DEVONPORT AMATEUR CAMERA CLUB
FORMED 1903
FORMED 1921
FORMED 1941
RE-FORMED 1948
Wednesday 8th July 1903 Page 3 - The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times
DEVONPORT AMATEUR CAMERA CLUB
IT is proposed to form a camera club in Devonport. Ladies and gentlemen wishing to join are requested to meet at the Lodge Room, Town Hall, on Thursday 9th July, at 3pm.
Wednesday 15th July 1903 Page 6 - Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT AMATEUR CAMERA CLUB
A meeting was held at Devonport on Thursday for the purpose of forming an amateur camera club. There were about a dozen present, and Mr A. Steer was voted to the chair. After discussion is was decided to form a club, to be called the Devonport Amateur Camera Club. Mr P.C. Maxwell was elected president, and the subscription was fixed at 5s.
The following committee was chosen to make arrangements for the working of the club: Messrs. J.H. Henry, S. Priest, jun., T. James, J.H. Orme, A. Steer, and the secretary (Mr E.H. Betts).
A general meeting of intending members is to be held shortly, when the adoption of rules, etc., will form part of the business.
It is gratifying to find the photographers of the Devonport district taking steps to form a club for their mutual benefit, and it is to be hoped that the constitution of the club will be framed on a basis broad enough to take in all amateurs who desire to reap the advantages accruing from membership. If the rules of other clubs be obtained as a guide they should be carefully criticized, with a view of ascertaining whether they are suitable for adoption by a new club like that just established. The club should exist for the purpose of encouraging the use of the camera, and of stimulating the acquirement of proficiency amongst those who take up the art as a hobby or recreation. The aim should be to enroll as many members as possible, professionals excepted. Some diversity of opinion may possibly exist as to the proper classification of an amateur, and in this connection it may be remarked that an amateur is generally defined as one who does not depend upon photography wholly or to any great extent for his livelihood, and consequently the selling of a few prints does not place photographers outside the pale or debar them from membership in the leading amateur, camera clubs. Now that Devonport has made a move in the direction of forming a camera club it may be hoped that similar steps will be taken in other centers where there are a sufficient number of camera men. If clubs were formed in various districts apart from the cities a great stimulus would be given to the art, for which there is unlimited scope in Tasmania.
Saturday 7th November 1903 Page 2 - The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
A meeting of the newly-formed Camera Club was held at the office of Mr S. Priest jun. on Thursday night, Mr J.H. Henry in the chair. About nine ladies and gentlemen attended. It was decided to call the club the Devonport Camera Club, and rules similar to those of the Launceston club were adopted. Meetings were fixed for the first Wednesday evening in each month. The following officers were elected: President, Mr P.C. Maxwell; vice-presidents, Messrs S. Priest jun., and J.C. Leupolt; committee, Miss Finlayson and Messrs J.H. Henry and A. Steer; secretary, Mr J.H. Orme.
Friday 4th December 1903 Page 2 - The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The Devonport Camera Club held a developing evening at the Town Hall on Wednesday, which proved very interesting. Mr J. Finlayson developed three plates, explaining the process and illustrating how a plate can be both over and under exposed, even to the extent of five or six times, yet negatives of almost the same value can be obtained. It was arranged to have a field day at Latrobe to-morrow, leaving the bank corner, West Devonport, at 2.15pm.
Wednesday 23rd December 1903 Page 7 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE FORTH
BY H. STUART DOVE
A gloriously sunny afternoon greeted the members of the Devonport Camera Club as they assembled, 12 in number, including two of the fair sex, for their second outing. Having taken our seats in the drag we proceeded by way of Best and William streets to the Don road, thence through the small township of the Don, and on reaching higher ground caught a glimpse of Mount Roland to the south, his jagged crest showing dimly through a summer haze. Descending the long Forth Hill and crossing the bridge, we took a sharp turn to the left, and bowled along the Wilmot road, which follows to a great extent the windings of the river. The clouds of dust here and there caused some inconvenience, but then one cannot have everything made exactly to order.
The river banks are very prettily clothed with flowering shrubs of various kinds, conspicuous among which are the delicate labiate flowers of the Christmas bush and the white, convex heads of narrow-leaved ozothamnus, with here and there the fronds of a tree-fern peeping through. The waters of the Forth ripple over a shingly bed, while in many places the current is divided by masses of rock jutting up from below. On the further bank the vision is bounded by high, wooded hills, rising at times to a height of 600ft. At a locality called the Red Rock, where the road is at a good elevation above the river, we look down upon a huge mass of reddish conglomerate, upon one end of which the flood waters have laid a number of tree-trunks almost as regularly as if placed by human hands.
A black snake, about four feet long, meandered about at the foot of a bank to our right. The driver made a cut with his whip as we dashed by, but his snake-ship coolly crossed the road behind the vehicle, and disappeared among the bushes.
Having reached a spot just about opposite the Waterworks, where the crystal fluid is pumped up to supply the thriving town of Devonport, we disembarked, and small parties dispersed in various directions to seek for beauty spots wherewith to impress the sensitized plates. Several cameras were set up on a grassy slope close to the cottage and pumping station, while others elected to go down to the rocks in the bed of the stream, from which coign of vantage we obtained a fine view of the water gushing through three narrow channels in the rock, and foaming down the face thereof in miniature cataracts.
The spot where we stood was charmingly cool, being overhung with the foliage of myrtle, dogwood, and Christmas bush, the latter drooping almost into the water. After obtaining our pictures we were ourselves secured by a comrade whose instrument was erected opposite us in the grassy slope. The ladies, after heroic struggles through the scrub which bordered the stream, also were successful in obtaining some first-rate views.
Two of the party then started to walk to the Wilmot bridge, said to be "a mile and a bittock" above the pumping station. We walked the mile through sun and dust, but the "bittock" was almost too much for us, when round a turn in the road we suddenly caught sight of the bridge. At this welcome apparition one of the twain immediately cast off his burdens and made a bolt for the stream. It is not necessary to specify the exact quantity which this thirsty soul imbibed, but some idea may be formed when it is stated that a noticeable diminution has been observed in the town supply ever since!
