CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
FORMED 7th DECEMBER 1937
CESSNOCK CAMERA CLUB
FORMED JULY 1952
Friday 3rd December 1937 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB FOR CESSNOCK
Camera enthusiasts at Cessnock will meet on Tuesday night to form a photographic society. Photographic tours in the district and print competitions are contemplated.
Tuesday 7th December 1937 Page 2 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
CAMERA SOCIETY PROPOSED
A meeting for the purpose of forming a Cessnock Camera Society is to be held at the Howard Harris Studio at 8pm tonight. It is proposed to arrange photo tours for members and exhibitions of photographic studies. For this purpose, the club will endeavor to obtain works of some of Australia's outstanding photographers. Lectures will also be held to enable members to improve their knowledge of the study. An invitation is extended to all amateur photographers to attend tonight's inaugural meeting.
Tuesday 7th December 1937 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA CLUB FOR CESSNOCK
A Cessnock Photographic Society will be formed to-night at a meeting of camera enthusiasts. The club will arrange photographic tours in the district which will be followed by print exhibitions and competitions. Efforts will be made to stage a local exhibition in which will be included work by the foremost amateur and professional camera men of Australia.
Tuesday 1st March 1938 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
A general Meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held at the Empire Theatre, on Sunday 6th March, at 8pm. Business: Adoption of Rules, Planning Club Activities, etc. Intending Members invited.
W.H. McCLUNG, Hon.Secretary.
Tuesday 1st March 1938 Page 6 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
PLANNING CLUB ACTIVITY
Activities of the recently formed Cessnock Photographic Society will be planned at a meeting which will be held at the Empire Theatre on Sunday night. Club outings will be arranged regularly to scenic points in the district. Pictorial work, which will be produced as a result of the trips, will be shown at exhibitions which will be staged. Club meetings will be made attractive by the inclusion in the program of travelogues and other films, some of which have been taken by club members. Lectures on photographic topics will also be arranged. Membership of the society is not restricted to advanced photographers. It is the object of the Club to develop an interest in photography and cinematography by the association of photographers for mutual instruction in art principles, photographic technique, the demonstration of process and the exchange of ideas.
HELP FOR NOVICES
The novice, by working alongside the professional and advanced amateur, will be afforded the greatest opportunity of developing a knowledge of the art and considerably improving his work. A special effort will be made by more experienced workers to assist those whose equipment may be confined to a single lens camera. On outings they will be shown how to produce the best negative with the material at their disposal. At lectures and demonstrations they will be shown how to most effectively reproduce what their cameras have recorded. Photographic novices are specially invited to attend the Society's meeting on Sunday night.
Friday 4th March 1938 Page 6 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
LECTURES ON PHOTOGRAPHY
SERIES PLANNED BY NEW CLUB - FIRST ON SUNDAY
The first of a series of addresses arranged by Cessnock Photographic Society will be delivered at the meeting of the Society at the Empire Theatre on Sunday night. The speaker will be the Cessnock manager of Howard Harris Studios (Mr. W. Hannan) and his subject, "The Development of Photography". Mr. Hannan will trace the history of the art during the past century and will describe modern processes. The address is designed to introduce the subject of photography and will be of particular benefit to those members and intending members who, while interested in the use of a camera, have had little experience in the art. In conjunction with later addresses which will deal in detail with modern practices and processes, demonstrations will be given. For some of these actual photographs of members will be taken and before an audience of members, the effect of various treatments will be shown. The series of lectures is being arranged in accordance with the object of the club to promote an interest in photography. Instruction will be given in picture taking, special attention being given to composition and the factors which conform to produce the perfect picture. Club outings, which will be held at regular intervals, will provide opportunities for the putting into practice of points learned from the lectures. Beginners not familiar with the processing methods will be shown the intricacies of the darkroom and will be taught how to develop and print their own films. Instruction will also be given in the making of simple enlarging apparatus the use of which will enable camera users to attain a higher plane in their pictorial art.
NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL TALK
A special attraction at the meeting to be held on Sunday night will be the screening of a New Zealand and Travel Talk supplied to the Club by the New Zealand Trade and Tourist Commissioner in Australia (Mr. W. Taylor). The screening will follow the general business of the meeting, which will include the adoption of rules, drawn up by a specially appointed committee and the planning of club activities. All effort is being made by officers of the club to secure the enrollment as members of all camera users in the district. With that object in view, Sunday night's meeting will be asked to adopt the recommendation of the committee that the subscription be fixed at the nominal rate of 5/- per annum. Intending members are invited to attend the meeting. Inquiries in respect to club activities may be made to the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) or at Howard Harris Studios or Evans or Thomas pharmacies.
Tuesday 8th March 1938 Page 9 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
At the second general meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society, 16mm and 35mm films, which had been made available by the New South Wales Tourist Bureau and the New Zealand Trade and Tourist Bureau, were shown. Several of the pictures were in color and were most interesting and instructive. An address was given by Mr. W. Hannan, a member of the society on the development of photography.
Tuesday 8th March 1938 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
INTERESTING ADDRESS BY Mr. HANNAN - CLUB FUNCTION
Early experiments which paved the way to modern photography were outlined by Mr. W. Hannan, of Cessnock. In an address to members of Cessnock Photographic Society at the Empire Theatre on Sunday night. The President of the Society (Mr. F.B. Mattocks) presided over a good attendance. "The development of photography", said Mr. Hannan, "has been the subject of a great deal of controversy. The French claim the credit of being the first in the field, but this view is not held universally. We must distinguish between the idea of photography - the idea of drawing by light - and the means of carrying out the process. The camera has been known for centuries as an instrument and may have inspired the wish to eliminate the previous process of tracing by hand. "The camera obscura", he continued, "was invented by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1915 when he used a pin hole as a lens and was later improved by Danielo Barbaro in 1568. He used a lens and diaphragm to improve brightness and definition. At this time scarcely anything was known of lights on substances. Chemists were bent on the study of heat as a means of obtaining gold from base metals. In 1777 Scheele, the Englishman, observed that chloride of silver was darkened by light, principally blue or violet".
GENESIS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Thomas Wedgwood, who was born in England in 1771, experimented in chemistry and produced a paper which, in 1802, was read before the Royal Society in England, said Mr. Hannan. It described the copying of transparent paintings on glass by exposing them to light in contact with paper or white leather treated with nitrate of silver. Such was the birth of the idea of photography and of the first but incomplete photographic process. It would seem that no notice was taken of the development. Wedgwood went out of the country and died shortly, after his return. In 1813 the introduction of lithography in France gave Niepce the idea of drawing on stone by light instead of by hand. It was evident from his letters that he had succeeded in obtaining negative records of the images in the camera obscura on surfaces coated with silver chloride. He had gone a little further than Wedgwood. In 1882 he succeeded in making photographs on glass of objects recorded in the camera obscura. France pronounced the time as the year of the invention of photography. In 1826 Niepce received a letter from Daguerre, a French painter of opera scenery, inviting Niepce, to inform him of progress made in his experiments and referring to his own experiments. Niepce sent a guarded reply, A year later came another letter from Daguerre asking if he might see a specimen of Niepce's process. Niepce learned that Daguerre had been engaged in perfecting the camera obscura. In 1835, the speaker continued, Daguerre obtained on a plate the image of the camera obscura. In two years be found that a warm solution of ordinary salt removed the unaffected silver iodide, leaving the picture reasonably permanent. The process was brought before the Academy of Science and became the topic and race of Paris and the world. The French Government granted to Daguerre 6000 francs and to Niepce 4000 francs. In 1839 the process was disclosed with the substitution of hyposulphite of soda - commonly known as hypo - as the fixing agent. When the process was published Daguerre received fame and recognition in the scientific and artistic world and honors from crowned heads. A motion of thanks to the speaker was moved by Mr. Fred Watson.
OFFICIALS ELECTED
Additional officers elected at the meeting were: Committee: Messrs. W. Hannan and F. Watson; Hon.Treasurer, Mr. W. Hannan; auditor, Mr. F.R. Wood. Messrs. S. Teggins, F.R. Wood, C. Davidson and J. Thomas were appointed stewards for the photographic section of Cessnock Show. The meeting adopted rules and competition rules drawn up by the specially appointed committee.
FILMS SHOWN
After the meeting the gathering was entertained by the screening of a New Zealand travel talk, a color film of New South Wales scenic attractions, another natural color film photographed by Mr. Hannan and short subjects. The screening of 35mm and 16mm films on the same program gave those present ample opportunity for comparing the standard capable of attainment by the amateur with that of the recognized movie photographer. The 400 feet of 16mm film depicting Sydney Harbor and scenic gems of the State provided an excellent example of the high standard possible with the sub-standard natural color film. After familiarity with talkie films, sound was noticeably absent, but incidental music was provided with the aid of the sound equipment of the theatre. The modern color film provided a contrast with an early 16mm film in which the gathering was able to follow an early flight of Colonel Lindbergh to Mexico. The New Zealand Travel Talk was supplied by the Trade and Tourist Commissioner for New Zealand (Mr. W. Taylor) and the New South Wales film by Director of the N.S.W. Tourist Bureau (Mr. Lambie).
Tuesday 29th March 1938 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
A demonstration of photographic lighting will be a feature of the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night next. The meeting will be held at Howard Harris Studios, where the demonstration will be given by the Cessnock manager of Howard Harris, Mr. W. Hannan.
During the demonstration actual photographs of models selected from members will be taken. These plates will be used in later demonstrations of retouching and treatments.
The Society has not yet planned its first outing, but has preferred to develop interest among amateurs by first equipping them with a thorough knowledge of photography and its various processes.
By adopting such a procedure, it is felt that much more benefit will be derived from outings through the ability of the amateur to make full use of the equipment at his, or her, disposal. A series of lectures and practical demonstrations are being planned to advance camera users along a course of photography.
The addresses and demonstrations are being designed with the assumption that at least some members of the Society have little knowledge of the art of photography. The Society thus aims at making its activities of particular interest to amateurs whose present knowledge amounts to little more than the insertion of the film and the pressing of the shutter release.
General meetings of the club will be held monthly. One meeting in three will be held at the Empire Theatre and will feature a demonstration of cinematography. Films taken by members of the club will be on the program in conjunction with others supplied by Kodak Ltd. and travel agencies.
A film of big game fishing taken by Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain, of Maitland, at Otahei Bay, in New Zealand, last month, will be shown on an early program.
Admission to demonstrations and screenings is free to members and intending members. The only financial obligation in joining the Society is the payment of the subscription fee which has been fixed at the nominal sum of 5/- per annum.
Friday 1st April 1938
Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
A 400-feet 16mm film of Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations will be screened at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society, at Howard Harris Studios, on Sunday night. The film, the work of a Sydney cameraman, has been supplied to the Society by Kodaks Ltd. of Sydney. It will run for twice the time of the usual news-reel. A local touch will be added to the show by the screening of a film taken at the recent high school swimming carnival. The film shows not only highlights of the carnival, but candid shots of high school personalities. The cameraman on the occasion was Mr. W. Hannan. The screening of the film is in the nature of a preview, for it has not yet been titled. The screening of the films will follow the regular general meeting, at which matters in respect to the organization of the club will be discussed. The greater part of the evening will be occupied with a demonstration of lighting, which will be given to illustrate a lecture by Mr. Hannan. A model from the gathering will be used for actual photographs under various arrangements of the 3000-watt lighting system that will be in use. Special effects will be gained by spot lighting, back lighting and top lighting.
HOME PORTRAITURE
Though standard photographic studio equipment will be in use, the demonstration will include work within the confines of the equipment of the average amateur. Special attention will be paid to lighting suitable for home portraiture and the variety of effects to be gained from the use of simple apparatus will be shown. The demonstrator will also deal with the subject of out-door lighting. Not only will members be shown how to get the most from their snapshot work, but they will be taught how to obtain special effects by successfully breaking away from the conventional viewpoint in respect to the position of the sun. The demonstration on Sunday night will be the first to be arranged by the recently formed Cessnock Photographic Society. It will be followed by several others which will be held at monthly intervals.
UNIVERSAL APPEAL
The Society is, in accordance with present plains, making its monthly meeting serve a threefold purpose - to advance the organization of the club and develop interest in photography, to instruct members in photographic principles by means of lectures and practical demonstrations, and to provide entertainment as well as photographic interest by the screening of selected movie films. In arranging the program an effort is being made to appeal to all interests - to that of the mere beginner in photography as well as the more experienced and advanced amateur. Amateur photographers who boost of no more than an elementary knowledge of the art of photography are particularly invited by officials of the club to attend Sunday night's meeting. Full benefits of the Society are available to all amateur photographers for the nominal subscription rate of 5/ per annum.
Monday 4th April 1938 Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
PRACTICAL LIGHTING
A practical demonstration of lighting systems for studio and home portraiture was given by Mr. W. Hannan at the meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society last night. A model selected from the members was subjected to various arrangements of a 3000-watt lighting system as the lecturer demonstrated the position and relative powers of light sources for a wide range of effects. Photographs were taken and will be used in later demonstrations. A movie program included the screening of a 400-feet 16mm black and white and natural color film of the 150th Anniversary celebrations in Sydney and a shorter film of highlights of the Cessnock High School swimming carnival. Messrs. J. Thomas and J. Harrison and Misses J. Boyd and P. Poultor were appointed additional members of a committee which will draw up a schedule of club activities.
Tuesday 5th April 1938 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
LIGHTING AND THE MODEL
CAMERA SOCIETY'S DEMONSTRATION
With a 3000-watt lighting system to illustrate his lecture, Mr. W. Hannan addressed members of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night on the subject of photographic lighting. The meeting, which was held at Howard Harris Studios, was well attended. It presented to members the second of a series of movie film screenings and the first demonstration of practical photography. Miss Joan Boyd was the model who, for 25 minutes, was subjected to the flood of light from the various units of the system. Changing effects were demonstrated by Mr. Hannan by moving and altering the power and color of the four main units used to provide illumination. He told members that the first essential of photographic lighting, either in the studio or in home portraiture, was the broad front lighting. He used an eight-unit system in a broad reflector to produce the desired light and added a modeling light to give the desired roundness of features. With such a layout, the first of four exposures was made. They will be shown at future meetings and will be used to further illustrate the effectiveness of various lighting systems.
RETAINING NATURAL BEAUTY
In later demonstrations, Mr. Hannan revealed methods employed to control shadows by changing the position of the light sources. He indicated how natural beauty could be photographed to best advantage by careful experimenting with the lighting and studying the features of the model. In making other exposure, Mr. Hannan demonstrated effective arrangements for top lighting, spot lighting, high key work and low key work. He demonstrated the typical movie star photograph and showed the rather "sensational" lighting system employed. A motion of thanks to Mr. Hannan and Miss Boyd was moved by Mr. D. Bivens and seconded by Mr. E. Frith.
150th CELEBRATIONS FILM
Principal attraction of the monthly movie film program was a 400 feet 16mm film of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations in Sydney. The moving line of floats made an attractive show, particularly in sections where natural color film was used. The film, which was supplied by Kodak Ltd. of Sydney, was of remarkable quality throughout and demonstrated to members the high standard possible with equipment within the range of the amateur. Local interest was provided in another 16mm film which displayed highlights of the recent Cessnock High School Swimming carnival.Mr. Hannan was responsible for the photography. It was evident that in using the camera he displayed commendable choice of viewpoint and variety of subject. Diving shots were interspersed with trailing shots of swimmers, while here and there interesting breaks were provided by candid shots of teachers and officials. In view of the large attendance, some short subjects shown on the first movie program were repeated.
CLUB ACTIVITY
The planning of future activities was referred to the council, with the addition of four additional committee members appointed by the meeting. Those elected were Messrs. J. Thomas and J. Harrison and Misses J. Boyd and P. Poulton. A parcel of photographic literature supplied by Kodak Ltd. was added to the Society's library. The Hon.Treasurer (Mr. Hannan) was invited to draw up a report on library matters for presentation at the next meeting. The next general meeting of members will be on 8th May. On that occasion a similar routine of demonstration and film screening will be followed.
May 1938 Page 249 - The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Cessnock, NSW, provides the latest addition to Australia’s list of Photographic Societies.
Officers of the new club are: Patron, Dr. J.T. Ward; President, Mr. F.B. Mattocks; Vice-President Mr. H. Evans; Hon.Secretary, Mr. W.H. McClung; Treasurer, Mr. S. Teggins; Librarian, Mr. W. Hannan; Auditor, Mr. F.R. Wood; Council, Messrs F.B. Mattocks, H. Evans, W. H McClung, S. Teggins, W. Hannan and F. Watson; Rules Sub-committee, Messrs. F.R. Wood and J.T. Smith, with officers as ex-officio members.
"The Development of Photography” was the appropriate subject for the first address, delivered to members at the March meeting by Mr. W. Hannan. He traced the history of the art from the development of the camera obscura in the sixteenth century, through the rapid progress of the last century to the high standards of modern photography.
At the April meeting the application of studio lighting principles to home portraiture was the basis of an address delivered by Mr. W. Hannan. Using a club member as model, Mr. Hannan outlined the essential lighting requirements, demonstrated customary studio lighting and by varying the position and intensify of the lighting units created special effects for the making of exposures. The first essential of studio or home lighting, said the speaker, was broad front lighting. To this was added a modeling light, placed on the side and special effects were gained by top lighting or back lighting with the aid of a spotlight. He demonstrated what he termed the "rather sensational" lighting used for work of the "screen-star type" and the effective lighting and exposure necessary for high-key and low-key work.
Tuesday 3rd May 1938 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
TRAVEL FILMS AND LECTURE
Travel films of Tasmania and Kosciusko will be featured at the May meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society, at Howard Harris studios, on Sunday night next.
Included in the program will also be a lecture by Mr. W. Hannan and a demonstration of developing and printing process. Special attention will be paid by the lecturer to methods within the scope of the amateur.
Friday 6th May 1938 Page 2 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
"Developing and Printing for Amateurs" is the subject of an address to be delivered at the monthly meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night by Mr. W. Hannan, of Cessnock. A demonstration will be given illustrating the use of simple apparatus and home equipment for elementary processing. The lecture and demonstration is the second of a series in a course to advance the comparatively inexperienced amateur to more involved treatments. Members will be shown prints from plates exposed at the previous monthly meeting when the Society's model, Miss Joan Boyd, posed under various lighting arrangements. The prints have been made from effects designed for low-key work, high-key work, top and other lighting effects. Two films will be screened, one a travelogue of Tasmania and the other showing snow sports at Kosciusko.
Friday 6th May 1938 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
IN THE RED LIGHT
"Can you teach me how to develop my own films and print my own pictures?". As officials of Cessnock Photographic Society, principals of local photographic developing and printing agencies have been asking the question on more than one occasion by aspiring members. The position is not without its humor for the direct result of teaching amateurs to do their own developing and printing will be the loss of revenue by those engaged in this important branch of the photographic industry. But the Cessnock Photographic Society and those members of it who are engaged in developing and printing work, will, by means of Society demonstrations, teach developing and printing processes, its professional members realize that, in imparting knowledge to members, they are complying with the principal object of the Society to develop and encourage an interest in photographic art. The meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society to be held at Howard Harris Studios on Sunday night will offer to amateurs the second of a series of lectures and demonstrations. Following in natural sequence after the demonstration of photography by artificial light, the proceedings have been designed to teach the amateur how to advance his work through the processes of developing and printing. The lecturer-demonstrator will be Mr. W. Hannan.
SIMPLE APPARATUS
"I will address my remarks particularly to the amateur and will endeavor to remove any mystery which he might have associated with the dark-room processes", said Mr. Hannan today. "I do not intend to advocate the use of expensive apparatus, but will show how the average photographer can get first-class results from the use of simple processing apparatus and chemicals supplemented with soup plates and other articles which may be found in any home". Mr. Hannan will also present to the meeting photographs of the Society's model, Miss Joan Boyd, who posed for various lighting effects at the April meeting. With the prints, he will show the effects of high key lighting, low key lighting, back lighting, spot lighting and the other lay-outs which were used at the last meeting to make exposures.
APPEAL TO AMATEURS
The meeting will have a particular appeal to amateurs. It will provide the first practical lesson in a course designed to give improved results to the camera-user who may, at the present time, have little knowledge of the art. The President of the Society (Mr. F.B. Mattocks) said today that it would be advisable for any amateur who intended joining the Society to be present at the meeting on Sunday night. Whereas the demonstrations were of a simple nature at the present stage, they would be gradually advanced to the stage at which they would deal with more involved treatments. Attendance at the early lectures and demonstrations would ensure that even the amateur with the least experience would be well equipped with elementary knowledge and be thus capable of advancing with the course. The membership of 5/- per annum has been fixed by the Society, to cover all benefits with the exception of incidental, but small, transport costs when outings are undertaken.
MORE TRAVEL FILMS
In keeping with its policy to make proceedings at monthly meetings attractive, the Society has arranged for the screening of travel films during the meeting on Sunday night. A 16mm film of Tasmania has been supplied by the Tasmanian Tourist Bureau Manager (Mr. G. Roberts) and a further film showing snow sports at Kosciusko is being forwarded by Kodak Ltd. of Sydney. In addition to their appeal to the travel-minded, these films are intended to disclose to members of the Society the high standard attainable with equipment within their own range. Their screening is made possible through the co-operation of Kodak Ltd. and travel bureau throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Monday 9th May 1938 Page 2 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society witnessed 2000 feet of film of "Snow Sports at Kosciusko", "Trout and Barracoota Fishing in Tasmania", and "Scenic Attractions of the Tasmanian Lake Districts", at the society's meeting last night. The vice-President, Mr. H. Evans, was in the chair. A demonstration of the development of film in the dark room was also given for the benefit of members and there was an exhibition of prints taken at the previous meeting for lighting effects.
Tuesday 10th May 1938 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
IN THE RED LIGHT
Working in the glow of a red lamp, Mr. W. Hannan, at the monthly meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night, removed from the minds of photographic novices the mystery usually associated with the development of a film. The demonstration was of particular interest to those whose knowledge of photography was previously confined to the placing of the film in the camera and the clicking of the shutter. Mr. Hannan advocated the factorial system of development and urged the determination of the time in the solution by multiplying by 10 the time taken for the first visible signs of the highlights. His equipment was not of the more elaborate type in use in darkrooms, but, for the purposes of the demonstration, consisted of material readily accessible to the comparatively inexperienced amateur.
LIGHTING EFFECTS
Prints from plates made from the various lighting arrangements used at the previous meeting of the Society made an interesting study for members. Having seen the lighting effects used in practice, members were able to compare the results as produced on paper in the form of the finished photograph. As each print was shown, Mr. Hannan detailed the arrangement of lights and the relative powers used for the making of the exposure. The business section of the meeting was presided over by the vice-President of the Society (Mr. H. Evans). A good attendance of members was present. At the suggestion of the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung), it was decided to augment the amount of photographic literature at the disposal of members by including in the Society's library a list of photographic works on the shelves of the Public Library at Sydney. Members will be given the opportunity of enrolling through the Society and so availing themselves of the facilities offered by the Sydney organization.
TRAVEL FILMS
The program was made attractive by the inclusion of the usual feature of the society with the screening of 16mm travel films. Three films were shown - two supplied by Kodak Ltd., depicting snow sports at Kosciusko and the third, a contribution from the Tasmanian Tourist Bureau, featuring the scenic beauty of the Lake district and the thrills of trout and ocean fishing in Tasmanian waters. Much of the Kosciusko film was in natural color.
PROCESS ENGRAVING
An interesting feature at the next monthly meeting of the Society will be an address by Mr. T. Lorriman on process engraving. Mr. Lorriman, who is employed by a Newcastle process engraving firm, will detail the various stages in the making of a block used to reproduce a photograph in a newspaper or other publication. He will illustrate his address by showing various stages of the process. The meeting will be held on 5th June. The film program will, on that occasion, include a travel talk of New Zealand travelogue of Tasmania and other subjects. During the week a specially appointed committee will meet to draw up plans for the first photographic outing of the Society. It is likely that a picturesque area in the Wollombi area will be selected as the venue.
Friday 20th May 1938 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA SOCIETY TO VISIT GRESFORD
The first outing of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held in the Gresford District on 19th June. The decision was made at a meeting during the week of the committee appointed to make arrangements for this day. The site has yet to be decided but it will be in picturesque surroundings on the banks of either the Paterson or the Allyn River. Most members will travel by a special bus which will leave Cessnock at 8.45am. Members who desire to do so will use their private cars. A picnic lunch will be held at the site. Feature of the outing will be a photographic competition in which will be entered prints taken by members on the outing. Sections for the competition are to be arranged by a sub-committee comprising Messrs. H. Evans, S. Teggins, W. Hannan and W.H. McClung. Trophies for the winners have been promised by Mr. Evans. It is likely that special competition sections will be arranged for novices and lady members. Before the next general meeting will be a recommendation that such outings be held to selected points at monthly intervals. During the summer months it is likely that scenic spots on the coast and at the Lake will be selected.
SCENIC FILMS
The first film for screening at the meeting of the Society on 5th June has been forwarded by the Tasmanian Tourists Bureau. It depicts Launceston scenes and the attractions of other places on the northern coast of Tasmania. A film of particular photographic interest which will also be screened at the meeting is being supplied by Mr. Albert James Perrier of Sydney. It is entitled "Summer Vacations" and shows in 400 feet of 16mm sporting highlights of beaches surrounding Sydney and other pleasure resorts. A considerable length of the film is in natural color. Included among the other films which will be screened will be a travel-talk of New Zealand. A feature of the meeting will be an address on process engraving to be given by Mr. T. Lorriman.
Tuesday 31st May 1938 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
FILM SHOW AND ADDRESS
Due to the fact that talkie films are intended for exhibition as part of the program, the monthly meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society, on Sunday night next, will be held at the Empire Theatre. In the absence of dark-room or studio facilities, the Society will discontinue for this meeting, its series of lecture and demonstrations on photographic practice being given by Mr. Hannan. The feature will be replaced by an address by Mr. T. Lorriman on the subject of process engraving. Mr. Lorriman is associated with a block-making firm at Newcastle and will speak with a practical knowledge of the art of photographic reproduction in newspapers and other publications. Details of the films intended for exhibition will be announced in Friday's "Eagle". One film has already been received from the Tasmanian Tourist Bureau and others are expected from the New Zealand Trade and Tourist Commissioner and Kodaks Ltd., of Sydney. A home movie photographed in natural color by a member of the Society, Mr. Jack Smith, will also be included. The principal subject for discussion in the general meeting of members will be the first outing of the Society, to be held in the Gresford district on 19th June. The Society invites intending members to attend the meeting.
Tuesday 31st May 1938 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Before he left Cessnock to be married in Sydney at the weekend, the manager of Howard Harris Studios, Mr. W. Hannan, was presented by Cessnock Photographic Society with a brass fruit stand. In making the presentation, on behalf of the officers and committee members of the Society, the President (Mr. F.B. Mattocks) expressed the appreciation of the club of Mr. Hannan's work as demonstrator and lecturer. Other officers also expressed their appreciation of Mr. Hannan's interest in the club and extended their best wishes.
June 1938 Page 298 - Vol. 45 No. 6 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Of particular interest to novices in photography was a dark-room demonstration of developing by Mr. W. Hannan at the May meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society. For the purpose of the demonstration the more elaborate equipment of the dark-room was discarded for apparatus readily accessible to the comparatively inexperienced amateur.
Members were given the opportunity to inspect low-key and high-key portraiture and other effects gained from various lighting arrangements used for the making of exposures at the previous meeting. Mr. Hannan detailed the lighting arrangement which was in use for the making of each exposure.
The program was made the more attractive by the screening of 1,200 feet of 16mm film, showing snow sports at Kosciusko, trout fishing and ocean fishing in Tasmania and the beauties of the Tasmanian Lakes District. Much of the snow photography was in natural color.
The meeting, which attracted a large attendance of members, was presided over by the Vice-President of the Society (Mr. H. Evans).
Friday 3rd June 1938 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA SOCIETY MEETS ON SUNDAY NIGHT
FILMS, LECTURE AND DISCUSSION
Through scenic New Zealand and Tasmania, travel films will take members of Cessnock Photographic Society at their meeting on Sunday night. The screening of the films will be the highlight of the entertainment section of the meeting. Because the New Zealand film will be a talkie, the meeting will be held at the Empire Theatre. The Tasmanian film supplied by the Tasmanian Tourist Bureau will show the scenic beauties of the north coast and the principal northern towns. New South Wales will also be given a place in the film program. A 400-feet 16mm film photographed by Mr. A.J. Perier, of Sydney, has been loaned to the Society. As its title, Summer Vacations, suggests, many of the shots were taken at Sydney's beaches and watering playgrounds. Sections of the film are in natural color. A natural color film photographed by a club member, Mr. Jack Smith, and originally intended for screening at the June meeting, will not be included in the program, but will be shown at a later meeting in conjunction with another color film which Mr. Smith is at present making.
PROCESS ENGRAVING ART
On the instruction section of the program will be an address on process engraving by a club member, Mr. T. Lorriman. Mr. Lorriman will detail the stages of block making for photographic reproduction and will illustrate his lecture by showing material used in the art. Principal discussion in the business section of the meeting will center on a report by the committee on the Society's first outing to the Gresford district on Sunday 19th June. The Society invites prospective members to attend the meeting irrespective of whether they are keen photographic amateurs or whether their interest is confined to "snap-shooting". To encourage the membership of all camera-users, the annual subscription of the body has been fixed at the nominal amount of 5/.
Saturday 4th June 1938 Page 6 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
An address on process engraving will be given by Mr. T. Lorriman at the monthly meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night. Members will be entertained with a travel film of New Zealand, a travelogue of Tasmania and a 16mm film, "Summer Vacations", photographed by Mr. Albert James Perrier, of Sydney. Details of the society's first photographic outing in the Gresford district on 19th June will be discussed.
Tuesday 7th June 1938 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
BETTY COMPSON CAME BACK
OLD AND NEW ON FILM SHOW
Betty Compson, idol of movie crowds backs in the "silent" days, was the star of one of the films shown at the monthly meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night. Few movie fans would remember her as young as she was in the particular film for the photography was done 20 years ago. The film, Dad's Masterpiece, was the feature of the movie program with which members were entertained after the general business of the meeting. It was supplied and projected by a member of the club, Mr. Fred Watson. It depicted "acting" of a standard that will be recalled by few of to-day's movie-goers. Lacking the facilities of sound, the actors were compelled to display their moods and reactions solely by expression. But expression was by no means confined to facial features. The snappy action of the old-time comedy was a pleasant interlude in a program of modern ----- and color films. In striking contrast was the film that followed - the latest release of colored animated comedy from the Walter Disney Studios. Members were afforded ample opportunity to marvel at the progress of the motion picture industry in two decades. A travel-talk of New Zealand used the railways of the north and south islands as its theme to take members through the scenic beauties of the sister dominion. The film was supplied by the New Zealand Trade and Tourist Commissioner (Mr. W. Taylor).
AMATEUR ART
Not only professional cameramen and motion picture studios, but amateur photographers too, contributed to the program which was shown at the Empire Theatre. A 400 feet movie film by Mr. Albert James Perrier, of Sydney, revealed to members the high standard of present-day, amateur cinematography on color film. Following a title, Summer Vacations, the film depicted holiday shots at Balmoral, Pittwater and as close to Cessnock as Tuggerah. It was a coincidence that Mr. Perier and people who appeared in the scenes were known to one of the members of the Society, Dr. A. Wiles. A film supplied by the Tasmanian Tourist Bureau showed Launceston, Burnie, Devonport and other centers of northern Tasmania.
ENGRAVING PROCESS EXPLAINED
To illustrate his talk on process engraving, Mr. T. Lorriman produced every stage of a photograph from a contrasty print to a newspaper containing its production. Zinc plates, coated and uncoated and etched to various degrees, were handed round the audience, as well as the original print and the photographic plate that was made from it in the first stage of the process. The meeting attracted the largest attendance since the inauguration of the Society. Visitors from Newcastle and Maitland were present. Members endorsed the plans of the sub-committee for the holding of the first outing to Gresford on 19th June. A motion of appreciation to those who supplied and projected the films and others whose work contributed to the success of the meeting, was moved by Dr. C.A. Wiles and carried by acclamation. The next general meeting of the Society will be held on 3rd July.
Wednesday 15th June 1938 Page 6 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
The Cessnock Photographic Society is particularly active, and several of its members are now concentrating on the production of natural color films. Shows are held each month, and on the last occasion the members were given an opportunity of noting the progress made in the motion picture industry during the past two decades when Mr. A.J. Perier, of Sydney, exhibited a color film and a 20-year-old "silent" starring Betty Compson, who, incidentally, to-day plays "bit" parts on the talkies.
Friday 17th June 1938 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 18th June 1938 Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
FIRST SCENIC OUTING
CAMERA CLUB TO VISIT GRESFORD
Members of the recently formed Cessnock Photographic Society will hold their first competition on Sunday. Their material will be the picturesque hills of the Gresford district. With their varied experience in photography, members will use all types of cameras from the humble box brownie to the more elaborate precision instrument of the type widely known to-day as the "miniature" or "candid" camera. No member will consider himself too much a novice to use his camera for the purpose of making competition material. It is the object of the Society to develop the knowledge of photography and with that object in view, the more experienced camera-users will regard the outing as an opportunity to assist those whose work has been confined to the "snap-shooting" class.
ENCOURAGING NOVICES
Moreover, the less experienced amateur will be encouraged by the inclusion in the competition of a division exclusively for those in the "snapshot" class. Competition will be conducted in two divisions: the amateur section, open to all members of the Society and the snapshot section, confined to entries from those who normally do not do their own processing work. In the snapshot division, the developing and printing need not necessarily be done by the photographer. Two prizes - one for each division - have been donated by the vice-President of the Society (Mr. H. Evans). In each division competition will take place in four classes and the prize winners will be decided by a point score system. For a landscape class, points will be awarded on the basis of six for the best print, four for the second best and two for the third best. Other photographs taken against the light and including silhouettes and photographs including members of the party and in a novel way, depicting the spirit of the outing. For the last three classes, points will be awarded on the basis of three, two and one. Judges for the competitions and the closing time for the submission of prints will be decided at the July meeting of the Society.
JUDGING POINTS
Judging will be carried out in accordance with the rules of the Society. In the open competition maximum points to be awarded will be 20 for competition, 10 for exposure, 10 for development and 20 for printing. In the restricted competition for novices, points will be awarded for composition and exposure of film. Under the heading of composition, attention will be given in judging to the best artistic effect possible in the subject and the choice of viewpoint. No entrance fee will be charged. Members will travel to and from Gresford special bus which will leave Rover Motors at 8.45am. The fare for the return trip of 86 miles has been fixed by the Society at 3/6. Members will take their own lunch. Tea will be provided.
