COOTAMUNDRA AMATEUR CAMERA CLUB
FORMED 1907
Wednesday 24th April 1907 Page 2 - Cootamundra Herald (NSW)
COOTAMUNDRA AMATEUR CAMERA CLUB
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cootamundra Amateur Camera Club was held at Mr. Gormly's residence on Monday night last. Present: Miss Redmond (in the chair), Miss M. McConaghy, and Messrs. S.R. Nixon, J.E. Gormly, W.R. Milligan, F.R. Dicks, M.H. Hughes, and F. Pinkstone jun. An apology was received from Mr. R. Burgess for non-attendance.
The principal business was the appointment of a judge for the photo competition at present being arranged for. On the motion of Messrs. Gormly and Dickson, Mr. S.R. Nixon was appointed to act as judge.
The club decided to have an outing at the Gap and among the hills on Wednesday, 1st May.
Messrs. Gormly, Nixon, and Burgess were appointed as a subcommittee to interview the Show Association, and try and get them to alter the photographic section of their catalog.
The club intends to give some prizes to be competed for at the show this year.
There are a good many entries in for the club's competition. The subject for it is the approach to the local railway station.
After a talk on photographic matters generally the meeting rose.
21st May 1907 Page 192 - The Australasian Photographic Review
COOTAMUNDRA AMATEUR CAMERA CLUB
The amateur photographers at Cootamundra have formed a camera club, and it promises to be a great success.
The first monthly competition resulted in a win for the lady president of the club, Miss Redmond, and the win was very popular. Mr. M.S. Hughes secured second prize, and all the unsuccessful competitors have redoubled their energies to secure a prize in the next competition.
The prize list at the forthcoming show has been largely increased, and the formation of the club so far has very much increased the local interest in photography.
JOSEPH E. GORMLY
HON.SECRETARY
Wednesday 14th August 1907 Page 2 - Cootamundra Herald (NSW)
COOTAMUNDRA AMATEUR CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Cootamundra Amateur Camera Club was held at Mr. J.E. Gormly's residence, and the chief item of business was the distribution of prizes won at the recent competitions. The July competition, which was confined to members who had never won a prize, was won by Mr. W.R. Milligan with a pretty little landscape, which showed that the winner is rapidly improving in the art of photography.
The next monthly competition is for a street scene taken in Cootamundra, and a month later the subject will be an "animal study".
Many of the members are busy preparing their exhibits for the forthcoming show and the display of photographs will be a very, large one, seeing that there are twelve prizes to be competed for.
Wednesday 9th October 1907 Page 2 - Cootamundra Herald (NSW)
COOTAMUNDRA AMATEUR CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Cootamundra Amateur Camera Club was held at Mr. J.E. Gormly's residence on Monday night. Present: Mr. S.R. Nixon (in the chair) and Messrs. W. Milligan, S.G. Pettersson, F.R. Dickson, F. Pinkstone, jun. and the Hon.Secretary. Apologies were sent in for non-attendance by Miss McConaghy and Messrs. R. Burgess and G. Pinkstone. Minutes were read and confirmed.
CORRESPONDENCE
From Mr. A. Nixon, stating that they intended to form a Camera Club at Temora. Received.
COMPETITION
The photo competition for the month of September was an animal study, and, owing to a number of the members being away on holidays, only a few exhibits were sent in. It was decided on the motion of Messrs. Gormly and Nixon not to send the photos away to be judged. On the motion of Mr. Gormly, seconded by Mr. Milligan, Messrs. Pettersson, Dickson and F. Pinkstone were appointed judges. Awards: Mr. J.E. Gormly 1st; Mr. W. Milligan 2nd. It was decided not to hold any more competitions for the present.
TONING
Mr. Nixon gave a very instructive and able address on toning, which was eagerly listened to by those members present. He explained the different methods of toning, and gave some very good illustrations with finished prints. Mr. Gormly proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Nixon for his able address, which was carried by acclamation.
GENERAL
Mr. Gormly promised to give a practical demonstration on enlarging and mount-cutting at the next meeting, Monday night, November 4th. A vote of thanks to the chairman ended the meeting.
Wednesday 6th November 1907 Page 2 - Cootamundra Herald (NSW)
COOTAMUNDRA AMATEUR CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Cootamundra Amateur Camera Club on Monday night last lapsed, there being no quorum. Those present being Miss McConaghy, and Messrs. J.E. Gormly, S.R. Nixon, and F. Pinkstone jun. An apology was sent in by Mr. F.R. Dickson. The next meeting will be held on Monday night, 2nd December, when Mr. Gormly will give a practical demonstration on enlarging and photo mount cutting.