Having crossed the bridge and wriggled through a panel, we reached a spot whence a good view of the bridge and the rapid waters below could be secured. On the principle of "business first, pleasure afterwards," we took care to get our views first before laying our heated brows in the cool waters of the Wilmot, whose current just below us was interrupted by a great bed of shingle, causing the river to make an abrupt turn to the left. We should like to have spent an hour or two in exploring this locality, but as the sun was beginning to sink behind the hills and we had the mile and a bittock (especially the "bittock") to negotiate again, we judged it wise to shoulder arms and trudge back to camp. On rejoining the party we awoke to the fact that some good Samaritan had prepared a billy of tea, and the ladies very kindly dispensed refreshments. The whole group was then photographed by several members whose zeal (and plates) were not yet exhausted, and we set out for home, the return journey being remarkable for taking us through a zone of flying beetles, whose attentions caused the ladies some little anxiety, and drew forth some stories about "swarming bees", which formed a welcome change to the common or garden "snake-yarn".
Wednesday 12th April 1905 Page 2 - The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting of the Devonport Camera Club took place on Monday evening, Dr Smith in the chair. Mr P.C. Maxwell was again chosen as president, Dr Taunton as secretary and treasurer, and the following as the committee: Misses Cocker and Young, Messrs Priest, Pearce, and Betts. On Mrs Smith's suggestion it was decided that a joint committee of Camera Club and the T.W.P.A. should be appointed to get up an entertainment in aid of the funds of both organizations.
Saturday 29th April 1905 Page 2 - The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
An entertainment in aid of the Devonport Camera Club and Women's Political Association is announced to be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday night, when, in addition to a varied program, the distribution of Trinity College medals, prizes and certificates will be made.
Monday 1st May 1905 Page 3 - The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Tasmania)
Wednesday 3rd May 1905 Page 3 - The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
GRAND ENTERTAINMENT
In aid of the
Devonport Camera Club and Women's Political Association
TOWN HALL, DEVONPORT
WEDNESDAY 3rd MAY, 8pm
Magic Lantern Exhibition. Music.
Distribution of Trinity College Medals, Prizes and Certificates.
ADMISSION, ONE SHILLING.
Children under 12, half-price.
Friday 5th May 1905 Page 2 - The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
An entertainment in the Town Hall on Wednesday night organized by Mrs Smith in aid of the Devonport Camera Club and Women's Political Association, only attracted interested sympathizers of these institutions, the attendance of the general public being exceedingly meagre, Dr Smith presided. The first part consisted of vocal and instrumental item contributed by local and Latrobe amateurs, Miss Bond being recalled for her song. Mrs Dr Smith distributed the certificates gained in the December Trinity College examination, also medals donated by the local committee, Miss Mina Powell securing a silver medal and Miss Doris Abey a gold medal (given by Munnew and Findlay), she having gained the most marks in the junior division throughout the State; she also received a bronze medal given by the board. Copies of music were also secured by Miss Lily Gibson, Miss Ruby Levy, Miss Graca Padman, and Miss Doris Abey. Mrs Smith also announced that owing to greatly increased entries, the Trinity College authorities had decided to reduce the fees. Mr Jas. Finlayson exhibited two collections of views with a magic lantern. The first were from negatives taken by members of the Camera Club, being largely local views, which were much admired; then followed numerous Indian views, which were described by Dr Smith and proved very interesting. The financial benefit to the institutions concerned will be small.
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
FORMED 1921
Wednesday 30th November 1921 Page 5 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
A very enthusiastic meeting was held at "The Advocate" office last evening for the purpose of forming a camera club for Devonport. After a few preliminaries the above name was chosen, the following gentlemen consenting to act: Messrs. A.H. Hill, J.E. Piercey, S. Hooker, F.J. Magrath, Atkinson, E.A. Walpole, and P. Mourant. Mr. L. Baulk was appointed secretary, and will call a committee meeting at an early date. The committee are hoping for great things from the amateur photographic enthusiasts of the district, and would be glad if all those interested and wishing to become members of the club will forward their names and addresses to the secretary as early as possible. The committee wishes it to be understood that ladies as well as gentlemen are asked to become members.
Saturday 3rd December 1921 Page 4 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
At the last weekly meeting of St. George's Camera Club it was resolved to proceed with the work of alterations to the room. It was also agreed to draw up a syllabus for 12 months and have it printed, along the lines of the Melbourne Camera Club. A letter was read from the secretary of the Devonport Camera Club asking for information regarding the workings of the club, and it was decided to forward the information asked for, and to do all possible to assist the sister club. A suggestion was made that inter-club competitions should be arranged, and that an effort should be made to have a State association of all the camera clubs in Tasmania formed in connection with the principal photographic society of the mainland.
Thursday 8th December 1921 Page 4 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
A committee meeting of the Devonport Camera Club will be held at "The Advocate" office this evening at 8pm.
Monday 12th December 1921 Page 5 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The first committee meeting of the newly-formed Devonport Camera Club was held on Thursday evening in "The Advocate" office. Mr. R.H. Hill was elected chairman. The secretary read a letter from the Burnie Camera Club which contained some valuable information regarding management and carrying on of the club successfully, and it was agreed that a letter of thanks be forwarded to the Burnie Club. Several suggestions contained in the latter, such as club competitions and inter-association competitions, were left over for further consideration until the club had further advanced.
The membership fee was fixed at 5/ per half year. The committee have engaged two rooms in the A.M.P. Buildings at a nominal rent. One they intend fixing up for a dark room, where demonstrations in the art of developing will be held, and where members will be at liberty to go at any time to develop their films or plates. The second room will be used for meetings, lectures, etc.