Saturday 18th June 1938 Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPHIC OUTING TO GRESFORD
The Cessnock Photographic Society will visit the Gresford district tomorrow for its first photographic outing. Competitions will be conducted in two divisions - for members who normally do not do their own developing and printing and for more experienced amateur photographers. In each section, there will be four competition classes - landscape, tree study, against the light and photograph including members. Trophies will be available for the winners.
Tuesday 21st June 1938 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
"ON LOCATION" ON UPPER PATERSON
Members of Cessnock Photographic Society were "on location" on the upper reaches of the Paterson River on Sunday. Two miles north of West Gresford, where the winding Paterson River cut through undulating country in the direction of Carrabolla, members found ideal material for their first organized outing. There was ample variety in the equipment used by members - it ranged from the familiar box-camera to the more elaborate though old plate camera and the modern "miniature" with its ultra-rapid lens.
QUALITY EQUIPMENT
The outing revealed the high standard of the equipment in the possession of members. Movie cameras were used by Messrs. H. Cochrane, of Maitland and W. Hannan, of Cessnock. Exposures were made for all sections of the competition. Material available indicated that the greatest number of entries will be presented for the landscape class. Lighter entries will be before the judges in the three remaining classes - the study, photograph against the light and photograph including members of the party. Competitions will be conducted in two sections one for photographs by members who normally do not do their own developing and printing work and the other for the more advanced amateur. Prizes have been donated by Evans Pharmacy. To enable members to fill their films and complete their work on the photographs, entries will not close till after next meeting, on 3rd July. The name and date of the next outing will be decided by the committee of the Society next week.
1st July 1938 Page 349 - Vol. 45 No. 7 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
With the assistance of films photographed over a period of twenty years, members of the Cessnock Photographic Society had ample opportunity at their June meeting of studying the progress of the motion picture industry in two decades.
Occupying first place in the historical review was a 35mm "silent”, "Dad’s Masterpiece”, in which Betty Compson starred. The film was resurrected by a member of the Society, Mr. Fred Watson. It portrayed, not only the development of the industry in relation to the film, but the revolution in "acting” since the days of the silent film, when moods and expression had to be "demonstrated” by action. A modern animated cartoon produced by the Disney Studios was in striking contrast.
Color in a 16mm film was well demonstrated by Mr. A.J. Perier, of Sydney, who loaned to the Society a film, "Summer Vacations”. With a consistently high standard of color reproduction, it depicted scenes at Balmoral, Pittwater and Tuggerah. Glimpses of Northern Tasmania, another 16mm film, took members on a scenic tour of the northern coastline of the southern State. A sound film, "Steelways of the Pacific”, supplied by the New Zealand Trade and Tourist Commissioner, completed the picture program.
Mr. T. Lorriman illustrated an address on process engraving by an original contrasty print, the glass plate produced from the print in the first stage of the process, metal plates at various stages of etching and the reproduction of the finished block in a newspaper.
Arrangements for the Society’s first outing to the Gresford district were completed.
Friday 1st July 1938 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
General Meeting, Howard Harris Studios, This Sunday Night, at 8 pm. Films - Demonstration.
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Friday 1st July 1938 Page 6 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
NATURAL COLOR MOVIES
Scope of the Amateur
CAMERA CLUB'S MEETING
What the amateur photographer can do with modern equipment and a color film will be demonstrated at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night Film photographed by a member of the Society, Mr. J.C. Smith, will be used to show the high standard attainable with the material now on the amateur market. The films are the property of Mr. Smith and another member, Mr. George Ryder. They show that, with good lighting conditions, results are possible which are comparable in natural color reproduction with the familiar travel talks and the technicolor work of moving picture studies. Other films to be shown at the meeting include two which have been supplied by Mr. A.J. Perier, of Sydney and the Tasmanian Tourist Bureau. Members of the Society are familiar with the high standard of Mr. Perier's work. The film to be shown on Sunday night was taken on a recent outing of the Snow Revellers Club to Taronga Park. It was specially prepared by Mr. Perier this week for screening at the Society's meeting. The Tasmanian film will show the scenic attractions of New Norfolk, the Derwent River and Coles Bay and will also feature winter sports in the southern State.
PRINTING DEMONSTRATION
To permit the staging of a practical demonstration, the meeting will be held at Howard Harris Studios. The demonstration will teach amateurs how to print their negatives and will be a natural sequel to the previous demonstration of developing a film. As on the former occasion, the lecturer-demonstrator will be Mr. Hannan. He will pay particular attention to the faults of beginners and will show the best methods to overcome difficulties of reproducing the photo on paper.
BEGINNERS INVITED
The demonstration will be of particular interest to beginners in photography and with that object in view, the Society extends an invitation to prospective members. In the general business of the meeting, members will discuss the photographic competition staged at the recent outing at Gresford. Judges will be appointed and the date of the closing of entries decided. Plans for further activity will also be considered.
Saturday 2nd July 1938 Page 2 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
CESSNOCK DEMONSTRATION
A demonstration of printing will be given by Mr. W. Hannan to members of the Cessnock Photographic Society when the club meets to-morrow night. An exhibition of modern color movies taken by a club member, Mr. J.C. Smith, will also be one of the features of the meeting. A Tasmanian film, showing the attraction of New Norfolk, the Derwent river, Coles Bay and winter sports in Tasmania, will also be shown, An added attraction will be a film prepared this week for the society by Mr. Albert James Perier, of Sydney, showing Taronga Park.
Saturday 2nd July 1938
Page 2 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
CESSNOCK DEMONSTRATION FOR NOVICES
With the object of assisting the beginner in photography, Cessnock Photographic Society has arranged a demonstration of printing to take place at its meeting tomorrow night. The lecturer and demonstrator will be Mr. W. Hannan. Color films photographed by a member of the society, Mr. J.C. Smith, are intended to reveal the high standard possible of attainment by the present-day amateur equipped with modern movie equipment. A Tasmanian scenic film will show the attractions of New Norfolk, the Derwent River, Coles Bay and winter sport in the southern State. Included on the program will be another film photographed by Mr. Albert James Perier, of Sydney, at Taronga Park.
Monday 4th July 1938
Page 8 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Page 6 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
Tuesday 5th July 1938 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
QUALITY OF FILMS IMPRESSED
NATURAL COLOR SHOW
Members who attended the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night were impressed with the high quality of sub-standard natural color movie films. The meeting, which was well attended, was presided over by Mr. J.C. Smith. Several color films were shown. They were produced by club members, Messrs. Smith and Hannan, Mr. Albert James Perrier, of Sydney and the New South Wales Amateur Cine Society. Mr. Smith's films demonstrated the effects of color photography under various light conditions. He advocated flat sunlighting for all natural color work and told members that, for best results, the use of a good quality exposure meter was essential. The films supplied by Mr. Perier and the Cine Society featured Taronga Park. Mr. Perier's film was specially prepared last week for screening at the Society's meeting. It maintained the high standard of one of Sydney's foremost amateur movie photographers. A feature of particular interest to members was a color film photographed by Mr. Hannan on the Society's recent outing in the Gresford district. A Tasmanian scenic film completed the program, it depicted the attractions of Lake St. Clair, the Derwent River, New Norfolk, Coles Bay, the ruins of Port Arthur and winter sports on the slopes of Mount Wellington.
COMPETITION ENTRIES
The meeting decided to close entries on 18th July for the photographic competition conducted at the Gresford outing. Entries will close with the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung), who, after classing and numbering the prints for identification purposes, will hand them to the Judges, Messrs. F.R. Wood, of Cessnock and T. Howlett, of Maitland. Competition results will be announced at the meeting of the Society on 7th August. It was decided to conduct the next outing on 14th August. A "mystery" location is to be decided on by the President (Mr. F.B. Mattocks), the Hon.Secretary, and Mr. Hannan. Members accepted the offer of the New Zealand Trade and Tourist Commissioner (Mr. W. Taylor) to supply a five-reel talkie feature, Romantic New Zealand, for exhibition at the Society's meeting on 4th September. The program will be supplemented with portion of a complete "silent" program offered to the Society by the local superintendent of Union Theatres (Mr. J.C. Smith). The silent films, photographed over 20 years ago, will provide a striking contrast with the New Zealand film, which was produced only last month and will serve to illustrate to members the development of the motion-picture industry in two decades.
GROWING INTEREST
The extent of interest in the Society's activities was illustrated on Sunday night, when, among the new members who enrolled were three Maitland residents. The Society has now seven Maitland members. To encourage new members, the subscription for the remainder of the year was fixed at the nominal sum of 2/6. Due to the fact that the movie program was longer than usual time prevented the staging of the demonstration of printing to be given by Mr. Hannan. It will be a feature of the program at the August meeting. A motion of thanks to Mr. Hannan for the use of Howard Harris Studios and Mr. Smith for the projection of the movie films was moved by Mr. F.R. Wood and carried by acclamation.
Friday 15th July 1938 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Entries for the photographic competition conducted by Cessnock Photographic Society on its outing to the Gresford district on 19th July, will close with the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) on Monday next. Competitions will be conducted in two main divisions one for snapshots taken by those who normally do not do their own photographic processing and an amateur section for the more advanced workers. In the second section, the work of developing and printing must be done by the competitor. In each division, the competition will be conducted on a point score basis. Points will be awarded for the best, second best and third best prints in each of four classes - landscape, tree study, against the light and photograph including members in view. Judges for the competition will be Messrs. F.R. Wood of Cessnock and T. Howlett of Maitland. Prizes for competition in each division have been donated to the Society by Evans Pharmacy.
Friday 29th July 1938 Page 9 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Thirty-four photographs taken by members of the Cessnock Photographic Society on the recent outing in the Gresford district are now in the hands of the judges, Messrs. F.R. Wood, of Cessnock, and T. Howlett, of Maitland. They represent 39 entries, due to the fact that some prints are eligible for competition in two classes. Results of the competition will be announced at the next meeting of the Society on 7th August. It is likely that, at a later stage, the prints will be exhibited. The Society's next outing will be held at a "mystery" location on 14th August.
1st August 1938 Page 402 - Vol. 45 No. 8 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Color movie photography under various lighting conditions was demonstrated by Mr. J.C. Smith with the aid of 16mm films at the July meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society.
Mr. Smith said that experience had shown that flat sunlight effects produced the best color values, except in special cases such as sunset shots. He told members that, to get best results, the use of a good type exposure meter was essential. It was first necessary to learn how to use the meter, he said and then to follow the readings religiously, even though at times they appeared to conflict with personal judgment.
Other color films screened at the meeting included 300 feet produced by Mr. A.J. Perier, of Sydney and the New South Wales Amateur Cine Society, featuring Taronga Park and a smaller reel photographed by Mr. W. Hannan at the Society's first outing in the Gresford district. A Tasmanian scenic film showed the attractions of Lake St. Clair, the Derwent, Coles Bay, New Norfolk, the ruins of Port Arthur and winter sport on the slopes of Mount Wellington.
The meeting decided to hold the next outing at a "mystery” location on 14th August. Messrs. F.R. Wood and T. Howlett were appointed judges for the photographic competition conducted at the Gresford outing.
Tuesday 2nd August 1938 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
General Meeting, Howard Harris Studios, Sunday Night Next, 7th August at 8pm.
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Thursday 4th August 1938
Page 12 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Page 5 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
COMPETITION AWARDS
Results of the photographic competition conducted by the Cessnock Photographic Society on its recent outing to the Gresford district were announced to-day by the Judges, Messrs. F.R. Wood of Cessnock and T. Howlett, of Maitland. The AWARDS:
AWARDS: AMATEUR SECTION:
LANDSCAPE: W. Hannan 1, T. Lorriman 2, W. Hannan 3.
TREE STUDY: W.H. McClung 1 and 2.
AGAINST THE LIGHT: W.H. McClung 1, T. Lorriman 2 and 3.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: W. Hannan 1, W.H. McClung 2 and 3.
AWARDS: SNAPSHOT SECTION:
LANDSCAPE: N. King 1, E.R. King 2, Miss E. Guest 3.
TREE STUDY: E.R. King 2. Mrs W. Hannan 3. (No first award).
AGAINST THE LIGHT: Mrs W. Hannan 1, Miss E. Guest 2, N. King 3.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: Miss E. Guest 1, M. King 2, Mrs W. Hannan 3.
A review of the competition and detailed criticism of the prints will be given by the Judges at the meeting of the society on Sunday night.
Friday 5th August 1938 Page 11 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPHIC AWARDS
CESSNOCK SOCIETY'S COMPETITION
Results of the photographic, competition conducted by Cessnock Photographic Society on its recent outing to the Gresford district have been announced by the judges, Messrs. F.R. Wood of Cessnock and T. Howlett of Maitland.
AWARDS: AMATEUR SECTION:
LANDSCAPE: W. Hannan 1, T. Lorriman 2, W. Hannan 3.
TREE STUDY: W.H. McClung 1 and 2.
AGAINST THE LIGHT: W.H. McClung 1, T. Lorriman 2 and 3.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: W. Hannan 1, W.H. McClung 2 and 3.
AWARDS: SNAPSHOT SECTION:
LANDSCAPE: N. King 1, E.R. King 2, Miss E. Guest 3.
TREE STUDY: E.R. King 2. Mrs W. Hannan 3. (No first award).
AGAINST THE LIGHT: Mrs W. Hannan 1, Miss E. Guest 2, N. King 3.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: Miss E. Guest 1, M. King 2, Mrs W. Hannan 3.
A review of the competition and detailed criticism of prints will be given by the judges at the meeting of the Society on Sunday night. The meeting will be held at Howard Harris Studios. Business will include a discussion of arrangements for the next outing, which will take place on 14th August. The location will be decided on by officers of the Society and in accordance with the decision of the last meeting, will be unknown to the other, members. After the business section of the meeting, the usual film program will be shown. The Tasmanian Government film this month features the hop and apple harvest in the southern state.
Tuesday 9th August 1938 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
A detailed criticism of the 39 entries in the Cessnock Photographic Society's recent competition was given by one of the judges, Mr. P.R. Wood, at the meeting of the Society on Sunday night. Mr. Wood said that, in the opinion of himself and the other judge, Mr. T. Hewlett, of Maitland, the work in the amateur section was of a particularly high standard. It revealed not only artistic taste in the selection of the subject and the best use of available material, but showed evidence of the high technical work capable on the part of members of the Society. The inclusion of the snapshot section in the competition served the purpose of revealing to snap-shooters faults common in photography and generating their interest in the production of more artistic work. Members were entertained at the meeting by the screening of two scenic films, "Wollondilly Idyll" and "Sydney Interlude" and a Tasmanian feature showing highlights of the hop and apple industries. The Society's next outing will be held on Sunday to a location unknown to the members. A bus will leave Vincent-street at 9.30am.
Friday 12th August 1938 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
A "mystery" location 30 miles from Cessnock will be the scene of the second outing of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday. Members of the society will compete in photographic competitions to be conducted in two sections - one for "snap-shooters" who normally do not do their own processing work and the other for the more advanced amateur. In each section will be four classes - landscape, tree study, photograph against the light and including silhouettes and photograph including members of the party.
Friday 12th August 1938 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA OUTING ON SUNDAY
"MYSTERY" LOCATION
The outing to be conducted by Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday will be to an unknown destination. The "mystery" location has been selected 30 miles from Cessnock. Members will travel by a bus which will leave Vincent-street at 9.30am. As on the occasion of the outing to the Gresford district, competitions will be conducted in two sections - one for "snap-shooters" who normally do not do their own processing work and the other for the more advanced amateur. In each section there will be classes for landscape work, tree studies, photographs taken against the light and including silhouettes and photographs including members.
HELP FOR NOVICES
The outing will provide an ideal opportunity for a study of photography by novices and new members. They will work side by side with more experienced camera users and will benefit by the use of photo-electric cells and other expensive equipment used by the advanced worker. While they will have the benefit of the experienced amateur, they will have the consolation that, owing to the provision of their own section, they will not be compelled to compete against him. When the prints are judged, novices particularly will benefit, from the constructive criticism of the judges. They will be shown their common faults and advice will be given on how to produce more artistic work on the next outing.
PRINT REVIEW
A detailed review of all prints entered in the last competition has been prepared by the judges. Messrs. F.R. Wood and T. Howlett. The criticism may be referred to by competitors on application to the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung).
Monday 15th August 1938
Page 5 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
Page 8 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
FINE SCENERY - UPPER REACHES OF WATTAGAN CREEK
The Cessnock Photographic Society held an outing to the mountains on the upper reaches of Wattagan Creek, the destination being unknown to members until they arrived. About 20 members took part. The Wattle Cupboard Hill made attractive studies for the photographers. Mr. Henry Cochrane, of Maitland, used a natural color movie film to gain the full effect of the fine scenery. A photographic competition was conducted with sections for amateurs and snap-shooters. To enable members to use all films and develop them, the competition will not close for about a month.
Tuesday 16th August 1938 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Wattle Display at Wattagan
SETTING FOR CAMERA SOCIETY OUTING
Wattle on Wattagan hills made an attractive showing at the location of Cessnock Photographic Society's "mystery" outing on Sunday. Over twenty members of the Society enjoyed the outing in the ideal spring weather. Advantage of the colorful setting was taken by Mr. Henry Cochrane of Maitland who loaded his Simplex Pockette with Kodachrome to enable him to capture the beauty of the scenes in natural color. Had there been an award for the largest camera it would have gone without dispute to Mr. G. Adams, one of the Society's most experienced photographers who used a half-plate camera in conjunction with a multiplicity of lenses to gain pleasing effects. No "miniatures" were used by the members on Sunday but Mr. Adams equipment was in striking contrast to that of members who used small hand cameras. Its bulk was such that it precluded his joining the party which made the ascent to the top of the mountain and restricted his operations to the flats on either side of the winding Wattagan Creek. Entries for the competitions which were conducted on Sunday will not close for at least a month to enable members to fill films and carry out their processing work. The closing time will be discussed at the next meeting of the Society at the Empire Theatre on 4th September.
Tuesday 30th August 1938
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Old-time silent films taken over 20 years ago will be resurrected for screening at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society, to be held at the Empire Theatre on Sunday night next. In contrast will be a five-reel travel-talk, "Romantic New Zealand", photographed this year.
Friday 2nd September 1938
Page 6 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Page 2 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
ROMANTIC NEW ZEALAND
CAMERA SOCIETY SECURES NEW FILM
Entertainment will provide the greater part of the program at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night. The meeting will be held at the Empire Theatre to permit the screening of the Film "Romantic New Zealand". Though essentially a travel talk, the feature will take 55 minutes of the screening program. The picture is the latest production of the New Zealand Government. It has been made available to the Society through the Trade and Tourist Commissioner for New Zealand in Australia (Mr. W. Taylor). It is a five-reel feature whereas the usual travel-talk is confined to one reel
OLD-TIME "SlLENTS"
On the picture program will also be a full-length silent feature made available to (the Society by the Superintendent of Union Theatres (Mr. J.C. Smith). Its screening will recall to members, the highly emphasized "acting" of the "silent" days, as well as providing an illustration of the advance of the motion picture industry in the comparatively short time of two decades. On the business side of the meeting members will discuss the competition for photographs taken on the occasion of the last outing in the Wattagan hills. Consideration will also be given to the location and time of the next outing and a proposal to hold a photographic exhibition. A meeting of the committee will be held at 7.45pm to discuss matters in connection with the last competition and exhibition of the winning prints in each section. Members of the Society are inviting friends and prospective members to attend the general meeting and the film show which will follow.
Tuesday 6th September 1938 Page 6 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
MOTION PICTURES OLD AND MODERN
Film contrasts entertained members of the Cessnock Photographic Society at their meeting at the Empire Theatre on Sunday night. The program opened with a series of important Australian and International events depicted as they were shown in the news gazettes of the day. Spread over the last two decades, they depicted scenes from the peace celebrations in Sydney in 1918, an important race fixture at Victoria Park and incidents that were almost forgotten by members of the audience. The latter part of the program featured a 55-minute travel-talk "Romantic New Zealand". It traced the history of the Dominion, reconstructing the scenes from the time when Abel Tasman sailed by but did not set foot on its shores. The scenes that followed showed the development of New Zealand, the clearing of the land by pioneer settlers, the construction of dams and later the growth of industries. For the greater part of the screening, the audience was taken on a scenic tour through the North and South Islands, was shown the native customs of the Maoris and the wonders of the thermal regions. Several scenic shots were in natural color. A review of the progress of motion pictures as demonstrated by the films was given by Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland, who moved a motion of thanks to the management for the use of the theatre and to the operators, Messrs H. Winston and F. Watson.
COMPETITION ENTRIES
The meeting decided to close entries for its Wattagan outing competition on 30th September. The next outing, it was decided, would be held on 8th October. The location will be decided on by the committee. It was agreed to comply with the request of Cessnock Y.W.C.A. to stage a photographic exhibition in conjunction with an Association function. There was an attendance of over 40 at the meeting which was presided over by Mr. J. Thomas.
Friday 23rd September 1938 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY COMPETITIONS
Entries for the competitions conducted by the Cessnock Photographic Society on its last outing beyond Wattagan will be received by the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) till 30th September. The competitions will be conducted in two main divisions one for "snap-shooters" and the other for more advanced amateurs. There will be classes in each division for landscapes, photographs against the light, tree studies and photographs including members. Matters in respect to the next outing to be held on 9th October, will be among the subjects to be discussed at a meeting of the Society's committee on Monday next. The program for the next meeting and details in respect to an exhibition of photographs will be considered. The general meeting of the Society will be held on 2nd October. Arrangements are being made for the supply of films for screening at the meeting.
A successful function was held at the residence of Mr. Aub. Vernon, Beilbird. Euchre and housey were played and proved popular. Proceeds have been placed in the local Strike Committee funds. Next Wednesday a similar function is to be held. The committee acknowledges with thanks donations of trophies from the following: P. Bonomini, G. Kohler, W. Hampton, R. Smith, T. Kempe, B. Strange, A. Edden, Mrs Hunt, Jack, Harvey and Hall. Dancers should enjoy themselves at an old-time and jazz dance to be held in the Buff's Hall Bellbird, next Tuesday night. Proceeds will also go to the strike funds.
Tuesday 27th September 1938 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
OCTOBER AGENDA
The October agenda of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be dealt with at a combined meeting and supper at the "White Rose" Cafe, Cessnock, on Sunday night next. A 16mm film program, which will include natural color shots taken by Mr. H. Cochrane, a club member, on a previous club outing will be shown. Mr. T. Howlett will lecture club members on a photographic topic. A suggestion will be put to club members to hold the next outing on Sunday 9th October, along the water way between Wollombi and Broke.
Tuesday 27th September 1938 Page 2 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
SUPPER AND MEETING
CAMERA SOCIETY'S FUNCTION
A combined meeting and supper will be held at the White Rose Cafe on Sunday night next to deal with the October agenda of the Cessnock Photographic Society. The 16mm film program will include natural color shots by a club member, Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland. They will comprise films taken on an earlier club outing. A lecture on a photographic topic will be given by Mr. T. Howlett, of Maitland, one of the judges selected to make awards in the Society's competitions.
Opportunity will be taken at the meeting to farewell two members of the Society's executive, Mr. W. Hannan, who will leave Cessnock next week to take up a position in a Sydney photographic studio and Mr. S. Teggins, who has received an appointment in the office of the Sutherland Shire Council.
COMPETITION ENTRIES
Entries for the photographic competition conducted on the recent Wattagan outing will close with the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) on Friday. The meeting of the Society on Sunday night will be asked to adopt a recommendation that the next outing, on 9th October, be held along the route of the waterway between Wollombi and Broke.
Friday 30th September 1938 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
MYSTERY OF THE DARK-ROOM
CAMERA CLUB'S SERVICE TO AMATEURS
What happens when the amateur photographer leaves his or her negatives at a chemist's or other depot to have it printed? The mysteries of the darkroom will be unfolded at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night. Amateurs, particularly those whose work in photography is confined to the operation of the camera to take the picture, are invited to bring their negatives to the meeting. From the negatives a selection will be chosen by Mr. T. Howlett, of Maitland and those chosen will be used for the purpose of demonstrating to the meeting the process of printing. The finished prints will be given to the owners of the selected negatives. An important feature as far as the owners of the negatives are concerned will be the fact that there will be no charge for the picture. The demonstration is part of a photographic service given by the Society to the less experienced amateur photographers in the district. Amateurs - though they may be only in what is termed the "snap-shot" class - are invited by the committee of the Society to attend the meeting. The meeting will be held at the White Rose Cafe in conjunction with a supper.
LOCAL FILMS
A 16mm film program will feature Kosciusko shots and movies of a more local character photographed by Mr. Henry Cochrane, of Maitland. Mr. Cochrane's films will feature, among other subjects, highlights of the 150th Celebrations and Olympic Games, Maitland Show, Dungog Rodeo, Barrington Tops and the outing of the Cessnock Photographic Society held at Gresford. For the picture program, 1200 feet of 16mm film will be used. During the supper members will farewell two officials of the Society, Messrs. W. Hannan and S. Teggins. Late entries will be accepted at the meeting for the photographic competition conducted of the Wattagan outing last month.
1st October 1938 Page 507 - Vol. 45 No. 10 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Wattle-covered hills in the Wattagan district provided an attractive setting for the August outing of Cessnock Photographic Society.
Competitions were conducted in two divisions: for amateurs and snap-shooters.
Awards in the Society’s Gresford outing competition were:
AMATEUR SECTION:
LANDSCAPE: W. Hannan 1, T. Lorriman 2, W. Hannan 3.
TREE STUDY: W. McClung 1 and 2.
AGAINST THE LIGHT: W. McClung 1, T Lorriman 2 and 3.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: W. Hannan 1, W. McClung 2 and 3.
SNAPSHOT SECTION:
LANDSCAPE: N. King 1, E.R. King 2, Miss E. Guest 3.
TREE STUDY: E.R. King 2, Mrs. W. Hannan 3 (no first award).
AGAINST THE LIGHT: Mrs. W. Hannan 1, Miss E. Guest 2, N. King 3.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: Miss E. Guest 1, N. King 2, Mrs. W. Hannan 3.
The meeting decided to hold the first exhibition of the Society in October.
Saturday 1st October 1938 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
What happens to amateur films in the photographic dark-room will be demonstrated at the meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night by Mr. T. Howlett, of Maitland. A selection of negatives of novice members of the society will be made for the purpose of a practical demonstration of printing. A 16mm film show will feature movies of district sports and scenery photographed by Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland and Kosciusko scenes. Two officials of the society, Messrs. W. Hannan and S. Teggins, will be farewelled by members at a supper which will follow. Entries for the competition conducted at the recent Wattagan outing will close at the meeting.
Monday 3rd October 1938 Page 8 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
CESSNOCK CAMERA CLUB OFFICIALS FAREWELLED
Presentations to the Hon.Treasurer of Cessnock Photographic Society (Mr. S. Teggins) and the Hon.Treasurer (Mr. W. Hannan) were made by members at a supper which followed the general meeting of the Society last night. Both officials have resigned in view of their pending departure from Cessnock. Mr. A. Lawson was elected Hon.Treasurer and Mr. T. Evans Hon.Treasurer. The meeting decided to hold the October outing on Sunday next at a spot between Wollombi and Broke. A demonstration of printing was given by Mr. W.H. McClung. Members were shown 1300 feet of 16mm film photographed by Mr. H. Cochrane of Maltland and Mr. R. Perier of Sydney.
Tuesday 4th October 1938 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
PRINTING DEMONSTRATED
The President of Cessnock Photographic Society (Mr. F.B. Mattocks) presided over a gathering of 27 members at the October meeting of the Society at the White Rose Cafe on Sunday night. Using negatives taken by one of the members on the last outing of the Society, Mr. W.H. McClung gave a practical demonstration of contact printing. The meeting completed, arrangements for the outing of the Society, to be held next Sunday on the Cockfighter Creek, between Broke and Wollombi. The bus for the outing will, in accordance with a decision, leave Vincent-street at 10am. Photographic competitions for the outing will be conducted in the usual two division's - for amateurs and snap-shooters and in five classes - landscape, against light, silhouette, photograph including members and miscellaneous subjects. Resignations were received from the Hon.Treasurer (Mr. S. Teggins) and the Hon.Treasurer (Mr. W. Hannan), who will be leaving Cessnock this week.
OFFICERS ELECTED
To fill the vacancies Mr. A. Lawson was elected Hon.Treasurer and Mr. T. Evans Hon.Librarian. The meeting carried in silence motions of sympathy with two members, Mr. F.B. Mattocks and W. Broadhead, whose mother and father respectively died last month. The 16mm program of 1300 feet of film was provided from the cameras of Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland and Mr. R. Perier, of Sydney. Mr. Cochrane's films included natural color scenes of members of the Society photographed "on location" at the various outings. The Sydney film displayed by means of a clever theme the attractions of a winter holiday at Kosciusko. The titling of the film and the method of introduction was of particular interest to cine enthusiasts in the gathering.
MEMBERS FAREWELLED
During supper, which followed the meeting, presentations were made to Messrs. Teggins and Hannan. Appreciation of the work of both officials for the Society was expressed by members.
Tuesday 4th October 1938 Page 9 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
At the monthly meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society, held at the week-end, 1300 feet of film photographed by Messrs. R. Ferrier and H. Cochrane was shown. It included scenes at Barrington Tops and Mount Kosciusko. Mr. W.H. McClung gave a demonstration of printing. Presentations were made to the Hon.Treasurer (Mr. T. Teggins) and the Hon.Treasurer (Mr. W. Hannan), who are to leave Cessnock for Sydney this week.
Friday 7th October 1938 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 8th October 1938 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
HIGHER STANDARD OF PHOTOGRAPHY
A considerable improvement in the standard of photography is evident in the entries for the Wattagan outing competition conducted by the Cessnock Photographic Society. Prints are now in the hands of the judges, Messrs. F. R. Wood and T. Howlett. Total entries were the same as on the occasion of the Gresford outing. There were 36 entries represented by 32 prints. Fewer entries were received in the amateur division, due to the absence of one of the most successful competitors on the previous occasion, Mr. W. Hannan. The work in the section, however, revealed a higher standard of technical proficiency. Fine quality bromide papers have been used by the competitors to gain the utmost in the reproduction of the tonal values. Work entered in the snapshot section reveals that the photographic novice in the club has gained considerable benefit from the discussion on prints entered in the first competition. Greatest number of entries in the snapshot section were received for the "Photograph including members", class. The ten prints display an interesting informality on the part of the photographers and represent a pleasing departure from the formality of posed groups.
SUNDAY OUTING
The third outing to be conducted by the club will be held on Sunday, along the route between Wollombi and Broke. As on the former occasions, competitions will be conducted in two main divisions. Novice photographers will compete in the snapshot section. The bus for the outing will leave Vincent-street at 10am.
Friday 14th October 1938
Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Page 9 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
Saturday 15th October 1938 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPHIC LIBRARY
Photographic novices and advanced amateurs alike are well catered for by the Cessnock Photographic Society's library which has now been transferred to Evans Pharmacy. The library, which has only recently been established, contains, at present, 65 copies of Australian, English and American periodicals, over 50 books and booklets and a number of folders on trade material. Much of the literature is written in a manner to be attractive and easily understandable to "snapshot" photographers who are sufficiently interested to increase their knowledge of photography. For the more advanced workers, there are booklets and papers on color filters, infra-red photography and other highly technical modern developments. The library has been established by the Society as a service to members in the belief that it will be the means of developing an interest in photography and improving the knowledge of active workers. It will be steadily enlarged. Books are available free to members who wish to take them for a period for reference purposes.
Saturday 29th October 1938 Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
CESSNOCK CAMERA COMPETITION
Results of the Cessnock Photographic Society's competitions conducted on the recent outing in the Wattagan district were announced to day by the Judges, Messrs. F.R. Wood, of Cessnock and T. Howlett, of Maitland.
AWARDS:
AMATEUR SECTION
LANDSCAPE CLASS: T. Lorriman 1, T. Byrne 2, W.H. McClung 3.
TREE STUDY: T. Lorriman 1, W.H. McClung 2, T. Lorriman 3.
AGAINST THE LIGHT: W.H. McClung 1, 2 and 3.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: W.H. McClung 1 and 2, T. Lorriman 3.
SNAPSHOT SECTION - LANDSCAPE: I. Smede 1, Miss E. Guest 2, E.R. King 3.
TREE STUDY: S. Taggins 1, Miss E. Guest 2, I. Smede 3.
AGAINST THE LIGHT: I. Smede 1 and 2.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: Miss E. Guest 1, I. Smede 2 and 3.
Trophies in each class will be awarded on the basis of aggregate competition points. The society will hold its next meeting at the White Rose Cafe. Cessnock, on Sunday night, 6th November. A criticism of the prints entered in the Wattagan competition will be given by the judges. Included on the program will be 16mm travel films. The Cessnock Photographic Society is catering specially for novice members. Regular demonstrations are designed to advance the photographic novice through a course of photography.
Saturday 29th October 1938 Page 6 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
Results were announced to-day of Cessnock Photographic Society's competition conducted on its recent outing to Wattagan and district. The judges were Mr. F.R. Wood, of Cessnock and Mr. T. Howlett, of Maitland. Trophies will be allocated on a point-score basis at the end of the year. On the night of 6th November, there will be a criticism of prints made on the Wattagan outing.
AWARDS:
AMATEUR SECTION
LANDSCAPE CLASS: T. Lorriman 1, T. Byrne 2, W.H. McClung 3.
TREE STUDY: T. Lorriman 1, W.H. McClung 2, T. Lorriman 3.
AGAINST THE LIGHT: W.H. McClung 1, 2 and 3.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: W.H. McClung 1 and 2, T. Lorriman 3.
SNAPSHOT SECTION - LANDSCAPE: I. Smede 1, Miss E. Guest 2, E.R. King 3.
TREE STUDY: S. Taggins 1, Miss E. Guest 2, I. Smede 3.
AGAINST THE LIGHT: I. Smede 1 and 2.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: Miss E. Guest 1, I. Smede 2 and 3.
1st November 1938 Page 563 - Vol. 45 No. 11 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The third of the series of photographic demonstrations planned by Cessnock Photographic Society to assist novice members was given at the October meeting. The subject was "Contact Printing” and the lecturer - demonstrator the Secretary of the club (Mr. W.H. McClung).
The President of the society (Mr. F.B. Mattocks) presided over a large attendance. The meeting decided to hold the October outing in the Wollombi, Broke district on 9th October.
