by Mr. D. Brown, judged the competition, and made the following awards:
A GRADE: l, Mr. Russell; 2, C. Jackson; 3, S.H. Lofts; Highly Commended: H.P. James.
B GRADE: l, G. Scheding; 2, J. Couch; 3, M. Wilson; Highly Commended: J. Couch.

Mr. Pittman, after thanking members for the response to the competition, showed two recent examples of his own wharf photography. These showed excellent quality.

While the judging was in progress, Mr. J. Hoey gave one of his interesting discourses on photography. By way of interest, he introduced several black-and-white prints which he had oil colored in an attempt to retain the original “feeling” that the scene had inspired in him. He did this rather than confine the prints to the wastepaper basket. Members applauded Mr. Hoey for this wise move and the high quality results.

Mr. J. Mitchell, on 4th October, lectured on “Commonsense Composition”. Rather than a straight forward talk on composition, Mr. Mitchell stated that he would try to introduce beginners to picture-making, although older members might not find anything new in what he had to say.

Mr. Mitchell urged members to obtain firstly a perfect understanding of their cameras. This would leave the mind to concentrate on the picture. Directing one’s photographic interest onto hobbies was also advised as a means of finding new future material. Members agreed with Mr. Mitchell that, with a few exceptions, there is no point in making photographs on dull days, particularly of distant objects such as mountains, as the effect observed is usually lost in printing. Photography is more successful when confined to relatively close-up scenes.

The lecturer concluded by saying that “an original idea is something to be sought after and if anyone can make more than one thrilling picture a year he is a genius”.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On Wednesday 19th October, an Open Competition was held in the clubrooms. Before commencing with the competition, the President (Mr. James) reported on the attendance of the club’s delegates at a meeting of representatives of several photographic bodies. The Photographic Society of New South Wales, St. George, Manly, Y.M.C.A. Camera Circle and Sydney Camera Clubs were unanimous in their desire to support inter-club competitions. The Photographic Society of New South Wales announced that it would donate a trophy which would be held by the currently successful club. The Y.M.C.A. hall would be used for these competitions.

The Open competition resulted:
A GRADE: 1, J. Hoey; 2, M. Wright; 3, W. Kinsey; Highly Commended: C. Jackson.
B GRADE: 1, G. Scheding; 2, M. Wilson; 3, F. Furness; Highly Commended: J. James.

The pictures used in the above competition were placed in the viewing box and analyzed by members in order to assist the many new members in the production of a satisfactory competition print.

On the night of 1st November, seven new members were admitted into the Club, this being the largest number to be accepted on any one night.

A lecture on “Exposure” was given by Mr. G. Robertson, of the Kodak Lecture Service. He gave a most comprehensive coverage of this all important aspect of photography.

Commencing with a discussion on the spectral qualities of light, he showed, with the assistance of lantern slides, how light could be used for the recording of scenes through the medium of an emulsion rendered light-sensitive. He then explained the properties of film emulsions and the different ways of determining exposure. The usefulness and complexities of exposure meters were also thoroughly investigated.

The President, Mr. H.P. James, thanked Mr. Robertson on behalf of the members for the practical information he had imparted to them.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The competition “Pattern and Texture”, which was set down for 15th November, brought forward a large number of entries for both A and B grades. The most successful pictures in this competition were those in which commonplace objects were shown simplified, often close-ups, full of detail and the lighting handled in an intelligent manner.

The prizes were awarded as follows:
A GRADE: l, K.D. Hastings; 2, C. Jackson; 3, W. Kinsey and K.D. Hastings (equal).
B GRADE: 1, M. Wilson; 2, M. Wilson and E. Aldis (2) (equal).

A loan collection of prints from Kodak Ltd. showing the work of the Van Raalte Club of W.A. decorated the walls before the competition was judged. These were examined with keen interest by members and later they were individually viewed and commented on by senior members.

The main feature set down for 6th December was a demonstration of 35mm enlarging by Mr. Cyril Jackson. Fellow members were anxious to see him at work in a darkroom and watch how his technical perfection is obtained.

An automatic enlarger was used and Mr. Jackson chose a negative from which he had previously made a straight enlargement. He then demonstrated his perfected technique and produced a much more satisfying result from about two-thirds of the same negative. Dodging, printing-in and flashing of the enlarging paper after exposing with the enlarger head at the top of the column and with the lens stopped right down, were but a few of the techniques demonstrated.

The President, Mr. H.P. James, thanked Mr. Jackson on behalf of members present for the excellent demonstration he had given.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On the night of the 17th January, Mr. Laurence Le Guay addressed the club on photographic topics; in particular, those observed on his recent trip abroad. He instanced the marked trend in European countries towards a more factual approach to photography, whilst abstract photographic interpretation was also gaining ground. In America, photographic competitions were conducted under more conventional lines.

Mr. Le Guay handed around a number of overseas magazines showing fine color reproductions and also some of his own pictures to illustrate his own contentions.

Mr. Hoey thanked Mr. Le Guay on behalf of the members for such an interesting evening.

“Backlighting” competition was conducted which resulted in the following awards:
A GRADE: l, K.D. Hastings; 2, J. Hoey; 3, K.D. Hastings.
B GRADE: 1, M. Ferguson; 2, A. Couper; 3, M. Ferguson; Highly Commended: M. Wilson.

On 7th February, Mr. H.P. James gave a demonstration of “printing-in” clouds by using separate landscape and cloud negatives. He stressed the importance of choosing negatives having identical lighting, otherwise the result will not appear authentic. With the aid of an enlarger, safe light, etc., Mr. James gave a practical demonstration which showed clearly to his audience the sequence of operations necessary to produce a satisfying result.

The Vice-President, Mr. Hoey, thanked the President for a most informative evening.

The competition set down for 21st February, was an open and a large number of prints was to be seen on the walls. While the competition was being judged, Mr. J. Hoey reported on a meeting with delegates from other clubs in connection with the inter-club competition which is set down for 9th April at the Y.M.C.A. club rooms.

Mr. Hoey also mentioned that there was talk of an International Salon to be held in Sydney in the not too distant future.

The prizes awarded in the open competition were as follows:
A GRADE: 1, J. Hoey; 2, J. Galbraith; 3, M. Wright; Highly Commended: M. Wright.
B GRADE: 1, M. Wilson; 2, B. Stabely; 3, M. Ferguson; Highly Commended: M. Wilson.

Members were then invited to analyze some of the prints submitted for the open competition. One member, Mr. M. Wilson, the B Grade winner, gave an excellent analysis of several prints and received acclamation for his efforts.

On the night of the 7th March, Mr. Donald Brown, widely recognized for his landscape pictures, gave an interesting lecture on his favorite branch of photography. Mr. Brown advised members on choice of cameras suitable for this work and particularly stressed the necessity for the use of a tripod and a yellow filter. “Early morning and late afternoon are the best times for landscape photography”, Mr. Brown said. These ideas were supported by a number of high quality pictures which were received with approval by club members.

“Cut Glass and Silverware” competition was conducted for the J.V. Hall Trophy, of which the results are as follows:
A GRADE: 1, J. Hoey; Highly Commended: D. Hughes D. Brown.
B GRADE: 1, M. Wilson; 2, M. Gibbons; 3, M. Wilson; Highly Commended: M. Ferguson.

Mr. Hall’s commentary on the prizewinning prints showed that he has had considerable experience in this type of photography and was well aware of the many problems confronting the cameraman.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On the night of 21st March, a competition was held for the J.H. Couch Trophy, the title being “Sailing Boats on Sydney Harbour”. The subject itself was a difficult one, but the response, particularly in B Grade, was good. Unfortunately, Mr. Couch was unable to attend; in his absence, three members were chosen from the committee to carry out the judging.

The prizes awarded were as follows:
A GRADE: l, S.H. Lofts; 2, W. Cliff Noble; 3, J. Hoey.
B GRADE: 1, G. Scheding; 2, M, Wilson; 3, A. Arditto; Highly Commended: A. Arditto.

A review of the prints submitted for the competition was carried out, with comments by the judges.

On 4th April, the item set down on the syllabus was “An Artist’s Impression of Members Prints”. To our regret, the artist was unable to attend, but Mr. K.D. Hastings managed to obtain, at short notice, a selection of twenty-eight pictures from the 16th Kodak International Salon of Photography. These pictures, loaned by Kodak (A’asia) Pty. Ltd,, were viewed separately in the box, several committee members being detailed to analyze four prints each for the benefit of newer members.

All present were pleased to be able to examine such a fine collection of pictures from overseas workers.



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CYRIL JACKSON

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
An Open Competition was held on 18th April, and was judged by three members selected from the committee. Awards were as follows:
A GRADE: 1, J. Galbraith; 2, S.H. Lofts and J. Galbraith (equal).
B GRADE: l, D. Trotman; 2, M. Wilson, 3, B. Davies; Highly Commended: K. Douglas.

The competition entries for the Laurence Le Guay Trophy were also exhibited. Unfortunately, Mr. Le Guay could not attend and after viewing the prints at an earlier date awarded the trophy to Club Treasurer, Mr. J. Galbraith.

While the Open competition was being judged, the Club Secretary, Mr. K.D. Hastings, held a Photo-Quiz session.

On the night of 2nd May, a collection of color transparencies was projected in the club rooms by Dr. A.E.F. Chaffer, President of the Photographic Society of New South Wales. These slides constituted entries submitted some time previously by the keen color workers of the club to Dr. Chaffer, who judged them at his leisure.

He commenced by outlining his method of judging and made some remarks on the transparencies submitted. He explained that although the technical quality of the slides had improved greatly over previous years, there were no really outstanding slides of pictorial excellence. This made the placing of the nine best entries quite a difficult task.

Beginning with the rejected slides, Dr. Chaffer pointed out their pictorial faults, which then became quite apparent to the viewer. The last slides projected were really very fine and all were satisfied that Dr. Chaffer had done an excellent job.