Amateur photographers should not miss this opportunity of becoming proficient in the art of photography. Ladies as well as gentlemen are invited to join and should send in their names to the secretary, Mr. L. Baulk, care of "The Advocate" Devonport. A special meeting will be held in the now club rooms, A.M.P. Buildings, Stewart street, next Thursday evening.
Friday 6th January 1922 Page 5 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The Devonport Camera Club will be placed on a working basis shortly. Rooms have been secured in the A.M.P. buildings, and the necessary alterations are now being made. The rooms are expected to be ready for next Tuesday, so that after that date, those interested in photography should have opportunity to follow this interesting occupation more closely. The secretary (Mr. L. Baulk) will be pleased to give full particulars to any person desiring information on the subject.
Thursday 26th January 1922 Page 4 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The Devonport Camera Club have now completed operations for the opening of the club. The necessary installations have been made, including the completion of the dark-room for developing purposes. A special committee meeting will be held to-night in the new club rooms, situated in the A.M.P. buildings, to make arrangements for the formal opening.
Wednesday 8th February 1922 Page 4 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The first of a series of lectures arranged by the Devonport Camera Club will take place in the Club Rooms at the A.M.P Buildings to-night, when those present will join in "a general discussion of photography". The secretary (Mr. L. Baulk) invites all who are interested in photography to be present.
Wednesday 15th March 1922 Page 4 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Cartwright's Pictures are to give a benefit evening for the funds of the Devonport Camera Club in the Town Hall on Wednesday 29th March.
Monday 20th March 1922 Page 5 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
As the result of the efforts of a number of enthusiastic amateur photographers a strong camera club has been formed in the town, and already there is a large membership. Club rooms have been secured in the A.M.P. buildings, and weekly classes are held for the benefit of members desirous of improving their knowledge of photography. This club is an acquisition to the town, and all are desirous to see it prosper. In order to secure additional funds for carrying on, a picture evening is being tendered to the club by Mr. Cartwright. The benefit will be given on Wednesday 29th March, when a splendid program is promised.
Tuesday 28th March 1922 Page 4 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
Wednesday 29th March 1922 Page 5 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
In the Town Hall, Devonport, on Wednesday night. Cartwright's Pictures are tendering a benefit to the Devonport Camera Club.
Wednesday 16th January 1929 Page 4 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
A RETROSPECT
25 YEARS AGO
FROM "THE ADVOCATE"
JANUARY 16, 1904.
The recently formed Camera Club has "taken on" well at Devonport, over 40 members being enrolled. Last night the subject chosen was an illustration of optical lantern slides. Mr. James Finlayson showed four dozen photos, taken by himself in different places, and afterwards, assisted by Mr. A.G. Galloway, manufactured a slide in the room.
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
FORMED 1941
1st May 1941 Page 181 - Vol. 48 No. 5 The Australasian Photo-Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Although but recently formed, the Devonport Camera Club has now held four very successful meetings, with print competitions, at which the work has been of excellent quality, and, thanks to the courtesy of Kodak, has staged a very successful exhibition of Mr. Walter Burkes One-Man Show of Overseas Pictures, which was quite a novelty for Devonport, and helped to bring the existence of the Club before the public eye.
It is specially requested that kindred societies and camera workers likely to visit Tasmania please note to address all communications to the Secretary, C. Singleton, Devonport, Tasmania.
Wednesday 12th November 1941 Page 6 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
At the monthly meeting of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club the exhibition of prints from the annual exhibition conducted by the Southern Tasmanian Photographic Society, loaned through the co-operation of Messrs. Kodak Pty. was much appreciated. The display was of very high standard and consisted of 180 prints, 39 of which were the work of members of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club.
The speakers were the patron, Mr. C.A. Hart, who opened the evening; the president, Mrs. N. Ferguson, and Messrs. F. Vaudry Robinson and A.H. Shepheard, who gave a short review of the prints.
It was announced that the affiliation with the Devonport Camera Club had been effected.
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
RE-FORMED 1948
Tuesday 5th October 1948 Page 6 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
At a recent meeting of camera enthusiasts it was decided to re-form the Devonport Camera Club. Activities cover "still" and movie fields, and the objects are to increase members knowledge by lectures, field days and practical demonstrations. The club is fortunate in receiving the full co-operation of the Launceston Cine Society. Members of that body will attend the meeting in Devonport next Thursday night, and two of its members, who are world-famed in the photographic field (Messrs H.J. King and F.R. Smithies), will show some of their work.
Thursday 10th February 1949 Page 9 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Two members of the Devonport Camera Club have earned international fame. They are Mr. L. Hill of Devonport, and Mr. T. Beswick of Sheffield. Both have exhibited in many countries and their work has been well up to standard. One had four pictures at a recent international exhibition and three were hung in the gallery with others from all parts of the world.
Only four Tasmanians exhibit internationally but others take part in inter-State competitions.
Club activities range from indoor lectures and practical developing to week-end trips where members try out their art on subjects ranging from landscapes to portraiture. Equipment ranges from box cameras to one for which a member was recently offered nearly £300.
The greatest bug-bear is the shortage of films and materials. It is hoped to graduate to color photography when more equipment is available. When the dollar position eases, it is hoped to import materials from the US.
Dr. N.B. Lewis, process technician for the Commonwealth and director of the Kodak laboratories was the guest speaker at Monday's meeting, and exhibited slides taken by him of Niagara Falls, Rocky Mountains, Colorado Canyon, San Francisco and many others.
A vote of thanks was accorded Dr. Lewis, who expressed pleasure at the large attendance. He understood arrangements were being made for visits by other technical men.
Saturday 9th July 1949 Page 21 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
OFFICIALS of two of the camera clubs at Thursday night's showing in Launceston of color slides taken by Northern and North-Western enthusiasts.
From left: The president of the Northern Tasmanian Cine Society (Mr. W. Gellie), the president of Devonport Camera Club (Mr. V. Triffett) and the Devonport Camera Club Secretary (Mr. A. Kent).