Due to the pendinq departure of the officials from Cessnock, resignations were received from the Treasurer (Mr. S. Teggins) and the Librarian (Mr. W. Hannan). Mr. A. Lawson was elected Treasurer and Mr. T. Evans Librarian.
Features of the 16mm film program were a Kosciusko film supplied by Kodak and another depicting local scenery and sport, photographed by Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland. Mr. Cochrane’s film included natural color shots taken on recent outings of the society at Gresford and Wattagan.
During supper (which followed the meeting) presentations were made to Messrs. Teggins and Hannan. Appreciation of the work of both officials was expressed by members.
Tuesday 1st November 1938
Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Page 9 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
Results of the Cessnock Photographic Society's competition conducted on the recent outing in the Wattagan district were announced at the weekend by the judge, Messrs. F.R. Wood, of Cessnock, and T. Howlett, of Maitland. Trophy winners in each section will be decided on the basis of aggregate competition points.
AWARDS:
AMATEUR SECTION
LANDSCAPE CLASS: T. Lorriman 1, T. Byrne 2, W.H. McClung 3.
TREE STUDY: T. Lorriman 1, W.H. McClung 2, T. Lorriman 3.
AGAINST THE LIGHT: W.H. McClung 1, 2 and 3.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: W.H. McClung 1 and 2, T. Lorriman 3.
SNAPSHOT SECTION - LANDSCAPE: I. Smede 1, Miss E. Guest 2, E.R. King 3.
TREE STUDY: S. Taggins 1, Miss E. Guest 2, I. Smede 3.
AGAINST THE LIGHT: I. Smede 1 and 2.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: Miss E. Guest 1, I. Smede 2 and 3.
PRINT CRITICISM
Prints entered in the competition will form the subject of a criticism and address by the judges at the meeting of the Society at the White Rose Cafe on Sunday night next. The address will be of value, not only to competitors, but to all novice or more advanced photographers. Using the prints which were entered, the judges will indicate, where possible, how the prints could have been improved, perhaps by a more studied selection of the view point, or, perhaps, by a higher standard of technical work in reproduction. On the program will be included the usual screening of 16mm films. Members will be asked to discuss plans for the next outing of the Society, which will probably take place during this month. Supper will be served after the meeting. Officials invite all persons interested in photography to attend the meetings and by joining he Society, to share in the benefit of its demonstrations and the entertainment of its outings. Subscription for the remainder of the season till the annual meeting in March has been fixed at the nominal figure of 2/6.
Friday 4th November 1938 Page 7 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
A film of the Burragorang Valley supplied by Kodaks of Sydney will be screened at the meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night. It is likely that the home-movie film will be added to the program. Of greatest interest to the photographers will be a constructive criticism of prints entered in the society's last competition. It will be given by the judges, Messrs. F.R. Wood, of Cessnock and T. Howlett, of Maitland. While the prints entered in the recent competition will be used for the purpose of criticism, interest will not be confined to the competitors. The speakers will use the prints merely for a basis of the most common faults in photography and will explain how, with greater care on the part of the photographers, better results might have been achieved. The lectures will be of particular interest to new and intending members who are invited to attend the meeting. The meeting will be held at the White Rose Cafe. Supper will be served during the evening.
Saturday 5th November 1938 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
The Cessnock Photographic Society has had several enjoyable outings lately and more are planned. Coalfields amateurs should get in touch with the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) at the "Newcastle Sun's" Cessnock branch office, for information as to the Society s activities.
A criticism of the prints entered for the last competition of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be given by the Judges (Messrs. F.R. Wood and T. Howlett) at the Society's meeting tomorrow night. The Judges will use the prints, not only for criticism, but as a basis for a talk in which the common faults of the amateur photographer will be indicated and suggestions made where possible improvements could have been achieved with the available materials. Included on the program will be the screening of a film of Burragorang Valley and a home movie. Members will discuss plans for the Society's next outing.
Monday 7th November 1938 Page 7 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
POINTS ALLOTTED
A detailed criticism of "Prince" entered in the Cessnock Photographic Society's Wattagan outing competition was given by Mr. F.R. Wood at a meeting of the society last night. He announced the aggregate points in the competition as follow:
AMATEUR SECTION: W.H. McClung 323 points, T. Lorrieman 188, T.A. Byrne 48.
SNAPSHOT SECTION: I. Smede 105, Miss E. Guest 54.5, S. Peggins 22, E.R. King 14.
The meeting discussed plans for its next outing, which will be held beyond Mount View on 20th November. Competition classes will be arranged for each section. It was decided to institute a service bureau in which photographic problems of members expressed in writing to the committee would be discussed for a period of half an hour at each meeting. Messrs. S.R. Wood, T. Howlett, and W.H. McClung were appointed to investigate the queries. After the general business members enjoyed the screening of a 16mm film of a travel feature entitled "Wollondilly Idol".
Tuesday 8th November 1938 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 12th November 1938 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
FINER POINTS ON PHOTOGRAPHY - PRINTS CRITICIZED AT SOCIETY'S MEETING
A print by Mr. T. Lorriman, of Cessnock, was adjudged, the perfect photograph by Mr. F.R. Wood, when, at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night, he discussed the entries in the competition conducted on the recent outing to Wattagan. The print, a rural scene with a tree in the foreground and cattle grazing in the middle distance, was awarded first place in the landscape and tree study classes of the amateur section. Mr. Wood said that, both in regard to composition and technical quality, the prints were an improvement on those entered for the first competition of the Society conducted on the occasion of the Gresford outing. He gave a detailed criticism, of all prints entered.
Aggregate competition points on which the allocation of trophies was based were as follows:
Amateur Section: W.H. McClung 322 points, T. Lorriman 188. T. Byrne 48.
Snapshot Section: I. Smede 105, Miss E. Guest 54.5, S. Teggins 22, E.R. King 14.
MOUNT VIEW OUTING
Dr. C. A. Wiles presided over the meeting, which decided to hold the next outing of the Society on 6th November, at a location beyond Mount View. In accordance with a resolution, a service bureau will be instituted and a maximum of 30 minutes at each meeting will be devoted to the answering of questions submitted in writing by members. Messrs. F.R. Wood, T. Howlett and W.H. McClung were appointed a committee to investigate and prepare a discussion on the various problems. It was announced that trophies, would be donated by the President (Mr. F.B. Mattocks) and Mr. T. Howlett for competition on a basis to be decided by the Society. The matter was deferred for consideration at the next meeting, together with a proposal that a monthly competition for set subjects be conducted in addition to the usual outing competition. After the general business, members enjoyed the screening of a 16mm travel feature, "Wollondilly Idyll". A motion of thanks to the judges and to Mr. Wood for his criticism of the prints and projection of the film was carried by acclamation.
Tuesday 15th November 1938 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Wednesday 16th November 1938 Page 4 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
THIRD OUTING
The valleys over the Mount View range will be the location on Sunday next for the third outing of the Cessnock Photographic Society. Members will travel from Cessnock by the regular 10.30am Bellbird bus. An extension of the service has been arranged to take the party to the top of the range. The return to Cessnock will be by a bus which will leave the range at 5.30pm. Competitions will be conducted for amateurs and novices with five classes in each division. Trophies will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest aggregate points in each division. Members of the Society and others wishing to make the trip should book with the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) at "The Newcastle Sun" Office.
Thursday 17th November 1938 Page 13 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
The Cessnock Photographic Society has arranged an outing for its members on Monday. The picturesque country beyond Mount View has been chosen because it offers plenty of scope for good pictures. Competitions have been arranged for amateurs and novices, with five classes in each division.
Saturday 19th November 1938 Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be "on location" tomorrow in the valleys beyond Mount View Range. The outing will be the third conducted by the society. As on the other occasions, the competitions will be in two divisions, with a "snapshot" section, designed to encourage a wider appreciation of photography among novice members. In each division the competition will be conducted in five classes - landscape, against the light, silhouette, photograph including members and depicting the spirit of the outing and miscellaneous subjects. For the competitor gaining the highest aggregate points in each section, trophies will be awarded. A proposal to conduct a monthly competition for set subjects will be discussed at the next meeting of the club on 11th December. The idea has been suggested by the fact that many club members, while taking an active part in photography, may not be able to attend the periodic outings. At future meetings, members will be invited to decide competition schemes to determine the winners of cups and other trophies which have been promised.
Trophies available and donors suggestions for competition in some cases are:
PATRON'S TROPHY: presented by Dr. J.T. WARD, to be awarded to the winner of a competition designed to encourage novice members to take greater interest in photography by doing their own processing.
HOWLETT CUP: given by one of the society's Judges, Mr. T. HOWLETT, of Maitland.
PRESIDENT'S TROPHY: presented by Mr. F.B. MATTOCKS, for competition over a period on a point score basis.
CAMPBELL TROPHY: presented by Mr. R. CAMPBELL, for competition in the novice section on a point score basis extending over three outings.
HANNAN TROPHY: presented by a former official of the society, Mr. W. HANNAN, of Sydney.
Saturday 19th November 1938 Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
PEACE IN THE WATTAGAN VALLEY
This study, photographed by Mr. T. LORRIMAN, on the recent outing of the
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
to the Upper Wattagan Valley, was described by the judge (Mr. F.R. Wood)
as technically "the perfect print". It was awarded first place in the landscape
and tree study classes of the society's competition.
Taken at f.11 on 1/25th second, with green filter on superpan film, about 2.30pm.
Tuesday 22nd November 1938 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
RECORDING BEAUTY OF MOUNT VIEW
The folds of hills beyond the Mount View range provided material with which members of Cessnock Photographic Society displayed their artistic ability on Sunday. Photographs were taken with a view to providing entries for the five classes of the competition. The time for closing of entries and the appointment of the judges will be matters to be decided at the next meeting of the Society to be held at the Empire Theatre on 11th December. At the meeting members will be also asked to discuss details of competitions to decide the winners of five trophies made available to the Society - the Patron's Trophy, presented by Dr. J.T. Ward, the President's Trophy, presented by Mr. F.B. Mattocks, the Howlett Cup, presented by Mr. W. Hannan, of Sydney and the Campbell Trophy, presented by Mr. R. Campbell.
Saturday 26th November 1938 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Service to novice members is the aim of Cessnock Photographic Society. When the society was formed early in the year, it was realized by the officers that a large percentage of members would be photographers whose interest, at the time of joining, would be confined to the taking of the photograph. It decided to encourage a greater interest in photography and with the object of including in its members as many "snap-shooters" as possible, fixed the annual subscription at the nominal figure of 5s. To cater for its novice members, the society has, at each outing, arranged a section for competitors in the "snapshot" class. Competitors in this division need not necessarily do their own processing work.
REGULAR LECTURES
Judging of the section is conducted under two headings, with points awarded for exposure and composition. In the print criticisms that have followed each competition, the competitors have been encouraged to make the most of their material by paying careful attention to the viewpoint to give the subject greatest interest, control the background and improve the composition by a process of selection and rejection. Coinciding with the Instruction in picture taking has been conducted a series of photographic lectures and demonstrations designed to advance the novice along a course of processing to the advanced work of enlarging and the application of special treatments. The program for the next meeting of the society at the Empire Theatre on 11th December, will include a demonstration by Messrs. T. Byrne and H. Williams on the making of enlargers. Home-made equipment will be demonstrated. Seventeen members of the society attended the outing on Sunday last. The location was a valley beyond the Mount View range. The time of the closing of entries and the appointment of judges will be decided at the meeting on 11th December.
1st December 1938 Page 614 - Vol. 45 No. 12 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A detailed criticism of prints entered in the Wattagan Outing Competition was given by one of the judges, Mr. F.R. Wood, at the November meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society. The entries, said Mr. Wood, revealed a general improvement in subject matter and technical quality.
Awards in the competition were announced as follows:
AMATEUR SECTION:
LANDSCAPE: T. Lorriman 1, T. Byrne 2, W. McClung 3.
TREE STUDY: T. Lorriman 1 and 3, W. McClung 2.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: W. McClung 1 and 2, T. Lorriman 3.
AGAINST THE LIGHT: W. McClung 1, 2 and 3.
SNAPSHOT SECTION:
LANDSCAPE: I. Smede 1, Miss E. Guest 2, E.R. King 3.
TREE STUDY: S. Teggins 1, Miss E. Guest 2, I. Smede 3.
PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING MEMBERS: Miss E. Guest 1, I. Smede 2 and 3.
AGAINST THE LIGHT: I. Smede 1 and 2.
Trophies for the aggregate competition points in each section were won by W. McClung and I. Smede.
The meeting decided to hold the next outing on 20th November, to a location beyond Mount View. A resolution provided for the institution of a service bureau to provide discussions on photographic problems presented in writing by members. A maximum of 30 minutes at each meeting will be set aside to the discussion. Members appointed to receive the queries were Messrs. F.R. Wood, T. Hewlett and W.H. McClung.
The Secretary (Mr. McClung) announced that trophies would be donated by the President of the Society (Mr. F.B. Mattocks) and Mr. Hewlett. Details of the competitions for which they will be awarded will be discussed at the next meeting.
Members were entertained by excellent examples of filter work in a 16mm film, "Wollondilly Idyll”, supplied by Kodak Pty. Ltd.
The meeting was presided over by Dr. C.A. Wiles.
Saturday 3rd December 1938 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Friday 9th December 1938 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
A photographic library established by Cessnock Photographic Society has been the means of developing the knowledge of those members keen enough to avail themselves of its services. The library, which is housed at Evans Pharmacy, is stocked with approximately 100 publications, including instruction books, handbooks, papers on special subjects and Australian and overseas periodicals. Such is the wide range of literature available that all members of the society - whether keen amateurs or novices of the "snapshot" class - are well catered for. The system of stocking the library provides for contributions by members of periodicals or other publications for which they have no further use. If a member is disinclined to present a particular publication but is prepared to make it available for reference purposes, he is asked to enter his name, together with that of the publication, in a book kept for the purpose. The loan of the book is then arranged by individual members. A free-library principle is adopted whereby members using the library sign for the publications they require on loan. Other innovations of communal service among members will be discussed at the next meeting of the society to be held at the Empire Theatre, Cessnock, on 11th December.
CHEMICALS IN BULK
A proposal listed for consideration will provide for the purchasing of chemicals in bulk and the mixing of developers, toners and other solutions as required by members. For novice members requiring to do their own processing but not prepared to mix their own chemicals, it is likely that the club will decide on a general purpose developer compounded from a well-tested formula and made in bulk quantities by a member of the society. With the development of the society's service, a special attempt will be made in the new year to encourage novice members to do their own developing and printing and even to make their own enlargers.
Tuesday 6th December 1938 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
General Meeting, Sunday Night Next, 8pm, Empire Theatre. Demonstration, travel talks, general business.
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Tuesday 6th December 1938 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Wednesday 7th December 1938 Page 5 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
HOME-MADE ENLARGERS
Demonstrations of the making of home-made enlargers will be given at a meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night. Messrs. Williams and Tom Byrne will use their own equipment to illustrate the address. Two New Zealand travel talks, supplied by the New Zealand Trade and Travel Commissioner, will be shown on the program. Members will discuss several proposals, including a move to purchase chemicals in bulk and compound their own developers, toners and other requirements.
Friday 9th December 1938 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Thermal Rotarua and Snow-capped Alps
TRAVEL TALKS FOR CAMERA CLUB MEETING
From the thermal attractions of Rotarua to the snow-capped peaks of the New Zealand Southern Alps, members of Cessnock Photographic Society will be transported with the aid of travel talks to be shown at their meeting at the Empire Theatre on Sunday night. "Holiday Haunts" and "Happy Altitudes" are the titles of the two reels of sound film which have been made available to the Society by the New Zealand Trade and Tourist Commissioner in Australia (Mr. Taylor). The screening will be augmented by films of the silent days supplied by the District Superintendent of Union Theatres (Mr. J.C. Smith) and Mr. P. Watson. Several matters in respect to the future activities of the club will be discussed by members. Included on the agenda is a proposal to the Society to purchase chemicals in bulk for the benefit of members who wish to compound developers, towers and other solutions according to this particular formular. The date for the closing of entries in the competition for the recent Mount View outing will also be fixed.
HELPING THE NOVICE
Of particular interest to novice members will be a demonstration of the making of inexpensive home enlargers - equipment which will bring higher class photography within the range of amateurs who may normally be content with "snapshots". The demonstration will be given by Messrs. Byrne and Williams, two club members who have had successful results for home-made enlargers. The Society has issued an invitation to all intending members and particularly novice photographers, to attend the demonstration and screening. Due to the fact that the end of the Society year is approaching, no subscriptions will be invited for new members. Subscriptions at the nominal rate of 5/- per year will be due at the annual meeting, which will be held in February or March.
Saturday 10th December 1938 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
"Happy Altitudes" and "Holiday Haunts" are the titles of two modern New Zealand travel-talks which members of the Cessnock Photographic Society will contrast with films of the "silent" days when they are screened at the meeting of the society on Sunday night. For purposes of the screening, the meeting will be held at the Empire Theatre. The New Zealand films have been supplied by the New Zealand Trade and Tourist Commissioner in Australia (Mr. W. Taylor). The "silents" have been made available by a member of the society, Mr. J. Smith. The films will provide entertainment in accordance with the policy of the Cessnock Photographic Society to make its meetings attractive. The more serious side of photography will not be forgotten. Principal feature of the instruction section of the meeting will be a demonstration of the making of an inexpensive home enlarger. It will be given by two members of the society who have each made their own equipment, Messrs. H. Williams and T. Byrne. They will use the equipment to illustrate the details of construction. The demonstration is the fourth of a series designed to assist the photographic novice to attain greater proficiency in his art. With a view to encouraging them to take a keener interest in photography and produce better results, the society has issued an invitation to novice photographers who may intend joining at a later stage. Due to the approaching end of the society's year, no subscription will be invited from new members until the annual meeting in February or March. The meeting will fix the date for the closing of entries for the competition conducted on the recent Mt. View outing. Judges for the competition will also be appointed.
Saturday 10th December 1938 Page 2 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
TRAVEL TALKS
Members of Cessnock Photographic Society will be taken from New Zealand's famous thermal center, Rotorua, southward to its largest lake. Lake Taupo, which covers an area of 238 square miles, Waitomo's marvelous glow-worm grotto, rated as one of the world's wonders, along the famous Wanganui River to lonely Mount Egmont and finally along great snow capped Southern Alps in the South Island, by means of travel-talks to be shown at its meeting on Sunday night. "Holiday Haunts" and "Happy Altitudes" are the titles of the two reels of sound film which have been made available to the society by the New Zealand Trade and Tourist Commissioner in Australia (Mr. Taylor). The screening will be augmented by films of the silent days supplied by the District Superintendent of Union Theatres (Mr. J.C. Smith) and F. Watson. The club will discuss several matters in regard to future activities. Included on the agenda is the proposal to purchase chemicals by bulk for the benefit of members who wish to compound developers, toners and other solutions according to this particular formula. Of particular interest to novice photographers, will be a demonstration of making home-made enlargers, which will be given by two club members, Messrs. Byrne and Williams.
Monday 12th December 1938 Page 7 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
The Cessnock Photographic Society decided last night to conduct a series of two-monthly competitions. The first of these competitions will be a holiday picture competition and entries will close in February. Competitions have been arranged for amateurs and snap-shooters. Three 16mm movie films were shown at the meeting and members had explained to them the method of projecting by the operator, Mr. F. Watson. The allocation of trophies for the various competitions was left in the hands of a committee comprising Messrs. W.H. McClung, F.B. Mattocks, W. Wood and H. Williams.
Tuesday 13th December 1938 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Variety at Camera Club Meeting
HOME ENLARGERS DEMONSTRATED
Three lectures, talkie and "silent" films and a discussion of club business provided a variety program for the meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society at the Empire Theatre on Sunday night. Dr. C.A. Wiles presided over a good attendance of members. The lecturers were Messrs. H. Williams and T. Byrne, who described the process of making an enlarger and using it and Mr. F. Watson, who, during an inspection by members of the operating box at the theatre, explained the intricacies of modern talkie projection equipment. Mr. Williams used his own home-made enlarging equipment to indicate the relationship of distances between the lighting unit and condenser or opal glass and between the lens and the negative. Mr. Byrne illustrated his talk by means of a drawing. Both speakers emphasized the ease with which a home-enlarger could be made by any constructor with a suitable lens and average ingenuity. They impressed on novice members of the society the importance of enlarging their negatives to gain the minute detail and to improve the composition and perspective of their studies by using for reproduction selected parts of the negatives. The skill required for projection and the high sensitivity of the equipment amazed members who saw the demonstration in the projection box. "I thought it would be just a bit bigger than my husband's", gasped a member in whose home is to be found a 16mm projection outfit.
FILM CONTRASTS
The Society again arranged talkie and "silent" films on the one program to afford members every opportunity to contrast the product of 20 years ago with that of to-day. The talkies were high-class travel productions, "Happy Altitudes" featuring the snowcapped Alps of the South Island of New Zealand and "Holiday Haunts" depicting the wonders of the thermal regions of Rotorua in the North Island. They were made available to the Society by the New Zealand Trade and Tourist Commissioner in Australia (Mr. W. Taylor). "King For a Day" was a two-part comedy resurrected from the "silent" days by the superintendent of Union Theatres on the Coalfields (Mr. J. Smith). Continuous mirth greeted its screening. The meeting decided to conduct competitions every two months in "set" subjects. The subject for the first competition to close on 5th February, will be "The Holiday Spirit". Competition will be conducted in two divisions - amateur and novice. Entries for the competitions conducted on the recent Mount View outing will close on 21st January. Judges appointed for the competitions were Messrs. H. Cochrane and T. Howlett, both of Maitland.
ANNUAL MEETING
It was decided to hold the annual meeting at the Memorial Hall on 5th February. The January meeting will be suspended on account of the holidays. In accordance with a further resolution, an amount from the 1939 funds was allocated to purchase chemicals from which developers and other solutions will be compounded and made available to members either free of charge or at a nominal figure. Motions of thanks expressed appreciation of the work of the lecturers, the projectionist, the chairman and the management for its co-operation with the Society in making the theatre available.
Saturday 17th December 1938 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Three lectures, the screening of two travel talks and a "silent" and a discussion of club business comprised the program for the December meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society. By featuring talking and silent films on the one program, the society again afforded members opportunity of enjoying the revolution of the motion picture industry in 20 years. A two-reel silent comedy, "King For a Day", provided continuous mirth for the audience with its over-emphasized "acting" and speed of movement characteristic in the films of the early days of motion picture production. The talkie features, supplied by the New Zealand Trade and Tourist Commissioner in Australia (Mr. W. Taylor), depicted the wonders of the thermal regions of Rotorua and snow sports in the Southern Alps. Talks given by Messrs. H. Williams and T. Byrne on the home construction of enlargers continued the series of lectures and demonstrations designed to encourage novice members of the society to take a more active part in the reproduction of their own pictures. Mr. Williams used his own home built enlarger to indicate the relative positions of the lighting unit, the condenser, the negative and the lens and impressed on novice members that the construction of inexpensive home-enlarging equipment was possible with a good lens and average ingenuity. Mr. Byrne indicated, with the aid of on enlarged sketch, construction details and the method of mounting the equipment for average requirements. In the operating box of the theatre, Mr. Fred Watson gave a practical demonstration of the operation of modern talkie projection and a short talk on the trials of a projectionist.
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the society will, in accordance with a decision of the meeting, be held on 5th February. On that date will close the entries for the first of a series of "set" subject, competitions. The subject for the first competition will be "The Holiday Spirit". Six competitions for "set" subjects will be held throughout the year. Competition will be in two divisions - for amateur members and for "snap-shooters". Entries for the competitions conducted at the recent Mount View outing will close with the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) on January 21. Judges for the competition will be Messrs. H. Cochrane and T. Howlett, both of Maitland. The meeting voted a sum for the purchase of chemicals in bulk. In accordance with the proposal discussed at the meeting, the chemicals will be available to members of the society who prefer to mix their own formulae. For the benefit of novice members and others, developers of standard fine grain and general purpose types will be compounded by advanced members. These will be made available to members either free or at small cost. The President (Mr. F.B. Mattocks), the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) and Messrs. F.R. Wood and H. Williams were deputed to suggest classes for competition at the 1939 Cessnock Show and to determine the nature of competition for five trophies. The meeting, which attracted a good attendance of members, was presided over by Dr. C.A. Wiles.
Saturday 24th December 1938 Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
The holiday spirit will be captured by members of Cessnock Photographic Society who, during the Christmas recess, will prepare work for the first of the set subject competitions in the New Year. Entries for the competition for photographs depicting the spirit of the holidays will close at the Society's annual meeting on 5th February. The importance of observing the intention of the competition class has been emphasized by the Society's judges. Messrs. F.R. Wood and T. Howlett. In earlier competitions prints of good technical quality and well judged composition gave way in the competition class, "Spirit of the Outing", to other prints which were more in conformity with the class. To emphasize this point, Mr. Wood showed a perfectly-composed and produced print depicting a happy pose of two members of the society but indicated that it had gained only second prize in the competition. The print that gained first prize was one taken at the same time from another viewpoint, embracing in its field, not only the subjects for the second-prize photograph, but also the winner of the second prize in the act of "shooting" his models. The composition of both prints was of a high standard. In technical quality, Mr. Wood said, the second prize picture was the better. But the important point was that, of the two pictures, the one which included the photographer actually taking his picture was more in accordance with the spirit of the outing.
CANDID STUDIES
Candid studies - the type that has placed miniature photography on a high plane in the photographic field - will naturally have much in their favor in depicting the spirit of the holiday. They will capture the natural but unposed spontaneity of the subject, the fleeting expression, the reaction to a happy event; they will give the picture the unmistakable brightness that will make it a true entry for the class, "The Spirit of the Holidays".
But candid photography - particularly with cameras of the larger size that are not specially adapted for this class of work - will have its difficulties. The photographer must be assured that, in photographing a fleeting expression or action, he has his adjustments correct. In the larger models of cameras, correct focusing is an important requirement to successful candid work. The photographer must not be in a hurry even though he must act quickly. He must be careful that the quick swing of the camera is stopped before the shutter is released and if action is being photographed, he must be sure that his shutter is adjusted to stop it.
Like all other departments of photography, candid shots can be made or marred by correct or incorrect exposure. The amateur must be sure that, in photographing something which present itself at short notice, he has given consideration to the question of whether movement has placed his subject in the shade, against the light, or in some light condition other than that for which he was prepared. Entries for the Mount View outing competition of the Cessnock Photographic Society will close on 21st January. The results will be announced at the February meeting. Judges are Messrs. T. Howlett and H. Cochrane, both of Maitland.
Friday 20th January 1939 Page 8 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Entries for the Cessnock Photographic Society's competition conducted on the Mount View outing will close with the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) on Monday. The competition was conducted in five classes - landscape, back lighting silhouette, photograph including members and miscellaneous subjects. Entries for the first competition in set subjects will close at the annual meeting on 5th February. The competition class is "The Holiday Spirit". The first annual report of the society will be presented at the meeting which will be held at the Memorial Hall.
Saturday 21st January 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Entries will close on Monday for the Cessnock Photographic Society's competition conducted on the outing to Mount View. Competition classes are landscape, back lighting, silhouette, photograph including members and miscellaneous subjects. Judges appointed for the competition are Messrs. T. Howlett and H. Cochrane, both of Maitland. Entries for the first monthly competition will close on 5th February. The subject is "The Holiday Spirit". The annual meeting of the society will take place at the Cessnock Memorial Hall on the night of 5th February.
1st February 1939 Page 82 - Vol. 46 No. 2 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Variety was the keynote of the program arranged for the December meeting, when Dr. C.A. Wiles presided over a good attendance. Lectures by Messrs. H. Williams and T. Byrne on the building of an enlarger continued the series of talks designed by the society to encourage novice members to become more active in their own reproduction work.
In the operating box of the theatre where the meeting was held, Mr. F. Watson gave a demonstration of the operation of modern talkie projection equipment and gave an interesting talk on the trials of an operator.
The meeting decided to hold the annual meeting on 5th February, and to close entries on that date for the first of a series of "set” subject competitions. The subject for the first competition will be "The Spirit of the Holiday”. It was decided to close entries on 21st January, for the Mount View outing competitions. Judges appointed were Messrs. H. Cochrane and T. Hewlett.
Friday 3rd February 1939 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
The annual meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held on Sunday night, at the Memorial Hall. Club policy and activities for the year will be the principal subject of discussion. It is likely that a change in the nature of competitions will provide for competition in set subjects instead of the practice of conducting contests on the various outings.
Saturday 4th February 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
The first annual meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held at the Memorial Hall, Cessnock, on Sunday night. Principal business will be a discussion of the policy and activities of the club for 1939. It is likely that competitions for set subjects will replace those conducted during the past year on the occasion of each outing. Officials are of the opinion that such a move would have a greater appeal to members, many of whom may not be able to attend periodic outings. The first annual report of the club reviewing activities since its inception in December 1937, will be presented by the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung).
Monday 6th February 1939 Page 9 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
Tuesday 7th February 1939 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Splendid progress was made throughout the past year by the Cessnock Photographic Society. The annual report, which was presented by the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) showed that the membership was now 38. During the year some of the keenest members of the society were lost owing to leaving the district. Added interest was given to the monthly meetings by the screening of standard films and by lectures with demonstrations.
The report of the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) on the activities of the Society for 1938 reviewed a year of satisfactory progress. The year was the first year of operation of the Society and it is worthy of note that it also marked the centenary of the birth of photography. The Society was formed as the result of the decision of a group of photographic amateurs who met on 7th December 1937. That meeting was attended by 11 persons. The financial membership for 1938 was 38.
Although a steady increase in membership was evident throughout the year, the club was unfortunate in losing members because of their departure from the district. Among those who left for other centers were some of the keenest competitors and members, whose services in the early stages of its development were of particular benefit to the Society", the report stated.
"I feel that I must impress on members the need for securing additional members so that the Society may be in a position, through the exercising of all its functions, to more fully promote an interest in photography. It must be remembered that not every member may be regarded as a competitive member and that it may not be convenient for a percentage of members to attend outings. To ensure that there will be a good entry for photographic competitors, it is necessary that the membership should be sufficiently large to guarantee an adequate number of competitive members.
"With a view to gaining as many members as possible, the Society fixed a nominal entry fee of 5/- per annum. Such a feature can be fully appreciated only when the fee is compared with those of other Societies. To regard the annual subscription of the Newcastle Society at £5/4/- may seem extraordinary, but it must be remembered that such an amount is actually paid on the basis of a subscription of 2/- per week. "Yet not every member of the Cessnock Society paid 5/- for membership. To further encourage photographers to join the Society, the subscription for members joining in July and August was fixed at 2/6. No subscription was invited after August 7 and during the last two months of the year, amateur photographers were invited to join without charge for the remainder of the period.
"Three outings were conducted during the year — to Gresford, Wattagan and Mount View. Photographic work of a high standard was entered in the competitions. It is felt that members of the Society gained much experience, not only from their practical work in association with other photographers on the outing, but from the detailed criticism of the prints by one of the Society's judges, Mr. F.R. Wood. "Winners of competition classes on the Gresford and Wattagan competitions were: Amateur section: W.H. McClung 4, T. Lorriman 2, and W. Hannan 2. Novice section: Miss E. Guest 2, I. Smede 2, N. King 1, E.R. King 1, Mrs W. Hannan 1, and S. Teggins 1.
"One of the aims of the Society throughout the year was to encourage a greater interest in photography on the part of the novice, accustomed usually to snapshotting, without taking any further interest in the processing of his work. The demonstrations were arranged in the form of a photographic course and as a result, members who entered the Society without any knowledge of developing or printing are now doing their own work. "A special section for novice competition was included in all competitions and as in the case of the more experienced worker, considerable benefit was gained from the print criticisms.
"At the invitation of the Cessnock Show Association, the Society took charge of the photographic section at the 1938 Cessnock Show. A considerable improvement was evident, not only in the schedule, but in the quantity and quality of the work exhibited. For the 1939 exhibition, the schedule has been further enlarged.
"Among the activities of the Society in the coming year will be the conducting of a Service Bureau, the holding of regular competitions for set subjects and the supplying of chemicals to members at a nominal figure. "Several trophies have already been promised for competitions to be conducted during the year.
"The Society concluded its year with a credit balance of 13/3 at the bank and cash in hand totaling £1/1/- and representing the value of a trophy donated by Dr. J.T. Ward. Outstanding account at December 31 amounted to 3/6.
"On the occasion of their departure from Cessnock, the Society thought it fit to express appreciation of the services of Messrs. W. Hannan and S. Teggins. Presentations were made to each official.
"In conclusion I wish to thank members and organizations without whose assistance and co-operation throughout the year, it would have been impossible for the Society to function. I wish to particularly mention those members who carried out special services to the Society, such as the projection of films, the loan of materials and the making available of meeting quarters — Messrs. W. Hannan, F. Watson, J.C. Smith, F.R. Wood, G. Ryder and H. Cochrane, the management of Union Theatres Ltd., and of Howard Harris Studios. Thanks are also due to those who gave the various demonstrations, the judges, Messrs. F.R. Wood and T. Howlett, and to the Press, particularly the "Cessnock Eagle", for the publicity at all times willingly afforded the Society's activities".
The election of officers resulted: PATRON, Dr. J.T. Ward; PRESIDENT, Dr. C.A. Wiles; VICE PRESIDENTS, Messrs. T. Byrne and H. Cochrane; HON.SECRETARY, Mr. W.H. McClung; ASSISTANT Hon.Secretary, Mr. H. Williams; HON.TREASURER, Mr. A. Lawson; Hon.Treasurer, Mr. T. Evans; COMMITTEE, Messrs. T. Lorriman, F.B. Mattocks and Miss V. Guest; AUDITOR, Mr. F. Wood; Judges, Dr. C.A. Wiles, Messrs. F.R. Wood and T. Howlett.
It was decided to place on record appreciation of the work performed by the Hon.Secretary during the year.
Friday 10th February 1939 Page 8 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Less entertainment and keener discussions of the technical aspect of photography will be the policy of the Cessnock Photographic Society this year. The policy was defined at the Society's annual meeting. It was endorsed by a good attendance of members. The screening of films will not be entirely eliminated, but will take place at regular intervals and on occasions when, for the purpose of demonstrations, it will be justified. Every attention will be given during the year to the fostering of interest on the part of novice members or photographers who, at the present time, may be confining their work to the actual taking of the picture and handing their films to agencies for developing and printing.
