COONABARABRAN CAMERA CLUB
FORMED 1950
Tuesday 4th July 1950 Page 3 - The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW)
Monday 10th July 1950 Page 1 - Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder (NSW)
COONABARABRAN CAMERA CLUB
The Warrumbungle mountains had scenic views equal to any in the world, commented well known war photographer, Captain Hurley, after he had completed a photographic tour of the Coonabarabran district. This has inspired the formation of the Coonabarabran Camera Club, which held its first lecture at the club rooms before a well attended meeting. A practical demonstration of developing and its technique was given by Mr. D. Reid, headmaster of Coonabarabran Primary School.
Wednesday 12th July 1950 Page 1 - The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW)
COONABARABRAN CAMERA CLUB
At a well attended meeting of the Coonabarabran Camera Club held at the club rooms, Messrs. D. Reid, Vic Brain and F. Long gave a demonstration of contact printing and developing with emphasis on the selection of the correct contrast.
Considerable interest was taken by members in the competition now commencing for the best five prints of Coonabarabran for which a prize of £5/5/- has been donated by Mr. George McNaboe JP, of Coonabarabran.
Wednesday 19th July 1950 Page 8 - The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW)
COONABARABRAN CAMERA CLUBEXHIBITION STAGED BY CAMERA CLUB
At a well attended meeting of the Coonabarabran Camera Club on Thursday night an exhibition of photographic work was displayed for inspection by members.
The President (Mr. Vic Brain) expressed his pleasure at the increased interest being taken by photographic enthusiasts in the Club's work.
Wednesday 26th July 1950 Page 6 - The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW)
COONABARABRAN CAMERA CLUBOUTING PLANNED BY CAMERA CLUB
A demonstration of contact printing by a new home-built box, was given by the President (Mr. V. Bain) to members of the Coonabarabran Camera Club.
A trip to take pictures in the Warrumbungle Mountains was arranged for 29th July, when members will take landscape photographs for entry in a Club competition.
Saturday 29th July 1950 Page 1 - The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW)
COONABARABRAN CAMERA CLUBMOUNTAIN CLIMB ABANDONED
Boggy and dangerous ground on the route has caused the Coonabarabran Camera Club to abandon plans to climb the spectacular Spire View, in the Warrumbungle Mountains near Coonabarabran. The attempt had been scheduled for Sunday.
The mountain is reported by geologists to be an upthrust of an upheaval more than 100,000,00 years ago. It contains fossilized marine shells, and is one of the famous landmarks and beauty spots of the Coonabarabran district.
Tuesday 8th August 1950 Page 2 - The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW)
COONABARABRAN CAMERA CLUBPHOTOGRAPHERS HINTS FOR AMATEURS
Speaking as a professional photographer, Mr. P. Thomas, of Gilgandra in an address to the Coonabarabran Camera Club, said that small box cameras were capable of taking a perfect picture.
Advising members not to purchase expensive equipment, but to learn with modestly priced gear, and closely study the subject. Mr. Thompson demonstrated various poses and studies with lighting effects using a member, Mr. E. Moore as a model.
Expensive lens were not essential for salon pictures, said Mr. Thompson, adding that one well known photographic artist had exhibited a selection of beautiful studies, later telling his astounded audience that the lenses used were such sundry items as spectacles, flashlight torch lens, and lantern bulls-eyes and the lens out of a 3/6 camera.
The President of the Club (Mr. Vic Brain) moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Thompson for his interesting address and this was carried by acclamation.
1st August 1950 Page 476 - Vol. 57 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review
COONABARABRAN CAMERA CLUB
As a result of a meeting held recently by 23 enthusiastic photographers, the Coonabarabran Camera Club came into being.
Its officers are: President, Mr. V.N. Brain; Vice-President, Mr. John Searle; Treasurer, Mr. G.L. Clark; Secretary, Miss V. Lowcock; Committee; Misses S. Lowcock, M. Anshaw, Messrs. F. Long, L. Irvine, E.V. Lowcock, J.J. Demason, L. Ryder and L. Jones.
The aims of the club are to further the techniques of photography and generally to promote its activities along educational and social lines. Interesting things are in the wind for future meetings, and it is hoped that the membership will continue to increase.
Meetings are held every Thursday night at the Railway Tennis Club Rooms. All visitors and intending members are very welcome. Address enquiries to Miss V. Lowcock, Hon. Secretary.
Wednesday 16th August 1950 Page 3 - The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW)
COONABARABRAN CAMERA CLUBMOVIES SCREENED AT CAMERA CLUB
A movie show at a meeting of the Coonabarabran Camera Club on Thursday night attracted a good attendance of members.
Mr. J. Spragg, a keen Coonabarabran photographer, entertained the meeting with a splendid 16mm Technicolor film taken by him, showing members of the Bowling Club, and Football Club in action.
Close-ups of the Rev J.J. Tredwell's' aquarium, with fish of varied colors, and a background of beautiful water lilies, was appreciated for the technical skill of the photographer.
1st April 1951 Page 250 - Vol. 58 No. 4 Australasian Photo-Review
COONABARABRAN CAMERA CLUB
Members of the Coonabarabran Camera Club enjoyed a high measure of success in the photographic section at the recent Coonabarabran Show. Reports indicated that the varied types of photography and the high standard of the work proved a great attraction, and that there was a constant stream of visitors to that section of the show. The pictures were judged by Mrs. R. Stokes, who stated that she would have liked to have had far more prizes at her disposal than were available. The Fine Arts judge also referred to the outstanding quality of the photographic exhibits.
Results were as follows:
COONABARABRAN SHOW: PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION: |
OPEN SUBJECT: |
CHILD’S STUDY: |
PORTRAIT: |
LOCAL SCENIC: |
FIRST
V.N. Brain |
SECOND
J. Alderton |
THIRD
V.N. Brain |
HIGHLY COMMENDED
J. Alderton
V.N. Brain
S. Wood |
FIRST
F. Long |
SECOND
D.A. Read |
THIRD
D.A. Read |
HIGHLY COMMENDED
V.N. Brain |
FIRST
D.A. Read |
SECOND
D.A. Read |
THIRD
J. Alderton |
FIRST
J. Alderton |
SECOND
G. Searle |
THIRD
S. Woods |
HIGHLY COMMENDED
V.N. Brain |