Tuesday 12th July 1949 Page 8 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
Saturday 23rd July 1949 Page 13 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Next Monday night the Devonport Camera Club will show six 400-ft. films on "How to Make Good Movies", to members in the Congregational Hall. Instructive films, members of the club should benefit by the screening. Among the present activities of the club is the filming of a comedy sketch using trick photography. When completed it should make an excellent film. The club will make a trip to Launceston on 18th August as guests of the Launceston Cine Society and the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club to put on a complete program, which will consist of 8mm (color), 9.5mm (black and white) and 16mm (color) movies, 35mm color slides and exhibition slide photography.
Saturday 23rd July 1949 Page 14 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Twenty-six attended a meeting of the Devonport Camera Club in the Congregational Hall this week, when instructional films on "How to Make Good Movies", were shown to members. Among proposed activities of the club is the trip to Launceston on 5th August. The display to be presented in Launceston to members of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club and the Launceston Cine Society will be shown to local members at their next meeting. The display will include movies, color transparencies and stills. The filming of a comedy sketch by club members is in the making, and is expected to be completed shortly.
1st August 1949
Page 525 - Vol. 56 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The first annual meeting of the Devonport Camera Club since the Club was reformed was held in the Congregational Hall on Monday night, the 20th June 1949.
The Secretary’s report made mention of the healthy interest in Club affairs by all members. The membership at the close of the year totaled twenty-six. During the year we have had visits from Dr. Lewis and Mr. Allen, of Kodak Ltd., and members of the Launceston Cine Society and Northern Tasmanian Camera Club; we were also very fortunate in having the opportunity of viewing the portfolio of the Detroit Photographic Guild and the selection of slides from the Color Section of the American Photographic Society.
The Club is very fortunate in having amongst its members two who have had their work accepted at a number of International Salons, both here and over seas. These men are of invaluable assistance to us.
The Club meets on alternate Monday nights as from the 4th July in the Congregational Hall, and visitors arc always welcome.
The officers re-elected for the ensuing year are:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1949 - 1950 |
PRESIDENT |
Vice President: Mr. L. Hill |
Hon. Secretary: Mr. A. Kent |
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Saturday 6th August 1949 Page 12 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
A program of films to be exhibited to the Launceston Cine Society and the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club by the Devonport Camera Club was shown to members in the Congregational Hall last night. The program commenced with the screening of 40 "stills", after which members selected the best for exhibition in Launceston. The other part of the program, which will be filmed in Launceston on August 16, consisted of selected 35 mm color slides, 9.5mm. movie (black and white) and 8mm and 16mm. color films. Members are confident they can screen a program of high standard for Launceston enthusiasts.
Friday 19th August 1949 Page 6 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
CAMERA FANS UNITE
A Tasmanian Photographic Association was formed last night at a combined meeting of members of the Launceston Cine Society, the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club, and the Devonport Camera Club.
Support for the proposal was voiced on behalf of the Southern Tasmanian Photographic Society. About 80 people attended the meeting.
The president of the Launceston Cine Society (Mr. W. Gellie) envisaged an annual combined meeting, display of pictures and films, to be followed by a combined field day.
Mr. Max Goodrick, Launceston, who was elected Hon.Secretary pro tem, said the new organization would organize the circulation of portfolios of pictures and films among the clubs.
The meeting was followed by a display of films and color slides by members of the Devonport Camera Club. Among these was the first take of a comedy called "The Magician" being produced by this club on 9.5mm sub-standard film.
Thursday 13th April 1950
Page 3 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
Page 8 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
CAMERA CLUB TO VISIT CITY
Members of the Devonport Camera Club will attend the official opening of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club new rooms in Launceston on 25th April. It is expected that the president (Mr. V. Triffett) and several officers will make the trip.
The Devonport Camera Club has been asked to exhibit 35mm color slides at the opening.
At a recent meeting members were engaged in taking portraitures under artificial light, which proved very successful.
Wednesday 26th April 1950
Page 7 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
Page 15 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
NORTHERN TASMANIAN CAMERA CLUB
CAMERA CLUB'S ROOMS OPENED
About 70 members attended the official opening of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club's club rooms at the rear of the Queen Victoria Museum, Launceston, last night.
The rooms were officially opened by the president of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club (Mr. J. H. Lewis).
Among those present were the president of the Burnie Camera Club (Mr. D. Irvine) and six representatives of the Devonport Camera Club.
During the evening lantern slides were shown by Mr. F. Smithies.
The manager of Kodak (Australasia) Pty. Ltd. (Mr. K. Allan) donated a silver cup for competition in a manner which the Camera Club considers appropriate.
Thursday 27th April 1950 Page 8 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
AT THE OFFICIAL opening of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club rooms in Launceston.
From left: The Hon.Secretary of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club (Mr. T. Charlton),
Mr. B. Marshall, Devonport Camera Club
and the President Burnie Camera Club, Mr. D. Irvine.
Thursday 15th June 1949 Page 10 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Guest speaker the last meeting of the Devonport Camera Club was Mr. Ray Barnes, a member of the Southern Tasmanian Camera Club. His subject was color photography, and he screened a selection of 35mm color films. These had been taken in many parts of the Commonwealth.
Monday 10th July 1950
Page 8 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
Page 4 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
An invitation had been extended to members of the Devonport Camera Club by the Launceston Cine Society and the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club to put on a program at a combined meeting in Launceston, which was an outstanding success, and did much to foster the friendly relations between the clubs, members of the Devonport Camera Club were told at the annual meeting on Friday evening.
The report stated that during the year the club viewed portfolios loaned by Messrs. John Ikin (Launceston), Ray Barnes (Hobart) and E.E. Robinson (Adelaide), also the first Hungarian invitation portfolio. The latter was made available through the courtesy of Mr. Allen, of Kodak Ltd.
Members were thanked for their support throughout the year, and the hope was expressed that the club would continue to improve upon its past efforts.