SERVICE TO NOVICES
To encourage such members to do their own processing, the Society has decided to make available free of charge whatever quantity of developer may be required. With chemicals supplied free of charge, novice members will find it necessary to incur no other expense than the cost of printing papers which are available at a low figure and the small initial cost of procuring simple "plant". The services of experienced members of the Society will be available to give personal demonstrations to novice members who are prepared to economize in their photographic costs by doing their own developing and printing. Demonstrations will, if desired, be arranged in the home of the novice. Those desiring to avail themselves of the service are invited to contact with the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) or any other official of the Society.
REVISED COMPETITIONS
Instead of conducting competitions in two divisions in the future, the Society will introduce into each competition a handicap system designed to give the novice, even with a contact print entry, equal chance of winning in competition with the more advanced worker. It is felt that such a system will not only provide for increased competition, but will considerably improve the standard of work of the novice member. Provision will be made for the entry of prints even though they may be processed by an agency and not by the photographer, but home processing will be encouraged.
Amateur photographers desiring to Join a club should get in touch with the following:
Cessnock Photographic Society: Mr. W.H. McClung, "Newcastle Sun" Office, Cessnock.
Saturday 11th February 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Plans to further encourage the interest of the novice member and to create a more general participation in the practical work of photography are a feature of the policy for 1939 of the Cessnock Photographic Society. Less attention will be given during the year to the entertainment side of meetings, but problems associated with the technical side of photography will be more seriously tackled. The projection of films at meetings will be confined to four occasions during the year, with the exception of cases where the projection is part of a demonstration. Following on the elementary demonstrations and lectures of the first year, the society will proceed during the year with more advanced work. The service bureau, providing a discussion of problems of individual members, will be an important feature. Principal advance in the service which will be provided to encourage "snap-shooters" to do their own processing will be the offer of the society to supply free of charge to any novice at present having his films processed by a developing and printing agency, sufficient developer to do and continue to do his own dark-room work.
DEVELOPER SERVICE
The developer service will be available to all members of the society but, for advanced amateurs who may require larger quantities than the novice doing contact printing, a nominal charge will be made for supplies. The service will not be confined to developers. All chemicals commonly used in photography will be available through the society. The formulae will be prepared by competent members. For the present, developers will be confined to D76 fine grain and standard metol-quinol formulae. Members requiring other developers may mix their own. Personal demonstrations of developing and printing will be arranged by the society to suit the convenience of novices requiring instruction. Contact with any official of the society will be all that will be required of the novice desiring to avail himself or herself of the service. The system of conducting society competitions has been revised and will apply to competitions at present arranged. Set subject competitions will replace the system of arranging competitions in conjunction with outings. A limited number of outings will be conducted during the year and these will assist members in acquiring material which will be used for the regular competitions.
HANDICAP BASIS
Designed for the purpose of assisting the younger members of the society, all competitions will be conducted on a handicap basis, the handicap of the individual depending on his experience in photography. A standard handicapping system based on the grading of members will be employed for early competitions, but for later contests members have been invited to submit three standard prints so that they may be allotted individual handicaps. Five trophies will be available for competition during the year. Details of competition for each will be decided at the April meeting. Set-subject competitions for March and April will be "The Holiday Spirit" and "Landscape" respectively. In the latter case, competition will be confined to prints of photographs taken in the Maitland-Cessnock district.
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual report of the society presented to the annual meeting by the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) reviewed a year of satisfactory progress. It noted the fact that the society - just over one year old - was formed in the year that marked the centenary of the birth of photography. Financial membership of the society for the year was 38. The various demonstrations and lectures arranged during the year were "The History of Photography", "Photographic Lighting" and "Photographic Development", all by Mr. W. Hannan; "Process Engraving", by Mr. T. Lorriman; "Development of the Motion Picture Industry", by Mr. H. Cochrane; "Contact Printing", by Mr. W.H. McClung; and "Construction of a Home Enlarger", by Messrs. H. Williams and T. Byrne. Print criticisms were given by Mr. F.R. Wood.
Winners of competition classes in the outing contests were:
AMATEUR SECTION: W.H. McClung (4), T. Lorriman (2) and W. Hannan (2).
NOVICE SECTION: Miss E. Guest (2), I. Smede (2), N. King, E.R. King, Mrs. W. Hannan and S. Teggins.
The election of officers resulted: Patron. Dr. J.T. Ward; President, Dr. C.A. Wiles; vice-Presidents, Messrs. H. Cochrane and T. Byrne; Hon.Secretary, Mr. W.H. McClung; Assistant Hon.Secretary, Mr. H. Williams: Hon.Treasurer, Mr. A. Lawson; auditor. Mr. F.R. Wood; committee, Messrs. F.B. Mattocks and T. Lorriman, and Miss V. Guest; Judges. Dr. C.A. Wiles and Messrs. F.R. Wood and T. Howlett.
The meeting placed on record its appreciation of the services of, the Hon.Secretary.
Amateur photographers desiring to Join a club should get in touch with the following:
Cessnock Photographic Society: Mr. W.H. McClung, "Newcastle Sun" Office, Cessnock.
Tuesday 28th February 1939 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
The March meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held at d'Argeavel's Chambers, Sunday Night Next, at 8pm. Address by Dr. C.A. Wiles. Entries for Holiday Photograph and Landscape Competitions close at meeting.
W.H. McCLUNG, Hon.Secretary
1st March 1939 Page 128 - Vol. 46 No. 3 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Competition for set subjects will be substituted by the Cessnock Photographic Society for its former system of conducting competitions on the various outings of the society. Outings will be conducted during the year, but their purpose, apart from fostering the social spirit, will be to supplement the material which members will have available for the regular competitions. This policy was decided on at the annual meeting of the society held this month. It is believed that the result will be a more general response to club competitions.
The policy of encouraging novice members will be continued throughout the year. A special feature of the service to novices will be the making available of developers and other chemicals to those who desire to commence doing their own developing and printing. A handicap system, based on the amount of experience on the part of the competitor, will be employed in all competitions.
The election of officers resulted: Patron, Dr. J.T. Ward; President, Dr. C.A. Wiles; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. H. Cochrane and T. Byrne; Hon.Secretary, Mr. W.H. McClung; Assistant Secretary, Mr. H. Williams; Treasurer, Mr. A. Lawson; Auditor, Mr. F.R. Wood; Committee, Messrs. T. Lorriman and F.B. Mattocks and Miss V. Guest; Judges, Dr. C.A. Wiles and Messrs. F.R. Wood and T. Howlett.
Friday 3rd March 1939 Page 9 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA SOCIETY MEETING - Dr. C.A. Wiles TO DELIVER ADDRESS
The February meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held at d'Argeavel's Chambers on Sunday night next. In addition to dealing with general business of the society members will hear an address by the President (Dr. C.A. Wiles) on the functioning of a camera. The talk will be illustrated by the use of a standard hand camera. Terms such as "depth of focus" and many others which convey little to the average novice photographer will be fully explained. The address will be designed to assist novice members to make the full use of their cameras using the various "gadgets" in a manner which will produce the best results under various conditions. Entries for the February and March competition for "fixed subjects" will close at the meeting. In the former case, members were asked to submit photographs depicting the holiday spirit. The subject for the March competition was landscape but the stipulation was made that the photograph had to be taken in the coalfields or Maitland districts. Photographs submitted may be either enlargements or contact prints and the processing need not be done by the competitor. All entries will be judged on a handicap system - a new scheme devised by the society to enable the novice members to compete with the more advanced amateurs. Handicaps will be allotted according to the experience of members but it will be to the advantage of the member to do his own developing and printing. Prints need not necessarily be mounted.
Amateur photographers desiring to Join a club should get in touch with the following: Cessnock Photographic Society: Mr. W.H. McClung, "Newcastle Sun" Office, Cessnock.
Saturday 11th March 1939 Page 15 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
CESSNOCK SHOW 1939
The non-competitive exhibit by the Cessnock Photographic Society is of a high standard.
Amateur photographers desiring to Join a club should get in touch with the following:
Cessnock Photographic Society: Mr. W.H. McClung, "Newcastle Sun" Office, Cessnock.
Saturday 18th March 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
CAMERA CRAFT COLUMN in "The Newcastle Sun"
CONCERNING SHOWS
Last week I threw out a few suggestions for the improvement of photographic sections at the Shows and a well-known Newcastle amateur and exhibitor has written to me endorsing the suggestions and adding one of his own. He suggests that once a print has won a first prize in any show, it should be automatically disqualified from competing in all other shows. He goes further and suggests that if any print wins any competition, it should be debarred from all others, shows included. This suggestion is not inspired by jealousy, because my correspondent himself is a frequent prize-winner. I am inclined to agree with him that after a print has won a prize, the exhibitor should retire gracefully and if he wants to exhibit in other shows, send prints of other subjects. Prize winning prints are not just flukes. They represent much time and thought and if a man can turn out one, he can turn out others. I would welcome the comments of other amateurs on this topic. In conversation during the week with the Hon.Secretary of the Cessnock Agricultural Society (Mr. Bill Brown), Mr. Brown expressed pleasure at the large number of entries received by the Show Committee from Newcastle photographers this year and he said he hoped it would continue in future years. Mr. Brown need have no fears on that score as long as the Show section is conducted by Cessnock Photographic Society and caters for the amateur as it does now. I understand that next year Newcastle Photographic Society will have a hand in the section at Newcastle Show. If the Show Committee permits this, it will meet with the approval of all photographers. It is a pity that Maitland does not possess a Photographic Society to foster and encourage the art in that large area and to assist Maitland Show Committee with its annual section.
Tuesday 28th March 1939 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
The Monthly Meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held at Wakley's Building, 31 Vincent Street Cessnock, on Sunday night next, 2nd APRIL at 8pm. Print Criticisms - Discussion on Exposure - General Business.
W.H. McCLUNG, Hon.Secretary
An address on the subject of "Exposure" will be given by the Hon.Secretary of the Cessnock Photographic Society (Mr. W.H. McClung) at the April meeting of the Society on Sunday night next. The meeting will be held at the "Newcastle Sun" office. The talk will be the natural sequel to that given at the previous meeting by the President of the Society (Dr. C.A. Wiles), who discussed "The Function of the Camera". Its purpose will be to introduce a discussion on a subject which is of supreme importance in the art of photography. An important feature of the meeting will be a criticism of prints entered for the recent competitions of the club in "The Holiday Spirit" and "Landscape" classes. The prints are at present in the hands of the judges. Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. F.R. Wood. While the points gained by the various prints will be announced by the judges, the result of the competitions will depend on the allocation of handicap points - a system inaugurated by the Society with a view to placing all members on an equal basis for competition purposes and devised with a view to increasing the amount of practical work on the part of novice members. Entries will close at the meeting for the April competition, for which the subject will be "Animal Study". Officials of the Society have issued an invitation to all amateur photographers to attend the meeting. Membership of the Society involves payment of the nominal fee of 5/- per annum.
Friday 31st March 1939 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Eliminating the more entertaining screening of films, members of Cessnock Photographic Society will, at their monthly meeting on Sunday night, tackle the serious problems involved in the technical side of their art. The discussion on Sunday night will be on the subject of exposure, a matter of vital importance if the photographer hopes to obtain the most desirable effect in his finished result. The subject will be introduced by an address by the Hon.Secretary of the Society (Mr. W.H. McClung). The correct degree - or otherwise - of exposure employed by members in their work presented for the Society's recent competitions will be discussed by Dr. C.A. Wiles, one of the judges of the competitions. He will use the prints of members for the purpose of his criticism and will indicate where improvements could have been obtained, not merely in the original exposure given the film, but in the composition of the subject and the technical quality of the work. The talk will be of particular interest to competitors who have exhibited in the competitions and will also be of benefit to novice members not accustomed to exhibiting their work for show purposes. The Society's policy of exhibiting films has not been permanently discontinued, but will be introduced at regular intervals. In addition to the source of supply which was of benefit to the Society in the staging of its program last year, members, with their own cine equipment, have gathered a fine collection of high quality movie films. These will be exhibited at meetings throughout the year. The meeting on Sunday night will be held at Wakley's Chambers, 31 Vincent-street.
Saturday 1st April 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
"The importance of correct exposure in photography" is the subject of a talk which will be given by the Hon.Secretary of Cessnock Photographic Society (Mr. W.H. McClung) at the meeting of the Society tomorrow night. The address will deal with the problem involved in arriving at a basis of the comparative speeds of films rated under the three systems in existence and with the action of light on the emulsions under various conditions. Exposure meters will be discussed and the merits of the principal types on the market compared. A feature of the program for the meeting will be a criticism of the prints entered for the Society's recent competitions in "The Holiday Spirit" and "Landscape" classes. While points have been awarded by the judges, the result of the competitions will be governed by the handicap system recently introduced with a view to placing all competitors on an equal competing basis. Handicaps are given according to the degree of experience on the part of the member. At the meeting, entries will close of the third set subject competition to be conducted by the Society. The subject will be "Animal Study".
Tuesday 4th April 1939 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Camera Society Competitions
RESULTS ANNOUNCED
Results of the first "set subject" competitions of the Cessnock Photographic Society were announced at the meeting of the Society on Sunday night. The President (Dr. C.A. Wiles) presided over a good attendance of members. The competitions provided a trial for the Society's recently instituted system of handicapping. With the employment of basic handicaps, according to the degree of experience on the part of the competitor, the innovation proved highly successful. The more experienced amateurs in the club were given a handicap of 27 points in a total of 120, novice members doing their own processing work were awarded 56 points and snap-shooters", whose processing is done by a professional agency, were permitted a handicap of 44.
Most successful competitors in the two classes were: Judges points and Handicap in brackets:
LANDSCAPE:
G. Adams, 88 (56), total 144; G. Adams, 81 (56), 137; G. Adams 73 (56), 129; W.H. McClung, 98 (27), 125; P. Onion 71 (44) 115.
PHOTOGRAPH DISPLAYING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT:
W.H. McClung 105 (27) 132; T. Lorriman 103 (27) 130; W.H. McClung 99 (27) 128; T. Lorriman 99 (27) 128; P. Onion 82 (44) 126.
After announcing the result of the competition, Dr. C.A. Wiles, one of the judges, gave a detailed criticism indicating the merits and faults of all entries. A collection of high-quality prints by Dr. O'Halloran provided additional material for a discussion by members.
IMPORTANCE OF EXPOSURE
The meeting was addressed by the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) on the subject of photographic exposure. While 1939 equipment considerably aided the amateur in determining the correct exposure and the increased latitude of films made the chance of failure more remote, he said, the fact remained that exposure was still the basic essential of successful photography. While passible, or even fair, results could be gained with faulty exposure, correct exposure was necessary if, in the reproduction of high quality work, the greatest advantage was to be taken of the subject.
Motions of thanks to Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. W.H. McClung were carried. The meeting decided that the subject for the next competition would be Architecture and that entries be restricted to photographs taken in the Cessnock district. Entries will close at the next meeting of the Society, on 7th May. The address at the May meeting will be given by Mr. F.R. Wood. Entries for the April competition of the Society will close on Monday next with Mr. F.B. Mattocks, Miss V. Guest or the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung). The subject for the competition is Animal Study.
Thursday 6th April 1939 Page 6 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
Results of the two competitions arranged by the Cessnock Photographic Society for March have been made available by Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. F.R. Wood, as follow:
Landscape competition: G. Adams 88, handicap 56, total 144. The winner was placed second and third with two other prints.
Prints expressing holiday spirit: W.H. McClung 105, handicap 27, total 132; T. Lorriman 103, 27, 130.
In order to give all competitors an equal chance, a handicap system was adopted. Experienced amateurs were handicapped 27 points in a total of 120, novice members doing their own processing's were awarded 56 points and snap-shooters whose processing was done by a professional were given a handicap of 44.
Saturday 15th April 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Results of the first "set subject" competition conducted by the Cessnock Photographic Society were announced by one of the Judges, Dr. C.A. Wiles, at the April meeting. The competitions were the first to be conducted under the recently introduced handicap system. For the purposes of the first competitions basic handicaps were used. Amateur photographers displaying enlarged prints and doing advanced work were permitted a handicap of 27 points to a maximum of 120. Novice members doing their own processing were allowed a handicap of 56 and "snap-shooters" having their processing work done by professionals, were permitted 44 points.
LANDSCAPE:
G. Adams 88 (56), 144; G. Adams 81 (56), 137; G. Adams 73 (56), 129; W.H. McClung 98 (27), 125; P. Onion 71 (44), 115.
PHOTOGRAPH DISPLAYING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT:
W.H. McClung 105 (27), 132: T. Lorriman 103 (27), 130; W.H. McClung 99 (27), 126; T. Lorrlman 99 (27), 126; P. Onion 82 (44), 126.
Dr. C.A. Wiles said that the general standard of the work was high and the technical work was good throughout. The meeting decided that the subject for the next competition would be architecture. Entries will close on 7th May. Entries for the animal study competition for April closed last Wednesday.
Saturday 22nd April 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
An address by one of the judges of the Cessnock Photographic Society (Mr. F.R. Wood) will be a feature of the next meeting of the Society to be held on 7th May. Mr. Wood will follow the sequence of previous lectures delivered this year and will deal with the subject of pictorial composition and means of making the best use of material available to the photographer. Members will hear the print criticism given by Mr. Wood and Dr. C.A. Wiles on their latest competition, "Animal study". Entries for the May competition in architecture will be received. For the purposes of the competition, subject matter has been restricted to buildings in the Cessnock district. During recent weeks several members have concentrated their efforts on lighting effects obtainable on the pillars at the Cessnock Courthouse and the facade of the Water Board offices in Vincent street. The club will, at its next meeting, revert to the entertainment of its members by means of a moving picture program. Films taken by members inside and outside Australia will be shown. In recent weeks, the club has experienced an increase in the number of its members adopting movie photography. Continental as well as American 8mm and 16mm equipment is in the possession of its members.
Amateur photographers desiring to Join a club should get in touch with the following:
Cessnock Photographic Society: Mr. W.H. McClung, (Secretary), "The Newcastle Sun" branch, Vincent-street, Cessnock.
1st May 1939 Page 240 - Vol. 46 No. 5 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The innovation of a handicap system was introduced in the set-subject competitions, results of which were announced at the April meeting. Based on the experience of members in photography, the handicap gave 27 points in a total of 120 to the more advanced amateur members, 56 points to novice members doing their own processing work and displaying contact prints and 44 points to "snap-shooters” entering prints processed professionally. Introduced for the purpose of giving all members an equal chance in club competitions, the handicaps will be revised according to the success of members.
A criticism of all prints entered in the competitions was given by one of the judges, Dr. C.A. Wiles.
In an address on the subject of Photographic Exposure, the Hon.Secretary of the Club (Mr. W. McClung) declared that, though great latitude was a feature of modern films, correct exposure was still a basic essential of modern photography. Apart from the amount of light available at the source, he said, a careful study of the "light quality” of the subject itself was necessary. The photographer should first visualise the finished photograph and then give the exposure he considered necessary to achieve the desired result.
Tuesday 2nd May 1939 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The May Meeting of the Society will be held at Wakley's Chambers, Vincent Street, on Sunday Next, at 8pm. Films, Lecture, Set Subject Contest, General Business.
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Friday 5th May 1939 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
WHEN THE PICTURE IS TAKEN
CAMERA SOCIETY ADDRESS
Having shown its members how to make the most use of material and conditions available when taking a photograph, the Cessnock Photographic Society will, at its meeting on Sunday night, instruct how to make any necessary improvements to negatives. The address, which will be given by one of the Society's judges, Mr. F.R. Wood, will deal with the subjects of reduction and intensification and the eliminating of minor defects by means of "spotting". Mr. Wood, a former President of the Armidale Photographic Society, has had considerable experience in the particular phase of photography on which he will speak. His talk will be based on actual experience and will be of considerable benefit to novice photographers and experienced amateurs alike. Another feature which will benefit club members will be a print criticism in which the prints entered for the animal study competition will be displayed. Entries will close at the meeting for the Society's Architectural Study competition. Completing the program will be a screening of 8mm films photographed by the President of the Society (Dr. G.A. Wiles) and the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung).
Saturday 6th May 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
"The After-Treatment of Negatives" is the subject of an address to be given at the May meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society tomorrow night by Mr. F.R. Wood. Another feature of the meeting will be a print criticism on work entered by members for the April set-subject competition, the subject of which was "Animal Study". Awards in the competition will be announced at the meeting. They will be decided on the handicap basis, introduced a month ago. Entries in the Society's Architecture competition - the set subject for May will close at the meeting. In deciding on the competition, the Society stipulated that buildings in the Cessnock district must be used for the studies. The stipulation has taxed the ability of novice members owing to the limited number of buildings available of a high architectural standard. For the first time, 8mm films will be shown by the Society at its meeting. The films, photographed by the President of the Society (Dr. C.A. Wiles) and the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) will include natural color work.
Tuesday 9th May 1939 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
ETCHING PROCESS EXPLAINED
Details of a "brom-etching" process for the reproduction of photographs in relief were revealed by Mr. F.R. Wood in an address to members of the Cessnock Photographic Society at their meeting on Sunday night. Mr. Wood's address dealt with the subjects of composition and the after treatment of negatives. It was of an "advanced" nature - a natural sequel to the address on elementary photography delivered at meetings of the Society last year.
COMPETITION AWARDS
Prints entered in the April competition in which the subject was animal study were criticized by the President of the Society (Dr. C.A. Wiles). Highest awards in the competition were announced as follows: W.H. McClung 110 (handicap 27), 137; W.H. McClung 109 (27), 136; E. King 87 (44) 131; P. Onion 65 (56), 121; E. King 74 (44), 118. Entries in the May competition in which the subject is Architecture, will remain open till 18th May. The subject for June will be portraiture. Prints will be judged by popular vote. For the first time, 8mm films were screened at a meeting of the Society. Five-hundred feet of film, photographed mostly in natural color by the President of the Society (Dr. C.A. Wiles) and the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung), were shown. Dr. C.A. Wiles presided at the meeting which was well attended.
A "brom-etching" process for the purpose of producing an embossed effect on bromide prints was described by Mr. F. R. Wood at the May meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society. Mr. Wood also spoke on composition and on the after-treatment of negatives. His address was of a type more advanced than many given at the earlier meetings of the society and was a natural sequel to the previous addresses which dealt with the elementary stages of photographic study. Dr. C.A. Wiles, one of the Judges for the April competition in animal study, announced the awards in the competition and criticized the prints entered. The competition was conducted on the same lines as other competitions this year, handicaps being allotted on the basis of three stages of experience in photography. In future competitions, instead of basic handicaps being allotted, competitors will be handicapped on the basis of the points gained in earlier competitions. Such a scheme will, in the opinion of members, provide a more equitable distribution of points and ensure greater competition irrespective of the standard of the individual competitor. Mr. T. Byrne was appointed handicapper.
Points awarded to most successful prints in the competition were
W.H. McClung 110 (handicap 27), 137; W.H. McClung 109 (27), 136; E.R. King 87 (44), 131; P. Onion 65 (56), 121; E.R. King 74 (44), 118.
The subject for the May competition will be architecture, with the added stipulation that the subject must have been photographed in the Cessnock district. For the June competition, the subject will be portraiture. No stipulation has been made by the society as to the conditions under which the exposure may be made. Judging of the portraiture competition will be by popular vote - an innovation devised to make members more conscious of the good qualities and defects of their prints. The entries will be handed to the Judges, who will prepare a criticism to be given to the meeting before the vote is taken. For the purpose of the allocation of points, the prints will be displayed on a large mount. Novice members of the society took advantage of the service bureau feature and submitted prints to the meeting for information as to the cause of certain defects. For the first time, 8mm films were screened at a meeting of the society. The screening comprised 500 feet, photographed, mostly in natural color, by the President of the society (Dr. C.A. Wiles) and the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung). The next meeting of the society will be held on 11th June.
Saturday 20th May 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Concentrate on a small section of nature and represent it on a large scale. This was the advice given members of the Cessnock Photographic Society at their May meeting by one of the society's judges. Mr. F.R. Wood. The subject of his address was "Composition in Landscape Photography". The modern trend, said Mr. Wood, was towards the placing of figures in a landscape setting. Custom to-day differed from the old school of thought, which understood a landscape photograph to imply a certain panoramic treatment. "When taking a landscape", said Mr. Wood, "it is not possible to make any alterations in the position of trees, streams and other features in order to fit them into the idea of a good picture. It is generally possible, however, by moving around with the camera and studying the viewpoint carefully, to find a particular angle which shows the principle features to advantage. "Of course, everybody has not the artistic eye - probably that is something which is inborn or is the result of long experience - but there are a few fundamental points which will assist at least the novice in obtaining a more pleasing result. "From the modern viewpoint, the first essentials seem to be 'life' and that might be described as 'light emphasis'. So far as 'life' is concerned, this may be in the form of a figure or perhaps an animal in country surroundings. "But whatever the figure might be", continued the speaker, "it must harmonize with its surroundings. Care must also be exercised to see that it is placed so that it will play the part of just being an 'incident' in the picture. In other words, the figure must be such and so placed that too much emphasis will not be placed on it. It must not dominate the picture and detract attention from the main theme.
PLACING THE FIGURE
"A few simple rules which might be remembered in placing figures in landscapes are: "Avoid placing the figure in the center of the composition. "Do not, in pictorial work, allow the model to face the lens. "Do not have the figure facing out of the 'near' edge of the picture. The model should be looking 'into' the picture. "When more than one figure is included, they should be arranged along a diagonal line of composition rather than across a horizontal line. Generally, this will make quite a difference in perspective. "Generally it is safe to arrange the figure about one-third of the distance from a lower corner, preferably near the intersection of vertical and diagonal lines. "Above all, make sure that a tree or such object is not sprouting from the model's head. I assure you that this is quite a common fault". Mr. Wood declared that it was a general rule that straight horizontal lines should not run out of the picture. The lines should be such as to lead or draw the attention into the picture. Horizontal lines, he said, should not divide the composition into two equal parts. For instance, the horizon should not bisect the picture horizontally. A fairly reliable proposition was one-third landscape and two thirds sky.
CURVED LINES DESIRABLE
Curved or 'S' lines, if available, were more desirable in landscape photography than straight lines. An instance was the improved composition gained with a curved road as compared with one which was straight. "It is most difficult and as far as I am concerned. I am afraid, impossible, to lay down any rules which will enable one to observe and grasp the advantage of particular light effects which sweep across the landscape", continued Mr. Wood. "They generally give that emphasis to the dominant point of the composition which may either make or mar a picture. I am afraid that this knowledge can be gained only by trained observation. "However, I do stress the importance of observing this or that light effect until the desired emphasis is obtained".
Tuesday 30th May 1939 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland, will be the speaker at the next meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society. His address will be the first to be delivered to club members on movie photography. The meeting will be held on the 18th June, instead of on the first Sunday of the month, as is usually the case. The July meeting will be held at the Cessnock Hospital. The address, which will be on the subject of X-rays, will be given by the hospital's radiologist (Mr. Yates).
1st June 1939 Page 290 - Vol. 46 No. 6 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
"Composition and the After-Treatment of Negatives” was the subject of an address given by Mr. F.R. Wood at the May meeting, which was well attended. Prints in the April competition in Animal Study were criticised by Dr. Wiles. First and second awards went to prints shown by Mr. W.H. McClung; third, Mr. E. King; fourth, Mr. P. Onion.
After the meeting members were shown 8mm films, photographed mostly in Kodachrome, by Dr. Wiles and Mr. McClung.
Tuesday 6th June 1939 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The June meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held at Wakley's Chambers on SUNDAY, June 18th, at 8pm
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Tuesday 6th June 1939 Page 6 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Because next week-end will be a "holiday" week-end, the June meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held on the following Sunday night, 18th June. The address for the meeting will be given by Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland, who will speak on Movie Photography. Intending members are invited to attend the meeting.
Friday 9th June 1939 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Entries in the Portraiture competition of the Cessnock Photographic Society will close at the June meeting on June 18. Prints entered for the Architectural Study competition are in the hands of the judges, Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. F.R. Wood and will be criticized when the awards are announced at the meeting.
Saturday 10th June 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
The June meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held on June 18.
The address for the night will be given by Mr. H. Cochrane of Maitland, who will speak on Movie Photography. The Judges will criticize prints in the Architectural Study competition.
Entries will close for the portraiture competition. The screening of 16mm films will be included on the program.
Amateur photographers desiring to Join a club should get in touch with the following:
Cessnock Photographic Society: Mr. W.H. McClung, (Secretary), "The Newcastle Sun" branch, Vincent-street, Cessnock.
Tuesday 20th June 1939 Page 9 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
At the monthly meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society, an address was given by Mr. H. Cochran on movie photography. Two films were shown, one depicting Canberra, by Mr. A.J. Perrier and the other New Zealand, by Mr. K. Mettam. The architectural study competition was finalized. Mr. T. Lorriman and Mr. R. Campbell tied for first place (140 points). Lorriman's handicap was 30 and Campbell's 52. Dr. A. Wiles, who made the awards, said there was a decided improvement in the standard.
Tuesday 20th June 1939 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
HIGHER STANDARD DISPLAYED
CAMERA SOCIETY PRINTS
A considerable improvement in the artistic treatment of the subject, as well as in the technical work, was evident in the prints of the Cessnock Photographic Society's Architectural Study competition. The prints were criticized by the judge, Dr. C.A. Wiles, when the points gained by members were announced at the June meeting on Sunday night. All competitors were handicapped on the standards of their previous work - an innovation recently introduced by the club with a view to encouraging novice members. Highest awards were: T. Lorriman 116 (handicap 30) 146, R. Campbell 94 (52) 145, R. Campbell 92 (52) 144, T. Lorriman 113 (30) 143. The meeting allocated five trophies for competition throughout the year. With the exception of the President's trophy for the best photograph of the year, trophies will be awarded on the gross points of competitors with the handicaps included. The best picture will be decided by popular vote of members at the annual meeting. All prize-winning prints in the Society's monthly competition will be eligible.
ADDRESS ON MOVIES
The address for the night was given by Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland, whose subject was "Movie Photography". He detailed the function of the camera and compared the relative features of the three sub-standard sizes, 8mm, 9.5mm and 16mm. A motion of thanks to the speaker was moved by Mr. G. Adams and carried by acclamation. After the meeting the gathering was entertained by the screening of a film featuring Canberra and photographed by Mr. A.J. Perier, of Sydney and others photographed by Mr. Ken Mettam while on his recent New Zealand cruise. Appreciation of Mr. Mettam's action in providing the films and projection equipment was placed on record.
SET SUBJECT CONTEST
Entries for the Society's Portraiture competition will close with the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) on 21st June. The prints will be judged by popular vote at the meeting of the Society, at Cessnock Hospital Board Room on 2nd July. For the July competition the subject will be Still Life.
Tuesday 20th June 1939 Page 6 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
Mr. H. Cochran gave an interesting address on movie photography at the monthly meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society. Two films were shown, one depicting Canberra, by Mr. A.J. Perrier and the other New Zealand, by Mr. K. Mettam. Mr. T. Lorriman and Mr. R. Campbell tied for first place (146 points) in the architectural study competition. Lorriman's handicap was 30 and Campbell's 52. Dr. A. Wiles, who made the awards, said there was a decided improvement in the standard.
Friday 23rd June 1939 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Free developer is now available to members of the Cessnock Photographic Society. The move is in accordance with the aim of the Society to encourage novice photographers to do their own developing and printing work and thus take a keener interest in their art. The developer, made from chemicals bought by the Society, has been compounded by its members, Messrs. F. and T Evans. It is available to members on application at Evans Pharmacy. Two developers have already been prepared - the standard Ilford metol-quinol developer and the Kodak D76 fine-grain developer. They have been selected by experienced members of the Society to meet the average requirements of members. Should any special developer be necessary for particular needs it may be prepared by the members using it. The metol-quinol developer will serve the needs of developing and printing of the average novice. In the case of members using the miniature cameras, the D76 solution should be used to ensure high quality results. The latter should be obtained as required, for it has not the qualities of keeping without deterioration.
HELP FOR NOVICES
In the case of novice members, the developer will be available free with a small charge made to defray the cost of the bottle. In the case of experienced amateurs using a considerable quantity of developer, a nominal charge of 1d per four ounces of concentrated solution will be made. Home development results in considerably reduced costs to the amateur photographer. With the service now made available by the Society, a film may be developed by the novice for a half-penny - the cost of the hypo used for fixing the image. The only additional cost involved in printing would be the small cost of the printing paper. Inexperienced amateurs, by joining the Society for a nominal subscription of 2/6 for the remainder of the year, may avail themselves of the service. They will be assisted by experienced members in the development of their films. The next meeting of the Society will be held at the Cessnock Hospital on 2nd July. A demonstration of X-ray screening by the hospital's radiologist (Mr. Yates) will be included on the program.
Saturday 24th June 1939 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
The gradual improvement in the work of members of the Cessnock Photographic Society was maintained in the prints entered for the Architectural Study Competition criticized by the judge (Dr. C. A. Wiles) at the June meeting. As a result of the recently introduced scheme of handicapping, competition was particularly keen. Only four points separated the seven entries that gained the highest awards. The handicaps are adjusted automatically, the previous best score of the competitor together with the average for recent competitions being taken into consideration each month.
Highest awards in the competition were: T. Lorriman 116 (handicap 30), 146: R. Campbell 94 (52), 146; R. Campbell 92 (52), 144; T. Lorriman 113 (30), 143 (three entries).
In his address on movie photography, Mr. H. Cochrane of Maitland detailed the system of operation of the camera and compared the relative qualities of the 8mm, the 9.5mm and the 16mm sub-standard equipment. He expressed the opinion that the 8mm film would eventually be the universal equipment of the amateur - a claim which he said was supported by the low cost of working consistent with the high quality of the result.
AWARDING TROPHIES
The June meeting of the society allocated five trophies for competition during the year. With the exception of the president's trophy presented by Dr. C.A. Wiles, the handicap system will be employed in deciding all winners. Such a practice will ensure that the trophies will be won by the amateurs showing the greatest improvement in their work. The president's trophy will be awarded for the best photograph of the year, the decision being made by popular vote at the annual meeting of the society. All prints entered in competitions during the year will be eligible. One trophy, a cup presented by Mr. R. Campbell, will be set aside for competition by women members. After the meeting, members were shown a color film featuring Canberra and photographed by Mr. A.J. Perier of Sydney and others taken by Mr. K. Mettam of Cessnock on a recent New Zealand cruise. Entries to the Cessnock Society's set subject competition in portraiture will close on 30th June. Judging will be by popular vote at the meeting of the society at Cessnock Hospital on 2nd July. The set subject competition for July will be Still Life. Other subjects for future competitions by the society are photographs showing action, child study, seascape, hands, Christmas card (December competition), most unusual photograph and artificial light.