Awards were as follows: 1, R. Ravaillion; 2, R. Ravaillion; 3, D. Pittman; Highly Commended: D. Pittman, M. Wilson (2), A. Clancy, R. Ravaillion, M. Ferguson.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The annual election of officers held on 19th June, resulted:
President, Mr. H.P. James; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. W.C. Noble, K.D. Hastings; Committee, Messrs. A.A. Arditto, D. Brown, J.M. Galbraith, J. Hoey, M.J. Wright; Hon.Secretary, Mr. W.E. Kinsey; Assistant- Secretary, Mr. M.G. Wilson; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. G. Silver.

An extraordinary general meeting held at the conclusion of this meeting carried the resolution that henceforth the club dues would be 30/- per annum in lieu of the previous charge of one guinea. This increase was necessitated by increased rental of club meeting rooms, as well as other charges to be borne by the club which have increased considerably.

The first meeting of the financial year held in the club’s new premises at Druid’s Building, Pitt Street, Sydney, on the evening of 3rd July, was well attended and despite the wide-felt disappointment resultant from Dr. A.E.F. Chaffer’s inability to attend for his proposed brom etching demonstration, a lively and enjoyable meeting ensued.

The syllabus for the remainder of the year was discussed and suggestions invited as to the nature and types of competitions members desire and motions were carried limiting the number of prints per member in each competition to two instead of the customary three. In addition, it was decided to retain the present system of alternate Open and Set subjects for the competitions.

The principal activity of the evening was the exhibition of an “A.P.-R. Prizewinning Prints Collection”, kindly loaned by Kodak (A/asia) Pty. Ltd.; from the same source was also loaned a selection of prints from Kodak’s current exhibition “My Camera and People”, by Vic. Johnston.

Two new members were elected to membership, Mr. W.A. Williams and Mr. P. Nolan and from all indications this year promises to increase our strength immensely, if the number of applications received in recent weeks is any indication of the support we can expect through the coming year.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The meeting of the Camera Club of Sydney, held at Druid’s Building, Pitt Street, on the evening of Tuesday 17th July, was well attended and a pleasant evening resulted. The Open (Indoors) competition brought forth an excellent selection of prints in both “A” and “B” grades. Results were:
A GRADE: 1, J. Hoey; 2, J. Clear; 3, K.D. Hastings; Highly Commended: M. Wright.
B GRADE: 1, B. Stavely; 2, D. Trotman; 3, B.L. Gibbons; Highly Commended: B.L. Gibbons.

The Secretary, Mr. W. Kinsey, apologized for the absence of the Club President, Harry James, who was unavoidably detained en route by air from Lismore.

On a motion proposed by M. Wilson, the Inter-Club representative was requested to approach the representatives of the various other camera clubs in Sydney, with view to forming a Central Council of Camera Clubs in Sydney for the purpose of discussing the possibility of the joint organization obtaining, on long term lease, suitable premises of a permanent nature to be shared by all camera clubs, each to have an individual meeting night and display space for public exhibitions of members work, etc.

A letter from Mr. Frank Hurley, who was to have given a talk entitled “Adventures with a Camera”, was read and in it he regretted that “as in all probability he would be traveling through Northern Territory, Tasmania, South Australia or West Australia”, he would be unable to attend.

The meeting held on Tuesday 31st July, was not so nearly well attended due, no doubt, to the inclement weather. Despite the wide felt disappointment at the inability of Mr. John Hearder to attend for his scheduled demonstration, members were treated to a most interesting and informative evening by way of a showing of the Linhof Technica 4x5 inch camera by Mr. Anthony Goodman.

The President (Mr. Harry James) thanked Mr. Goodman for his kindness in coming along at so short notice to fill in in the absence of the scheduled speaker who, it is understood, will attend at a later date in the year when business demands are less pressing.


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THE DESERTED
K.J. Mierendorff

SUNSHINE AND SHADOW
Stanley C. Piper

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The annual trophy competition, “Wharves and Shipping”, held on the evening of 14th August, attracted quite a large showing of prints and the sponsor, Mr. D. Pittman, who ably assisted the judges, made the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, K.D. Hastings; 2, C.V. Jackson; 3, K.D. Hastings; Highly Commended: C.V. Jackson.
B GRADE: 1, D. Trotman; 2, D. Trotman; 3, M. Ferguson; Highly Commended: M. Ferguson.

The President announced the institution of question time at future meetings and invited members to submit queries on photographic technique or procedure, the search for the answers to which should greatly add to the photographic education of all concerned.

Mr. Wilson was empowered to purchase books necessary to form the nucleus of a Club Library and the President (Mr. Harry James) thanked the various donors for their kind offers of books to supplement those to be purchased.

On the evening of 28th August, Mr. Cliff Noble was indisposed and thus unable to give his scheduled demonstration of make-up for photography. Thanks, however, to Messrs. Kodak (A/asia) Pty. Ltd., members were privileged to witness a screening of a selection of duplicate 35mm color slides from the Kodak 16th International Salon of Photography — a show which yielded an insight into the work being carried out by the employees of this organization throughout the world. It proved very entertaining.

The remainder of the evening was occupied with an exhibition of prints entitled “Meet Your Fellow Australians”, which was also loaned from the same source, the prints being made from a collection of negatives provided by the News and Information Bureau, Department of the Interior.

This collection of prints drew much comment and while members tended to criticize certain prints from the point of the pictorialist, it must be remembered that these pictures were made to fill a certain need and are in the category of record or news pictures and the various elements that go to making a salon photograph are not always applicable to work of this kind.

A vote of thanks was carried to Messrs. Kodak for their kind assistance, which has proven invaluable in recent weeks and on various occasions in the past, when, in the absence of scheduled speakers, they have been able to come to our assistance at very short notice.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
An open competition was the highlight of the meeting held on Tuesday 11th September, and the good showing of prints in both “A” and “B” grades presented the judges with a difficult task. Awards were as follows:
A GRADE: 1, K. Barnes; 2, K. Barnes; 3, M.G. Wilson; Highly Commended: C.V. Jackson.
B GRADE: 1, G. Chapman; 2, Laurie Friend; 3, B. Davis; Highly Commended: B. Gibbons.

Subsequently the print criticism proved illuminating as well as constructive and many beginners were able to see at first hand examples of high-quality work, together with some of the problems that can confront the tyro in his early attempts to produce salon quality prints.

Only about forty hardy souls braved the elements to attend the meeting on 25th September, but they were amply rewarded by way of a first-class evening’s entertainment, which consisted of a color slide screening and commentary by Mr. Arthur Judson. The slides, which were all Kodachromes, were of excellent color balance and good quality and although Mr. Judson made apology claiming that they possessed no pictorial value, being rather a record of his travels through France, Belgium, Switzerland, England, etc., many members were greatly impressed with the composition and pictorial quality of the slides, and no one could but fail to agree that Mr. Judson is deserving of the highest praise for his painstaking efforts. What members lacked in numbers on this occasion they made up in the weight of their acclaim in appreciation of the evening’s entertainment.

The meeting of 9th October was attended by a large roll-up of members, whose attendance was amply rewarded by way of one of the most informative and instructional evenings it has been our good fortune to witness for many a long day. Club member Ken Hastings not only gave details of his technique of projection printing, but proceeded to demonstrate and made prints which were of his usual very high standard before the club members and all members must surely have profited by this demonstration of a most difficult art and essential process of photography. All present were unanimous in their acclaim for his painstaking and detailed efforts to demonstrate his method of enlarging. It is to be hoped that demonstrations of this nature can be made a regular feature of our club in order that the beginners may be more adequately instructed by the more experienced members, while the advanced workers may be reminded of the basis and essentials of photography that they sometimes pass over as being too elementary. At the conclusion of the lecture, members held an impromptu color slide screening which served a double purpose in displaying the club’s new slide projector and to acquaint members with the fact that they may avail themselves of the equipment at any time they so desire.


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UNLOADING OPERATIONS
Stanley C. Piper

ANOTHER DAY
C.V. Jackson

DAWN ACTIVITY
C.V. Jackson

WHITE FURY
Stanley C. Piper

WIND FROLIC
C.V. Jackson

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On 23rd October, the Open competition attracted a wide and varied selection of prints and the judging resulted in the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, J.M. Galbraith; 2, K.D. Hastings; 3, J.M. Galbraith; Highly Commended: M. Wright.
B GRADE: 1, D. McWhirter; 2, B.L. Gibbons; 3, J. Silver: Highly Commended: D. Trotman, D. McWhirter.

Mr. M.G. Wilson followed on with his scheduled lecture on darkroom planning; after a general discussion on the relative merits of various fittings and devices and recommendations, it appeared that, from a practising photographer’s point of view, a great deal of money need not be spent on sundry appliances and devices designed to make work easier. To illustrate this point, the lecturer produced several gadgets that he had constructed himself at negligible cost and also informed members where they might obtain the materials necessary for their construction, giving the approximate cost involved. The members responded with generous applause at the conclusion of this lecture. It was followed by a print criticism of all prints exhibited, for the benefit of both the newer exhibitors as well as the more experienced workers.

On the night of 6th November, Mr. Roy MacDonell brought with him a 4" x 5" Graphic View Camera, with which he was to provide a practical demonstration of camera movements; the title of his lecture for that evening. This truly versatile instrument certainly aided Mr. MacDonell in illustrating the mysteries (to many an experienced worker as well as the beginner) of rising and falling front, tilts and lateral swing movements, etc., which aid the photographer in correcting his image for the various distortions introduced by certain circumstances.

Mr. MacDonell stressed the fact that the movements were available when needed, though not necessary for every "shot"; he also stressed the importance of employing a lens of good quality and with sufficient covering power to enable the appropriate corrections to be employed. The following rules were quoted to give a better understanding why the movements are provided:
(a) Back swings and tilts are used to control perspective.
(b) Front movements control depth of focus.