Thursday 13th July 1949 Page 5 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
OFFICERS elected at the annual meeting of the Devonport Camera Club were: President, Mr. V. Triffett; Vice-President, Mr. W. Murfet; Hon.Secretary, Mr. A.W. Kent; committee, Messrs. C. Pattinson, C. Kent, L. Hill, R. Marshall and T. Beswick.
At the conclusion of the annual meeting, Mr. E.J. Castley screened 16mm Kodachrome films taken on a trip to England and the Continent. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Castley.
1st September 1950
Volume 57 Number 9 - Page 538
The Australasian Photographic Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Progress and stability have been the outstanding achievements of the Devonport Camera Club, so read the Second Annual Report presented at the last general meeting.
Our membership now stands at twenty-eight, an increase of nine over the previous year.
Regular meetings for both still and movie enthusiasts have evinced much interest and instruction, thanks to our many excellent lecturers. Likewise, several club outings have proved equally successful.
Winners in a recent club competition were: Mr. Read, “Stills”; Mr. Murfet, “Movie”.
A combined meeting between this club and the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club proved an out standing success.
Officers for the ensuing year are:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1950 - 1951 |
PRESIDENT |
Vice President: Mr. W. Murfet |
Hon. Secretary: Mr. A.W. Kent |
Committee: Mr. L. Hill |
Committee: Mr. C. Pattinson |
Committee: Mr. T. Beswick |
Committee: Mr. R. Marshall |
Committee: Mr. C. Kent |
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The club’s thanks go to all officers, lecturers, and business houses for their many favors extended during the year.
Friday 27th October 1950 Page 10 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
NORTHERN TASMANIAN CAMERA CLUB
About ten members of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club will attend a meeting of the Devonport Camera Club in the Congregational Hall this evening. The visitors will present the program for local members. It will consist of an exhibition of prints and the projection of color slides. Local enthusiasts are looking forward to an interesting evening.
A spokesman for the club said yesterday that following the successful filming of a comedy last year the club was making another film of the same nature. It was expected to improve considerably on the previous film. Several field days are planned as a part of the Devonport Camera Club future activities.
Tuesday 31st October 1950 Page 15 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
MR. A. BESTWICK (second from right) comments on one of the prints displayed at a special meeting of the
Devonport Camera Club. From left: The Hon.Secretary of the Devonport Camera Club (Mr. A. Kent),
the Hon.Secretary of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club (Mr. A. Charlton), Mr. L. Hughes (Launceston),
Mr. Bestwick and the vice-president of the Devonport Camera Club (Mr. W. Murfet).
Thursday 2nd November 1950 Page 10 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Members of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club were guests at a meeting of the Devonport Camera Club. The president (Mr. V. Triffett) welcomed the visitors, and expressed appreciation of the visit. Mr. Graham Nicholls, of the Launceston Club, demonstrated and gave a talk on "speed flash" equipment. There was a fine display of prints. Mr. T. Beswick, of Launceston, gave a commentary on the exhibits. Color slides of Tasmania were exhibited by Mr. T. Charlton and Mr. Hughes showed a number taken in England. Supper was served.
Friday 5th January 1951
Page 8 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Mr. R. Marshall will be the speaker at tonight's meeting of the Devonport Camera Club in the Congregational Hall. Mr. Marshall's subject will be " The Mechanism of your Movie Camera, and how it Works." He will illustrate his address with movie films. A spokesman for the club said yesterday that arrangements would be finalized to-night for the completion of the comedy film, "The Professor". Members will also discuss field days and it is hoped to plan several outings. Mr. C. Pattinson will address club members on 19th January on the subject, of practical enlarging.
1st June 1951
Volume 58 Number 6 - Page 379
The Australasian Photographic Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
It was with regret that the resignation of our Secretary, Mr. A. Kent, was received. Mr. Kent has been a very valuable asset to the Club, and members wish him every success in his new venture in Hobart.
On the 3rd March, Mr. K. Allen, Branch Manager of Kodak Ltd., Launceston, lectured on color photography, and traced it from its early history to the latest in color printing. He continued by fully outlining the procedure of the Dye Transfer process, explaining carefully the mechanics of each stage and pointing out the difficulties that are likely to arise. He completed his lecture with a description of color filters, their uses, and effects.
A practical night was held on 16th March in the darkroom of the Acting Secretary. Various enlarging techniques were demonstrated.
The meeting of 30th March was in the hands of Mr. T.A. Beswick, who gave an instructive lecture and demonstration on the methods of print toning. He used a number of his own prints of international repute to illustrate his lecture, and then gave a practical demonstration of sepia toning and the control of the warmth of tones by different treatment in the bleaching and sulphiding baths.
Monday 9th July 1951 Page 12 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The third annual report of the Devonport Camera Club presented to the annual meeting on Friday evening showed that interest, during the past 12 months had been maintained.
A feature was an invitation program presented by the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club. The number of financial members dropped from 28 to 16. Great interest was taken in all phases of photography, both movie and still, at the fortnightly meetings. A varied syllabus was tried, with a reasonable amount of success. It was with regret that the club accepted the resignation of the Hon.Secretary (Mr. A. Kent), who was a most enthusiastic worker. Mr. Allan, manager of Launceston Kodak, gave an instructive lecture. A highlight was the filming of a comedy play, which afforded much instruction to the photographers. It gained fifth place in a Tasmanian competition. Several portfolios were exhibited, which gave members an opportunity of seeing the work of other photographers.
Officers elected:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS |
PRESIDENT |
Vice President: Mr. A.G.R. Marshall |
Hon. Secretary: Mr. I. Hill |
Committee: Mrs. E.G. Flowers |
Committee: Mr. E.G. Flowers |
Committee: Mr. H.R. Thomas |
Committee: Mr. P. Gardiner |
Committee: Mr. M. Barnard |
Committee: Mr. T. Beswick |
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1st September 1951
Volume 58 Number 9 - Page 578
The Australasian Photographic Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The Annual Meeting of the Devonport Camera Club held on 6th July was well attended and, as a result of the discussions held, a very progressive program is promised for the ensuing year.
BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR: |
FIRST Mr. P. Gardiner |
SECOND Mr. W. Murfet |
BEST PRINT OF THE YEAR: |
FIRST Mr. L. Hill |
SECOND Mr. C. Pattinson |
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Prints, color slides and movies were exhibited, and the evening concluded with supper.
Wednesday 3rd October 1951 Page 4 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
CAMERA ART AT DEVONPORT
Organized by the Jubilee Arts Committee and the Devonport Camera Club, the photographic display which opened in the Town Hall yesterday attracted many admirers. The exhibition is the first in the town by Tasmanian exhibitors and is believed to be the first of its kind in the State.
Several of the pictures on display have previously been accepted for exhibition in Portugal, America, Czechoslovakia, England, India, Canada, Argentina and Austria.
The exhibition was opened last evening by the Warden (Cr. M.F. Holman), who congratulated the Arts Committee and Camera Club on organizing and preparing the display. It will remain open to-day and to-morrow from 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm. Each night color slides and films will be shown.
The winning print was Olegas Trochuna's "Condemned", the exhibitor being a member of the Southern Tasmanian Photographic Society. The best color slide was that entered by T.A. Beswick (Sheffield) "Storm Ending". The film section was won by J.H. Taylor of Kingston, with a film called "Victorian Vacation".
The exhibition was open to all photographers throughout the State and special Jubilee trophies were awarded to the winners in the three sections. The display included 138 prints, 36 color slides and nine films and covered portraiture, character study, landscape, still life and nature.
Thursday 22nd November 1951 Page 3 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
NORTHERN TASMANIAN CAMERA CLUB
OUTING FOR CAMERA CLUBS
The Northern Tasmanian Camera Club and the Devonport Camera Club will meet for a combined field week-end at Sheffield in March. They may visit Cradle Mountain. This was decided at the meeting of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club this week. The Devonport Camera Club has advised it will co-operate in the plan.
An auction of photographic goods was the feature of the meeting. Mr. Graham Nichols was the auctioneer. He sold a range of goods including cameras, range finders, tripods and exposure meters. Prints to be sent to the Hobart Club's photographic exhibition to be held this month were selected. More than 50 prints, including landscapes, portraits, still-life and architectural studies, were chosen.
Friday 23rd November 1951 Page 10 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
NORTHERN TASMANIAN CAMERA CLUB
CAMERA CLUBS TO MEET
The Northern Tasmanian Camera Club and the Devonport Camera Club will meet for a combined field weekend at Sheffield in March. They may visit Cradle Mountain.
This was decided at the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club fortnightly meeting this week.
The Devonport Camera Club has advised it will co-operate in the plan.
An auction of photographic goods was the feature of the meeting. Mr. Graham Nicholls was the auctioneer.
Wednesday 5th December 1951 Page 7 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
NORTHERN TASMANIAN CAMERA CLUB
PHOTO SHOW IN APRIL
Last night the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club decided to hold a photographic exhibition, which will be the first display of locally produced photographs since the war.
It will be held in the Queen Victoria Museum, probably early in April.
Amateurs from all over Tasmania will be invited to send in prints. Both Devonport Camera Club and Hobart Camera Club will be approached for club portfolios.
Standard mounts - 12inch x 16inch or 16inch x 20inch - will be insisted upon.
On the same night as the exhibition there will be a screening of color slides, which will be open to the public.
The meeting decided that a prize for the best print should be donated.
A committee of three was elected to organize the exhibition. These are Messrs. J.W. Ikin, L.K. Hughes and B. Widdowson.
"This exhibition will give Launceston people some idea of the work being done by the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club", said the president (Mr. L.K. Hughes).
Interest in the club's main annual event, the Kodak Cup, has been greater than last year. More than 30 prints have been entered. These will be judged by Mr. L.H. Hill, Devonport, and the trophy will be presented at the break-up meeting on 18th December.
The Picture of the Year will be judged at this meeting. Members decided to approach the Good Neighbour Council to encourage migrants to join the club.
Thursday 3rd January 1952 Page 6 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
An explanation of the intricate photographic equipment used at the rocket range in Central Australia was given by Mr. Ray Barnes when he addressed members of the Devonport Camera Club. He showed color slides of some of the equipment. The Hon.Secretary of the Devonport Camera Club (Mr. L. Hill) said yesterday the membership was gratifying and had been increased. A feature was the keenness of members. Recently about 12 inspected the photographic and block making plant, at "The Advocate", Burnie, being particularly interested in the wet plate process. The club was planning several activities this year and intended filming another moving picture comedy entitled "The Amateur Photographer". Field days were to be arranged. Local members would join with members of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club (Launceston) at Sheffield during March for a combined field day.
Tuesday 11th March 1952 Page 6 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
NORTHERN TASMANIAN CAMERA CLUB
CAMERA CLUBS FIELD DAY
More than 40 people attended the first combined camera field day arranged by the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club and the Devonport Camera Club.
The FIELD DAY was held in the Sheffield district on Saturday afternoon.
There were present about 15 members of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club and about 25 from the Devonport Camera Club.
As well as being the first combined field day it was, for the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club, the first time that it had a weekend outing.
Launceston members of the party left Launceston on Saturday morning and stayed overnight at Sheffield.
On Saturday afternoon, under the guidance of Mr. T. Beswick, they photographed scenes near Sheffield.
That night more people came from Devonport to see a screening of color slides by Mr. Beswick.
On Sunday the party visited the foothills of Mount Roland but bad weather made the day unsuitable for photography.
It was agreed that the clubs should hold more combined field days.
Wednesday 12th March 1952 Page 8 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
NORTHERN TASMANIAN CAMERA CLUB
CAMERA CLUB CONVENTION
The first combined convention of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club and the Devonport Camera Club was held at Sheffield at the week-end.