Tuesday 27th June 1939 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 1st July 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Members of Cessnock Photographic Society will compete during the year for five trophies. The Society, at its June meeting, allocated the trophies for competition according to the following plan: Patron's Trophy (presented by Dr. J.T. Ward): To be awarded to the novice member obtaining the highest aggregate in the monthly set-subject competitions. Competition will be restricted to those members who commenced their own processing work since joining the Society. President's Trophy (presented by Dr. C.A. Wiles): Best photograph of the year, judging to be by popular vote at the annual meeting. Past-President's Trophy (presented by Mr. F.B. Mattocks): Highest aggregate obtained in the point score for the monthly set-subject competitions, handicaps to be included. Campbell Cup (presented by Mr. R. Campbell): Highest aggregate obtained by lady member in point secure for monthly set-subject competitions, handicaps to be included. Hannan Shield (presented by Mr. W. Hannan, formerly of Cessnock): Monthly set-subject competitions for perpetual competition. Certificates are issued by the Society monthly to members gaining first and second places in the set-subject competitions. Entries for the portraiture competition are due on Friday. Judging will be by popular vote at the meeting of the Society at the Hospital Board room on Sunday night next.
Friday 30th June 1939
Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be screened during an X-ray demonstration at the July meeting for the purpose of demonstration. The meeting will be held at the Board room at the Cessnock District Hospital. The hospital's radiologist, Mr. Yates, will be the demonstrator and will also give a lecture. Literature in respect to color filters and their use will be distributed. Intending members are invited to attend.
1st July 1939 Page 341 - Vol. 46 No. 7 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Points gained by members in the Architectural Study competition were announced at the June meeting.
Highest awards were:
T. Lorriman, 116 (handicap 30), 146; R. Campbell, 94 (52), 146; R. Campbell, 92 (52), 144.
All prints entered in the competition were criticized by the judge, Dr. C.A. Wiles.
The following trophies were allocated for competition during the year: President’s Trophy (presented by Dr. Wiles); best photograph of the year judging to be by popular vote; Past President’s Trophy (presented by Mr. F.B. Mattocks), highest point score aggregate in set subject competitions; Patron’s Trophy (presented by Dr. J.T. Ward), highest point score aggregate gained by novice member; Hannan Shield (presented by Mr. W. Hannan), monthly competition winner, not to be won outright; Campbell Trophy (presented by Mr. R. Campbell), highest point score aggregate by lady member. With the exception of the President's Trophy for the best photograph of the year, all trophies will be allocated on the handicap basis designed by the club to encourage competition by novice members. The address for the night was given by Mr. H. Cochrane of Maitland who spoke on "Movie Photography”.
After the meeting members were shown a cine film featuring Canberra and photographed by Mr. A.J. Perier of Sydney and others taken on a recent New Zealand cruise by Mr. K. Mettam of Cessnock.
Saturday 1st July 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Tuesday 4th July 1939 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
MEMBERS BECAME TRANSPARENT
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society had the novel experience of seeing the heart-beats of their fellow members at the Society's July meeting on Sunday night. The meeting was held at the Cessnock Hospital, where an address on X-rays by the technician of the hospital (Mr. S. Yates) and a demonstration were the feature of the meeting. Three members of the Society, Messrs. Cochrane, King and McClung were "screened", while the President of the Society (Dr. C.A. Wiles) indicated the functioning of the heart and the effect of breathing. Another member, Mrs Cochrane, of Maitland, will be able to place an X-ray film of her right hand among her souvenirs. The exposure was made to demonstrate the photographic use of X-rays. Members then adjourned to the developing room while the film was processed. Several other experiments were conducted by Mr. Yates. Members saw a piece of wood become almost transparent and were able to see the contents of a closed tin disclosed by the rays. A motion of thanks to Mr. Yates was moved by Dr. C.A. Wiles and carried by acclamation.
COMPETITION RESULT
The meeting was well attended. One of the tasks confronting members was the judging of the 26 entries for the Society's set-subject competition in portraiture. The competition was the first to be judged by the popular vote of members. Prints exhibited by Mr. R. Hewitt were placed first and third and Dr. C.A. Wiles entry gained second place. The subject for the August competition of the Society will be Child Study. Entries will be accepted at the meeting on 6th August.
Wednesday 5th July 1939
Page 11 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
Page 6 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
There were 20 entries for the portraiture competition conducted for its members by the Cessnock Photographic Society. The winning exhibit was decided by the popular vote of members. Mr. R. Hewitt was placed first and Dr. A. Wiles second. The subject for the August competition will be a child study.
Saturday 8th July 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
To see the heart-beats of their fellow members was the novel experience of members of the Cessnock Photographic Society at their July meeting. The meeting was held at the Cessnock Hospital where an address on X-rays and a demonstration were special features. The lecturer-demonstrator was Mr. S. Yates, technician of the hospital staff. He demonstrated the photographic use of the X-ray equipment by photographing the hand of one of the members and developing the film so that it could be immediately inspected. Three members who volunteered were "screened" while the President of the Society (Dr. C.A. Wiles) indicated the functioning of the heart and the effect of breathing. In the course of other interesting experiments, members were shown the degree to which a piece of wood could be made transparent and the detection of an object in a closed tin. During the address on the discovery of the rays and their use, members were shown X-ray tubes of early design and more modern type. A motion of thanks to Mr. Yates was moved by Dr. C.A. Wiles.
PORTRAITURE COMPETITION
Twenty-six prints entered in the Portraiture competition were judged by the popular vote of members. Prints shown by Mr. R. Hewitt were given first and third awards. A print by Dr. C.A. Wiles was placed second. The prints will be criticized by Dr. C.A. Wiles at the next meeting of the Society on 6th August. Entries will close at the meeting for the Child Study competition. The competition will be the first of a series on which a point score competition will be conducted. The point-score will decide the winners of four of the Society's trophies for 1939. Features at the August meeting will be an address on lighting and the use of photo-flood lamps to be given by Dr. C.A. Wiles and an address on the making of photographic greeting cards by the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung). Arrangements for the first club outing of the season will be discussed.
Friday 28th July 1939 Page 10 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
LANTERN SLIDE DEMONSTRATION
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society have been invited to became the guests of the Newcastle Photographic Society at its meeting on Tuesday night next. The highlight of the Newcastle meeting will be an address and demonstration by Rev. Frank Cash, of Sydney, an authority on the production and projection of lantern slides. To enable the slides to be projected, the meeting will be held at Blackall House, Newcomen-street. It will commence at 7.45pm. The circular of the Newcastle Photographic Society announcing the meeting indicates that the Society will probably follow the lead of the Cessnock Photographic Society by introducing handicaps into set-subject competitions.
CESSNOCK MEETING
The next meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held on 6th August. Prints entered for the recent portraiture competition will be criticized at the meeting by Dr. C.A. Wiles. Entries for the child study competition will be accepted at the meeting. Special features will be addresses on photographic lighting and the making of photographic personal greeting cards. Members are invited to bring their cameras to the meeting for the purpose of making exposures with the lighting equipment that will he used for the demonstration.
1st August 1939 Page 392 - Vol. 46 No. 8 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A demonstration of the application of X-rays provided Cessnock Photographic Society at its July meeting with one of its most interesting program features. For the purpose of the demonstration and address which were given by the technician of the Cessnock Hospital (Mr. S. Yates) the meeting was held at the hospital. Members were shown, not only the photographic use of the equipment, but saw the heart beats of three fellow members who volunteered for a "screening”. Experiments conducted by the demonstrator showed the "transparency” of wood and of a closed tin containing small metal articles.
Members were confronted with the task of judging by popular vote the 26 prints entered for the portraiture competition. Prints by Mr. R. Hewitt were given first and third awards. An entry by Dr. C.A. Wiles was placed second.
To encourage novice members to do their own processing, the club has earmarked a sum to be expended on a free supply of developer.
Friday 4th August 1939 Page 6 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
The August Meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held at Wakley's Chambers, on Sunday 6th August, at 8pm. Lighting Demonstration, Address, Print Criticism, General Business. Entries for Child Study Competition due at meeting.
W.H. McCLUNG, Hon.Secretary
Tuesday 4th August 1939 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 5th August 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY AT CLUB MEETING
A practical demonstration of night photography will be given at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society, to be held at, Wakley's Chambers on Sunday night. The demonstration will be given by the President of the Society (Dr. C.A. Wiles), who will use high-power electric lighting. He will particularly demonstrate the basic principles of lighting and their use in portraiture. Members of the Society are invited to bring their cameras to the meeting so that they may take advantage of the lighting effects for the purpose of making exposures. A second address to be given at the meeting will be by the Hon.Secretary of the Society (Mr. W.H. McClung). He will describe a method of photographically producing personal greeting cards. Dr. C.A. Wiles will criticize prints which were entered in the Society's last competition, for which the subject was portraiture. The criticism will be closely related to his address on the subject of lighting. Entries will close at the meeting for the August competition in Child Study. Members will complete arrangements for the outing of the Society to Millfield on the following Sunday.
Tuesday 8th August 1939
Page 5 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
Page 9 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
HELPFUL TALK
An interesting demonstration of lighting for portraiture was given by the President (Dr. C.A. Wiles) at the monthly meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society. For the purpose high-power photo-flood lighting was used. Several ladies posed for the photographs. Dr. C.A. Wiles also gave some constructive criticism on the 26 entries received for the portrait competition.
The entries for the child study competition close on Saturday. The meeting decided that for September the competition would be artificial light photographs. An outing has been arranged for Millfield on Sunday, when a competition will be conducted for the best photograph of any nature. Meetings are to be held fortnightly, instead of each month.
Tuesday 8th August 1939 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Wednesday 9th August 1939 Page 4 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
Saturday 12th August 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
MODELS IN DEMAND
CAMERAS IMPROVE
Feminine members of the Cessnock Photographic Society were in demand as models at the meeting of the society on Sunday night. Several members of the society took advantage of the high-powered lighting to expose films. The array of cameras used by members revealed a marked improvement in the quality of instruments used on the society's earlier outings. The miniature camera was used by Messrs. R. Hewitt and T. Lorriman. Most of the other members worked with high quality cameras, fitted with fast 3.5 or 4.5 lenses, and the modern Compur shutters. The meeting attracted the largest attendance that has been present at a society meeting, where the program has consisted of serious photographic working and discussion, with-out provision for entertainment such as the screening of films. Dr. C.A. Wiles presided. The interest of members was demonstrated when a motion was carried providing for the holding of society meetings on the first and third Sunday of each month, instead of the previous arrangements of the meeting per month. Discussion of Society affairs will take place as usual once a month. The other meeting will be devoted to addresses on photography and the practical illustration of photographic working. The next meeting, it was decided, would take place on 27th August.
MILLFIELD OUTING
Plans were completed for the fourth outing of the society to be held at Millfield on Sunday next. Members will leave Cessnock by the regular Millfield-Paxton bus at noon. The location will be in the property of Mr. Harry Crawford. Prints entered for the July competition in portraiture were, criticized by Dr. C.A. Wiles. They were judged by popular vote at the previous meeting when the first award went to Mr. R. Hewitt's entry and the second to Dr. C.A. Wiles. It was decided to extend entries for a week in the child study competition. The subject for the September competition will be artificial light. A motion of thanks to Dr. C.A. Wiles for the use of his lighting equipment was carried. It was also decided to place on record the society's appreciation of the donation by Mr. T. Evans of the chemicals required for the society's first supply of free developer.
Friday 11th August 1939 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA CLUB OUTING
Hills and valleys south of Millfield will provide the location for the outing of the Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday. Members will use their cameras on the property of Mr. Harrie Crawfod. They will leave Cessnock by the regular noon bus to Ellalong and will leave Millfield on the return journey at 7pm. The outing will be conducted weather permitting.
Monday 14th August 1939 Page 4 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
PLEASANT OUTING
Maitland members were included in the party arranged by the Cessnock Photographic Society yesterday when an outing was conducted on the property of Mr. Harrie Crawford, near Millfield. After securing photographs which will be entered in a later competition more than twenty members were entertained at afternoon tea by Mr. and Mrs Crawford.
Tuesday 15th August 1939 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA CLUB VISITS MILLFIELD - SUNDAY OUTING
A party of more than 20 enjoyed the outing arranged by Cessnock Photographic Society on the property of Mr. Harrie Crawford, near Millfield, on Sunday. After photographing many of the beauty spots along the creek winding through the property members of the party were entertained at afternoon tea by Mr. and Mrs Crawford.
PRINT COMPETITION
The Society will conduct a competition for photographs taken on the outing. Outstanding entries in the Society's, Child Study competition will be received by the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) until the next meeting on 27th August. Entries in the artificial light competition will close at the following meeting on 3rd September.
Saturday 19th August 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
PENSIVE
This study, by Mr. R. HEWITT, of Cessnock, won first award in the
Cessnock Photographic Society
PORTRAITURE COMPETITION
The competition was judged by popular vote of members.
Saturday 19th August 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society had an outing at Millfleld last Sunday. A competition for the best photograph taken on the day will be held. There will be no restriction as to subject matter. Entries in the Society's Child Study competition will close at the meeting on August 27. Entries in the Artificial Light competition will close the following week.
Tuesday 29th August 1939 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Color Movies at Camera Club
DEBATE ARRANGED
Movies photographed by the President of the Cessnock Photographic Society (Dr. C.A. Wiles) and the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) on recent holidays were shown at the meeting of the Society on Sunday night. Several natural-color shots were included. The agenda for the meeting provided for discussions on photographic matters rather than on club affairs. The address was given by Mr. W.H. McClung, who described processes for the photographic production of personal greeting or invitation cards. He contended that the work gave great scope for originality and urged the gathering to give lengthy consideration to the plan before commencing the photography or art work. Members will be asked to produce sample cards for competition in December. In accordance with a direction of the meeting, the Hon.Secretary and Mr. T. Byrne to-day drew up a syllabus of club competitions for the remainder of the year and 1940. The syllabus will be submitted to the meeting of the Society on Sunday night next. Feature of the meeting on Sunday next will be an address by Mr. T. Byrne, who will speak on "The Use of Color Filters". For the following meeting, on 17th September, a debate has been arranged on the relative merits of standards and miniature cameras. Prints in the artificial light competition will be due at the meeting. The subject for the October competition will be "Action".
Friday 1st September 1939 Page 6 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A general meeting of the Society will be held at Wakley's Chambers, on Sunday night next at 7.30pm. Address on Color Filters. Print Criticism. General Business.
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Friday 1st September 1939 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
USE OF COLOR FILTERS
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY ADDRESS
An address by Mr. T. Byrne on "Color Filters and Their Function" will be featured at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night. The address will disclose to novice members one of the phases by which their photography may be improved. Prints in the Child Study competition will be criticized by Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. Byrne. Entries in the Artificial Light competition will be due.
Saturday 2nd September 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
"Color Filters and Their Function" will be the subject of an address to be given at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society tomorrow night by Mr. T. Byrne, of Cessnock. The meeting will be asked to endorse a syllabus for monthly competitions for 1940. Results in the Child Study competition will be announced and prints entered will be criticized by Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. Byrne. Mr. R. Hewitt will discuss the results obtained by members who used their cameras during the lighting demonstration at the meeting on 6th August. Entries will be received for the Artificial Light competition. The address at the society's meeting last Sunday night was given by the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung). In describing processes of making photographic greeting cards, he urged members to give much consideration to the form of the card and to improve its personal value by introducing an original note. Movie films taken by Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. W.H. McClung during recent holidays were shown after the meeting.
Tuesday 5th September 1939 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CLERK OF PETTY SESSIONS FAREWELLED
Mr. F.R. WOOD PROMOTED TO TAREE
Prior to the commencement of the usual proceedings at Cessnock Court yesterday, Mr. F.R. Wood, who has held the position of Clerk of Petty Sessions here for several years, but has now been promoted to Taree, was farewelled by court officials and members of the legal profession.
Mr. Wood, who is keenly interested in photography and was an active member of the Cessnock Photographic Society, was one of the judges of the competitions held by the Society, which, at its meeting on Sunday night, placed on record its appreciation of his services.
Tuesday 5th September 1939
Page 3 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Thursday 7th September 1939 Page 11 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
CHILD STUDY
Photographic Contest
CESSNOCK AWARDS
Results of the Cessnock Photographic Society's child study competition announced at the meeting of the society on Sunday night revealed keen competition of members in the high quality workmanship they displayed. Highest award, excluding the handicap, went to Mr. R. Hewitt. With the handicap included, the competition was won by a new competitor and one of the club's youngest members, Mr. G.B. Watkins. So keen was the competition that, without handicaps added, only eight points separated the first 10 competitors. Points gained by leading competitors were:
G. Watkins 110 (27), 137;
C.A. Wiles 111 (20), 131;
C.A. Wiles (second entry) 111 (20), 131;
C.A. Wiles (third entry) 109 (20), 129;
W.H. McClung 109 (20), 129;
W.H. McClung (second entry) 108 (20), 128;
R. Hewitt 112 (13), 125;
W.H. McClung (third entry) 104 (20), 124.
Prints entered in the competition were criticized by one of the judges, Dr. C.A. Wiles. The meeting decided to make available another trophy to be awarded to the members gaining the highest aggregate points on the points score basis. Handicaps will not be taken into consideration in deciding the winner. A discussion of results obtained when members used photo-flood lighting for portraiture at a recent society meeting was conducted by Mr. R. Hewitt. The address of the night was given by Mr. T. Byrne, who dealt with the advantages of the use of color filters and their effects under various conditions. It was decided to close entries on 17th September for both the artificial light and the Millfield outing competitions. For the next meeting of the society, on 17th September, a debate has been arranged on the relative merits of standard size and miniature cameras.
Tuesday 5th September 1939 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Appreciation of the service of Mr. F.R. Wood is to be placed on record by the Cessnock Photographic Society. Mr. Wood was a foundation member of the Society and assisted in drawing up its constitution and competition rules. He had delivered lectures to the Society and had acted as judge for its regular competitions.
Saturday 9th September 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Mr. G.B. Watkins, one of the Cessnock Photographic Society's youngest competitors was the winner of the handicap section of the club's Child Study Competition this week. So keen was the contest that a margin of only eight points covered the eight leading competitors scratch scores.
HIGHEST AWARDS:
G. Watkins 110 (27), 137;
C.A. Wiles 111 (20), 131;
C.A. Wiles (second entry) 111 (20), 131;
C.A. Wiles (third entry) 109 (20), 129;
W.H. McClung 109 (20), 129;
W.H. McClung (second entry) 108 (20), 128;
R. Hewitt 112 (13), 125;
W.H. McClung (third entry) 104 (20), 124.
Prints entered in the competition were criticized at the society's meeting last Sunday night by Dr. C.A. Wiles. A discussion on the results of exposures made during the society's recent demonstration of lighting in portraiture was conducted by Mr. R. Hewitt The address for the night was given by Mr. T. Byrne, who discussed the advantages of the use of color filters in photography and the various effects to be gained by the use of a range of filters. The meeting placed on record its appreciation of the services of Mr. F.R. Wood, foundation member and judge of the society, who will shortly leave Cessnock. Entries to the society's Artificial Light and Millfield Outing competitions will close at the meeting on 17th September. For the 17th September meeting a debate has been arranged on the relative merits of standard-size and miniature cameras. Members will suport the case for the camera which they are using. Mr. R. Tulloch, of Maitland, will be the speaker at the society's meeting on 1st October. His subject will be "Composition in Art and its Application to Photography".
Saturday 9th September 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
THE BUBBLE BLOWERS
This print, the work of Mr. R. HEWITT, of Cessnock,
gained highest points in the
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Child Study competition.
Tuesday 12th September 1939 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Friday 15th September 1939 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 16th September 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
SELECTING THE IDEAL CAMERA
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY DEBATE
What camera shall I buy? With such an amazing array of photographic instruments on the present-day market, it is little wonder that the question is frequently asked by those considering the purchase of a camera. In recent years the introduction of the miniature has produced a new "fashion" in photography. Miniature photography has its keen supporters and there are others experienced in the art who declare that miniature photography has its restricted field of operation. It is with a view to disclosing the advantages of the particular class of cameras that they favor that members of the Cessnock Photographic Society will take part at the Society's meeting on Sunday night in a debate. "Miniature Photography versus Standard Photography" is the subject of the debate, but members will discuss the merits of the instrument they consider most desirable for general purpose work. Persons contemplating the purchase of cameras are invited to attend the debate which will be held at Wakley's Chambers.
Saturday 16th September 1939 Page 13 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
The Cessnock Photographic Society has arranged a debate among its members on the merits of miniature photography and standard photography for tomorrow. The society is making good progress and has drawn up a program of competitions for the 12 months.
Tuesday 19th September 1939
Page 7 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA DEBATE
Miniature cameras were adjudged better than standard-size cameras for all-round photographic work when a summing-up was given at the debate of the Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night. The case for the miniature camera was presented by Messrs. T. Byrne, T. Lorriman and J. Lorriman. Those who supported the standard-size camera were Messrs. G. Adams, H. Cochrane and W.H. McClung. Dr. C.A. Wiles presided.
The meeting decided to close entries at the meeting on 1st October, for the artificial light and Millfield outing competitions. Entries in the October competition for photographs showing action will be due at the meeting on 15th October. A collection, of new books, embracing the latest works on photography, will be added to the society's library this week. The works have been made available by one of the society's members.
Friday 22nd September 1939 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
NEW WORKS ADDED
Eight books, embracing some of the most modern works on photography, have been added to the library of the Cessnock Photographic Society. The titles are "The Photography of Colored Objects" (Mees), "Modern Enlarging Technique" (Neumann), "Elementary Photographic Chemistry" (Eastern Kodak Company), "The Fundamentals of Photography" (Mees), "After Work on Negative and Print" (Fanstone), "New Ways in Photography" (Deschin), "Photography" (Mees) and "Portraiture with the Miniature Camera" (Hesse). While the new books are in demand by members, restrictions will be placed on the period for which they may be taken on loan. The library is located at Evans Pharmacy. In it are books and periodicals embracing all phases of photography. These may be taken on loan by members without charge. Amateur photographers on the Coalfields may avail themselves of the service - and of other benefits of the Society - by paying the nominal subscription fee of 2/6, which will assure their membership till the end of February, 1940.
Saturday 23rd September 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
The case for the miniature camera was declared the winner when members of the Cessnock Photographic Society debated the merits of the instrument that has revolutionized the photographic industry in comparison with those of the standard size cameras. Members of the society supported the case for the class of camera they were using. For the purpose of the debate a miniature camera was classified as one taking a picture 2 1-4in. x 2 1-4in. or smaller. Those who supported the case of the miniature camera were Messrs. T. Byrne. T. Lorriman and J. Lorriman. Those who advocated the standard size camera for general purpose work were Messrs. G. Adams, H. Cochrane and W. McClung. Dr. C.A. Wiles presided. At its next meeting on 1st October, the society will discuss the revision of competition points to provide an equal distribution of points for artistic quality and technical reproduction. More points are given at the present time under headings associated with the technical work. It is the contention of Mr. T. Byrne, on whose notice of motion the matter will be discussed, that any amateur photographer with average ability should be capable of producing work sufficiently good in technical quality to warrant the loss of no more than a few points in judging. Entries in the society's artificial light and Millfield outing competitions have been extended to close at the meeting on 1st October.
Tuesday 26th September 1939 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
General meeting, Wakley's Chambers, Sunday next, 7.30pm. Address, Films; Competitions entries due.
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Tuesday 26th September 1939 Page 7 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)
PICTORIAL COMPOSITIONS
Mr. R. Tullock, of Maitland, will address the Cessnock Photographic Society next Sunday night on "Historical Compositions". He will illustrate the application of composition to photography and will compare modern tendencies with the interpretation of the old masters. Entries in the society's artificial light and Millfield outing competition will be due at the meeting.
Tuesday 26th September 1939 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
MAITLAND SPEAKER FOR CAMERA CLUB - TRAVEL FILM
An address by Mr. R. Tulloch, of Maitland, on "Pictorial Composition", will be given at the meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night next. Mr. Tulloch will illustrate the application of composition to photography and will compare modern tendencies with the interpretation of the old masters. Included in the film which will be shown at the meeting will be one photographed on a trip from England to Australia. Entries in the Society's artificial light and Millfield outing competitions will be due at the meeting.
Wednesday 27th September 1939 Page 2 - The Northern Champion (Taree, NSW)
Saturday 30th September 1939 Page 6 - The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales
Mr. F.R. Wood, Taree's new C.P.S. in succession to Mr. H.L. Sargeson, before leaving Cessnock was farewelled by the Court House staff and presented with a cut glass reading lamp and pen and ink stand. He was also farewelled by the members, of the Cessnock Photographic Society, which also made him a presentation. Mrs Wood was entertained by the ladies of the town and presented with an afternoon tea service. Mr. Wood is a golfer, angler and amateur photographer, while Mrs Wood indulges in golf.
Friday 29th September 1939 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
ALLOCATING POINTS
A proposal to alter the allocation of points in the Judging of the Cessnock Photographic Society's competitions will be considered at the meeting of the Society on Sunday night. The matter will be discussed on the notice of motion of the handicapper (Mr. T. Byrne). According to his plan more points will be awarded for artistic merit and fewer for technical skill. It is the contention of Mr. Byrne that any amateur photographer with an adequate knowledge, of his art should, provided he has correct photographic conditions in the first instance, be able to produce work of good technical standard. The address for the meeting will be given by Mr. R. Tulloch, of Maitland, who will speak on pictorial composition. Entries in the Society's artificial light and Millfield outing competitions will be due at the meeting. After the meeting 16mm films will be screened. One film will depict attractions of ports en route from England to Australia.
Saturday 30th September 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
The application of the principles of pictorial composition by the old masters will be contrasted, in an address to Cessnock Photographic Societytomorrow night, with the conception of composition in photography. The speaker will be Mr. R. Tulloch, of Maitland. Entries in the Society's Artificial Light and Millfield Outing competitions will be due at the meeting. A screening of 16mm films will be held after the meeting. One of the films to be shown will depict attractions of ports en route from England to Australia. The library of the Cessnock Photographic Society has this week been enlarged by the inclusion of several new books. Included in the works added are: The Photography of Colored Objects (Mees), Modern Enlarging Technique (Neumann), Elementary Photographic Chemistry (Eastman Kodak Company), The Fundamentals of Photography (Mees), After Work on Negative and Print (Fanstone), New Ways in Photography (Deschin), Photography (Mees) and Portraiture with the Miniature Camera (Hesse).
1st October 1939 Page 501 - Vol. 46 No. 10 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Addresses on "The Photographic Production of Greeting Cards” and on "color Filters” were given at meetings of the Cessnock Photographic Society during August and September. Mr. W. McClung, who spoke on the making of greeting cards, urged careful consideration of the first phase of the work, involving the design to be adopted. The association of art work, the application of unusual lighting, or the use of some of the more rare photographic processes all offered opportunity for the display of originality in the finished effort, he said.
Mr. T. Byrne told his audience that a consideration frequently overlooked in the use of color filters was the relative effect of the color in the lighting at various times of the day. To obtain a defined degree of color correction would involve the use of a filter with a high factor in the middle of the day in comparison with the one that would be required early or late, he said. This was due to the greater percentage of blue light rays in the mid day lighting.
The handicap section of the society’s Child Study Competition for August was won by one of the club’s young members, Mr. G.B. Watkins. Dr. C.A. Wiles gained second and third awards. Highest net points were gained by Mr. R. Hewitt.
Tuesday 3rd October 1939 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
ARTIST SKETCHED TO ILLUSTRATE ADDRESS
CAMERA SOCIETY MEETING
With the aid of impromptu sketches, Mr. R. Tulloch, artist of Maitland, illustrated his address on Sunday night to members of Cessnock Photographic Society. He spoke on pictorial composition. Mr. Tulloch illustrated the conventional forms of composition in art and showed their appreciation in pencil sketches and in reproduction of works of the Old Masters. The meeting was presided over by Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland. On the motion of Mr. T. Byrne it was decided to revise composition judging points to provide for a more equitable distribution of points for artistic presentation of the subject and technical reproduction.
TRAVEL FILMS
Films screened after the meeting included a Merton Travelogue, "Sydney Interlude", a film depicting a highlight of a trip from London to Sydney, a film of Niagara Falls and a film of Lord Howe photographed by Mr. Cochrane. The program for the Society's meeting on 15th October will include point criticisms by Dr. C.A. Wiles and an address on sound acoustics.
Saturday 7th October 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
The Cessnock Photographic Society has adopted a revised schedule for the allocation of composition prints, as follows: Choice of subject, 20 points; lighting, 20; composition, 20; exposure, 20; processing, trimming, 40. Entries in the society's competition for photographs showing action will close at the meeting on 15th October.
Tuesday 10th October 1939 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Meeting Wakley's Chambers Sunday next, 7.30pm. Addresses - Print Criticisms
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Friday 13th October 1939 Page 8 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 14th October 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
An address on Sound Acoustics will be given at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night by Mr. Garish. A discussion on the photographing of silhouettes and back-lighting photography will be introduced by Mr. W.H. McClung. Prints entered by members for the artificial light and Millfield outing competitions will be criticized by the Society's judge, Dr. C.A. Wiles. Entries in the Society's competition for photographs showing action will be due at the meeting.
Tuesday 17th October 1939 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOUND RECORDING
Members of Cessnock Photographic Society were, at their meeting on Sunday, provided with one of the club's most interesting programs. Principal feature was an address by Mr. J. Garrish of Cessnock on "Photographic Recording and Reproduction of Sound". He used the sound head of a talkie plant for the purpose of his demonstration, showed on 33mm film strips the various methods used to record sound and described the photo-electric cells, which used in conjunction with exciter lamps, converted the minute shading of the sound track into electrical energy. A motion of thanks to the speaker was moved by Dr. C.A. Wiles, who presided at the meeting. A discussion of back lighting photography and the making of silhouettes was introduced by Mr. W.H. McClung. Details were supplied to members for the mercurial hypersensitising of films — a modern discovery for increasing the sensitivity of emulsions. An excellent example of night photography at Wirth's Circus after the application of the treatment was submitted by Mr. R. Hewitt.
PRINTS FOR EXHIBITION
This week the Society will comply with the request of Kodak (A/asia) Ltd. and forward prize-winning prints of members to Newcastle where they will be placed on exhibition with the work of Australia's leading photographers. The Society will be represented by three members at the lecture on "Pictorial Composition" to be given at Newcastle tomorrow night by the Assistant Editor of the Australian Photo Review (Mr. Keast Burke).
COMPETITION RESULTS
A print entered by one of the club's new members Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain, of Maitland, tied with a print by Mr. R. Hewitt in gaining highest points in the Society's Artificial Light competition. Each print described by the judge, Dr. C.A. Wiles as "technically perfect" lost only 3 points in a maximum of 120. Highest handicap award in the competition went to a print by Mr. W.H. McClung. For second place in the handicap section three prints by Messrs. R. Hewitt, W.H. McClung and Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain, tied. In the Millfield outing competition the best print was shown by W.H. McClung who also gained first award in the handicap section. Second best scratch score was gained by Mr. R. Tulloch, of Maitland. Mr. G. Adams gained second place in the handicap section. All prints were criticized by Mr. Wiles who complimented competitors on the high quality of their work.
Saturday 21st October 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Using the sound head of a talkie projection outfit for the purpose of illustrating his talk, Mr. J. Garrish, of Cessnock, addressed members of the Cessnock Photographic Society at their meeting this week on "The Photographic Recording and Reproduction of Sound". He showed various methods employed to record sound on film, traced the evolution of photographic recording systems and indicated, with the aid of the equipment, how a photoelectric cell was excited by the variation in a beam of light focused on the sound track. A motion of thanks to the speaker was moved by Dr. C.A. Wiles.
A talk on "Back-lighting and Silhouette Photography" was given by Mr. W.H. McClung. Entries for the society's competition on the subject will be due at the next meeting. Prints entered for the Millfield Outing and Artificial Light competitions were criticized by the judge, Dr. C.A. Wiles.
The award for the best print in the Millfield Outing competition went to W.H. McClung's entry. R. Tulloch's print was placed second. The handicap section was won by W.H. McClung, with G. Adam's entry runner-up. For first award in the Artificial Light competition, prints by R. Hewitt and Athel F. D'Ombrain, of Maitland, tied. The handicap section of the competition was won by W.H. McClung, with entries by R. Hewitt, Athel F. D'Ombrain and W.H. McClung a tie for second place. An address on enlarging and a demonstration of the work by Dr. C.A. Wiles will be featured at the society's meeting on 5th November.
Friday 27th October 1939 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
MEMBERS WORK SHOWN AT NEWCASTLE
The art of members of the Cessnock Photographic Society is being recognized outside the Coalfields. The work of members is this week on public exhibition at the Kodak Gallery at Newcastle. The show is comprised of prints entered by members for recent competitions organized by the Cessnock Photographic Society. In the 21 prints that are on show are represented all districts where members of the society live. Maitland is represented by a print by Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain which gained highest award in the society's competition last month for subjects photographed by artificial light. Abermain is represented by portraits and child studies by the Society's President (Dr. C.A. Wiles). Prints representing Cessnock are the work of Messrs. R. Hewitt, T. Byrne, T. Lorriman and W.H. McClung.
NEXT COMPETITIONS
Entries in the competitions for photographs showing action and for silhouette and back-lighting photography will be due at the next meeting on 5th November. The feature of the educational side of the program for the meeting will be addresses on enlarging and a practical demonstration of the work. The proceedings will not only interest experienced members of the Society but will be of particular benefit to amateurs confining their attention to contact printing but desirous of improving their reproduction work.
Saturday 28th October 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
By announcing its competition program well in advance, Cessnock Photographic Society hopes to give its members ample opportunity to take advantage of material at their disposal and thus enable them to show well-planned work to the monthly contests. The subject for competition this month is Action. Entries will be due at the next meeting of the society on 5th November.
Subjects for future competitions listed by the club are: November, silhouette or back lighting; December, Christmas card or other form of personal greeting card; February 1940, angles (subjects photographed from odd view-points); March, seascape, including shipping; April still life; May, trees, flowers or other nature study; June, most unusual photograph; July, interiors; August, winter; September, portraiture; October, genre; November, hands or features (as distinct from portraiture); December, clouds (including sunrise or sunset).