The audience responded wholeheartedly with its applause for Mr. MacDonell in appreciation of his kindness and co-operation in giving this lecture when known to be extremely busy in his field as a professional photographer.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
Mr. Laurence Le Guay, a foundation member of the Miniature Camera Group, attended the meeting on the evening of Tuesday 20th November, to act in the capacity of judge in the Documentary competition, the trophy for which was donated by himself.

This competition attracted a good display of prints, the judging of which resulted in the following awards:
A GRADE: l, M.G. Wilson; 2, M.G. Wilson; 3, M. Wright.
B GRADE: l, Laurie Friend; 2, G. Mitchell; 3, Laurie Friend.

Mr. Laurie Friend’s print of Bunnerong was judged to be the most outstanding and gained for the author the Le Guay Trophy.

At the conclusion of the competition, Mr. Le Guay gave a most interesting though informal talk on photography and photographers, during which he reviewed prints entered in the competition and to illustrate further his theme “Documentary", he brought along an excellent collection of first-class pictures, all of which were exhibited at the Festival of Britain. Amongst them were prints carrying the names of many very well-known photographers.

The speaker defined "Documentary" in the following words: “more than just a straight press shot, sensational as far as press shots go; newsworthy plus depth of feeling — an understanding of the subject”. He further elaborated by adding that “documentary and contemporary subjects are not synonymous and that montage is not documentary; the life and people of today comprise documentary”.

Tuesday 4th December, provided a most pleasant surprise in the person of Mr. Keast Burke, who came along to make the presentation of two of Dr. Julian Smith Portfolio awards won by Messrs. M. Wright and M. Ferguson, with their entries in the Character Study competition conducted by The A.P.-R. None was more surprised than the recipients, who had no intimation of the visit and no inkling of having won such outstanding awards.

With the aid of "Charlie", a most patient and co-operative model (kindly loaned by a leading city store) and a selection of lighting equipment, Mr. Don Trotman gave a most valuable and informative lecture on Portrait Lighting, ably demonstrated and lucidly illustrated with prints made to show the various lighting effects translated from third-dimensional color into two-dimensional monochrome prints.

Mr. Trotman’s evaluation of the three basic lighting effects, viz., main light, fill-in, and effect light, was received with avid interest by all members present, who responded with hearty acclaim for the lecturer when, at the conclusion, Mr. Ken Hastings called for a vote of thanks in sincere appreciation.


January 1952  Page 19 - Australasian Photo-Review

GUESS WHO?
K.J. Mierendorff

February 1952  Page 69 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The scheduled competition, “Architecture or Sculpture”, attracted a large and varied selection of prints on the evening of Tuesday 18th December, and provided for the judges, Mr. J.M. Galbraith, Mr. P.B. Billings and Mr. Lyndon Dadswell, a rather difficult task in evaluating the entries. Their decisions resulted in the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, M.G. Wilson; 2, M. Wright; 3, M.G. Wilson; Highly Commended: K.D. Hastings.
B GRADE: 1, B.L. Gibbons; 2, Laurie Friend; 3, B.L. Gibbons and G.W. Gardiner (equal).

The two guest judges, namely Messrs. P.B. Billings and Lyndon Dadswell, are each well known in their respective fields; Mr. Billings being a Past-President of Wellington Camera Club (New Zealand), and Mr. Dadswell being a sculptor of repute.

Later, Mr. Dadswell volunteered to give members an insight into third-dimensional art expression. He spoke on subject matter, composition, texture and technique and further elaborated by discussing such things as Free versus Solid compositions and the aspect of the object, suggesting that one needs to walk about a sculpture and view it from all angles.

Mr. Billings followed on with a short talk giving details of the operation and activities of the Wellington Camera Club: this proved both entertaining and interesting.

The history of the club, its connections, activities, etc., were received with avid interest and beside learning more about our sister dominion, we profited by certain suggestions that should materially aid us in our drive for membership and for our own premises which, with good fortune, we should be able to attain in the not too distant future.



March 1952  Page 134 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
Mr. J.V. Hall, an old and valued friend and member of long standing, proposed a most difficult subject for his annual trophy competition held on the 15th January. This year “Garden Photography” formed the subject and as a result of problems encountered members response was not as well as one would expect, though those prints exhibited were of high standard.

First place in the “A” Grade section was awarded to M.G. Wilson, while the first place for the “B” Grade entrants was won by B.L. Gibbons. There were insufficient entries to justify other placings.

Mr. A.R. Eade, a pioneer worker in dye retouching for print finishing, gave an amazing demonstration of his ability with this medium and showed identical prints to support his theory; after the requisite spotting and after-work it was difficult to believe that both were printed from the same negative, so different were the two prints.

Eagerly anticipated by all members, the night of 29th January, brought forth a large gathering. Mr. Laurence Le Guay ARPS, who very generously made his studio available, gave what well may be described as our most interesting demonstration of the year. With the aid of a professional model, Mr. Le Guay skilfully demonstrated his lighting techniques; as a result, many members who had brought along cameras took advantage of the invitation to make photographs of the model. Members were later taken on a tour of inspection of darkrooms, finishing and dressing rooms and all displayed keen interest in the fittings and equipment, providing an excellent insight into the layout and operation of a modern commercial studio.

Messrs. Clancy and Arditto, who each year provide trophies for the character study competition, were rewarded with an excellent display of prints, showing both originality and imagination, on the night of 12th February. The placings were as follows:
A GRADE: 1, J.M. Galbraith; 2, M.G. Wilson; 3, G. Silver; Highly Commended: M.J. Wright.
B GRADE: 1, G. Chapman and D. McWhirter (equal); 3, R. Butler; Highly Commended: J. Silver.

Mr. W. “Cliff” Noble, aided by Mr. J.M. Galbraith, illustrated the correct and incorrect methods of film development. This address took the form of an animated and hilarious parody on processing and included every known mistake and error made at some stage or other by all workers. Members were thoroughly delighted and highly amused at a lecture in lighter vein, especially since all present were able to see themselves portrayed by this farce. The acclamation awarded these two demonstrators was voluble, in keeping with the enjoyment of the audience.



April 1952  Page 200 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
Tuesday 26th February, saw the occasion of a slide-illustrated lecture on Photography in Astronomy by W. Gale ARPS. The lecturer’s pleasant insight into the immensity of the universe left the audience pondering on man’s insignificance. The problem of photographing moving bodies, such as stars, entirely dependent on their own extremely weak luminosity that necessitates exposures anything up to six hours, provided further food for thought.

The evening of 11th March, for which an Open competition was scheduled, attracted a good display of prints, particularly in B Grade. Awards were as follows:
A GRADE: 1, K.D. Hastings; 2, J.M. Galbraith; 3, C.V. Jackson and M.J. Wright (equal).
B GRADE: l, D. McWhirter; 2, B. Stavely; 3, Laurie Friend; Highly Commended: B.L. Gibbons.

Mr. Henri Mallard, who was the guest speaker for the evening, kindly consented to act in the capacity of judge for the above competition and afterwards spoke on Print Judging as well as giving a complete criticism of all entries.

Points from Mr. Mallard’s lecture were: Firstly, to consider technical excellence; secondly, a print should carry well and thirdly, composition should play a large part in exhibition prints. He further defined Principality as that which makes a print attractive, giving it a dominant note. Mood, he said, was an added attraction which, for the artist, was extremely difficult to convey and which was often over exaggerated by him. The photographer is better able to portray mood. Trimming, essentially consisting of selection and rejection of all extraneous matter, was important when composing a print, in that any superfluous object should not be allowed to compete with the principal subject matter. Of import also, is Presentation and without it there is little or no chance of success with an exhibition photograph.

Mr. Mallard spoke briefly on Constructive Criticism versus Destructive Criticism. A vote of thanks was carried by hearty acclamation.


April 1952  Page 224 - Australasian Photo-Review

THERE’S A WIND ON THE HEATH
C.V. Jackson

May 1952  Page 262 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
Tuesday 25th March found the color enthusiasts rolling up early to claim the most advantageous positions from which to view the subsequent screening of the color slides entered in the Color Competition.

Interest in color photography is increasing with the availability of color materials and this year quite a sizeable proportion of members was represented and it is to be hoped that the necessary materials will still continue to be available to enable color workers to pursue this important photographic development.

The Judges, Messrs. W.G. Noble, J.M. Galbraith and D. Brown, who had previously selected the winning entries, gave commentaries as to their individual reasons for each particular place in the award winning slides, which were placed as follows: 1, G. Silver; 2, G. Mitchell; 3, Laurie Friend; and Highly Commended: G. Vincent. The subject chosen for the monthly competition held on Tuesday 8th April was immensely popular: the subject “Child Study — Outdoors” brought forth a host of charming entries, the judging of which resulted:
A GRADE: 1, K.D. Hastings; 2, J.M. Galbraith.
B GRADE: 1, Mr. Hunt; 2, Mr. Dietrich; 3, G. Chapman; Highly Commended: Laurie Friend.

The trophy for this competition, kindly donated by member Mr. J. Couch, was awarded to the first placed entrants in each grade. Mr. J.V. Hall followed on with a practical demonstration of several gadgets for which he is quite renowned, illustrating a simple and practical method of copying with an enlarger.

The club, having just extended honorary membership to the three Pakistani Government representatives now in Australia, was honored with an impromptu exhibition of photographs by Mr. Aftab Ahmed, who showed himself to be a photographer of great capability.

The subject matter, inasmuch that it was almost entirely of subjects foreign to Australia, was received with avid interest and certainly much enjoyment. A vote of thanks was carried with acclamation for Mr. Ahmed’s kindness in bringing along this fine collection of prints.