About 50 enthusiasts from Devonport, Launceston, Sheffield and Latrobe attended.
On Saturday afternoon advantage was taken of the clear conditions for some landscape photography.
A general meeting was held on Saturday evening, followed by a showing of color slides. Sunday was spent touring the Round Hill area.
A further "get together" is planned for April in the Deloraine area.
Wednesday 2nd July 1952 Page 14 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
PLAN TO EXHIBIT PHOTOS
Plans for the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club exhibition from October 21-28 are well under way, according to the club Hon.Secretary (Mr. Athol Beswick).
At a meeting last night members approved the distribution of 300 circulars inviting entries.
The exhibition is the first of locally made photographs in Launceston since before the war. It is open to all Tasmanian amateur photographers.
The exhibition Hon.Secretary (Mr. B. Widdowson) said that the editor of the Australian Photo Review (Mr. Keast Burke) and another famous Sydney photographer, Mr. Clarence B. Young, had agreed to judge the competition.
Mr. Widdowson said there would be two sections - one for monochrome prints and another for color slides.
Standard mounts were necessary in both sections, he stressed.
There would be an award for the best print and the best transparency. Stickers would be presented for each print hung and for each slide projected.
Tuesday 28th October 1952 Page 7 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
NORTHERN TASMANIAN CAMERA CLUB
TASMANIAN FILMS TO BE SHOWN IN ENGLAND
THERE'S no reason yet for Hollywood to worry, but Tasmania is going into the film business - or at least something like it.
Behind the plan are Tasmania's camera clubs, notably the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club. The northern club is sending to England on loan 50 colored slides, complete with commentary, and later, working together, the clubs plan a much bigger venture - production of an hour-long series of colored slides which will be distributed to camera clubs in America and England.
The series will be accompanied by a spoken commentary and background music and will cover Tasmania's attractions over the four seasons.
Camera enthusiasts will work in their spare time on the series under the direction of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club. Production is expected to begin shortly and the series will take about a year to complete.
"We're no Alfred Hitchcock's, but we are going to take our time with it and make it a presentable job", said one Launceston enthusiast yesterday.
TO CORNWALL
The 50 colored slides being sent to England are going to a camera club in Launceston, Cornwall, together with a tape recorded commentary to let the Englishmen know what things are like here. The slides deal mainly with the city and its environs.
Members of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club, together with members of the Devonport Camera Club and the Burnie Camera Club and the British Club of Launceston, all had a "preview" of the slides last night at an evening held jointly at the lecture room of the Museum.
Also shown were slides of India, Malaya and England, taken by Mr. C.A. Tammadge, chairman of the British Club.
Tuesday 11th November 1952 Page 10 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Members of the Devonport Camera Club exhibited color slides and prints at the recent, photographic exhibition in Launceston, staged by the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club. One member obtained a merit certificate. A club official said yesterday members were well represented by acceptances. At a meeting last evening, members finalized arrangements for filming a comedy entitled "High Spirits", based on illusion and trick photography, which is to be produced shortly. There was also a screening of an Australian portfolio of color slides. It is proposed to hold a combined field day with members of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club near Launceston shortly.
Friday 9th January 1953 Page 6 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The exhibition of a portfolio of photographs belonging to the Melbourne Camera Club will feature a meeting of the Devonport Camera Club on Monday evening. The portfolio was recently displayed in Launceston. A club official said yesterday members would benefit from the show. Mr. C. Pattinson would give a demonstration on enlarging and printing control. The club, which meets fortnightly and has 26 members, is at present engaged in the production of a comedy film entitled "High Spirits". Among future activities being planned is a field day in Launceston with members of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club.
Wednesday 4th February 1953 Page 8 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
COLOR SLIDES DISPLAYED
An interesting display of color slides highlighted a meeting of the Devonport Camera Club on Monday evening. They were shown by Mr. T. Beswick, of Sheffield. The screening included many shots of flowers and slides taken by Mr. Beswick on recent trips around Tasmania. At the conclusion of the showing, members informally discussed color photography.
The president (Mr. L. Hill) presided. Members were told arrangements were being made to hold a field day with members of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club in Launceston later this month.
Club members will hold a further meeting next Monday evening to continue the filming of a comedy entitled "High Spirits". On Monday week an address and display of color composition as applied to movie photography, will be given by Mr. W.J. Murfet.
Monday 9th March 1953 Page 8 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Members of the Devonport Camera Club will continue the filming of a comedy, entitled "High Spirits". Twelve members are engaged in the production, in which they not only do the filming, but take parts in the comedy. An official of the club said yesterday that the film should bc completed in another three evenings. The club would conduct a practical evening to-night week under Mr. C. Pattinson. Members would be engaged in practical use of cameras.
Tuesday 28th April 1953 Page 6 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Mr. P. Gardiner was the guest speaker at last evening's meeting of the Devonport Camera Club. He gave a talk on the continuity of movies and demonstrated his address with films. Members discussed the photographic exhibition to be staged early in the New Year as part of the sesqui-centenary celebrations. Recently Mr. M. Murray, secretary to the Southern Tasmanian Photographic Society, met club members in connection with the exhibition. He said it was proposed to display between 100 and 150 black and white prints in Devonport from competitors throughout the Commonwealth. Members were told that entries would be received later in the year. The president (Mr. L.H. Hill) was in the chair.
Saturday 9th May 1953 Page 7 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION OF SLIDES
AN invitation has been extended to members of the Devonport Camera Club to visit Launceston to see an exhibition of color slides tonight. The slides will be shown to members of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club and Walking Clubs. The Devonport Camera Club will stage a photographic exhibition as a part of the Sesqui-centenary celebrations.
Friday 10th July 1953 Page 10 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
A member of the Devonport Camera Club, Peter Gardiner, who recently competed in the Tasmania Amateur Cine Society competitions for the five best films of Tasmania, has been advised that he gained fifth place. The last meeting of the club took the form of a technical night, when the use of an exposure meter was discussed. Members were addressed by Mr. T. Norton, a Latrobe member. He gave an excellent talk and pointed out the many features associated with the use of an exposure meter. The next meeting will be a movie night, with screenings of, and discussion on movies and slides.