Owing to the recess of the society during the Christmas holidays, no competition will be conducted in January. An important innovation in the field of photographic developers was made when a fine-grain, single-solution physical developer was introduced. Heretofore physical development, which denotes the removal of the negative coating and the re-plating with a permanent finish instead of the simple reduction of the silver bromide in the emulsion to a metallic silver by chemical development, has required several hours application to achieve fine-grain quality. With the new developer it is said that physical development is completed in fifteen minutes and in addition, the accompanying fixer provides a completely durable surface. This is reported to mean that negatives processed to the solution can be freely handled without fear of thumb-prints and that the film can even be marked with a pencil without detracting from the ultra-fine grain clarity of the impression.
Tuesday 31st October 1939 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Prospective Members are invited to attend the Society's Meeting at Wakley's Chambers on Sunday 5th November at 7.30pm. A Dark-Room Demonstration of Enlarging will be featured.
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
1st November 1939 Page 550 - Vol. 46 No. 11 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
An address on "Pictorial Composition”, given at the October meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society by Mr. R. Tulloch, of Maitland, was illustrated by means of impromptu sketching. With pencil drawings Mr. Tulloch showed the disposition of masses and by rearrangement to conform with principles of composition, showed how the layout could be improved. He described conventional forms of composition and showed their application in his own art and in reproductions of works of the Old Masters.
A diversion from the usual form of address or demonstration was arranged for the previous meeting, when members debated the merits of miniature cameras in comparison with those of the standard size cameras. The case for the miniature camera was supported by Messrs. T. Byrne, J. Lorriman and T. Lorriman and that for the standard-size camera by Messrs. G. Adams, H. Cochrane and W. McClung. In his summing-up, Dr. C.A. Wiles gave his adjudication in favour of the case presented for the miniature camera.
Friday 3rd November 1939 Page 9 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
TECHNIQUE OF THE ENLARGER - CAMERA SOCIETY DEMONSTRATION
A dark-room demonstration of enlarging technique will be given on Sunday night next at the Cessnock Photographic Society. Two members of the Society - the President (Dr. C.A. Wiles) and Mr. R. Hewitt - will combine their efforts in the address to members and the practical demonstration. The demonstration will serve a two-fold purpose for it will disclose, not only the particular work involved in enlarging, but, in the production of the print, novice members will be shown the same system that they should employ if they wish to do their own printing. Prints in the "Photograph Showing Action" and the "Silhouette or Back Lighting" competitions will be due at the meeting.
The technique of enlarging will be studied by members of the Cessnock Photographic Society at their meeting tomorrow night. Addresses on the subject and a practical demonstration will be given by the President of the Society (Dr. C.A. Wiles) and Mr. R. Hewitt. A darkroom will be used for the purpose. The demonstration, the society feels, will be of particular benefit, not only to advanced members doing their own enlarging, but to novices who will be able to see, in the developing-out of the enlargement the same system that is used in the production of contact prints. Prints in the society's competitions for action subjects and photographs produced by silhouette or backlighting, will be due at the meeting.
Tuesday 7th November 1939 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
WITH THE CAMERA USERS - NOVEMBER MEETING
Using modern enlarging equipment, Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. R. Hewitt, at the meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night, gave a dark-room demonstration of enlarging. The meeting decided to extend for a fortnight the closing time for entries in the Photograph Showing Action and in the Silhouette competitions. The prints will be judged by Dr. C.A. Wiles and criticized at the next meeting, on 3rd December. The address for the December meeting will be given by Mr. R. Hewitt. He will describe the process of toning and speak on observations from his own experience in photography.
Saturday 11th November 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
A dark room demonstration of the process of enlarging was given at the meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society this week by the President (Dr. C.A. Wiles) and Mr. R. Hewitt. Modern equipment was used to illustrate the production of various size enlargements on normal bromide papers and the slower printing but superior quality chloro-bromide paper. For the December meeting, the address will be given by Mr. R. Hewitt who will describe processes of toning prints and will speak on observations from his own experience in photography. Prints in the "Photograph Showing Action" and in the "Silhouette" competitions will be criticized at the meeting by the Society's judge (Dr. C.A. Wiles).
Friday 17th November 1939 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Entries will close early next week for the Silhouette and Photograph Showing Action competitions of the Cessnock Photographic Society. The prints should be lodged with the Hon.Secretary of the Society (Mr. W.H. McClung) or left at Evans Pharmacy, opposite the Cessnock Post Office, not later than Wednesday. The competitions will be conducted on the handicap system. Entries will be criticized by the Society's judge (Dr. C.A. Wiles) at the next meeting of the Society, on 3rd December. Some of the Society's prints entered by members in earlier competitions are at present on view at Evans Pharmacy.
Saturday 18th November 1939 Page 13 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
The Cessnock Photographic Society has arranged two competitions this month, one for silhouettes and the other for action pictures. Dr. C.A. Wiles will be the judge.
Tuesday 28th November 1939 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
December meeting, Wakley's Chambers, Sunday night next. Address by Mr. R. Hewitt, and other features.
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Tuesday 28th November 1939 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
The Cessnock Photographic Society's December meeting will be held on Sunday night next. The speaker for the night will be Mr. R. Hewitt. In his address he will discuss two topics. The first will be the toning of prints and the overcoming of problems associated with the changing of their colors. The second part of his address will be devoted to a discussion of gadgets - articles usually made in the home workshop by the use of which photographic processes may be simplified. Prints in the Photograph Showing Action and in the Silhouette competitions will be criticized by the judge (Dr. C.A. Wiles).
1st December 1939 Page 601 - Vol. 46 No. 12 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A practical demonstration of enlarging was given at the November meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society by the President (Dr. C.A. Wiles) and Mr. R. Hewitt. At the previous meeting an address by Mr. J. Garrish on "The Photographic Recording and Reproduction of Sound” was illustrated by showing the equipment used in the processes.
Highest award in the Society’s Artificial Light competition was shared by Messrs. R. Hewitt and Athel F. D’Ombrain. A second entry by Mr. Hewitt gained third place. The handicap section of the competition was won by Mr. W. McClung, with entries by Messrs. D’Ombrain, Hewitt and McClung a tie for second award.
The scratch and handicap sections of the Millfield Outing competition were won by Mr. McClung. Mr. R. Tulloch gained second place in the scratch section and Mr. G. Adams second award in the handicap section.
Saturday 2nd December 1939 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Mr. R. Hewitt, of Cessnock, will be the speaker at the December meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society to-morrow night. The first part of his address will deal with toning and toning processes. His second talk will deal with knowledge learned from his own experience to photography. Prints in the Society's Photograph Showing Action competition will be criticized by the Judge (Dr. C.A. Wiles).
Tuesday 5th December 1939 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CLUB HEARS ADDRESS BY Mr. R. HEWITT
Gadgets - those products of an inventive mind usually made in the face of adversity - were displayed by Mr. R. Hewit, of Cessnock, when he addressed the Cessnock Photographic Society at its meeting on Sunday night. Among the articles made by Mr. R. Hewitt was a synchronized flash lamp operated in conjunction with the shutter of the camera and devised to open and close the lens rapidly at the period of greatest intensity of a flash lasting no more than 1-25 of a second. He demonstrated the method of synchronizing the equipment. Mr. R. Hewitt detailed the construction of the equipment, gave several hints from his own experience in photography and discussed methods of toning prints. A motion of thanks to the speaker was moved by Mr. T. Byrne and carried by acclamation.
ASSISTING JUNIORS
With a view to encouraging the membership of young amateur photographers, Mr. Adams forecast a move at the next meeting to provide for the admission of junior members under the age of 16 for the payment of a nominal annual subscription of 2/6. Amateur photographers desirous of joining the Society will be admitted free of subscription payment till the holding of the annual meeting in March. While no further meeting of the Society will be held until February, prospective members may in the interval, benefit from personal instruction given by members. They may also immediately avail themselves of the use of the Society's library and free developer offer.
Friday 12th January 1940 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Results in three competitions organized by the Cessnock Photographic Society will be announced at the next meeting on 4th February. Late entries in the competitions should be lodged at Evans Pharmacy or with the Hon.Secretary of the Society (Mr. W.H. McClung) within the next week. The competition subjects are Photograph Showing Action, Silhouette or Back-lighting and Christmas or other form of greeting card. Intending members of the Society may join at the February meeting without payment of the current year's subscription. They will have full membership rights, including the use of free developer and the Society's library. The annual meeting will be held on 3rd March.
Tuesday 30th January 1940 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The February meeting will be held at Wakley's Chambers on Sunday next, at 8pm. Subjects listed for discussion are Angle Photography and Seascapes. New members invited.
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Tuesday 30th January 1940 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Discussions on Angle Photography and Seascapes will provide the instruction feature at the meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society, to be held at Wakley's Chambers on Sunday night next. The Society invites the attendance at the meeting of all intending members. A resolution carried at the December meeting provides for the immediate admission of 1940 members though their subscription will not become due till the annual meeting in March. By enrolling with the Society now they will immediately become entitled to all benefits, including the use of the Society's free photographic library and participation in the distribution of free developer. Officials particularly invite to the meeting those amateur photographers who received their introduction to photography during the recent holidays. When subscriptions become due in March special provision will be made for the admission of junior members for the nominal subscription of 2/6 per annum. Other members will pay 5/- for the year.
Friday 2nd February 1940 Page 10 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Print criticisms, discussion on photographic topics and a review of amateur movie films will comprise the program for the Cessnock Photographic Society's meeting at Wakley's Chambers on Sunday night. Competing members may lodge late entries at the meeting for recent competitions. Main topics for discussion will be seascape and angle photography. These subjects are listed for the next competitions of the Society. Holiday films photographed by members of the Society will provide the movie section of the program. Amateur photographers on the coalfields are invited to join the Society at the meeting without the obligation for the immediate payment of the annual subscription fee.
Tuesday 6th February 1940 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Results of two of the Cessnock Photographic Society's recent competitions were announced at the February meeting, held on Sunday night. The competition for pictures against the light was won by Mr. G. Adams, of Aberdare and that for photographs showing action by Mr. W.H. McClung. The meeting was presided over by Dr. C.A. Wiles, who, as judge of the competitions, criticized each of the prints entered. The next competition for which the subject will be Angle Photographs, will, in accordance with the decision of the meeting, be the first of the series on which the point-score competition for 1940 will be conducted. Entries will close on 24th February. Prints may be lodged with the Hon.Secretary of the Society, at Wakley's Chambers, or may be left at Evans Pharmacy. Observations on angle photography and photography from odd viewpoints were featured in an address to members at the meeting by Mr. W.H. McClung. Members decided to stage a non-competitive photographic display at the Cessnock Show. Messrs. P. Onion and R. Campbell were appointed stewards for the photographic section of the Show.
HELPING YOUNG AMATEURS
To encourage young amateur photographers to join the Society, the meeting decided to reduce the subscription fee to 2/6 per annum in the case of members under the age of 16. The possibility of conducting instruction classes in conjunction with outings was mentioned. The meeting concluded with a screening of films photographed by members. Those shown were the work of Dr. Sillar, Dr. Wiles and Messrs Dalton-Hall and McClung. The annual meeting of the Society will be held on 3rd March. Competition entries will then be due for the Seascape class.
Wednesday 7th February 1940 Page 11 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
Saturday 10th February 1940 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Mr. G. Adams, of Aberdare, won the competition conducted by the Cessnock Photographic Society for pictures against the light. The prize for action pictures was awarded to Mr. W.H. McClung. The next competition, for which the subject is angle pictures, will form the first of a series on which the point score for the year will be based. Entries for this competition close on 24th February. The society will stage a non-competitive display at the Cessnock Show. Messrs. P. Onion and R. Campbell were appointed stewards for the photographic section of the show.
Saturday 24th February 1940 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Photographic entries in eight classes have been invited by Cessnock Show Association. The classes are Landscape, Artificial Light, Seascape and Marine, Animal Study, Architectural Study, Child Study, Photograph Showing Action and Collection of six snapshots. All photographs must be mounted and must not be smaller than 6ins. by 4ins. Entries will close on Monday. Exhibits must be delivered at the pavilion not later than noon on Wednesday 6th March. A non-competitive exhibit in the show will be staged by members of the Cessnock Photographic Society.
Tuesday 27th February 1940 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Hunting Game With a Camera
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY ADDRESS
The recording of habits of Australian wild life will be described by Mr. A.F. D'Ombrain, of Maitland, at the annual meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night. Mr. D'Ombrain, who is the author of articles on the subject published this month in the "Australasian Photo Review" and in "Wild Life", will show photographs, and will demonstrate the equipment used. He will explain methods of baiting used to ensure that the animal will take its own photograph.
The election of officers will take place at the meeting and activities for the past year will be reviewed in the annual report.
The meeting will also mark the commencement of the competitions for 1940. Prospective members should attend to gain full advantage of the point score competitions which will be conducted throughout the year. Entries for the Photograph Showing Angles competition are due on Thursday, but late entries will be accepted at the meeting on Sunday night. Entries will also be due on Sunday night for the Seascape competition.
1st March 1940 Page 136 - Vol. 47 No. 3 Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Results of two set subject competitions were announced at the February meeting. The handicap section of the competition for photographs against the light was won by Mr. G. Adams and that of the competition for photographs showing action by Mr. W. McClung. Mr. McClung gained highest net points in each competition. The meeting conducted a discussion on "Angle Photography”, the subject for the March competition.
Members decided to stage a non-competitive display of photography at the Cessnock Show in March.
An exhibition of 8mm cine films photographed by members was held after the meeting.
Friday 1st March 1940 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Cessnock Photographic Society
The Annual Meeting of the Society will be held at Wakley's Chambers, on Sunday 3rd March at 8pm. Address by Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain, Election of Officers, Adoption of Annual Report, etc.
W. H McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Friday 1st March 1940 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPH of the YEAR
The judging of the best photograph of the year entered by members of the Cessnock Photographic Society in their monthly competition will take place at the annual meeting of the Society to be held on Sunday night at Wakley's Chambers. Judging will be by popular vote of all members attending the meeting. Formal business of the meeting will include the election of officers and the adoption of the annual report. The address for the meeting will be given by Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain, of Maitland. He will speak on the photographing of wild game at night. Late entries will be received in the Angle Photography competition. Entries in the Seascape competition will also be due.
Saturday 2nd March 1940 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
"Wild Game Hunting With a Camera" will be the subject of an address to be given at the meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society tomorrow night by Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain of Maitland. With photographs and equipment, he will demonstrate the equipment used to ensure the animal's taking its own photograph and the operation of the high-speed shutter at the peak of the flash. The meeting will be the annual meeting of the society. The annual report will be presented and officers will be elected. Entries will be due at the meeting for the Angle Photography and the Seascapes competitions. These competitions will mark the commencement of the point-score competitions for the coming years.
Monday 4th March 1940 Page 9 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
Tuesday 5th March 1940 Page 9 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY HAD BUSY YEAR
Good progress was made by Cessnock Photographic Society last year. The membership is now 30. Lectures and demonstrations were given by Dr. A. Wiles, Messrs W.H. McClung, F.R. Wood, H. Cochrane, S. Yates, T. Byrne, R. Tulloch and R. Hewitt. After most monthly meetings, films supplied by members and loaned to the society were shown. Competitions were won as follows: Landscape, W.H. McClung; holiday spirit, W.H. McClung; animal study, W.H. McClung; architectural study, T. Loriman; portraiture, R. Hewitt; child study R. Hewitt; Millfield outing, W.H. McClung; artificial light, R. Hewitt and Athel D'Ombrain; action photograph, W.H. McClung; against the light, W.H. McClung. The library was maintained and added to. The society took charge of the photographic section of Cessnock Show and staged a non-competitive display of members work. The award for the best photograph of the year was made to R. Hewitt for a portrait study.
Following officers were elected - Patron, Dr. J.T. Ward; President, Dr. C.A. Wiles; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. H. Cochrane and T. Byrne; Hon.Secretary, Mr. W.H. McClung; Hon.Treasurer, Miss Thelma Pryke; Assistant Hon.Secretary, Mr. R. Hewitt; Hon.Treasurer, Mr. T. Evans; Committee, Messrs. V. Dalton-Hall, G. Adams; Judges, Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain; Handicapper, Mr. T. Byrne; Auditors, A. Lawson and R. Campbell.
Tuesday 5th March 1940 Page 6 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Photographing Wild Game at Night
INTERESTING DEMONSTRATION BY Mr. ATHEL D'OMBRAIN
An interesting feature of the Cessnock Photographic Society's meeting on Sunday night was a demonstration by Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain, of Maitland, of the equipment used for photographing wild game at night. He demonstrated how the detonation of an explosive flash automatically released a shutter at the peak of the illumination period. The equipment shown by Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain was procured from America from the author of the world-wide publication, "Hunting Animal Life With Flashlight and Camera".
Friday 8th March 1940 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK SHOW
Fine arts are well up to the standard of last year. In the photography section some excellent work is shown, and included in it is a very fine non-competitive exhibit from the Cessnock Photographic Society.
The judge of the photography Section (Mr. H. Brawn) said that the technical quality and composition was of a high standard, although in some classes the work was not of such excellent quality as last year. The outstanding print in the Show from a human interest point of view was the winning child study, which was a fine enlargement, in which C.B. Young, of Sydney, captured the weary yawn of a tired baby. Action pictures were disappointing, with the exception of one, by J.P. Carney, of three bathing girls using a skipping rope.
PHOTOGRAPHY (Open to Amateurs).
JUDGE: H. Brawn, Kurri. STEWARDS: Messrs. R. Campbell and P. Onions.
One print taken by artificial light: J.P. Carney 1, R. Hewitt 2.
One print landscape: C.B. Young 1, J.P. Carney 2.
One print seascape and marine: Athel D'Ombrain 1, R. Hewitt 2.
One print child study: C.B. Young 1, J.P. Carney 2.
One print animal study: J.P. Carney 1, Athel D'Ombrain 2.
One print architectural study: W.H. McClung 1 and 2.
One print, photograph showing action: J.P. Carney 1, R. Hewitt 2.
Collection of six snapshots (contract prints): J.P. Carney 1, W.V. Bullivant 2.
Friday 8th March 1940 Page 6 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Saturday 9th March 1940 Page 11 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
CESSNOCK SHOW
Technical quality and composition was of a high standard in the photographic section, according to the Judge, Mr. H. Brawn. In some examples. he said, the standard was not as high as that of the excellent quality of the exhibition last year. Outstanding Print "The outstanding print of the show", said Mr. Brawn, "was the winning child study - a fine enlargement in which Mr. C.B. Young captured the weary yawn of a tired baby. Action pictures were disappointing, with the exception of one by J.P. Carney, of Griffith, showing three bathing girls using a skipping rope". Mr. Brawn made the suggestion that in future exhibitions a competition be staged for displays by the Newcastle Photographic Society, Cessnock Photographic Society and other photographic societies. He commented on the high standard of work shown in a non-competitive display staged by the Cessnock Photographic Society.
Saturday 9th March 1940 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Results of competitions conducted throughout the year on a point-score basis were announced at the annual meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society.
The president's trophy, presented by Dr. C.A. Wiles for the best photograph of the year, was won by R. Hewitt; the past-president's trophy, presented by Mr. F.B. Mattocks for the annual point-score, by W. McClung; and the patron's trophy, presented by Dr. J.T. Ward, for the novice point-score, by R. Campbell. The monthly handicap competition for angle photography was won by P. Onion. Highest net points were gained by R. Hewitt.
Fourteen addresses were conducted at meetings throughout the year, the speakers being Dr. C.A. Wiles and Messrs. F.R. Wood, S. Yates, R. Tulloch, J. Garish, R. Hewitt, T. Byrne, H. Cochrane and W.H. McClung. The subjects discussed were: The Function of the Camera, Photographic Exposures, Composition in Landscape Photography, Movie Photography, X-rays, photo-flood Lighting in Portraiture Work, Filters, The Making of Photographic Greeting Cards, Pictorial Composition, Silhouette and Back Lighting, Mercurial Hypersensitizing of Films, Photographic Recording and Reproduction of Sound, Enlarging, Toning and Angle Photography.
A feature of the year's program was a debate in which was discussed the merits and demerits of standard and miniature cameras. The adjudication was given in favor of the case presented for the miniature. The address at the March meeting was given by Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain of Maitland, who discussed the photography of wild game at night. He illustrated his talk with photographs obtained in the Barrington brush and showed the special equipment used.
Saturday 23rd March 1940 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
WHEN WINTER COMES
This portrait study by Mr. R HEWITT, was awarded the
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
trophy for the best photograph for 1939
1st April 1940 Page 188 - Vol. 47 No. 4 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A year of satisfactory activity was reviewed in the annual report of the Cessnock Photographic Society presented to members at the annual meeting on 3rd March. Fourteen addresses were given at meetings throughout the year and ten competitions were conducted.
The speakers were Dr. C.A. Wiles and Messrs. H. Cochrane, S. Yates, R. Tulloch, J. Garish, F.R. Wood, T. Byrne, R. Hewitt and W. McClung. The subjects discussed were: "The Function of the Camera", "Photographic Exposures", "Composition in Landscape Photography", "Movie Photography", "X-Rays”, "photo-flood Lighting in Portraiture", "The Making of Photographic Greeting Cards", "Filters", "Pictorial Composition”, "Silhouette and Back Lighting”, "Mercurial Hypersensitizing of Films”, "Photographic Recording and Reproduction of Sound", "Enlarging, Toning and Angle Photography”. Most of the talks were accompanied by demonstrations. A special feature was a debate arranged by teams supporting the cases for the miniature and standard size cameras. The adjudication was given in favor of the miniature.
The President’s trophy for the best photograph of the year was won by a portraiture study by Mr. R. Hewitt; the Past-President’s trophy for the annual point-score by Mr. W. McClung; and the patron's trophy for the novice point-score by Mr. Campbell. The February handicap competition in Angle Photography was won by Mr. P. Onion. A print by Mr. R. Hewitt gained highest net points.
The address for the meeting was given by Mr. Athel F. D’Ombrain, of Maitland. He described the method of photographing wild game at night, illustrated his talk with photographs obtained and demonstrated the special equipment used. Mr. D’Ombrain said that the greatest difficulty was encountered in ensuring that the apparatus was not affected by weather conditions. For this reason a special container was made for the camera and the flash powder, to be ignited by a fuse, was contained in a paraffin-sealed one-ounce box. The shutter was operated by the detonation of the flash.
The election of officers resulted: Patron, Dr. J.T. Ward; President, Dr. C.A. Wiles; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. H. Cochrane and T. Byrne; Secretary, Mr. W.H. McClung; Assistant Secretary, Mr. R. Hewitt; Treasurer, Miss T. Pryke; Auditors, Messrs. A. Lawson and R. Campbell; Librarian, Mr. T. Evans; Judges, Dr. Wiles and Mr. Athel F. D’Ombrain; Handicapper, Mr. T. Byrne; Committee, Messrs. G. Adams and V. Dalton-Hall.
Tuesday 2nd April 1940 Page 2 and 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
The Cessnock Photographic Society will hold its April meeting at Wakley's Chambers on Sunday night next. Entries will close at the meeting for the Still Life competition. Late entries will be accepted at the meeting for the Seascape competition, but members are asked to lodge prints where possible with the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) by Thursday.
Saturday 6th April 1940 Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
"Pictorial Photography and Its Relationship to Art" will be the subject of an address to be given at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society tomorrow night by Mr. T. Byrne M.A., a member of the Cessnock High School Staff. Mr. T. Byrne will discuss the evolution of art as expressed in photography. He will deal particularly with the subject of composition and the relationship of exposure to the effect desired. Prints in the seascape competition will be criticized by the society's Judge (Dr. C.A. Wiles). Entries will also be accepted in the still life competition.
Tuesday 9th April 1940 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
ART OR WAS IT!
Work of the Old Masters
CAMERA SOCIETY ADDRESS
If the paintings of the Old Masters were still to be regarded as masterpieces of art, said Mr. T. Byrne in an address to the Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night, then there was no justification for certain contentions by modern photographic critics. Mr. Byrne contended that methods of treatment in art - and in photography - were governed by "fashions" which, like dress fashions, changed with the years. The address was given at a well-attended meeting of the Society, at which Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland, presided. The winner of amateur section of the Seascape competition was W.H. McClung and of the novice section. R. Campbell. Prints entered in the competition were criticized by the Society's judges, Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. Athel D'Ombrain.
NOVEL COMPETITION
Novel competition was suggested by Mr. Dalton-Hall, of Maitland, who offered to supply the cheapest form of box camera and to donate a trophy to the member producing the best photograph with it. The suggestion was adopted and the offer accepted.
The photographs will be judged by popular vote at the annual meeting. It was decided to hold the next meeting on 12th May, at the home of Mr. F.B. Mattocks, at Lorn. An informal outing will be held on the day of the meeting. The speaker for the occasion will be Mr. C. Piggott, of Newcastle, who will demonstrate the home-processing of movie film.
Friday 26th April 1940 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Members of Cessnock Photographic Society have been invited to attend two lectures and demonstrations to be given by Kodak's inter-State demonstrator, Mr. Eric R. Merton.
On 30th April, Mr. Merton's subject will be amateur motion pictures, including Kodachrome natural color and on 2nd May, he will speak on practical enlarging with Kodabrom paper. The lectures will be given at No. 9 Wolfe-street, Newcastle.
Tuesday 29th April 1940 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Because of the holiday week-end, the May meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held on Sunday week instead of next Sunday night. The program will take the form of a Photographic Quiz, in which matters of technical and pictorial interest will be discussed by members.
1st May 1940 Page 238 - Vol. 47 No. 5 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
If the paintings of the Old Masters were still to be regarded as masterpieces of art, said Mr. T. Byrne in an address at the April meeting, then there was no justification for certain contentions by modern photographic critics. Mr. Byrne’s remarks were applied particularly to the degree of detail to be presented in a picture, or the absence of it and to the extent to which "out of focus” effects were to be presented. He contended that methods of treatment in art and in photography were governed by "fashions”, which, like dress fashions, changed with the years.
The address was given at a well-attended meeting presided over by the Vice-President (Mr. H. Cochrane). The winner of the monthly competition for seascape subjects was W. McClung and of the novice section, R. Campbell. Prints entered in the competition were criticized by the society’s judges, Dr. Wiles and Mr. D’Ombrain. A novel competition, advanced by Mr. Dalton-Hall and adopted by the society, will be restricted to photographs taken by members using in turn the cheapest form of Baby Brownie. Mr. Dalton-Hall indicated his intention to present the camera and a trophy to be awarded to the winner.
The offer of Newcastle Society to arrange a combined outing and meeting was accepted.
Friday 3rd May 1940 Page 4 and 6 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Because of the May Day holiday this week-end, the May meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held on the night of the second Sunday of the month, 12th May. The meeting will be held at the home of Mr. F.B. Mattocks, at Queen Street, Lorn, West Maitland. The speaker for the meeting will be Mr. C. Piggott, of Newcastle, a member of the Newcastle Sun-Herald Photographic Staff. He will describe the home processing of movie film and will give an actual demonstration of the reversal processing of a roll of sub-standard film. For the entertainment of members after the meeting, 16mm films depicting thrills of big-game fishing will be shown by Mr. Athel D'Ombrain, of Maitland. The meeting will take place after an informal outing to be conducted on the Stradbroke property of Mr. F. Sparke on the Paterson River. Members of the Newcastle Photographic Society will join Cessnock members on the outing. Cessnock members not traveling by car will leave Cessnock by train or by the 9am bus and will connect with the 10am Gresford bus at Church-street, West Maitland. The scene of the outing is approximately nine miles from West Maitland. COMPETITION ENTRIES - Entries for the Still Life Competition should be lodged with the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) early next week.
Friday 10th May 1940 Page 6 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
The meeting and outing of the Cessnock Photographic Society, to have been held at Maitland on Sunday, have been postponed. It is likely that the meeting will take place the following Sunday, either at Maitland or at Wakley's Chambers, Cessnock.
Friday 17th May 1940 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPHIC PROBLEMS TO BE DEBATED
The postponed meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society will be held on Sunday night, at Wakley's Chambers. Departing from the customary procedure of having a speaker address the meeting, the Society will devote the night to print criticism and a discussion of problems, gadgets and peculiarities associated with the art and technique of photography. The fact that there will be no regular address will give members an opportunity of discussing matters of their own concern - a departure usually impracticable at monthly meetings because of lack of time. Members are invited to bring to the meeting prints which they are prepared to submit to criticism in respect to pictorial composition or quality of technical production. Entries for the Still Life competition will close at the meeting. Prints will also be accepted for the June competition, the subject for which is Trees or Flowers. It is likely that amateur movie films will be screened after the meeting.
Friday 17th May 1940 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The May meeting of the Society will be held at Wakley's Chambers, on Sunday night next, at 8pm.
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Tuesday 21st May 1940 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 25th May 1940 Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
HIGH SCHOOL CAMERA FANS
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OFFERS HELP
Co-ordination between Cessnock Photographic Society and amateur photographers attending the Cessnock High School was discussed at a meeting of the Cessnock Society on Sunday night. Members of the Society offered their services as instructors to familiarize High School amateurs with processing systems or in accompanying parties of the students on photographic outings. On the outings, the more experienced photographers would give practical lessons on art principles and show students how to make the most of their photographic equipment and the material available. Messrs. T. Byrne and G.G. Watkins were deputed by the meeting to discuss the matter with interested high school students. Those desirous of taking advantage of the Society's offer should contact these members at the school. Competing members of the Society are invited to submit entries for the Still Life competition before 28th May. Entries for the competition for Tree and Flower Photography should also be submitted by 28th May, but late entries will be accepted at the meeting of the Society on 2nd June.
Friday 24th May 1940 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
ADDRESS BY NEWS CAMERAMAN
Mr. Cec. Piggott, news cameraman of the Sun-Herald staff at Newcastle, will be the speaker at the June meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society. The meeting will be held at the home of Mr. F.B. Mattocks at Lorn, West Maitland, on the night of 2nd June. During the day there will be an informal outing on the Stradbroke property of Mr. F. Sparke, on the Paterson River. Members of the Newcastle Photographic Society will join the Cessnock Photographic Society members on the outing and at the meeting at night. Entries from Cessnock members for the Still Life competition should be submitted by Tuesday next. Entries for the competition for Flower and Tree photography are also due.
Tuesday 28th May 1940 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
ADDRESS ON AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The June meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held on Sunday night next at the home of Mr. F.B. Mattocks, at Lorn, West Maitland. The meeting will be a special feature on the year's program of the Society. The speaker for the night will be Mr. C. Piggott, of Newcastle, who will discuss the subject of aerial photography. Films of big-game fishing will be shown by Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain, of Maitland. Members of the Newcastle Photographic Society will attend the meeting at night and join with the Cessnock members in the holding of an informal outing during the day. The outing will be held at "Stradbroke" the property of Mr. P. Soarke, situated on the Paterson River between Woodville and Paterson. Cessnock members not traveling by car will join the 10am Gresford bus from West Maitland.
Friday 31st May 1940 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Aerial photography will be the subject of the address to be given at the Cessnock Photographic Society meeting on Sunday by Mr. C. Piggott, of Newcastle. The meeting will be held at Lorn, West Maitland. Cessnock members attending the outing to be held during the day will leave Cessnock by the 8.55am train, changing at West Maitland and at High Street to transfer to the Gresford bus.
Saturday 1st June 1940 Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
An address on aerial photography will be given by Mr. C. Piggott, of Newcastle, at the June meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society tomorrow night, at the home of Mr. F.B. Mattocks, at Lorn, West Maitland. After the meeting a series of 16mm films, depicting highlights of big game fishing, will be screened by Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain. Members of the Newcastle Photographic Society will join, members of the Cessnock Society on an outing to be held on Sunday at Stradbroke, near Paterson and will also attend the meeting at night.
Tuesday 4th June 1940 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 8th June 1940 Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
CAMERA SOCIETY MEETS AT MAITLAND - Paterson River Outing
Scenic features of the Paterson River were photographed on Sunday, when members of the Cessnock Photographic Society held an outing at Stradbroke. Members of the Newcastle Photographic Society joined in the outing. At the home of Mr. F.B. Mattocks, at Lorn, at night a well attended meeting of the Society was addressed by Mr. C. Piggott, of Newcastle. Illustrating his talk with large reproductions of commercial photographs taken by him in various parts of the State. Mr. Piggott described the special features of aerial photography. He dealt with the importance of aerial photography in warfare as well as for commercial purposes in times of peace and described the particular equipment most suited for the purpose. The address disclosed difficulties apart from those associated with the technical side of photography. Mr. Piggott said that, when working at extreme altitudes, the danger of frost-bite was acute. Certain photography demanded an ascent to 20,000 feet, or even higher and the continuous wearing of gloves while at work was imperative. On other occasions, he said, power dives were necessary in order to manoeuvre for the favorable photography of other planes. On such occasions the photographer encountered the difficulties associated with the rapidly increasing air pressure.
FISHING THRILLS
Thrills of leaping marlin and other big-game fish were shown in films screened at the meeting by Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain, of Maitland. The films were photographed in New Zealand waters and off the New South Wales coast. After the screening, Mr. D'Ombrain was congratulated by Mr. Piggott on the high standard of his work. Motions of thanks to Messrs Piggott and D'Ombrain and to Mr. and Mrs Mattocks for the use of their home were carried by acclamation.
NEWCASTLE OUTING
A return outing, to which members of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be invited, will be arranged by the Newcastle Photographic Society at its next meeting. It is likely that the location will be in the vicinity of Redhead or on the shores of Lake Macquarie. The outing will be held this month.
Tuesday 18th June 1940 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society have been invited by members of the Newcastle Photographic Society to attend an outing to be held on Sunday next in the Swansea-Belmont district. Cars will leave Newcastle from the Newcastle Society's rooms at Hunter and Auckland streets at 10.30am.
Saturday 22nd June 1940 Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
CAMERA CRAFT
The Newcastle Photographic Society has had two very interesting lectures recently.
On 27th May members and visitors had the privilege of hearing Mr Henri Mallard, of Harringtons Ltd., Sydney and this was followed by constructive criticism of the prints of members who benefited by Mr Mallard's remarks. The lecturer commended the very excellent technical quality of the work and of the pictorial sense shown by the members in composing prints.
The meeting on 10th June was quite a change in the way of photographic lectures, when Mr A.F. D'Ombrain, of Maitland, demonstrated and explained the material and methods used in the photographing of animal life in action at night with the use of flashlight equipment.
This equipment is erected at the position, first located by very careful examination of the ground for fresh tracks left by the animals to be photographed. The equipment is erected and a trip wire stretched across the path or track and connected to the flashlight attachment and to the camera. When the wire is pulled or stretched the flash is ignited by a fuse from a battery, which explodes the flash powder and trips the shutter of the camera.
Mr D'Ombrain demonstrated the working of the equipment by actually setting up the gear and exposing a plate which was later developed and enlarged for members examination.