June 1952  Page 332 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
Club member, Mr. J. Clear, responded with enthusiasm to fill in on the night of 22nd April, when our scheduled speaker Mr. Robertson was unavoidably prevented from delivering a lecture on Developing, which has now been advanced to a later date. Mr. Clear’s lecture, which took the form of a practical demonstration of Portrait Lighting, certainly proved that he was a master of this phase of photography and very adept at placement and variations on lighting technique. With the aid of models drawn from the audience, the lights were placed in a variety of standard and principal positions, the audience being invited to view the result of these and variations in the ground glass of the camera, in order that they might better understand such problems as balance, main, back or fill-in lighting.

Tuesday 6th May, Mr. W. ‘Cliff’ Noble kindly consented to act as judge for the Open Competition set down for that evening and after deliberation he made the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, K.D. Hastings; 2, C.V. Jackson; 3, M.G. Wilson; Highly Commended: M.J. Wright.
B GRADE: 1, Laurie Friend; 2, H. Hundt; 3, B.L. Gibbons; Highly Commended: G. Vincent.

Mr. Noble afterwards gave a complete commentary and sincere constructive criticism of all the entries and his remarks were received with much interest and enjoyment, as was openly expressed by all members by their vociferous acclamation at the conclusion of his comments.

Prominent exhibitor and salon worker, Mr. C.V. Jackson provided club members with a truly wonderful display of prints made by him during the past fifteen years, in his one-man-show that followed on and ably demonstrated by his work that he is deserving of the credit that has been awarded him. Mr. Jackson gave technical details, insofar as he was able to recall and invited club members to ask questions concerning either technique or application, which brought quite a vigorous response.

Mr. C. Heckford proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Jackson, which was carried by acclamation.


June 1952  Page 346 - Australasian Photo-Review

MORNING SHIFT
L.J. Clarke

July 1952  Page 394 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
Club members and visitors were particularly fortunate on the evening of Tuesday 20th May, in having as guest speaker Mr. S. Woodward-Smith, noted clinical photographer and color worker for many years. A rapt audience was held enthralled as Mr. Woodward-Smith unfolded a profound and most interesting resume on art and artists, their influence on modern color photography. With the aid of 35mm color slides, he projected most accurate reproductions of typical art works to illustrate the notable schools of paintings tracing their evolution from the early primitives to the present day artists. His free and easy style, coupled with remarks and comments in lighter vein, spiced this lecture, making it easily assimilated by all present who were unanimous in their acclaim at the conclusion of his talk.

Tuesday 3rd June, was the last competition night for the club year, the subject chosen being “Wet Streets”, for which a Special Trophy was donated. The awards were:
A GRADE: 1, M.G. Wilson; 2 and 3, K.D. Hastings; Highly Commended: M. G. Wilson.
B Grade; 1, A.K. Dietrich; 2, H. Hundt; 3, G. Chapman; Highly Commended: G. Vincent.

Mr. R. Nasmyth, who was our guest speaker for the evening, kindly consented to assist in the judging of the competition prior to his talk, which was on “Print Toning”. To illustrate his mastery of this field, he brought along nine identical black-and-white prints, upon which he designated the tone and color of the final result by writing on the reverse. He then proceeded to demonstrate his toning methods before an eager audience and on completion he laid out the nine prints each toned exactly as previously indicated.

Mr. Nasmyth was assailed by members, these desirous of obtaining what had been thought to be "trade secrets" by way of formulae for the toners; they were disappointed when it was subsequently learned that he employed only standard toning baths listed in many photographic reference books commonly employed by most, if not all amateurs. He was accorded a vote of thanks which was carried in the usual manner.



August 1952  Page 458 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The Annual Ladies and Visitors Night was held at History House, 8 Young Street, Sydney, on the evening of 17th June. Proceedings opened with the President’s address and welcome to visitors, followed by the awarding of trophies won by members through out the year. The results were:
Le Guay Trophy for Documentary Photography: Laurie Friend.
J.V. Hall Trophy for Garden Photography: (A Grade): M.G. Wilson; (B Grade): B.L. Gibbons.
Clancy Trophy for Character Study, (B Grade): G. Chapman.
Arditto Trophy for Character Study (A Grade): J.M. Galbraith.
J.H. Couch Trophy for Child Study, Outdoors (A Grade): K.D. Hastings; (B GRADE:) H. Hundt.
Ilford Trophy, “Wet Streets” Competition (A Grade): M.G. Wilson; (B Grade): A.K. Dietrich.
D. Pittman Trophy, “Wharves and Shipping” Competition (A Grade): K.D. Hastings; (B Grade): D. Trotman.
M.J. Wright Trophy, for the most improved B Grade member for the year, was awarded to B.L. Gibbons.

The A Grade point score proved to be most unusual and quite without precedent in that two members tied for first place. They were M.G. Wilson and K.D. Hastings, both of whom were awarded trophies.

The B Grade point score trophy was won by Laurie Friend by a clear majority amongst the major point scorers in that division.

The P.I.A. Trophy for the print of the year was chosen from quite a large selection of entries and the judges were unanimous in placing the K.D. Hasting print “Mountain Eucalypts” first; which print, incidentally, was to gain for its author the further distinction of being adjudged first from the Camera Club of Sydney’s exhibit of 25 prints at the Annual Inter-Club Competition held at the Y.M.C.A. Hall on the evening of 20th June. The house exhibition of prints from award winners throughout the year, held in conjunction with the Annual Ladies and Visitors Night, received close scrutiny and attracted much favorable attention, as did the subsequent screening of color slides representative of the Club’s color work. Social contacts were made and affirmed during the intermission at which supper was served. By courtesy of Jack Couch an excellent sound movie screening rounded out the evening’s entertainment which, I feel sure, proved interesting and was appreciated by all present.

The election of Officers held on 1st July, resulted in the following appointments; President: K.D. Hastings; Vice Presidents: H.P. James and W.C. Noble; Hon.Secretary: A.K. Dietrich, Assistant Secretary; Laurie Friend; Honorary Treasurer: Stan R. Ridley; Committee: J. Heckford, H.P. James, W.C. Noble, M.J. Wright, H. Hundt, G. Vincent, G. Silver and D. Brown.



September 1952  Page 573 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On the night of 15th July, the club held its first competition in the new financial year. This was in the form of an Open Competition which in recent years has proved very popular with the members. The competition was judged by three of the club’s panel of judges and the awards made were;
A GRADE: 1, H. Lofts; 2, M. Wright; 3, M. Wright; Highly Commended: Laurie Friend.
B GRADE: 1, Stanley Ridley; 2, K. Dietrich; 3, J. Silver; Highly Commended: C. Heckford.

The evening’s entertainment was completed with constructive criticism of the prints both by the judges and members.

The night of July 29, was set down for a lecture and demonstration by Dr. A.E. Chaffer. Unfortunately, at the last moment Dr. Chaffer was unable to attend and the club was very fortunate in obtaining the services of Mr. J. Mitchell at short notice to give a very interesting slide demonstration and talk on his recent tour through Spain. Mr. Mitchell’s 2 1/4" by 2 1/4" slides, which had been taken on Ansco Color film and processed by himself, showed high standards of technical quality and composition.



October 1952  Page 588 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On 12th August, the club held a Wharves and Shipping competition for a trophy, which has been donated in past years by Mr. D. Pittman. As Mr. Pittman was unable to attend, the competition was judged by the club’s panel of judges and the awards made were:
A GRADE: 1, Laurie Friend and M. Wright (equal); 3, B. Gibbons; Highly Commended: S.H. Lofts.
B GRADE: 1, K. Dietrich; 2, C. Heckford; 3, K. Dietrich.

The prints were then criticized by the members as well as the judges. In the past this method of criticism has proved very satisfactory as it gives the members an opportunity to point out their own individual likes and dislikes.

On the same evening’s program a lecture on Composition was given by club member Mr. D. Brown. Mr. Brown brought with him sketches showing the principal forms of composition and afterwards showed how he had used them successfully in many of his own pictures.

On 26th August, the club was given another very interesting lecture by Mr. Henri Mallard. This time his subject was Pictorialism. Mr. Mallard impressed upon the members the importance of having harmony as well as good tonal values in an exhibition print and concluded by showing the members a portfolio of pictures made by salon workers in Australia and overseas.



November 1952  Page 656 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The highlight of the evening on September 9, was “Give it a Picture” Competition titled "Spring", which produced some both unusual and interesting prints. The competition was judged by the club’s panel of judges and the awards made were:
A GRADE: 1, S.H. Lofts; 2, K.D. Hastings; 3, S.H. Lofts.
B Grade; 1, A.K. Dietrich; 2, Stanley Ridley; 3, H. Hundt.

The prints were then discussed and reviewed by the members and judges.

On September 23 Mr. G. Robertson, of the Kodak Lecture Service Division, came along to give the club members a lecture and demonstration on Developing. Mr. Robertson showed in a practical manner the effects and changes caused on a sheet of exposed film by each chemical ingredient of the developer and at the end of the demonstration assisted members by answering questions on various developing problems. Mr. James on behalf of the members thanked Mr. Robertson for giving a most interesting and helpful lecture.

The Club’s new syllabus for 1952-53 is now in operation and any photographer interested is invited to call at the meeting on 2nd Floor, 302 Pitt Street, Sydney, on alternate Tuesdays at 8pm or to write to the Secretary at the same address.



December 1952  Page 716 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
An Open competition was the highlight of the meeting held on October 7. Because of the large number of high-quality prints in the competition, the judges were presented with quite a difficult task in making their decisions. Awards were;
“A” Grade; 1, Laurie Friend; 2, D. Brown; 3, S.H. Lofts; Highly Commended: D. Brown and S.H. Lofts (equal).
“B” GRADE: 1, K. Dietrich; 2, J.A. Hayes; 3, H. Hundt and Stanley Ridley (equal).

At the 21st October, meeting, the guest speaker, Mr. E. Slater, gave a lecture on Color Photography, which was illustrated with approximately 130 color slides on scientific, medical and pictorial subjects. Members were kept interested for over two hours with Mr. Slater’s slides, which covered practically every section of color photography. Thanks go to Mr. Slater for his most instructive lecture and color screening.



January 1953  Page 56 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
A Still-life Competition was the highlight of the meeting held on 4th November, and the high quality of the exhibits presented the judges with quite a difficult task in making their decisions. Awards for the competition were:
A GRADE: 1, J. Hoey; 2, S.H. Lofts; 3, S.H. Lofts; Highly Commended: B. Gibbons.
B GRADE: 1, K. Dietrich; 2, Stanley Ridley; 3, K. Dietrich.

Subsequently, the print criticism which was given by the advanced members proved very constructive and beginners and members were able to see examples of high quality work and just what makes them award winners or not.

The meeting held on 18th November, was attended by a large roll up of members who were well rewarded by a practical demonstration of Projection Printing by one of our older members, Mr. G. Silver. The lecturer commenced by showing members by means of diagram sketches the principles employed in a modern enlarger and then went on to demonstrate the painstaking efforts required to make an exhibition enlargement. The example used by Mr. Silver was a flash shot of two ballet girls taken on 35mm film which he enlarged to approximately 20" by 30". In the making of the enlargement Mr. Silver demonstrated such controls as diffusion with the use of cellophane and holding back areas of the print during the exposure.

Thanks are due to Mr. Silver for a very interesting and instructional demonstration from which all the members have surely profited.



February 1953  Page 68 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The monthly competition was held on December 2, the subject being Against the Light. Some excellent prints were exhibited, and after the judging by the club’s panel of judges the results were:
A GRADE: 1, J. Galbraith; 2, S.H. Lofts; 3, B. Gibbons; Highly Commended: Laurie Friend.
B GRADE: 1, Stanley Ridley; 2, K. Dietrich; 3, Stanley Ridley; Highly Commended: K. Dietrich.

The prints were then criticized by the judges and advanced members of the club. It is this constructive criticism that really brings to the attention of the beginner the finer points of print quality and the extent to which they can be improved.

On the same evening the club’s half-yearly Color Competition was screened by Mr. J. Galbraith. The color quality of the transparencies submitted was of a high standard. The evening’s entertainment was concluded with the announcement of the competition results, which were: 1, Laurie Friend; 2, R. Brogan; 3, N. Gray; Highly Commended: C. Peterson and Laurie Friend.

On December 16, club members were entertained by Mr. D. Michel, of Kodak Ltd., who came along to show us a movie film entitled "Highlights and Shadows". This film dealt mainly with the manufacture of Kodak materials and equipment and showed the various stages in manufacture from the raw material to the finished product. Mr. C. Noble passed a vote of thanks to Mr. Michel.

The club is anticipating a very active year in the photographic field and prospective members are assured of a year in which their standards of photography, however high, will be improved. Intending members should contact the Hon.Secretary or attend a meeting on the 2nd Floor, 302 Pitt Street, Sydney, on alternate Tuesdays.



March 1953  Page 132 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
An Open competition was the highlight of the meeting on January 13, and this resulted in a fine display of prints. Awards for the competition, given by the club’s panel of judges, were:
A GRADE: 1, S.H. Lofts and J. Hoey (equal); 3, Laurie Friend; Highly Commended: H. James.
B GRADE: 1, K. Dietrich; 2, J.A. Hayes; 3, Stanley Ridley (two entries equal).

Constructive criticism and discussion on the prints were given by the judges and members.

Club members were given a lesson in Portraiture on January 27, by fellow member Mr. Stanley Ridley, who had brought along equipment which was used to demonstrate various types of lighting on a model. The lecturer explained that good portraiture could be obtained by using four lights, namely, main, fill-in, background and accent (spotlight, etc.). Mr. Ridley also said that in order to get good pictures when taking child portraits, it is essential for the photographer to come down to the level of the child and entertain him. By doing this the photographer would find the results far more pleasing and with a lot more expression.



April 1953  Page 204 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On 10th February, the club held its monthly print competition “Pattern and Texture”. An excellent display of prints was shown and the decisions by the club’s judges were:
A GRADE: 1, B. Gibbons; 2, S.H. Lofts; 3, M. Wright; Highly Commended: K. Hastings.
B GRADE: 1, J. Hayes; 2, I. Brown; 3 (equal), K. Dietrich and G. Vincent.

The prints were discussed and criticized by both judges and members of the club. This method of criticism gives members an opportunity to point out their own ideas on how improvements could be made to a print if it is found necessary.

On 24th February, a lecture and demonstration on Print Finishing and Mounting was given by club member Mr. M. Wright. The meeting was concluded by the showing of fifty prints of the work of the late Dr. Julian Smith.

On 1st March, a club outing was held to Palm Beach and members were well rewarded by an abundance of good photographs.



May 1953  Page 264 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
A “Marine” competition was the highlight of the meeting on 10th March. A fine display of prints was exhibited and members were able to show prints which had been taken on the club outing to Palm Beach. Awards for the competition were given by the club’s panel of judges and the results were:
A Grade; 1, M. Wright; 2, S.H. Lofts; 3, D. Brown; Highly Commended: J. Hoey.
B GRADE: 1, G. Vincent; 2, K. Dietrich; 3, H. Hundt; Highly Commended: Stanley Ridley.

Constructive criticism was given by Stanley Ridley and the judges and members were invited to give their opinions.

On 24th March a lecture and demonstration on Stereo Projection and Viewing was given by Mr. J. Pinnock. The lecturer demonstrated a very fine stereo projector which had been designed by himself and two hand stereo viewers were passed around. Polaroid glasses were issued to all members and the stereo projection proceeded with remarkable results. Thanks go to Mr. Pinnock for his very interesting lecture.

Persons interested in membership of the club will be made welcome and should contact the Secretary or call at a meeting on the 2nd Floor, 302 Pitt Street, Sydney, on alternate Tuesdays.



June 1953  Page 330 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
The April competition was held on 7th, the subject being Open and the judging by the club’s panel of judges resulted in the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, G. Scheding; 2, M. Wright and B. Gibbons (equal); Highly Commended: Laurie Friend.
B GRADE: 1, J. Hayes; 2, J. Hayes; 3, G. Vincent; Highly Commended: G. Vincent.

After the judging, criticism of the prints was given both by judges and members.

On 21st April, a lecture and demonstration was given to the members by the President, Mr. Hastings, on "Intensification and Reduction of Prints". This was carried out in a most interesting and instructive manner, the first part of the lecture being on spotting and reducing in Farmer’s Reducer, the second part on intensification by the chromium intensifier. Great interest was shown as the sample prints were dramatically improved especially one that had been only half-bleached and showing the line of demarcation between before and after intensification. Mr. Hastings then showed members some of his prints which had been successfully treated in the past.

Thanks go to Mr. Hastings for his very instructive lecture and demonstration.



July 1953  Page 392 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On 5th May, the club held a Documentary or Action competition for which a trophy is given yearly by Mr. Laurence Le Guay. Owing to Mr. Le Guay’s unavoidable absence judging was done at a later date and resulted:
A GRADE: 1, J, Hoey; 2, K. Hastings; 3. G. Scheding; Highly Commended: J. Hoey.
B GRADE: 1, Stanley Ridley; 2, G. Vincent; 3, A.K. Dietrich; Highly Commended: G. Vincent.

A discussion was held on the prints and constructive criticism was given by the members.

On 19th May, a One-man-show was given by Mr. Cliff Noble who has been a member of the club for many years. Mr. Noble brought along about fifty of his prints which were individually shown and discussed. Members were very much impressed with the fine print quality which had gone into the making of the prints. Amongst them were many good story-telling pictures which showed imagination.

For the benefit of members and visitors the following is a list of coming activities:
July 14, Talk by G. Robertson. (Kodak Ltd.).
July 28, Mood Competition for Special Trophy.
August 11, Lecture on Exposure by C. Heckford.
August 25, Architectural Competition.
September 8, Annual Ladies and Visitors Night — Exhibition of Award Winning Prints — Sound Film Showing by J.H. Couch.



August 1953  Page 458 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On 16th June, a Portraiture or Character Study competition was held for a trophy donated by Messrs. Arditto and Clancy each year. Some excellent prints were exhibited and the judging by the club’s panel of judges resulted in the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, C. Noble; 2, (Equal), H. James and J. Galbraith; Highly Commended: B. Gibbins.
B Grade; 1. Stanley Ridley; 2, J. Prior; 3, K. Dietrich; Highly Commended: K. Dietrich.

Constructive criticism and discussion on the prints was given by the judges and members. On the same evening the club’s half-yearly Color Competition was screened and judged by Mr. J. Mitchell. After the screening of the slides the lecturer gave a most instructive talk on the different aspects of color photography.

The results of the Color Competition were; 1, G. Gray; 2, D. Brown; 3, K. Dietrich.

On June 30 an Open Competition was held which resulted in the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, M. Wilson; 2, Laurie Friend; 3, D. Brown; Highly Commended: (Equal), M. Wright and B. Gibbins.
B GRADE: 1, J. Hayes; 2, Stanley Ridley; 3, F. Furness.

The club’s Annual General Meeting was then proceeded with. Reports on the year’s work were given by the office-bearers and the election of officers for the next twelve months resulted in the following appointments: President, Stanley Ridley; Vice-Presidents, J. Hoey and K. Dietrich; Hon.Secretary, W. Kinsey; Assistant Secretary, G. Vincent; Treasurer, W. Baker; Committee, W. Peters, C. Heckford, Laurie Friend, H. Hundt and G. Scheding; Auditors, C. Noble and H. James.



September 1953  Page 521 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
A most instructive and interesting evening was spent on July 14, when members K. Hastings and D. Brown gave an analysis and criticism of a number of prints brought in for the occasion by some of our A Graders. The critics, each an expert in his own sphere, but differing from the other in his photographic outlook — one a pure pictorialist and the other a pictorialist embodying in his work the best features of the 'modern' approach—gave us one of the most pleasant evenings we have enjoyed.