The next meeting will be held on 24th June, when the evening will be taken up with print criticism. At this meeting the society will also see a very good collection of natural color slides kindly loaned by Mr Walton, of Sydney.
An outing has been arranged in conjunction with the Cessnock Photographic Society and the Newcastle Photographic Society to the Swansea locality tomorrow (Sunday). Members will meet at 10am at the club rooms, corner Auckland and Hunter Streets. This promises to be a very interesting day, when members of each society will get together once again.
The meeting on 8th July will be the occasion for another Sydney lecturer, when Mr Berney will lecture on Bromide paper. Details will be announced at a later date.
1st July 1940 Page 336 - Vol. 47 No. 7 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The special features of aerial photography provided material for an address given to the June meeting by Mr. C. Piggott, who outlined the importance of aerial photography, not only in times of war, but for commercial and national purposes. Illustrating his contention with photographs taken in various parts of the State at different times of the day, he said that the most successful time for aerial photography was in the morning or afternoon, avoiding three hours of the day when the sunlight was less oblique.
His first tip to the novice using any form of bellows camera was to protect the bellows with some form of tin or wooden box so that the bellows would not be forced inward or torn by the wind pressure on the side of the plane. Often it was not necessary to put the camera into the slip stream, for facilities were frequently available for the photographer to work through a vent in the side of the plane. Short exposures were necessary, not because of the speed of the plane in relation to the ground, but because of the severe vibration.
Highlights of big-game fishing were successfully depicted in a film screened by Mr. Athel F. D’Ombrain.
The meeting was held at Maitland following a successful outing held during the day on the Paterson River. Newcastle members joined with Cessnock in the organization of the day. This offers an idea that might well be considered by other societies in areas close to each other.
PATTERN
ATHEL F. D'OMBRAIN
3 minutes at f/32 on Kodak Hyperpan Cut Film, 3.5-volt Torch
Second Prizewinner in the A.P.-R. Senior Set Subject (Pattern or Texture)
Tuesday 2nd July 1940 Page 4 and 6 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Entries for the Cessnock Photographic Society's tree study and most unusual photograph competitions will close at the Society's meeting on Sunday night. Of special interest to pictorial workers will be the reading at the meeting of a paper on composition, prepared for the Society by one of Australia's foremost photographic critics. Mr. Henri Mallard, of Sydney.
Tuesday 2nd July 1940 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
The Cessnock Photographic Society, at its meeting on Sunday night, will make arrangements for Mr. Merton to give an address and demonstration for the benefit of amateur photographers on the coalfields.
Friday 5th July 1940 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Gala Week for Camera Fans
NOTABLE SPEAKER TO VISIT CESSNOCK
If camera fans on the coalfields take advantage of the facilities offered them this week by the Cessnock Photographic Society, they will not only be well occupied, but will considerably enhance their knowledge of the art. The Cessnock Photographic Society will hold its monthly meeting at Wakley's Chambers on Sunday night, when a paper by a leading Sydney pictorialist will be read. On Monday night its members have been invited to attend a meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society, at which Mr. Berney, a Sydney photographer, will give a practical demonstration to illustrate the production of that elusive property known as print quality. On Wednesday night Cessnock will receive a visit from Mr. Eric Merton, Interstate technical service officer for Kodak. Arrangements are being made by the Society for him to give an address and demonstration. In addition to discussing the latest technical developments, which will prove of interest for advanced amateurs, Mr. Merton has been asked to give a talk on matters of interest to the not-so-advanced worker. For Mr. Merton's visit, the Board Room at Cessnock Hospital has been made available. An invitation to attend is issued to all persons interested in photography.
ART CRITIC
The experience of many years association with photography is behind the preparation of a paper by the Sydney Art critic, Mr. Henri Mallard which will be read at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night.
Saturday 6th July 1940 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
If members of the Cessnock Photographic Society take full advantage of the opportunities offered them during the coming week they should considerably enhance their knowledge of the art. Tomorrow night, at the monthly meeting of the society, a paper prepared by the Sydney pictorialist. Mr. Henri Mallard, will be read. It will discuss the composition of photographs and the points that make prints prize winners. On Wednesday night, Mr. Eric Merton, Kodak interstate technical service officer, will visit Cessnock and give an address and demonstration at the board room at the Cessnock Hospital.
Saturday 13th July 1940 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
A film intended for exhibition at Buckingham Palace was screened by Kodak's Interstate Technical Service Officer (Mr. Eric Merton), at a meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society on Wednesday night. It depicted in Kodachrome the beauties of Canberra in autumn and in spring. Mr. Merton demonstrated with other films the advantages of the use of a pola-screen in color photography. Another film taken and screened by him was "Moods of the Sea", which gained second award in the film of the year competition. With the aid of prints he demonstrated the versatility of "printing-in" methods in still photography. The fine grain of Panatomic X film was demonstrated in a print 5ft. by 3ft. 4in. enlarged from a 35mm negative only an inch wide.
Friday 2nd August 1940 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The August meeting of the Photographic Society will be held Sunday, August 11th, at 8pm.
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Friday 9th August 1940 Page 8 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 10th August 1940 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
TALK BY ARTIST
Mr. Charles Raisbeck, a Cessnock artist, will be the speaker at the August meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society, to be held on Sunday night. He will discuss the subject of pictorial composition and will deal with the application of perspective to landscape and other work. The talk will be the feature of the meeting, which will be held at the home of the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) at Church-street, Cessnock. Competitive members of the Society should note that entries for the competition for interior photography will close at the meeting. After the meeting a program of movies will be screened.
Tuesday 13th August 1940 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Mr. RAISBECK'S ADDRESS
With thumbnail sketches done during his address, Mr. Charles Raisbeck, a Cessnock artist, illustrated, at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night, the basic principles of construction of pictorial composition. Mr. Raisbeck reversed the procedure of art criticism by "building up" pictorial work in contrast to the customary reconstructive criticism. He showed that in methods available for the control of detail, masses and perspective, the art of the photographer was closely allied to that of the brush artist. A motion of thanks to the speaker was moved by Mr. T. Byrne.
Natural color films photographed by Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland, in the Lamington National Park, Queensland, were screened after the meeting. They showed the rugged nature of the country in which the Stinson plane crashed some years ago.
Saturday 17th August 1940 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Methods of control which were available in his medium made the work of the photographer closely allied to that of the painter, declared Mr. Charles Raisbeck, a Cessnock artist, in a talk to members of the Cessnock Photographic Society at their August meeting. He said that, as it was possible for the artist to eliminate and subordinate matter in order to give emphasis and improve his composition, so it was possible for the camera-user to control his subject by means of lighting and perspective. By a careful study of the subject, he said, it was possible for the photographer to select the particular lighting that would give emphasis to the feature of his picture to which he wished to attract attention. Selection of viewpoint was important in the control of perspective. It influenced the relationship of foreground and distant objects and provided the means of placing the principal object in the position where it would receive the greatest attention. Such methods were available to the photographer who wished to control values while adhering to natural conditions. Further control was still possible by the use of filters and the adoption of processes. With the aid of thumb-nail sketches which he did during his talk, Mr. Raisbeck illustrated the basic rules of composition and showed their application to landscape work. After the address, natural color films photographed by Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland, during a recent trip through Lamington National Park, Queensland, were screened.
Tuesday 20th August 1940 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 24th August 1940 Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Outing at Lochend
NEWCASTLE-CESSNOCK CAMERA SOCIETIES
Members of the Newcastle Photographic Society and Cessnock Photographic Society will unite in the organization of an informal outing at Lochend, the property of Mr. G. Maher, near Maitland, on Sunday. Cessnock members traveling by rail should leave the train at Victoria-street station and follow the street by that name to its junction in Mount Vincent-road. The property is just more than one mile distant from the station. A picnic lunch will be held.
Friday 30th August 1940 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
"Making the News Picture" is the title of an address to be given at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night by the Hon.Secretary of the Society (Mr. W.H. McClung). The speaker will discuss the subject of freelance photography describing the type of picture required for reproduction by Australian periodicals. Entries will be due at the meeting for the competition for Winter Photography. Late entries will be accepted for the Interior Photography competition.
1st September 1940 Page 446 - Vol. 47 No. 9 Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Though the medium was different, the work of the photographer controlling pictorial values was closely allied to that of the artist who used a brush, declared an artist, Mr. C. Raisbeck, in an address to the August meeting.
The lecturer declared that while the scope for control was not as great in the case of the camera-user, the opportunity still existed for the altering of values by light and perspective control, the last of which was governed by viewpoint selection. By carefully selecting his time for working and planning his view point, the photographer was able to alter values and build up the picture that he desired. Elimination of detail was possible in photography as it was in brush work. The effect of distance and its pictorial value was also under control. He also illustrated, by means of thumb-nail sketches, the building up of pictures on the basis of simple and more advanced rules of composition and showed how, by the control of light values and masses, pictorial emphasis could be improved while still maintaining the same basic composition.
Tuesday 3rd September 1940 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
A REMARKABLE PHOTOGRAPH
The opinion that a photograph taken in the Maitland district was one of Australia's most remarkable news pictures was expressed by the Hon.Secretary of the Cessnock Photographic Society (Mr. W.H. McClung), in an address to the Society last Sunday night, on "News Photography". The particular photograph was taken at Hinton some eight years ago by Mr. Jack Little a Newcastle Press photographer. It depicted a hiking crowd leaving a ferry and was taken at the instant at which the wharf collapsed. The photograph was published throughout the the world and two years ago was reproduced by the "Literary Digest" (America) in an article on outstanding news photographs. The meeting decided to extend the closing of entries for the winter photography competitions for a fortnight. The September competition in portraiture will be restricted to portraiture in full sunlight.
Friday 6th September 1940 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
LEADING PICTORIALISTS TO VISIT NORTH
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society have been invited to join with members of the Newcastle Photographic Society in the entertainment of amateur photographers who will visit the north from Sydney at the weekend. Included in the visitors will be Messrs. A.H. Jones and J.W. Metcalfe, who have gained a reputation throughout Australia for their salon pictorial work. Photographic topics will be discussed and a print criticism will be held at the Newcastle Photographic Society's rooms on Saturday night. Arrangements will then be completed for the holding of an outing in the Dora Creek district on Sunday. Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society available for the outing should contact their Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung).
Tuesday 17th September 1940 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPHIC OUTING AT BRUNKERVILLE
The Brunkerville district has been chosen by Newcastle Photographic Society for its outing on Sunday next. Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society have been invited to make the outing a combined meeting of the clubs. The Newcastle party will visit points of interest on the way to Brunkerville and expect to arrive at the center at 2pm. Entries are now due for the Winter Photography competition being conducted by the Cessnock Photographic Society. The next competition, entries for which will be due at the Society's meeting on 6th October, has been restricted to portraiture in full sunlight.
1st October 1940 Page 498 - Vol. 47 No. 10 Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The difference between news photography and the broader field of freelance photography was emphasized by the Secretary of the Cessnock Photographic Society (Mr. W.H. McClung) in a talk to members at their September meeting.
Many amateurs, with thoughts of turning their cameras to profit, he said, first visualized the possibilities of photographing news “breaks” in their locality. With modern demands on newspaper space and modem fast transport which took staff photographers quickly to the scene, such photography was rarely profitable to the amateur.
If the amateur had the opportunity of providing pictures for an important news story and knew that the material to be photographed would not “live” till the arrival of the staff photographers, then he should make the most of his opportunity, take his pictures and without development, rush them with the greatest speed to the most likely market. The disadvantage of such pictures was that their news value usually lived no longer than a day.
Freelance photography, on the other hand, provided a more profitable field which had the important advantage of being more accessible to the amateur. Subjects were usually available in his home town or even at his own home. Profitable freelance work was often the satisfactory illustration of a simple idea. Pictures suitable for general freelance work usually had the advantage too that their “life” was much longer than those of the straight news variety.
The success of any type of freelance work was dependent on the ability of the photographer to send it to the market where it would be most acceptable. In this respect, the speaker said, the would-be freelancer should study carefully the style of and type of picture used by, the publication to which he proposed to submit his work.
Tuesday 1st October 1940 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
SYDNEY SPEAKER FOR CAMERA CLUB
Mr. Norman Danvers, of Sydney, will be the speaker at the October meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night next. Mr. Danvers is associated with commercial photography in Sydney and because of his familiarity with modern photographic developments and methods employed in commercial practice, his address will be of particular interest to members. Competitive members should submit at the meeting their entries for the Interiors, Winter and Portraiture in Sunshine competitions. Prints submitted at the last meeting will be criticized by the Society's, judge, Dr. A. Wiles. Intending members are invited to attend the meeting, which will be held at Wakley's Chambers.
Friday 4th October 1940 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 5th October 1940 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
SYNCHRO-FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Synchro-flash photography, one of the latest developments in pictorial art, will be described by Mr. Norman Danvers, of Sydney, at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night. The new technique provides for the taking of high-speed action photographs where normal light conditions would make the photography of motion impossible. Films taken by the club's President (Dr. C.A. Wiles) will be screened after the meeting.
Tuesday 8th October 1940 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Sydney Speaker at Camera Club
MODERN EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATED
Latest developments in natural-color photography and technique of syncho-flash work were described by Mr. Norman Danvers, a Sydney commercial photographer at the meeting on Sunday night of Cessnock Photographic Society. Mr. Danvers produced natural-color transparencies and a modern miniature camera fitted with synchro-flash equipment. The equipment was used after the meeting for the photographing of a group of club members. Mr. Danvers was accompanied by Mr. A. McCarthy, a Sydney press photographer. After the meeting natural color films photographed by the Society's President (Dr. C.A. Wiles) were screened.
Saturday 12th October 1940 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
The adaptability of modern synchro-flash equipment in contrast to other forms of flashlight and high-power lighting was stressed by Mr. N. Danvers of Sydney in an address on synchro-flash working given at the October meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society. The wiring of the flash lamps in series with the synchronizing equipment permitted not only brilliant lighting over a short space of time, he said, but it enabled the operator to control his lighting. It enabled him to photograph, if necessary, in large buildings, getting an even lighting that was impossible with the use of flash powder at a given point. Modern flash lamps were so small that, together with equipment, they could be conveniently carried by the operator and set up in a few minutes. When used for portraiture they could be placed in the same manner as photo-floods were placed thus obviating the flatness of lighting and severe contrast that resulted when the flash was fired at one point. Mr. Danvers showed a modern miniature camera with built-in synchronizer and after his address, used the equipment to photograph members of the Society.
COLOR TREND
The speaker reviewed modern developments in the production of natural-color work. He said that the trend in commercial photography in Australia to-day was for the use of Kodachrome transparencies rather than separation negatives made with the one shot color camera. Kodachrome transparencies, he said, though made in Australia only on 35mm film, had the advantage that extreme enlargement was possible due to the lack of grain. The cameras with which they were taken had the advantage of easy portability and they could be used at wide apertures permitting the recording of fast action or used where lighting conditions were unfavorable for the one-shot camera. The Society decided to extend the closing time for entries for the Winter photography, Interiors, and Portraiture in Full Sunlight competitions.
Friday 18th October 1940 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 26th October 1940 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
SNAPSHOTS FROM HOME
"Snapshots from Home": a movement organized by the Y.M.C.A., is to receive the support of Cessnock Photographic Society. The aim of the movement is to supply to members of fighting forces, photographs of their relatives in Australia. The Photographic Society, at its next meeting on 3rd November, will discuss the matter and hope to organize a place for the photographing of Cessnock relatives. Applications by those wishing to avail themselves of the scheme are invited to communicate with the Hon.Secretary of the Society (Mr. W.H. McClung) or leave their names at Evans Pharmacy. No charge will be made for the service.
1st November 1940 Page 535 - Vol. 47 No. 11 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The taking of a synchro-flash photograph of members of the Cessnock Photographic Society was the fitting conclusion to an address on synchro-flash working given at the October meeting by Mr. N. Danvers.
Mr. Danvers said that modern synchro-flash equipment, which could be easily carried and quickly set up, made available to the amateur, as well as to the professional worker, many subjects which in earlier years either could not be photographed at all or could not be recorded satisfactorily. The connecting of flash lamps in series with the synchronizing gear not only made available extremely bright lighting, permitting high-speed photography, but it put the lighting under perfect control. The placing of the flash lamps could be determined to give best results in the same way as the placing of photo-flood lamps was decided.
The speaker also told of modern trends in commercial natural color work.
After the meeting members enjoyed the screening of a program of 8mm films photographed by the Society’s President (Dr. G.A. Wiles).
Friday 1st November 1940 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 2nd November 1940 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
MAITLAND SPEAKER FOR CAMERA CLUB
Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland, will be the speaker at the meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night. He will discuss a subject associated with movie photography. Entries will be due at the meeting for winter, portraiture in full sunlight and Genre set-subject competitions. The meeting will deal with any applications lodged under the Snapshots from Home scheme of the Y.M.C.A. The Club invites applications from relatives of men abroad with the fighting forces. In accordance with the scheme, snapshots of relatives in Australia are sent free of charge to the men overseas. Applications should be lodged with the Hon.Secretary of the Society (Mr. W.H. McClung) or at Evans' Pharmacy, Vincent-street.
Photographic reproduction of color depended on the color of the light illuminating the subject, said Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland, in an address to the November meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society on Kodachrome film. The color of daylight differed widely from that of tungsten lamps, said the speaker. Human vision largely accommodated the difference in perception of colors and light but a color film could not automatically make such accommodation. For that reason two types of Kodachrome film were manufactured. Filters could be used to adapt either to the other conditions. "Few people are fully aware of the variations in color of the same subject when under various lighting conditions", said Mr. Cochrane. "A subject photographed in shade and illuminated with a clear blue sky appears very bluish. A grey sky, or misty-white light give a more bluish effect than direct sunlight but not as blue as that of the blue sky. "When the sun is low, the direct rays are redder and the subjects are quite reddish. Grass, in this light, appears rather yellowish. Subjects taken at sundown and after will be very bluish.
REFLECTED LIGHT
"A person standing in sunlight by a red brick wall will photograph with a reddish complexion due to the influence of reflected light", he continued. "A person standing in sunlight among green leaves will appear a cooler color In the film. "Motion pictures made under different lighting conditions are frequently viewed in the same reel and the mind does not adjust itself readily to such radical changes. In black and white photography colors are important only for their effective brightness. In color photography the colors are most important and must be considered, not only in themselves, but in relationship to one another". More than the general precautions necessary in black and white photography had to be taken in color work, said the speaker. Accuracy in exposure was necessary because Kodachrome had not the latitude of panchromatic material, lighting contrast had to be arranged and attention had to be paid to the placing and relative size of colored objects. This latter matter was known as color harmony. Errors which were only slightly objectionable in black and white photography became more evident in motion picture making with Kodachrome. A fast panorama shot with Kodachrome was most disconcerting because it showed such rapid change on the screen, not only of subject but also of color.
Talks on film development and on the effect of lens focal length on pictorial perspective will be given at the December meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society tomorrow night. The speakers will be club members, Messrs. S. Yates and W.H. McClung. Entries will be due in the society's set subject competitions, genre and hands or features. After the meeting a screening of 8mm films will be given by Mr. V. Dalton-Hall, of Maitland.
1st December 1940 Page 570 - Vol. 47 No. 12 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Kodachrome film was one of the most remarkable photographic achievements of our day and its adoption by the amateur had done much to stimulate new and keener interest in photography, declared Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland, in an address to members of the Cessnock Photographic Society at their November meeting.
He emphasized the influence of lighting conditions on the reproduction of color. Human vision largely accommodated differences in perception of colors and light, he said, but a color film could not automatically make such accommodation. This was one reason why two types of Kodachrome film were manufactured — one for daylight and the other for artificial lighting.
“Few people are aware of the variations in color of the same object when under various lighting conditions and in different surroundings”, said Mr. Cochrane. “A subject viewed in shade and illuminated from a clear blue sky appears bluish in the reproduction. A gray sky or misty-white atmosphere gives a more bluish light than direct sunlight, but not as blue as that from the blue sky. When the sun is low objects lit by the direct rays are redder and grass is yellowish. Subjects taken at sundown and after will be bluish. A person standing in sunlight against a red brick wall will be reproduced with a reddish complexion, due to the reflected light from the wall. A person standing in sunlight among green leaves appears to have a much colder color. Motion pictures made under different lighting conditions are frequently viewed in the same reel and the mind does not adjust itself readily to such radical changes”.
Tuesday 3rd December 1940 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
FIVE-FEATURE PROGRAM AT DECEMBER MEETING
The December meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night was the most entertaining in the three-years history of the Society. The program included three addresses, a screening of 35mm natural color slides and a movie show. Mr. K. Dalton-Hall of Maitland, in the reading of a paper introduced to members the technique to be adopted in the photography of subjects, not seen by the eye. The photography of a bullet in flight, photographed at an exposure of 1/1,000,000th of a second, the photography of sound waves and the photography of gases were three of the subjects discussed. Mr. S.B. Yates, X-ray technician of Cessnock Hospital, discussed the development of films and explained the function of each chemical in the developing formula. A talk by Mr. W.H. McClung on the relationship of lens focal length to pictorial composition aroused considerable discussion. The talk was illustrated with the aid of sketches.
NATURAL COLOR WORK
A particularly high standard of color photography was displayed in a collection of 35mm Kodachrome slides photographed and projected by Dr. C.A. Wiles. The 8mm movie films shown by Mr. Dalton-Hall displayed the fine quality of photography by the latest member of the Society to enter the movie field. Recommendations decided by the meeting in respect to the photography section at the 1941 Cessnock Show will be placed before the Show Society. A schedule drawn up for the Cessnock Photographic Society competition throughout the year provided for the holding of set-subject competitions at two monthly intervals. Dr. C.A. Wiles presided over the meeting.
Five features were provided on the program of the December meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society. Addresses by three speakers were arranged, 35mm. Kodachrome slides were shown and 8mm. films were screened. The photography of things not evident to the human eye was discussed in a paper read by Mr. Dalton-Hall of Maitland. He dealt with such subjects as a bullet in flight, vapors and sound waves. Mr. S. Yates, X-ray technician at Cessnock Hospital explained the function of each component of the standard developing formula and discussed the relationship of time and temperature in film development. The relationship of lens focal length to pictorial perspective was dealt with in a talk by Mr. W.H. McClung. The subject aroused considerable discussion by members. In a screening of 35mm Kodachrome slides by Dr. C.A. Wiles, members were shown a display of fine-quality natural-color work. After the meeting Mr. Dalton-Hall screened a program of 8mm movies.
MONTHLY COMPETITIONS
Monthly set-subject competitions arranged by the Society for 1941 are: February, Landscape; April, Portraiture; June, Water; August, Child Study; October, Street Scene; December, Animal Study. The schedule for the photographic section of Cessnock Show will be revised by the Society to include classes for portraiture and miscellaneous work. Classes for architecture and snap-shots will be eliminated. All prints will be required to be 6in. x 4in. or larger.
1st January 1941 Page 33 - Vol. 48 No. 1 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
When a photographic society turns on a five-feature program, it’s news — even if the claim is made by the club. Such was the case at the December meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society. Three addresses and two screening shows were arranged.
The photography of sound waves, bullets in flight and vapors was the subject of a paper read by Mr. V. Dalton-Flall of Maitland. Mr. S. Yates, X-ray technician at Cessnock Hospital, discussed the relationship of time and temperature in film development and detailed the action of the various chemicals of the formula. The Society’s secretary (Mr. W. McClung) discussed the effect of lens focal length on pictorial perspective — a subject that was keenly debated by members.
After the meeting the society saw the first attempt by one of its members to produce Kodachrome transparencies. Members were impressed at the definition and color values of the transparencies projected by their president, Dr. C.A. Wiles.
Mr. Dalton-Hall completed the program by screening 8mm films.
The Society arranged the following classes for open competition at the Cessnock 1941 Show in March: Artificial Light including Table Top, Landscape, Seascape and Marine including Shipping, Child Study, Animal or Bird Study, Portraiture, Photograph Showing Action, and Miscellaneous Subjects. Prints will be required to be larger than 6in. x 4in. and must be mounted. They may be signed and titled on the front of the mount. Entries at sixpence per print must be lodged by 24th February.
Friday 31st January 1941 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA SOCIETY WANTS NOVICE MEMBERS
MEETING ON SUNDAY NIGHT
The Cessnock Photographic Society will hold its first meeting for 1941 on Sunday night next, at Wakley's Chambers. Two addresses have been arranged on the program - "Printing in Processes" and "The Oil Coloring of Photographs". The talks will be given by members of the club who are, in each case, conversant with the practical working of the subject which they will discuss. The Society is anxious to welcome new members to the meeting and by means of the instruction and informal discussion of photographic topics, to induce them to take a keener interest in their art. Officials of the Society are of the opinion that many people, possibly not with an extensive knowledge of photography, refrain from joining the Society because they believe that discussions and demonstrations are of a nature "above their heads". They are anxious that such an impression should not be created.
HELPING AMATEUR
It is the object of the Society, they emphasize, to foster a knowledge of the art of photography and it is therefore its purpose to provide instruction that will enable the amateurs to produce better work and at the same time, do so with the necessity for less expenditure. Officials are prepared to give personal instruction to novice members interested in photography and should there be sufficient novices to warrant the move, a course of elementary instruction in the developing and printing of films will be arranged. While the meeting to be held on Sunday night will be the first of the year, the annual meeting of the Society will not be held till March. New members may join the Society on Sunday night, but no subscription will be due till the annual meeting. Subscriptions for the year are fixed at the nominal rate of 5/- and in the case of juniors, 2/6.
Friday 31st January 1941 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
IF YOU HAVE A CAMERA
YOU should be a member of the Cessnock Photographic Society. Prospective members will be welcome at the Society's Meeting at Wakley's Chambers on Sunday Night Next at 8pm.
Saturday 1st February 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
At the Cessnock Photographic Society first meeting in 1941, addresses will be given by members of the society on the printing-in of clouds and the oil-coloring of prints. Entries will be due for the society's competition for landscape photography. Advance copies of the schedule for the photographic section at the Cessnock Show in March were issued this week. Eight classes are provided: Artificial light, landscape, seascape and marine, including shipping, child study, portraiture study, animal or bird study, photograph showing action and a miscellaneous section. All photographs must be at least 6 x 4 inches and must be mounted. They may be titled and signed. Entries will close on 22nd February and prints must be delivered by 5th March.
Tuesday 4th February 1941 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 8th February 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
CAMERA CLUB LOOKS TO ST. ALBAN'S
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society are planning a week-end outing to be held at St. Alban's on 15th and 16th March. The move, which was discussed at the meeting of the Society on Sunday night, followed the success of a weekend outing held at the mouth of the Hawkesbury River a week ago. Three members of the Cessnock Photographic Society attended. Members of the Newcastle Photographic Society are being invited to join in the St. Alban's outing. Speakers at the meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society this week were the President of the Society (Dr. C.A. Wiles) and the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung). Dr. C.A. Wiles gave a practical demonstration of the oil coloring of photographs and Mr. W.H. McClung discussed the art of "printing-in" clouds and other features in photographs. Messrs. P. Onion and R. Campbell were appointed stewards for the photographic section of the Cessnock Show next month. The Society, will stage a non-competitive. display at the Show.
Tuesday 25th February 1941 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA CLUB'S ANNUAL MEETING
The Cessnock Photographic Society issues an invitation to prospective members to attend the annual meeting of the Society, to be held at Wakley's Chambers on Sunday night next. Club policy will be discussed and should sufficient novice members respond, it is likely that a course of instruction in photography will be arranged for them. Officials of the Society said today that amateur photographers should not assume that an extensive knowledge of photography was an essential to their membership in the Society. The only essentials were the possession of some type of camera and a desire to produce better work by developing a keener interest in the art. Films will be screened after the meeting on Sunday night.
Friday 28th February 1941 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Entries for the Cessnock Photographic Society's competition for landscape prints will close at the annual meeting of the Society on Sunday night. Members of the Society should also submit at the meeting their prints for the non-competitive exhibit to be staged by the society at the Cessnock Show. Prints for competitive sections at the show should be left at the Show office in Wakley's Chambers by noon on Wednesday.
1st March 1941 Page 107 - Vol. 48 No. 3 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A practical demonstration on the oil coloring of photographs was given by Dr. C.A. Wiles at the February meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society.
The Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung), in a talk on the printing in of clouds, said that not only was it necessary to study the lighting of the cloud in relation to the lighting of the scene, but it was important to use the correct cloud in respect ot the atmosphere of the scene and the height at which the cloud was to be printed. He urged the classifying and tabulation of cloud negatives so that the correct one for a particular scene could be readily selected when required.
Members discussed the holding of a week-end outing at St. Albans on 15th March. Members of the Newcastle Photographic Society will be invited to attend.
Tuesday 4th March 1941 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the Cessnock Amateur Photographic Society was held on Sunday night.
The annual report, submitted by the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung), set out that the membership of the Society at the end of the year was 33 as against 29 at the end of 1939 and 38 at the end of 1938 the year of the inception of the Society.
"While on the basis of membership to population the strength of the Society compares more than favorably with that of the larger camera clubs such as the Photographic Society of New South Wales and the Newcastle Photographic Society, it is to be regretted that the membership of the Society has not comprised a greater percentage of active competition workers", the report continued.
"It was due to lack of sufficient entries that some of the competitions set down for last year had to lapse. For the coming year, the Society has set a reduced number of competitions and the subjects are of a more general nature, so that it is to be hoped that the response of members will be better. It is in the interests of the Society that the number of members should be increased so that, in securing a greater number of competing members, there will be a greater gain from regular print criticisms.
"Eleven addresses were arranged throughout the year, including two by guest speakers — Messrs Norman Danvers, of Sydney, and Cec. Piggott, of Newcastle. The addresses were: Animal Photography by Flashlight by Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain; Application of Art Principles to photography by T. Byrne; Aerial photography by C. Piggott; News photography by W.H. McClung; Synchro-flash Work and Color Photography by N. Danvers; Kodachrome by H. Cochrane; Development of Films by S. Yates; Relationship of Focal Length to Pictorial perspective by W.H. McClung; Photography of Vapors and Fast Motion by V. Dalton-Hall; Oil Coloring of prints by Dr. C.A. Wiles and the Printing-in Process by W.H. McClung.
"Films photographed by Dr. C.A. Wiles and Messrs. Cochrane, Dalton-Hall, Piggott, Athel D'Ombrain and McClung were shown on four occasions, while on another meeting night members were treated to an attractive display of natural color slides photographed by Dr. C.A. Wiles.
COMPETITIONS
Results were announced in only four competitions during the year. They were:
ANGLES: R. Hewitt (net points), P. Onion (handicap added).
SEASCAPE AMATEUR DIVISION: W.H. McClung (both sections).
NOVICE DIVISION: R. Campbell (both sections).
INTERIORS: W.H. McClung (both sections).
Entries were received for other competitions but, in accordance with the competition rule, the competitions lapsed because of the lack of the minimum number of competitors.
The Society did not attempt to organize outings but members on occasions conducted informal outings and joined members of the Newcastle Photographic Society on its outings to the Lake and Coalfields districts. On 25th January, four members of the Cessnock Society were present at the Photographic Society of New South Wales's week-end outing to the heads of Broken Bay.
The services of the Society in equipping a library and supplying developers at a nominal fee were continued throughout the year. Members did not avail themselves to any great extent of the services of the library but there was a continuous demand for developers. The favorable response of exhibitors throughout the State to the photographic section of the 1941 Cessnock Show can be said to be due to the efforts of the Society in revising the schedule and providing competition on a higher standard. The Society will again stage a non-competitive display this year and has arranged stewards to take charge of the section.
I wish to thank, in conclusion, those members, officials and organizations without whose co-operation throughout the year it would not have been possible for the Society to function. Particular thanks are due to Dr. C.A. Wiles for his judging and criticism of prints entered, to Mr. Byrne for his taking charge of the handicap system, to members and Messrs. Kodak Ltd. for the loan of projection apparatus and to the Press, particularly the "Cessnock Eagle" and the A.P.R. for the publicity given to the activities of the Society.
The election of officers resulted: PATRON, Dr J.T. Ward; PRESIDENT, Mr. T. Byrne; VICE-PRESIDENTS, Dr. C.A. Wiles, Mr. H. Cochrane; HON.SECRETARY, Mr. W.H. McClung; ASSISTANT Hon.Secretary, Mr. R. Hewitt; HON.TREASURER, Miss T. Pryke; AUDITOR, Mr. R. Campbell; Hon.Treasurer, Mr. T. Evans; JUDGE, Dr C.A. Wiles; HANDICAPPER, Mr. T. Byrne; COMMITTEE, Messrs. G. Adams, P. Onion, V.D. Hall, Mrs H. Cochrane.
Friday 7th March 1941 Page 2 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
JUDGING DAY AT CESSNOCK SHOW
Mr. H. Brawn, who judged the photography section, said that it was evident that the work of photographic societies was having its influence on the standard of prints entered. The section was the largest in the history of the show, 82 prints being shown in the competitive section, as well as a group of non-competitive prints shown by the Cessnock Photographic Society. Although J.P. Carney of Griffiths and C.B. Young, of Sydney, dominated the competition, said Mr. Brawn, the quality of the other work indicated that there was no reason for other competitors to be disheartened. The standard of competition was particularly high in the miscellaneous section, for which there were several entries.
Saturday 8th March 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Officers elected at the annual meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society were: Patron, Dr. J.T. Ward; President, Mr. T. Byrne; vice-Presidents, Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. H. Cochrane; HonSecretary, Mr. W.H. McClung: Assistant Hon.Secretary, Mr. R. Hewitt; Hon.Treasurer, Miss T. Pryke; auditor, Mr. R. Campbell; Hon.Treasurer. Mr. T. Evans; judge. Dr. C.A. Wiles; handicapper, Mr. T. Byrne; committee, Messrs. G. Adams, P. Onion, V. Dalton-Hall and Mrs. H. Cochrane.
Saturday 15th March 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
The claim that, on the basis of population, the membership of the Cessnock Photographic Society was as large as that of any other camera club in the State, was made in the society's annual report.
The report stated that four competitions were conducted during the year. Winners were: Angle photography, R. Hewitt (net points) and P. Onion (handicap); seascape, amateur division, W. McClung; seascape, novice division. R. Campbell; interiors, amateur division, W. McClung.