The winners of the Point Score Competition were announced on the same evening and the results were:
A GRADE: 1, S. Lofts; 2, M. Wright; 3, Laurie Friend.
B GRADE: 1, A.K. Dietrich; 2, Stanley Ridley; 3, J. Hayes.
The M.J. Wright Trophy for the most improved B Grader was won by J. Hayes. The three B Grade place winners were moved up into A Grade.

A tribute was paid by members to the late Mr. Harold Cazneaux and a message of sympathy was sent to his family.

The monthly competition on July 28, had for its subject "Mood" and resulted in the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, K. Hastings; 2, J. Hoey; 3, D, Brown; HC, J. Hoey.
B Grade : 1, G. Vincent; 2, C. Heckford ; 3, G. Gray.

Following the competition, criticism of the prints was given by the judges and members.

The Club’s Annual Ladies and Visitors Night will be held on September 8, at the rooms of the Royal Australian Historical Society in Young Street. An exhibition of Award-Winning Prints will be on display; the evening will be rounded-off with a sound film entertainment by member J.H. Crouch and some fine films will be shown. Intending visitors should contact our Hon.Secretary, W. Kinsey, to arrange seat bookings.

An Open Competition will be held on 22nd September, at 8pm, at the Club Rooms, 2nd Floor, 302 Pitt Street, Sydney. Visitors and prospective members will be welcome. Inquiries can be made through the Hon.Secretary, or the Assistant Secretary, G.R. Vincent.



Monday 14th September 1953  Page 4 - The Canberra Times (ACT)

The Canberra Photographic Society won the NSW INTERCLUB CHAMPIONSHIP on Friday at a display organized by the Photographic Society of New South Wales.

The club entered eight prints in competition with 16 other groups, including eight metropolitan clubs. Entries were in ratio to club membership.

Judges Messrs. Keith Burke, A.W. Gale and C.S. Christian awarded Canberra 33.62 points, the YMCA Camera Circle 30.1 and the The Camera Club of Sydney 29.25.

The winning prints belonged to K. Bogg, K. Dinnerville, L. Leslie, Alfred Clegg Redpath and B. Robottom.

L. Leslie won the trophy for the best print of the show.

Several of the Canberra club's prints were taken from, the annual exhibition now on show at the club's quarters at Riverside.



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On 11th August, member C. Heckford gave a talk on “Exposure”, which members found most informative and interesting. The usual monthly competition was held on August 25, the subject being “Architecture”. The following awards were made:
A GRADE: 1, B. Gibbins; 2 (equal), M. Wright and Laurie Friend: Highly Commended: W. Peters.
B GRADE: 1, G. Vincent; 2, C. Heckford; 3, W, McKenzie.

The Annual Ladies and Visitors Night was held at History House on September 8. There was a large gathering of members and friends and of guests to whom the Club owes a debt of gratitude for their kind assistance during the year and even of those, whom we who do not win competitions consider our foemen, the judges. On display was a number of award-winning prints, including those entered for the Inter-club Competition and these aroused considerable interest.

Mr. A. R. Eade judged our Print of the Year Competition and gave the award to Cliff Noble for — sad to relate concerning our one and only Cliff — the only print he had submitted during the year. It is feared, that if other members follow his example, competitions will suffer. However, perhaps now Cliff will regularly exhibit. After an interval there was a fine display of films by member J. H. Couch.

During the month our Hon.Secretary, W. Kinsey, was obliged to resign his office owing to his own and family illness. His resignation was accepted with regret and G. Scheding was elected in his place.

Our new syllabus is now available and intending members and others interested will be able to obtain a copy from the Hon.Secretary on application.



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The Open Competition on September 22 resulted:
A GRADE: 1, (Equal), W. Peters and G. Scheding; 3, J. Chapman; Highly Commended: K. Deitrich.
B GRADE: 1, C. Heckford; 2, W. McKenzie; 3, B. Sutcliffe; Highly Commended: N. Gray.

This was followed by print criticism and an animated discussion developed regarding the merits of pictorial and modern photography.

A most enjoyable night was spent on 6th October, listening to Mr. J.T.R. Richardson ARPS, delivering a lecture aptly entitled Pictorial Photography in Many Lands. This beautiful collection of prints, some of which had been hung in the London Salon, was comprised of photos taken in most of the countries of Europe as well as the exotic lands of India and Malaya and of course, not forgetting Australia. A noteworthy point from Mr, Richardson’s lecture was that really to see a country photographically it was necessary to ride a bicycle, which he did, for then you could get to places that are inaccessible to the motor car. Another point is that, by choosing the right time, the commonplace subject becomes potential salon material. As an instance Mr. Richardson showed a photograph which he said could only have been taken at a certain time of the day in the month of February. Mr. J. Hoey thanked Mr. Richardson for an evening full of photographic enjoyment.

Our new syllabus is now available and intending members and others interested may obtain a copy from the Hon.Secretary, Mr. G. Scheding, Tel. (day) BW 6075, (night) XA2619, or by letter to Box 2016 G.P.O., Sydney.

The President of the Camera Club of Sydney, Mr. Ken Hastings,
offers congratulations to Mr. Cliff Noble upon his winning the
“Print of the Year”.

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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
At our meeting on 20th October, members were privileged to have a lecture by Mr. Barry Townsend of Kodak Ltd., and a demonstration of the Flexichrome Process (per medium of an excellent 16mm Kodachrome sound film, which showed all steps in the process very clearly). All present displayed keen interest in this unique process and much discussion followed when questions were called for. Examples of work produced by the method were handed around for examination and were much admired. Once again our sincere thanks to Messrs. Kodak Ltd., and to Mr. Townsend for providing us with an interesting and informative lecture.

The lecture was followed by the Still-Life Competition set down for the evening which resulted:
A GRADE: 1, J. Hoey; 2, F. Darsow; 3, W. Peters; Highly Commended: M. Wilson.
B GRADE: 1, G. Heckford; 2, W. McKenzie; 3, C. Heckford.

At the completion of the Competition a print analysis was conducted and as is usual with a still-life subject, much interesting discussion followed.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
At the meeting on 3rd November, Mr. A.W. Gale ARPS, was guest lecturer for the evening and chose as his subject "How to Improve Composition by Print Control". Mr. Gale opened his lecture by a short discussion on the various forms of composition, and then spoke on the first pre-requisite of a good picture — a dominant center of interest. The highest light in the picture should be adjacent to, or at, the center of interest, Mr. Gale stated. He then proceeded to prove the accuracy of his statement by means of a demonstration on the use of oil color reinforcement to subdue unwanted highlight areas. Mr. Gale showed how the print was first “oiled” by means of a pad of cotton wool moistened with poppy oil and turpentine. The print was then wiped down with another pad of dry cotton wool to remove all traces of the oil. This treatment provides a “tooth” or key for the oil color pigment, which is also applied with a pad of cotton wool. The color should be put on sparingly and gradually built up until the correct tone is reached. Should too much tone result, it could be wiped off and a fresh attempt made. At the conclusion of the demonstration, Mr. Gale said that the test of any control process should be that it shall not be detectable upon ordinary visual examination. Mr. Gale then passed around specimen prints for members to examine, so that they could see that the method demonstrated was very satisfactory in that respect. At the conclusion of the lecture Mr. Harry James proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Gale for an interesting and instructive evening. This was warmly supported by members.

At the meeting held on 17th November, the main business of the evening was an Open Competition, which was well patronized and which gave our judges some hard work to decide placings. They made the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, C. Noble; 2, Laurie Friend; 3 (equal), K. Dietrich and W. Peters.
B GRADE: 1, C. Heckford; 2, H.R. Gazzard; 3 (equal), C. Heckford and N. Mackenzie.

The remainder of the evening was occupied by print analysis, which brought forth much interesting discussion on the pros and cons of the prints submitted in the competition.

The Camera Club of Sydney meets at 302 Pitt Street, Sydney, every second Tuesday. Visitors are most welcome. Enquiries should be addressed to the Hon.Secretary, Box 2016, G.P.O., Sydney.

Huckleberry
STANLEY R. RIDLEY

February 1954  Page 68 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
At our meeting on December 1, Mr. P.W. Hennessy, of Messrs. Lowry and Hennessy, gave an interesting and informative lecture entitled “Flash Photography — Latest Developments”. Mr. Hennessy traced the development and application of Flash from the days of flash-powder to modern 'B.C. Expendable' and electronic methods and dealt fully with synchronization and the various types of bulbs and their characteristics. To demonstrate various points that arose during his lecture, Mr. Hennessy brought along with him the most formidable array of flash equipment that members had ever seen outside of a photographic warehouse, ranging from simple “open flash” to the larger electronic types with "slave” units. Members were permitted to handle and inspect this equipment at the conclusion of the lecture and great interest was displayed in it. The “star” item was, without a doubt, a lightweight electronic unit capable of operation from dry batteries or from the mains. This unit was attractive in appearance and price and should do much to popularize electronic flash for the average amateur. A vote of thanks to Mr. Hennessy was heartily supported by all present. In passing, it might be mentioned that this was the first lecture we have had on Flash in recent years and the attention given it by members gives some indication of the growing interest in this phase of photography.

The Color Slide Competition set down for our meeting on December 15, unfortunately had to be deferred due to unforeseen circumstances. The Set Subject Competition for the night was “Curves” and the results were:
A GRADE: 1, B. Gibbins; 2, F. Darsow.
B GRADE: 1. H.R. Gazzard; 2, N. Mackenzie; 3, H.R. Gazzard.

The comparative lack of support for the competition evoked considerable discussion as to the merits of the Set Subject versus Open Competition issue. It is the writer’s opinion that this somewhat contentious subject will always be argued in Camera Club circles.

A few items listed for meetings in the near future are:
February 9th, Commercial Stereo Photography, lecture by G. Glover;
February 23rd, One Light (Artificial), Competition;
March 9th, One-Man Show, J. W. Metcalfe;
March 23rd, Color Competition Screening.

The Camera Club of Sydney meets at 302 Pitt St., 2nd Floor, every second Tuesday. Visitors are most welcome. Enquiries should be addressed to the Hon.Secretary, Box 2016, G.P.O., Sydney.



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At our meeting on 12th January, Mr. J. Mitchell was guest judge for the Color Slide Competition, which was held over from the previous meeting. Following his usual practice, Mr. Mitchell projected and commented upon each slide. He made the following awards: 1, Laurie Friend; 2, D. Brown; 3, F. Darsow; Highly Commended: D. Brown. This meeting having been set down as a “Gadget” Night, members proceeded to demonstrate the various accessories they had built. These included a sliding copier for a Leica or similar camera, a B.-C. flashgun, a “chair-a-pod”, a tripod brace and a simple device for adapting a tripod for use as a projector stand. Two members demonstrated items made from perspex. The first, a “dodger” with various shapes and sizes of cut-outs, was made from amber perspex and it impressed members as being a useful and easily made “gadget”. The second member demonstrated the use of perspex in making protective boxes for lenses and other applications.

At the meeting on 26th January, the main attraction of the evening was an Open Competition, which resulted:
A GRADE: 1, B. Gibbons; 2, K. Dietrich; 3, J. Hayes; Highly Commended: G. Silver.
B GRADE: 1, H. Gazzard; 2, A. Sutcliffe; 3, C. Heckford; Highly Commended: C. Heckford.

At the conclusion of the competition a print analysis was conducted.

The following are coming attractions from our syllabus:
March 9, One-Man Show by Mr. J.W. Metcalfe;
March 23, Child Study Competition and Color Competition Screening;
April 6, Development of the Negative—Lecture and Demonstration by Mr. R. Nasmyth;
April 20, Open Competition.

The club meets on the second floor of 302 Pitt Street, Sydney, on alternate Tuesdays. Visitors are always welcome.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
At our meeting on 9th February, Mr. G. Glover gave an informal lecture on "Commercial Stereo Photography". Mr. Glover, who specializes in this particular phase of photography, allowed members to view, per medium of the excellent self-contained viewers that he brought along with him, a large selection of stereo color transparencies typical of those that he makes for commercial use. The quality of the slides viewed by members — all by the Kodachrome process — left no doubt as to the lecturer’s ability in this sphere. Mr. Glover proved a mine of information on stereo matters and many questions were asked by members.

The title chosen for the competition held as the main item at our meeting on February 23, was "One Light — Artificial" and the awards were:
A GRADE: 1, K. Hastings; 2 (Equal), J. Hoey and G. Silver; Highly Commended: G. Scheding.
B GRADE: 1, C. Heckford; 2, H.R. Gazzard; 3, B. Potter.

At the conclusion of the judging, the various authors of the placed prints commented on the methods used in lighting the subjects chosen by them. An exhaustive analysis of all prints submitted in the competition then followed.

The Camera Club of Sydney meets at 302 Pitt Street, (2nd Floor), each alternate Tuesday. Visitors are most welcome. Enquiries should be addressed to the Hon.Secretary, Box 2016, G.P.O., Sydney.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
At our meeting on 9th March, members were privileged to have a one-man-show and talk by Mr. J.W. Metcalfe, the well-known pictorial photographer. Mr. Metcalfe displayed a selection of his work and commented on each print, giving a resume of what he considered were the strong points or the weaknesses of each. He defined his attitude to photographic pictorialism and stated that he thought photography had limitations as an art form compared with painting or sketching. The reason for this was that photography took an instant out of time and made a picture of conditions prevailing at that instant; whereas, in painting, the artist built up his picture from a series of impressions and was able to add or delete any of these, depending upon what he desired to show in the finished picture. Members were appreciative of the high standard of Mr. Metcalfe’s work and displayed much interest in his talk. A vote of thanks by Mr. Cliff Noble was warmly supported by all present.

On March 23, the color slides entered in our quarterly competition were screened. This competition was judged by a panel of three members and the awards were:
1, G. Chapman; 2, D. Brown; 3, G. Gray; Highly Commended: D. Brown.

The set subject competition Child Study resulted:
A GRADE: 1, H. James; 2, J. Hoey; 3, B. Gibbons; Highly Commended: R.N. Treatt.
B GRADE: 1, B. Potter; 2 (Equal), W. McKenzie and A.F. Sutcliffe.



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(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
At our meeting on 6th April, Mr. R. Nasmyth lectured and demonstrated on Development of the Negative. He detailed the requirements of good negatives and explained how they were obtained. He also drew attention to the golden rule of development, “Exposure governs density. Development governs contrast”. The lecturer then handed around specimen negatives which showed the common faults of under-exposure and over-exposure and of under-development and over-development, accompanied by an example of correct exposure and development.

Mr. Nasmyth set up a camera and made a photograph of a black changing-bag against a bare electric lamp. He then proceeded to demonstrate the development of the exposed plate in a single-plate tank. Upon completion, the resultant negative was passed around for members to examine. Mr. Nasmyth was complimented for the able manner in which he gave a concise and informative lecture.

An Open Competition was held at our meeting on 20th April. In the B Grade, members competed for a trophy donated by Messrs. Photopharma. The judges for the evening were Messrs. S.H. Lofts, C. Noble and J. Galbraith and the results were:
A GRADE: 1, Laurie Friend; 2, B. Gibbons; 3, B. Gibbons.
B GRADE: 1, A.H. Winchester; 2, N. Gray; 3 (Equal), C. Heckford and W. Baker.

The remainder of the evening was occupied by a print analysis, which is a subject this club believes to be of the utmost value to its members. During the course of the meeting, members congratulated Mr. Cliff Noble on his election as President of the New South Wales Photographic Council. Mr. Noble reported on the recent annual meeting of the Council and it was learnt with great interest of the tentative booking of the Education Department’s Galleries in December for the Inter-Club Competition and Exhibition, details of which have yet to be finalized.

The competition for 15th June, will be Color. There will be a screening of slides and judging will be performed by Mr. S. Woodward-Smith. The Club meets at No. 302 Pitt Street (opposite the Water Board) on alternate Tuesdays. Visitors are welcome.



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The subject chosen by our guest lecturer, Mr. J. Mitchell, at our meeting on May 4, was Color Photography. His coverage of this important phase of our hobby was a wide one and included such matters as the theory of color; suitable cameras and lenses and recent improvements to them; exposure and exposure meters; color correction filters and viewing apparatus.

Mr. Mitchell drew attention to two related matters which can often mean the difference between a poor transparency and a good one. Firstly, the relative inaccuracy of viewfinders in most cameras, some tending to include more in their field of view than the camera lens, some less. This could influence results by the inclusion in the composition of a greater area than was intended or, on the other hand, the cutting off of portion of it. Because of this weakness, practical tests should be made to determine the accuracy of individual camera viewfinders and allowance for error made accordingly when using them. Mr. Mitchell said that in his opinion reflex type cameras were more suited to color photography than the range finder - viewfinder type, as they allowed a much more positive composition.

Secondly, and closely related to the aforementioned, was the fact that positive transparency color processes do not lend themselves to “cropping” or other alteration after completion of processing. In effect, the success or otherwise of the finished result was decided at the instant of exposure. Closer attention was thus necessary to matters of composition and minor detail than might be the case with black-and-white photography. At the conclusion of Mr. Mitchell’s talk members showed their appreciation by a vote of thanks.

Members were the guests of Mr. John Hearder FRPS, FIBP, at his commercial and portrait studio on May 18. After an interesting inspection of his darkroom and other facilities, Mr. Hearder, with the aid of an attractive model, gave members a most engrossing demonstration of lighting technique as applied to portraiture and general indoor photography. Members displayed keen interest and many questions were asked at the conclusion of the demonstration.

The club is indebted to Mr. Hearder for an excellent evening’s instruction.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
On 1st June, members were privileged to gain an insight into the work and character of the noted U.S. photographer, Edward Weston, per medium of an excellent 16mm sound film entitled "The Photographer". Our thanks are due to the U.S. Information Library for giving us the opportunity to view this film and to fellow member J.H. Crouch who projected it and also provided the necessary equipment.

The results of the Documentary or Action Competition for the Le Guay Trophy, which was held over from the previous meeting were then announced. Mr. Laurence Le Guay made the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, K. Hastings; 2, J. Hoey; 3, B. Gibbons.
B GRADE: 1, C. Heckford; 2, A.H. Winchester.

The set subject competition for the evening Portrait or Character Study resulted:
A GRADE: 1, H. James; 2 (Equal), J. Galbraith and B. Gibbons; Highly Commended: Stanley Ridley.
B GRADE: 1 and 2, A.H. Winchester; 3, H. Hundt.

Print Analysis occupied the remainder of the evening.

Mr. S. Woodward-Smith, of the Department of Medical Illustration, Sydney University, was our guest lecturer and judge for the Color Slide Competition held on June 15. Mr. Woodward-Smith, who is a well-known worker in color circles, gave a talk on progress in the artistic use of color film. He traced the first “color for color’s sake” approach of early color workers, to the present day tendency to the somewhat more restrained use of color and to the experimental work in Color Derivations being done by Ralph Evans and associates of the Color Division of the Eastman Kodak Co. of U.S.A.

In these Color Derivations, Mr. Woodward-Smith believed photography had evolved a means of expression which rivaled the abstract painter. To emphasize his points our lecturer made good use of color slides of paintings and illustrations. At the conclusion of the talk Mr. Woodward-Smith projected the color slides entered in the competition and made appropriate comments on each one. His awards were: 1, G. Chapman; 2, K. Dietrich; 3, Stanley Ridley. The Club is indebted to Mr. Woodward-Smith for an excellent talk and commentary which held members interest for close on three hours and it is the writer’s opinion that the club’s color workers benefited considerably by it.