Twelve addresses and demonstrations were given at club meetings and another night was devoted to general discussion of photographic topics. Speakers were: Animal Photography by Flashlight, by Mr. A.F. D'Ombrain; The Application of Art Principles to Photography, by Mr. T. Byrne; News Photography, by Mr. W.H. McClung; Synchro-flash Work and Color Photography by Mr. N. Danvers (Sydney); Aerial Photography, by Mr. C. Piggott (Newcastle); Kodachrome, by Mr. H. Cochrane; Development of Films, by Mr. S. Yates; The Relationship of Focal Length to Pictorial Perspective by Mr. W.H. McClung; Modern Photographic Equipment and the Use of It, by Mr. E. Merton (Sydney); The Photography of Vapors and Fast Motion, by Mr. V. Dalton-Hall; The Oil-Coloring of Prints, by Dr. C.A. Wiles; and Printing-in Processes, by Mr. W.H. McClung.
1st April 1941 Page 143 - Vol. 48 No. 4 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Officers of the Cessnock Photographic Society elected at the annual meeting were: Patron, Dr. J.T. Ward; President. Mr. T. Byrne; Vice-Presidents, Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. H. Cochrane; Hon.Secretary, Mr. W.H. McClung; Assistant Secretary, Mr. R. Hewitt; Treasurer, Miss T. Pryke; Auditor, Mr. R. Campbell; Librarian, Mr. T. Evans; Judge, Dr. C.A. Wiles; Handicapper, Mr. T. Byrne; Committee, Messrs. G. Adams, P Onion, V. Dalton-Hall and Mrs. H. Cochrane.
The annual report of the Society showed that eleven addresses were given during the year and one night was devoted to general discussion. The addresses were: Animal Photography by Flash light by Mr. Athel D’Ombrain; The Application of Art Principles to Photography by Mr. T. Byrne; Aerial Photography by Mr. C. Piggott (Newcastle); News Photography by Mr. W. McClung; Synchro-flash Work and Color Photography by Mr. N. Danvers (Sydney); Kodachrome by Mr. H. Cochrane; Development of films by Mr. S. Yates; The Relationship of Focal Length to Pictorial Perspective by Mr. W. McClung; Photography of Fast Motion by Mr. V. Dalton-Hall; Oil Coloring of Prints by Dr. C.A. Wiles; and The Printing-in Process by Mr. W.H. McClung.
Tuesday 1st April 1941 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
A talk on the making and application of paper negatives will be featured at the monthly meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night next. The speaker will be the recently-elected President of the Society (Mr. T. Byrne). He will illustrate his talk with practical examples of the work. Paper negative working is one development of print control that has come into popular favor in modern technique. The meeting will be held at Wakley's Chambers. Intending members of the Society and amateur photographers generally are invited to attend.
Saturday 5th April 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
"The Making of Paper Negatives and Their Application" will be the subject of a talk to be given to members of Cessnock Photographic Society tomorrow night by the President of the society (Mr. T. Byrne). He will illustrate his discussion with examples of paper negatives and working on them and prints produced by the technique.
Tuesday 8th April 1941 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
NATURAL COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
CESSNOCK CLUB'S COMPETITION
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society will compete during the year in the making of transparencies photographed in natural color. Competition in this latest field of photography has been encouraged by the presentation of a trophy by Dr. C.A. Wiles for the best natural color transparency of the year.
Four other trophies presented by members of the Society are also available for competition.
Winner of the monthly competition for landscape announced at the April meeting of the Society on Sunday night was Mr T. Byrne. Mr G.B. Watkins produced the print that gained second place. Mr Byrne's photograph was taken on the Tuggerah lakeside and Mr Watkins depicted rugged slopes of the Pokolbin range.
POINT SCORE WINNERS
Winners of point-score competitions conducted during the past year were Messrs. W. McClung (Amateur division) and R. Campbell (novice division ).
Mr Byrne gave an instructive address on the making of paper negatives. With sample negatives and prints produced from them he illustrated the method of working and its application.
A photographic quiz will be arranged for the May meeting. Dr. Wiles and Messrs. Byrne, Adams and McClung have been deputed to arrange the questions to be placed before members.
Saturday 12th April 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Control of contrast in the making of paper negatives and the final prints from them was discussed by the President of the Cessnock Photographic Society (Mr. T. Byrne) in his address to the April meeting. He said that, contrary to expectations, there was a tendency for contrast to be increased during the process. The use of a normal or not too contrasty paper in making the negative was therefore advisable. Paper negatives, said Mr. Byrne, offered a wide range of control in the final print and an easy means of removing undesirable features. The working could be done with pencil, crayon or water color on the back of the negative or, if it were made on matte paper, on the face. Working on the face of a matte surfaced paper had the advantage that the operation could be more readily seen but it was necessary to hold the negative to the light in order to determine the relative transparency of the work. Due to the fact that the grain produced a surface on which working was hard and became evident in the final print, grained papers should not be used. While only short exposure was necessary in order to print from the paper negative, the negative could be treated with wax or oil and methylated spirit to make it more transparent. Mr. Byrne was the winner of the society's landscape competition. Mr. G.B. Watkins was runner-up. The senior point score for the past year was won by Mr. W.H. McClung and the novice point score by Mr. R. Campbell. Five trophies will be competed for during the coming year, including one presented by the past President (Dr. C.A. Wiles) for the best natural-color transparency. A photographic quiz will be conducted at the May meeting. Dr. C.A. Wiles and Messrs. T. Byrne, G. Adams and W.H. McClung have been deputed to plan the questions which members will be asked to discuss.
Saturday 19th April 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Intensification and reduction of negatives was the subject chosen by Mr. A.T. Ullman at the last meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society. Mercuric chloride was the method used for intensification, and the negative chosen for the demonstration was so thin that it was impossible to make a satisfactory print on the most contrasty paper. After treatment in mercuric chloride, however, the negative could easily be printed on a normal or medium grade printing paper. Reduction was then demonstrated with success by the use of the well known Farmer's Reducer. Negatives to be reduced were so dense that printing was almost impossible. When treated they were of average density. Coming lectures to the society include lantern slides, by Mr. Nicholls, of Waratah; microscopic photography, by Mr. Hamilton (Sydney) and a talk by Mr. Paul Home, of Kodak's. Invitations to attend are extended to all photographers, including members of Newcastle North Camera Club and the Cessnock Photographic Society. More details of these lectures will be available shortly. The Council of the Newcastle Photographic Society early in May is instituting a beginners class twice a month. The subjects to be covered will be exposure, developing the film, contact printing, and enlarging. This class will be open to all, not only society members. Those desiring to enrol are asked to write to the Hon.Secretary, Mr. E.C. Sinclair, Box 18, Newcastle, or to call at Kodak's Ltd., Wolfe Street, Newcastle. The classes are free to all
Tuesday 29th April 1941 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The May Meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held on Sunday week, May 11th, at 8pm.
W.H. McCLUNG
HON.SECRETARY
Tuesday 29th April 1941 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Because of the holiday week-end, the May meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be held on Sunday week instead of next Sunday night. The program will take the form of a Photographic Quiz, in which matters of technical and pictorial interest will be discussed by members.
1st May 1941 Page 181 - Vol. 48 No. 5 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
“The Making and Application of Paper Negatives” was the subject of an address given at the April meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society by the President (Mr. T. Byrne). He said that while the control of contrast in the finished work was possible to some degree in the making of the negative, the use of a normal or not too contrasty paper for the negative was advisable. There was a tendency for contrast to increase during the making of the negative and print.
Mr. Byrne was the winner of the Society’s competition for landscape work. Mr. G.B. Watkins gained second place. The amateur point score competition for the year was won by Mr. W.H. McClung and the novice competition by Mr. R. Campbell.
Five trophies will be available for competition during the year, including one for the best natural color transparency.
Friday 9th May 1941 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
SYDNEY CAMERAMEN TO VISIT COALFIELDS
The Coalfields district has attracted the attention of a group of Sydney photographers whose work places them among leading Australian contemporary pictoralists. They are members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales who will spend the week-end in the north and on Sunday, will visit Brunkerville and the surrounding foothills of the mountain range between Kurri and Lake Macquarie. In the party will be Messrs. Jones, Dirks and Metcalfe - names well known to pictorial photographers. The latter is the father of Jack Metcalfe, who, some years ago, represented Australia and achieved success at the Olympic Games. The visitors will stay at Newcastle on Saturday night and at the rooms of the Newcastle Photographic Society, will conduct a print criticism and discuss photographic topics with members. Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society have been invited to attend, the Newcastle discussion and join the visitors and Newcastle Society members on the outing at Brunkerville.
MAY ADDRESS MEETING
During the week-end efforts will be made to have one of the visitors, or a leading member of the Newcastle Photographic Society, address the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society, which has been set down for Sunday night. If the arrangement cannot be made, Cessnock members will be entertained at their Photographic Quiz which is being arranged by four club members. Entries for the Society's competition in portraiture should be handed in at the meeting.
Saturday 10th May 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society will be subjected to a test of the knowledge of their art when a photographic quiz is conducted at the Society's meeting tomorrow night. Messrs. T. Byrne, G. Adams and W.H. McClung and Dr. C. Wiles have been deputed to arrange the questions which will be put to members. Entries in the Society's portraiture competition will be due at the meeting.
Tuesday 13th May 1941 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
NATURAL COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society will compete during the year in the making of transparencies photographed in natural color. Competition in this latest field of photography has been encouraged by the presentation of a trophy by Dr. C.A. Wiles for the best natural-color transparency of the year. Four other trophies presented by members of the Society are also available for competition. Winner of the monthly competition for landscape announced at the April meeting of the Society on Sunday night was Mr. T. Byrne. Mr. G.B. Watkins produced the print that gained second place. Mr. Byrne's photograph was taken on the Tuggerah lakeside and Mr. Watkins depicted rugged slopes of the Pokolbin range.
POINT SCORE WINNERS
Winners of point-score competitions conducted during the past year were Messrs. W.H. McClung (Amateur division) and R. Campbell (novice division). Mr. Byrne gave an instructive address on the making of paper negatives. With sample negatives and prints produced from them he illustrated the method of working and its application. A photographic quiz will be arranged for the May meeting. Dr. C.A. Wiles and Messrs. Byrne, Adams and McClung have been deputed to arrange the questions to be placed before members.
Tuesday 13th May 1941 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPHIC QUIZ
CAMERA SOCIETY MEETING
Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society were enlightened and at the same time, had their knowledge of photography tested at the Society's "quiz" on Sunday night. Members of the Society who were deputed to arrange the program directs their questions at other members in rotation. All members were at various stages capable of cantributing enlightening facts towards the discussion. Several new members and visitors were welcomed at the meeting which was presided over by Mr. H. Cochrane, of Maitland. Members of the Cessnock Photographic Society were represented at the print criticism at Newcastle on Saturday night and at the outing of the Photographic Society of New South Wales and the Newcastle Photographic Society held at Brunkerville on Sunday. Demonstrations of enlarging technique will be given at the next meeting of the Society on 1st June.
Saturday 17th May 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Discussion of a wide range of topics associated with the art and technique of photography resulted from the photographic quiz conducted at the May meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society. Questions were planned by selected members of the society and submitted in turn to the other members. A pleasing feature of the program was the enlightening discussion contributed by novice members, who knew little of photography when they joined the society during the past two years. For its June meeting, the society has planned a practical demonstration of enlarging. Particular attention will be paid to an illustration of the use of various contrasts of printing papers in conjunction with negatives of certain density. The portraiture competition will be judged at the meeting by popular vote.
CONTINUOUS MOVIES
There is no reason why amateur movie shows to audiences larger than those of the usual home group should not be continuous.
The only essential is the use of two projectors each with its own operator.
With the projectors in correct position in relation to the screen and previously aligned and focused, it is an easy matter for the second operator to "cut in" immediately he receives his cue from the operator of the machine than is running.
Elaborate shutter switching equipment of the legitimate theatres is not necessary. The change over can be done so neatly that it is unnoticed by merely shutting off the light by placing a hand in front of one beam and at the same time, removing the hand from in front of the second projector which has already been set running.
While the second projector is running the film is changed on the original machine and so the show goes on.
As rewinding is not carried out till the end of the show. It is essential that each reel should be of the capacity of those that are to follow. Otherwise it would not accommodate a later film when it itself becomes a take-up reel.
Such a continuous show was staged this week at the dinner of Cessnock Rotary club, when 8mm films were screened by members of the Cessnock Photographic Society. Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. W.H. McClung. Apart from the saving of time the system had the advantage that there was not intermittent switching on of light while films were changed.
Friday 30th May 1941 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA SOCIETY DEMONSTRATION - Enlarging Technique
Photographic enlarging, the work attempted by the amateur who wishes to rise above the stage of the snap-shooter, will be demonstrated at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society to be held on Sunday night at Wakley's Chambers. Three members of the Society, Dr.Wiles and Messrs. Watkins and McClung, will co-operate in the demonstration of the practical working. They will discuss all phases of the work and problems associated with it. Special attention will be paid to a demonstration of the correct paper to be used in the printing of particular negatives. For demonstration, purposes one selected negative will be enlarged on various grades of contrast paper so that the results may be studied.
CONTEST ENTRIES
Members attending at the meeting will be asked to judge by popular vote the entries in the Society's Portraiture competition. Late entries for the competition will be accepted at the meeting. Entries will also he due for the competition for water subjects, a competition embracing subjects ranging from dewdrops to seascapes. Amateur photographers - though they may not be members of the Society - are invited to attend the demonstration.
Saturday 31st May 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
A practical demonstration of enlarging will be given at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society tomorrow night. Various phases of the work will be done and discussed by Dr. C. A. Wiles and Messrs. G.B. Watkins and W.H. McClung. Special attention will be paid to a demonstration of the importance of matching the negative in use with the correct grade of paper. For demonstration purposes, one negative will be enlarged on all available grades of paper. Members will be asked to judge by popular vote, the entries for the portraiture competition. Late entries will be accepted at the meeting. Entries will also be due for the competition for water subjects. The competition will embrace a wide scope ranging from raindrops and dew to seascapes.
1st June 1941 Page 228 - Vol. 48 No. 6 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
What do you know about photography? What don’t you know about photography?
The members enlightened each other on the questions at the Society’s May meeting, when a photographic quiz was conducted. The innovation was most successful.
In planning the program, the Society deputed certain members to prepare questions which would be submitted to other members in turn. The person asking the question was required to be sufficiently conversant with the subject to enable him to adjudicate on the discussion that ensued. Questions embracing a wide range of photographic practice and technique were planned for novice and more advanced members.
The Society feels that the idea is one that may be profitably exploited by other camera societies.
Tuesday 3rd June 1941 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA TECHNIQUE DEMONSTRATED
The technique of photographic enlarging was explained during a practical demonstration of the work at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night. A large attendance was presided over by Mr. T. Byrne. The demonstration was given by Dr. C.A. Wiles and Messrs. C.B. Watkins and W.H. McClung. Prints in the Society's portraiture competition were judged by an elimination process of popular vote. First award went to Dr. C.A. Wiles, who showed a fine study of a boy and second award to a print entered by Mr. Byrne.
SNAPSHOTS FROM HOME
After discussion of a letter from the Y.M.C.A. in which the Society was asked to establish a local Snapshots from Home League, it was decided to inform the Sydney organization that members of the Society were already engaged in the work of supplying photographs of relatives in Australia for forwarding to men in the fighting forces. The service which is being done by members is performed without obligation to the person photographed or to the man overseas to whom the photograph will be sent. Relatives of fighting men wishing to avail themselves of the service should leave their names and addresses at Evans Pharmacy in Vincent-street or contact the Hon.Secretary of the Society (Mr. W.H. McClung), at the "Sun" Office, or any other officer.
Friday 6th June 1941 Page 9 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
ART TALK FOR CAMERA SOCIETY
Members of Cessnock Photographic Society have been invited to attend an address and demonstration of movie making through the microscope to be given at Central Hall, Newcastle on Monday night. The lecturer, Mr. W.E. Hamilton of Sydney, enjoys a Commonwealth wide reputation for his macro and micro cinematographic work and his lecture has aroused the greatest interest whenever delivered. A portfolio of about two dozen enlargements selected from Mr. Hamilton's high-and-low-power "still" microscopic work will also be on display at the same time. While the lecture is primarily intended for photographic and micro-graphic enthusiast's members of the public will be welcome as seating accommodation permits. The visit has been organized by the Newcastle Photographic Society in association with the Lecture Service Division of Kodak (Australasia) Pty. Ltd.
Friday 6th June 1941 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
News of the doings of Cessnock Photographic Society reaches far afield. This week the Society was asked to supply a Queensland photographer with details of a technical process on which an address was recently given to members of the Society. He explained that he had read of the talk. The address was given by Mr. T. Byrne, who is now supplying the required information.
Saturday 7th June 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
A fine study of a boy gained first award for Dr. C.A. Wiles when the Cessnock Photographic Society's portraiture competition was judged by popular vote at the June meeting. Mr. T. Byrne's print, a character study of an elderly woman, was awarded second prize. Judging was by popular vote of members at the meeting. After the competition the entries were criticized by members nominated to express their views. A practical demonstration of enlarging was given at the meeting by Dr. C.A. Wiles and Messrs. G.B. Watkins and W.H. McClung. Printing was done on a wide range of papers to illustrate the matching of negatives of various densities with papers of different contrasts When members discussed a proposal to form a "Snapshots from Home" League in accordance with the plan of the Y.M.C.A., it was stated that such a move had already been inaugurated by the club. Members reported that they had been active in the work. Entries in the society's water competition will be due at the next meeting. The competition class is expected to attract a wide range of entries. Provided water forms the basis of the picture, studies of subjects so widely separated as raindrops and seascapes will be eligible.
1st July 1941 Page 262 - Vol. 48 No. 7 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Effects of printing negatives of various degrees of contrast on a full range of paper contrasts were studied during a practical demonstration of enlarging given at the June meeting of the Cessnock Photographic Society. The demonstration was given by Dr. C.A. Wiles and Messrs. C.B. Watkins and H.W. McClung.
An elimination process of popular voting was adopted for the judging of the Society’s portraiture competition. First award went to a fine study of a boy entered by Dr. Wiles and second award to a print by the President of the Society (Mr. T. Byrne).
It was stated at the meeting that members were active in supplying to men with the fighting services photographs of their relatives in Australia. The service was being provided gratis.
Tuesday 1st July 1941 Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
CAMERA SOCIETY DISCUSSION
Pictorial composition, one of the basic essentials of successful art work, will be discussed by Mr. Charles Raisbeck at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night next. Mr. Raisbeck will illustrate his talk with sketches and will afterwards criticize the composition of prints produced by members. Members and visitors to the meeting are invited to bring enlargements for submission for criticism. After the meeting a program of 16mm movie films, photographed by Dr. Boorman will be screened. The Society invites anybody interested in photography to attend the meeting, which will be held at Wakley's Chambers.
Friday 4th July 1941 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 5th July 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
ART TALK FOR CAMERA SOCIETY
Art students are invited to attend the July meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society, which will be held on Sunday night at Wakley's Chambers. Of interest to them, as well as to photographers, will be a talk by Mr. Charles Raisbeck on pictorial composition. The speaker will illustrate points in his address by means of freehand sketches and photographs which will be submitted by members of the Society. Entries in the Society's competition for water subjects will close at the meeting.
Tuesday 8th July 1941 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Mr. RAISBECK'S TALK TO CAMERA SOCIETY
With charcoal sketches, Mr. Charles Raisbeck illustrated his talk to members of the Cessnock Photographic Society at their July meeting on Sunday night. He applied the theory of composition to practical conditions and indicated desirable features of composition shown in photographs taken by Society members. The President (Mr. T. Byrne) presided at the meeting, which was well attended. It was decided to accept late entries for the competition up till the August meeting. Entries for the child study competition will also be due at the meeting.
Friday 1st August 1941 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 2nd August 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Mr. G.B. Watkins, one of the younger members of Cessnock Photographic Society will give the monthly address at the meeting of the Society on Sunday night. He will discuss photographic chemistry. The meeting will be held at the home of Dr. C.A. Wiles at Abermain. Entries will be due for the child study and water subjects competitions.
Tuesday 5th August 1941 Page 8 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 9th August 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Mr. G.B. Watkins, fifth-year student at Cessnock High School, gave Cessnock Photographic Society one of its most comprehensive addresses when members met on Sunday night. He discussed photographic chemistry. The meeting was held at the home of Dr. C.A. Wiles at Abermain. The society's competition for water subjects was won by a seascape print submitted by Mr. W.H. McClung, Mr. T. Byrne gained second award and Mr. Watkins third. Subjects set down for discussion at the society's September meeting are Emulsion Grain and Portrait Lighting.
Friday 5th September 1941 Page 7 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 6th September 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Two members of Cessnock Photographic Society will discuss technical topics at the meeting of the Society, to be held on Sunday night. The President (Mr. T. Byrne) will explain accepted forms and features of pictorial lighting. The Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) will discuss grain in photographic emulsions and the means by which it can be minimized. Prints showing the effect of various processes on emulsion grain will be shown. Entries will be due at the meeting for the Society's child study competition. All persons interested in photography are invited to attend the meeting, which will be held at Wakley's Chambers.
Tuesday 9th September 1941 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Prints illustrating points of their addresses were produced by the President of the Cessnock Photographic Society (Mr. T. Byrne) and the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) when they gave talks at the meeting of the society on Sunday night. Mr. Byrne described the merits of particular forms of lighting for portraiture and Mr. W.H. McClung discussed the control of grain in photographic emulsions. After the meeting a program of 16mm films photographed by Dr. Boorman were screened. The speaker at the next meeting of the Society will be Dr. I. Gardiner who will discuss the photography of nerve impulses. With the aid of a microscope, members of the society will make a careful examination of the grain of various film emulsions. The effect of various developers on grain will also be studied.
Saturday 13th September 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
The technique of portraiture lighting was discussed by the president of Cessnock Photographic Society (Mr. T. Byrne) at the September meeting of the society. He produced prints illustrating various methods of lighting and showing the effect of using a flat front lighting in conjunction with short exposure and long development to accentuate contrast. The control of grain in photographic emulsions was dealt with by the Hon.Secretary of the society (Mr. W.H. McClung). At its next meeting the society will examine with the aid of a microscope, various grades of film developed by formulae with a view to reducing the effect of grain. A talk on the photography of nerve impulses will be given by Dr I. Gardiner.
Tuesday 30th September 1941 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPHY OF NERVE IMPULSES
Methods adopted in the photographic recording of nerve impulses and the part played by this development in the advancement of medical science will be described by Dr. I. Gardiner at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society, to be held on Sunday night. Dr. Gardiner will bring to the meeting a microscope which will be used to examine the granularity of films of various types processed in various developers. Entries for the Society's competition for street scenes will close at the meeting.
1st October 1941 Page 385 - Vol. 48 No. 10 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Prints were used to illustrate the talks of the President (Mr. T. Byrne) and the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W. McClung) at the September meeting, when Mr. Byrne discussed portraiture lighting and Mr. McClung the control of grain in film emulsion. The former showed, among others, prints of portraits taken with the use of a flat front lighting in which contrast was accentuated by short exposure and a long development. Mr. McClung emphasized the effect of prolonged development on grain.
At their next meeting members will use a microscope to examine the grain of various negatives. The effect of emulsion speed on grain will be compared, as well as the effect of the use of various developers with the one grade of film. A talk on the photography of nerve impulses will be given by Dr. I. Gardiner.
Saturday 4th October 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
DR. GARDINER'S TALK TO CAMERA SOCIETY
Dr. I. Gardiner, of Bellbird, will be the speaker at the October meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society tomorrow night. He will talk on the photographic recording of nerve impulses and the part played by photography in the advancement of medical science. With the aid of a microscope members will examine the grain of negative emulsions and will observe the effect of various conditions of development. Members are being invited to submit samples of their own negatives for examination. Entries in the Society's competition for street subjects will close at the meeting.
Tuesday 7th October 1941 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
DR. GARDINER'S TALK TO CAMERA SOCIETY
Recordings of the electrical impulses of heart beats were shown by Dr. I. Gardiner when he addressed Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night on the photography of nerve impulses. The address was one of the most interesting heard by members of the society. Dr. Gardiner described equipment used to take the photographic recordings and detailed experiments made in research work. To encourage competition among members, the society decided to conduct open competitions in addition to the set-subject competitions conducted at two-monthly intervals. Addresses at the November meeting of the society will be given by Messrs. G. Adams and G.B. Watkins. Mr. Adams will discuss the toning of prints and Mr. Watkins will speak on Infra-red photography.
Saturday 11th October 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Research work done in the photographic recording of nerve impulses was described by Dr. I. Gardiner, of Bellbird, in a talk to members of Cessnock Photographic Society at their October meeting. He showed recordings of heart beats and others taken in experiments with people and animals. With the aid of a microscope, members examined particles of film to determine the relationship of granularity and the influence of processing conditions. To encourage competition, the society decided to conduct regular open competitions in addition to the set-subject competitions conducted at two-monthly intervals. Speakers at the November meeting will be club members, Messrs. G. Adams and G.B. Watkins. Mr. Adams will talk on the toning of prints and Mr. Watkins on Infra-red photography.
Friday 24th October 1941 Page 8 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
FILM SCREENING FOR RED CROSS
Natural-color movie films photographed in America and other parts will be screened at the Masonic Hall to-morrow (Saturday) night by StaffSergeant Hoare, of Newcastle. The show will be open to the public and a small charge which will be made for admission will go to the Red Cross. A special invitation has been issued to members of Cessnock Photographic Society to attend the screening.
Friday 31st October 1941 Page 5 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 1st November 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Members of Cessnock Photographic Society will be the speakers at the Society's monthly meeting on Sunday night. Mr. G. Adams will discuss sepia toning. He will describe the hypo-alum and sodium sulphide methods and compare their relative merits. Mr. G.B. Watkins will talk on infra-red photography. Entries will be due for the street scenes and open competitions.
1st November 1941 Page 423 - Vol. 48 No. 11 The Australasian Photo-Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Recordings of heart beats and of other organs were shown by Dr. I. Gardiner during an address on the Photography of Nerve Impulses. Dr. Gardiner described the equipment used to make the photographic records of the electrical impulses and detailed experiments carried out in research work.
To encourage competition, the Society has decided to conduct regular open competitions in addition to the set-subject competitions conducted at two-monthly intervals.
Speakers at the November meeting will be club members, Messrs. G. Adams and G.B. Watkins. Mr. Adams will speak on the toning of prints and Mr. Watkins will discuss infra-red photography.
Tuesday 4th November 1941 Page 1 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 8th November 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Prints sepia-toned by the hypo-alum process 25 years ago were shown by Mr. G. Adams at the meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society on Sunday night to indicate the permanency of the process. Mr. Adams addressed members on toning methods. Mr. G. Watkins, another member of the Society, discussed infra-red photography. After the meeting a program of 16mm films photographed by Dr. Boorman were screened. The speaker at the December meeting of the Society will be Dr. Buckley, who will talk on Radiography. The address will be illustrated with X-ray films.
Saturday 6th December 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Dr. Buckley of Cessnock will be the speaker tomorrow night at the December meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society. After giving a talk on X-ray photography, he will show a series of X-ray films and will then demonstrate the equipment used. The "screening" of members of the society will be a highlight of the program. So that the demonstration can be conducted, the meeting will be held at Cessnock Hospital. Entries will be due at the meeting for the street scenes and open competitions.
Tuesday 9th December 1941 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 13th December 1941 Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
CAMERA SOCIETY STUDIES X-RAYS
Marvels of X-ray penetration were demonstrated when members of Cessnock Photographic Society held their December meeting at Cessnock Hospital on Sunday night. The demonstrator was Mr. S. Yates. The functioning of the heart and other body organs was studied during a "screening" of members of the Society, who volunteered for the demonstration. The movement of the fluid in drinking provided one interesting study. Interesting revelations of inanimate objects were provided by X-raying a lady's closed handbag and a closed tin. The demonstration was accompanied by a showing of X-ray films and a talk given by Mr. Yates. Movie films photographed by Dr. C.A. Wiles and Mr. W.H. McClung were shown. The meeting placed on record appreciation of the donation of photographic books to the Society's library by Dr. C.A. Wiles and by Private Williams - a former member of the Society now attached to the Australian Comforts Fund in the Middle East.
Friday 6th February 1942 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 7th February 1942 Page 2 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY COMPETITIONS
Results in Cessnock Photographic Society's competitions for street scenes and open subjects were announced by Dr. C.A. Wiles at the Society's February meeting.
AWARDS:
Street scenes: G.B. Watkins 100 (handicap 17) 117; W.H. McClung 100 (13) 113; R. Campbell 75 (28) 103.
Open competition: T. Byrne 105 (14) 119; W.H. McClung 105 (13) 118; G.B. Watkins 100 (17) 117.
An address on color photography was given by Mr. W.H. McClung. Members congratulated Mr. Watkins on his attaining the highest pass in the State for chemistry in the Leaving Certificate examination.
Friday 27th February 1942 Page 2 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Mr. T. Byrne, President of the Cessnock Photographic Society, won two of the five competitions conducted during the year by the Club. Activities of the Society are reviewed in the annual report to be presented to members on Sunday night.
Successful exhibitions were:
LANDSCAPE: T. Byrne 1, G. Watkins 2. W.H. McClung 3.
PORTRAITURE: C. Wiles 1. T. Byrne 2.
WATER SUBJECTS: W.H. McClung 1. T. Byrne 2, G. Watkins 3.
STREET SCENES: G. Watkins 1, W.H. McClung 2, R. Campbell 3.
OPEN: T. Byrne 1, W.H. McClung 2, G. Watkins 3.
Six trophies were available for competition throughout the year. They were: Patron's trophy (presented by Dr. J.T. Ward), Wiles trophy for the best color transparency of the year, McClung trophy for point score winner (handicap section), Campbell trophy for the most improved competitor, Hannan Shield and the Dalton-Hall trophy for the best photograph taken with a box Brownie.
Eleven addresses were given at the Society's meetings. Speakers and their subjects were - The Making of paper Negatives; Mr. T. Byrne; Enlarging demonstration, Messrs. Watkins and McClung and Dr. C.A. Wiles; Pictorial Composition, Mr. C. Raisbeck; Photographic Chemistry, Mr. C. Watkins: Control of Grain in Photographic Emulsions, Mr. W.H. McClung; Portraiture Lighting, Mr. T. Byrne; Photographic Recording of Nerve Impulses, Dr. I. Gardiner; Toning, Mr. G. Adams; Infra-Red Photography, Mr. G. Watkins; X-ray photography, Mr. S. Yates and Color Transparencies, Mr. W.H. McClung.
The Society recorded the fact that a photograph taken by one of its members, Mr. Athel F. D'Ombrain was selected by the "Australian Photo Review" for one of its cover designs. Members of the Society co-operated with the Snapshots from Home Movement of the Y.M.C.A. to supply prints of relatives to men in the fighting forces.
Saturday 28th February 1942 Page 2 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Saturday 28th February 1942 Page 6 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
The President of Cessnock Photographic Society (Mr. T. Byrne) won two of the five competitions conducted during the year by Cessnock Photographic Society. This fact is disclosed in the annual report of the Society, which will be presented to members at the annual meeting tomorrow night.
Successful exhibitions were:
LANDSCAPE: T. Byrne 1, G. Watkins 2. W.H. McClung 3.
PORTRAITURE: C. Wiles 1. T. Byrne 2.
WATER SUBJECTS: W.H. McClung 1. T. Byrne 2, G. Watkins 3.
STREET SCENES: G. Watkins 1, W.H. McClung 2, R. Campbell 3.
OPEN: T. Byrne 1, W.H. McClung 2, G. Watkins 3.
Six trophies were available for competition during the year. A trophy for the best photograph of the year will be awarded at the meeting tomorrow night, after prints have been judged by the popular vote of members. Eleven addresses, most of which were accompanied by demonstrations, were given at the Society's meetings.
Subjects discussed and the speakers were: The Making of Paper Negatives, Mr. T. Byrne; Enlarging, Messrs. G. Watkins and W.H. McClung and Dr. C. Wiles; Pictorial Composition, Mr. C. Raisbeck; Photographic Chemistry, Mr. G. Watkins; Control of Grain in Photographic Emulsions, Mr. W.H. McClung; Portraiture Lighting, Mr. T. Byrne; Photographic Recording of Nerve Impulses, Dr. I. Gardiner; Toning, Mr. G. Adams; Infra-red Photography, Mr. G. Watkins; X-ray Photography, Mr. S. Yates; and Color Transparencies, Mr. W.H. McClung.
Members of the Society, the report stated, cooperated in the Y.M.C.A. Snapshots from Home Movement to supply prints to members in the fighting forces.
Friday 6th March 1942 Page 3 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Short addresses by three members of Cessnock Photographic Society were given at the March meeting. Texture lighting was illustrated and discussed by the Society's President (Mr. T. Byrne). The Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) discussed shutter speed in relation to the movement of the camera. Mr. R. Campbell described the process of bas-relief photography. Members attending the April meeting of the Society will be asked to adjudicate on competitions for the best photograph of the year and for the best color transparency. Trophies are available for both competitions. The election of officers will also take place at the meeting.
Saturday 7th March 1942 Page 2 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Short addresses by members of the club provided the program at the March meeting of Cessnock Photographic Society. The President of the Club (Mr. T. Byrne) discussed texture lighting, the Hon.Secretary (Mr. W.H. McClung) dealt with the relationship of shutter speed to camera movement and Mr. R. Campbell described the process of bas-relief photography. Two photographic displays will be staged at the April meeting, when members will decide by popular vote the winners of trophies for the best photograph of the year and the best color transparency of the year.
November 1943 Page 394 - The Australasian Photo-Review
LANDING PARTY
W.H. McCLUNG
February 1944 Page 52 - The Australasian Photo-Review
WINTER OUTING
W.H. McCLUNG
1st October 1952
Page 640 - Vol. 59 No. 10 The Australasian Photographic Review
CESSNOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
At a public meeting held in Melvic Studios on July 14th it was decided to form a Camera Club in Cessnock. At this inaugural meeting the following officers were elected for one year: President, B. Melville; Secretary, J. Peart; Treasurer, W. Potts.
The President then stated the general aims of the club. Following this there was an informal talk on photography among those present.
At the next meeting, held on July 21st, Mr. Osland entertained members with his still projector and some Kodachrome slides of Cessnock and the surrounding district. Many of the members were surprised at the beauty he had captured in the autumn tonings on the slopes of Mount View.
On July 28th the Club’s constitution was drawn up and it was decided to hold a meeting each fortnight. An outing to Black Creek on Sunday August 3rd was enjoyed by all and many fine shots were secured. Members criticized these photographs at the meeting on August 11th; advice on weak points and technical flaws in their work was given to the younger members. A competition, to be judged every two months, was inaugurated, the judging to be by popular vote.