On June 29, the club held its Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers. Office bearers for the ensuing twelve months are: President, Stanley Ridley; Vice-Presidents, R. Hastings and J. Hoey; Hon.Secretary, J. Oliff; Hon. Treasurer, W. Peters; Hon. Assistant Secretary, G. Scheding; Committee, Messrs. C. Noble, D. Brown, C. Heckford, G. Silver and J. Galbraith.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
(Incorporating the Miniature Camera Group)
At our meeting on 13th July, we were fortunate in having Mr. Laurence Le Guay for our lecturer and as usual he gave a talk full of interest. He brought along many of his well-known prints and explained how they were taken, what camera they were taken with, the developer used and the particular reason why these photographs were taken. He surprised his listeners by stating that these huge enlargements were mostly from miniature negatives and that some were enlarged from half 35mm negatives.

From his extensive experience as a leading photographer dealing with fashion, portraits, advertising and glamor photography, Mr. Laurence Le Guay revealed in his inimitable way the trials and tribulations of the work of a large studio. He stressed that to be a successful portrait photographer one must also be a psychologist; must be able to perceive that the client who says “Make me look natural” really wants the portrait to flatter him. The trend in studio set-up, Mr. Le Guay maintained, is away from using artificial light and many leading photographers overseas have now gone back to using daylight studios as a means for getting more natural and realistic photographs, and where natural light is not available photographers are resorting to bounce flash to simulate daylight realism. He then produced prints made under these conditions and compared them with others made with orthodox studio lighting.

Mr. Laurence Le Guay concluded by giving members some very useful hints among which were: Amateurs who are desirous of taking portrait or character studies should avail themselves of experienced models and amateur actors; this will help them tremendously. Pose your subject so that the light part of it is against a dark background and vice versa, in this way it will stand out in third dimension.

The open competition, judged by Messrs. K. McDiarmid, C. Noble and G. Silver, resulted:
A GRADE: 1, B. Gibbins; 2, H. James; 3, Laurie Friend; Highly Commended: Stanley Ridley and K. Hastings.
B GRADE: 1, A.H. Winchester; 2, H.R. Gazzard; 3, H. Hundt; Highly Commended: G. Russell.

On 27th July, Mr. K. McDiarmid of Cairns Camera Centre gave an excellent demonstration of what one could do with the Colourform outfit. For the photographers who have difficulty in toning their prints to the shade they desire, here is the solution to the problem, Mr. McDiarmid demonstrated on his own prints as well as on prints supplied by members. By mixing the chemicals of the three bottles of red, blue and yellow in various proportions practically any tone can be had and even better results can be had by partial bleaching and re-development with Color form.

On 7th September, an open competition will be held with print analysis, also a color competition screening. The Camera Club of Sydney meets at 302 Pitt Street, every second Tuesday. Visitors are most welcome. Enquiries should be addressed to the Hon. Secretary, Box 2016, G.P.0., Sydney.



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ANNUAL LADIES AND VISITORS NIGHT
This popular function will be held on 21st September in the theatre at History House, Young Street, Sydney. The program will include the presentation of awards, a showing of award-winning prints and transparencies and a sound-film entertainment, concluding with an excellent supper. Will intending visitors please contact Mr. Gunnar Scheding, telephone BW 6057 in order to make sure of seat bookings.



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THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
As a result of the Night Outing, which was held on July 20, one of the most windy and cold nights of the year, excellent prints were forthcoming at the meeting on August 10. The judges, Messrs. K. McDiarmid, J. Hoey and J. Galbraith, placed the prints in the following order:
A GRADE: 1, K. Hastings; 2, H. Lofts; 3, G. Silver. Highly Commended: G. Silver.
B GRADE: 1, H. Gazzard.

On 24th August, Mr. Rudolph Gunz gave the members a most interesting account of his visit early this year to the Photokina Exhibition at Cologne in Germany. He dealt with the scope and purpose of the show and passed on to a review of the advances made in photographic equipment for early release on the world’s markets. This aspect of the show was disappointing in many ways, said Mr. Gunz, probably because he expected too much. However, one interesting advance was the introduction of inter-changeable lenses containing their own Compur-type shutters. A second most important change being made was in the concept of “light value” and its application to future lens mechanisms, whereby the aperture and exposure at any given setting of either were automatically synchronized. This feature, although possibly complicating matters in the transition phase, would tend to simplify lens manipulation and save much of the mental gymnastics indulged in by serious photographers. The speaker then went on to talk of the newer developments in shutters, cameras, flash gear and accessories generally. At the conclusion of his talk Mr. Gunz then screened a collection of color slides taken during his trip abroad.

The Open Comp, on 7th September was judged by Messrs. G. Silver, J. Hoey and J. Galbraith. The awards were;
A GRADE: 1, J. Galbraith; 2, Laurie Friend; 3, G. Silver. Highly Commended: J. Galbraith.
B GRADE: 1, H. R. Gazzard; 2, G. Vincent; 3, H. G. Gazzard; Highly Commended: G. Russell.

The Color Competition resulted: 1 and 2, Laurie Friend 3, G. Vincent; Highly Commended: N. Moggs.

Meetings are held at 302 Pitt Street, Sydney. Visitors are most welcome. Enquiries should be addressed to the Hon.Secretary, Box 2016, G.P.O Sydney.



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The Annual Ladies and Visitors Night was held at History House on September 1. Even though the weather was very inclement, there was a large gathering of members and friends and of guests to whom the club owes a considerable debt of gratitude for their kind assistance during the year. On display were the award winning prints of the year and a showing of excellent color slides by our members was screened. The coveted Points Score Trophies were presented to the winners, who were:
A GRADE: B. Gibbins.
B GRADE: C. Heckford.

Both members received a well-deserved round of applause for their sterling work during the year. Our well-liked member and Senior Vice-President, J. Hoey, in winning “The Print of the Year” trophy, well merited his success with a delightful child study which he entitled "The Open Door". Our thanks to Mr. H.N. Jones ARPS, who kindly judged and selected “The Print of the Year” and who also gave a comprehensive analysis of the prints during the night. The evening was rounded off by an excellent program of sound films provided by our good friend, Mr. J.J. Couch.

On 5th October, Mr. H. James, senior member of the club, provided the members with a lecture and one-man show of his very fine prints. Mr. J. Galbraith, at the conclusion, asked for a vote of thanks to Mr. James for a very instructive and enjoyable evening. The competition set down for the night was “Against the Light” for the C.T. Lorenz Trophy and the results were:
A GRADE: 1, Laurie Friend; 2 (Equal), D. Brown and J. Hoey (2).
B GRADE: 1, H. Gazzard; 2 (Equal), H. Gazzard and A.H. Winchester; Highly Commended: K. Wood.

The meeting closed after an instructive analysis and criticism of the prints, led by Mr. C. Heckford.

Our new syllabus is now available and intending members and others interested will be able to obtain a copy by writing to the Secretary, The Camera Club Of Sydney, Box 2016, G.P.0., Sydney.

The Camera Club of Sydney
President, Stanley Ridley, presents member
J. Hoey with the club’s trophy for his “Print of the Year”.

December 1954  Page 716 - Australasian Photo-Review

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
On October 19, one of the most fascinating evenings that has been the privilege of the members of this club to witness was spent when Mr. E. Slater, photographer of the Sydney Dental Hospital, gave a lecture and a showing of color slides which he had taken during a recent expedition to New Guinea.

The purpose of the expedition was to explore and gather specimens and study the fauna and flora from an hitherto unexplored part of New Guinea. Mr. Slater, an expert in the 35mm field, showed some remarkable photographs of high technical skill and in superb Kodachromes of New Guinea landscapes, which surely must be a photographer’s paradise. All kinds of animals and a variety of flowers, especially the orchids which grow in profusion, were vividly portrayed. His description and slides of the natives, their life and habits, including some of the pigmy tribes who had never been seen by a white man is something to remember.

Mr. Slater explained, as he proceeded with the lecture, the technical details of the slides shown and some taken under extremely difficult conditions, (especially those taken at night of nocturnal animals) brought gasps of admiration from his audience. D. Brown on behalf of the members of the club thanked Mr. Slater for a very enjoyable and instructive night.

At the meeting of 2nd November, George Silver, “A” grade member of the club, demonstrated how to mount, without tears, a print with dry-mounting tissue His simple but effective way in dealing with this, to many photographers a vexed question, was very much appreciated by the members.

The competition set down for the night was an Open and the judges, J. Galbraith, C. Noble and G. Scheding gave the following awards:
A GRADE: 1, B. Gibbins; 2, D. Brown; 3, B. Gibbins.
B GRADE: 1, H. Winchester; 2, H.R. Gazzard; 3, F. Cushman.

An interesting print discussion followed. New members and visitors to our fortnightly meetings are most welcome and for further information please write to the Hon.Secretary, J. Oliffe, Box 2016, G.P.0., Sydney or ring him at UJ 2880 (at night).



Tuesday 3rd December 1963  Page 2 - The Broadcaster (Fairfield, NSW)

THE CAMERA CLUB OF SYDNEY
DISPLAY OF PHOTOGRAPHS
Cumberland Camera Club members were hosts to entrants and winners of the club's fourth annual open competition late last month.

The informal evening included a display of black and white prints and a showing of color slides which had been on display in the Guildford branch of the Commonwealth Bank.

Trophies were awarded to winners of first, second, and third places in both black and white and color.

First prize in the black and white section went to Mr. C. Dart of Wiley Park, second place to the The Camera Club of Sydney and third prize was awarded to Mr. R. Biddle of Merrylands.

In the color section, Mr. D.C. Parkyn of Mount Gambier, South Australia was awarded first prize for the portrait named Feeding Time.

Mr. E. Gittoes of Ashfield was second and Mr. C. Dart of Wiley Park received third prize.

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