1st January 1954
Page 58 - Vol. 62 No. 1 The Australasian Photographic Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Interest is being maintained in club activities; during the quarter several new members have been welcomed to the club. Features of the September and October meetings were practical lectures on Still, Movie and Color Photography. The highlight of the November meeting was an Outing Day in Railton-Sheffield Districts and a night along Devonport waterfront.
The club will meet again on 18th January, when it is hoped that the prints from the Hobart Sesqui-centennial Exhibition of Photography will be to hand. It is expected that this exhibition will be on view for three or four nights in the club rooms, top floor, Day’s Buildings, Devonport.
Friday 8th January 1954 Page 8 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
Wednesday 20th January 1954 Page 8 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Plans are well in hand for the pictorial photography exhibition to be held in the Adult Education Board rooms from January 19-21 inclusive. The exhibition, which already has been shown in Hobart and Launceston, was sponsored by the Southern Tasmanian Photographic Society in conjunction with the Sesquicentennial Committee. In Devonport it will be shown by the Devonport Camera Club. The secretary (Mr. S.C. Burtt) said yesterday that all pictures and programs for the exhibition had been received. The exhibition is one of the best of its kind ever shown in the State, as prints have come from leading photographers of most States of the Commonwealth and New Zealand. Tasmania has 42 prints, Victoria 37, New South Wales 30, South Australia 13, Australian Capital Territory five, New Zealand four, and Queensland one print. In addition to these 132 prints, there is an invitation panel of 12.
Wednesday 21st April 1954 Page 6 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
NORTHERN TASMANIAN CAMERA CLUB
LAUNCESTON [U.K.] SEEN IN SLIDES
PARTS of Launceston (Cornwall, England) came to life in a small room in Launceston (Tasmania) last night.
MEMBERS of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club were watching a screening of 50 colored slides sent to them by their contemporaries in the English Launceston.
The slides came in return for some sent to England last year by Northern Tasmanian Camera Club members in which views of Tasmania's Launceston were included.
A tape-recorded commentary by the president of the Launceston Camera Club, England (Dr. H. Staines) accompanied the showing of the slides last night.
Dr. Staines said that his colleagues were proud of their ties with Launceston (Tasmania).
QUAINT TOWN
He said that Launceston (England) was a quaint little town with a population of 4500 and a colorful history. Local inhabitants pronounced the town's name"Lanson".
Present at last night's screening were the Mayor and Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs. Pitt), the Town Clerk (Mr. Staubi) and a party from the Devonport Camera Club.
Slides taken at Vancouver and Honolulu by Mr. R. Montgomery were also shown.
1st March 1954 Page 184 - Vol. 62 No. 3 Australasian Photo-Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
At the conclusion of the General Meeting on 18th January the pictures from the Southern Tasmanian Photographic Society Exhibition were hung in club rooms. The exhibition remained open for the following three days and nights.
1st April 1954
Page 248 - Vol. 62 No. 4 The Australasian Photographic Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Two meetings were held during February, one on the 8th and the other on the 15th. The first meeting took the form of a practical night with cameras. Members adjourned from club rooms to the East Devonport waterfront where shots were taken of the reclamation area and dredge facilities. The evening was under direction of Mr. D. Kennedy.
The meeting on 15th was under the direction of Vice-President W. Murfet, who gave a very interesting account of his recent trip to Rover Scout Moot in Switzerland and to England. This talk was illustrated with a number of very good color slides taken on the trip.
The Club has become affiliated with the Photographic Society of America.
The first meeting for March will be a Still Night, when members will view the slides of the 17th Kodak International Salon.
Wednesday 21st April 1954 Page 6 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)
NORTHERN TASMANIAN CAMERA CLUB
LAUNCESTON [U.K.] SEEN IN SLIDES
PARTS of Launceston (Cornwall, England) came to life in a small room in Launceston (Tasmania) last night.
Members of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club were watching a screening of 50 colored slides sent to them by their contemporaries in the English Launceston.
The slides came in return for some sent to England last year by Northern Tasmanian Camera Club members in which views of Tasmania's Launceston were included.
A tape-recorded commentary by the president of the Launceston Camera Club, England (Dr. H. Staines) accompanied the showing of the slides last night.
Dr. Staines said that his colleagues were proud of their ties with Launceston (Tasmania).
QUAINT TOWN
He said that Launceston (England) was a quaint little town with a population of 4500 and a colorful history. Local inhabitants pronounced the town's name"Lanson".
Present at last night's screening were the Mayor and Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs. Pitt), the Town Clerk (Mr. Staubi) and a party from the Devonport Camera Club.
Slides taken at Vancouver and Honolulu by Mr. R. Montgomery were also shown.
1st May 1954
Page 319 - Vol. 62 No. 5 The Australasian Photographic Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Two meetings were held during March. That on the 15th was conducted by the President, Mr. L. Hill, and the slides of the 17th Kodak International Salon were shown. A very enjoyable evening was spent in viewing and commenting upon this exhibition.
On 29th the meeting was in the hands of Mr. D. Savage, who lectured on "Artificial Lighting in Movies". This was excellently illustrated by Mr. Savage with his own films dealing with both interior and exterior subjects.
Interest and attendance at meetings is being well maintained generally.
1st June 1954
Page 383 - Vol. 62 No. 6 The Australasian Photographic Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The first meeting of the month was held on April 12th, when an enjoyable evening was spent under the leadership of Mr. J.W. Henry, who spoke on the subject of "Multiple Printing".
Winners of the print competition for the night were:
PRINT COMPETITION: |
FIRST Mr. T. Norton |
SECOND Mr. J.W. Henry |
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On April 26, Mr. T. Norton gave a further talk on the "Correct Use of Exposure Meters", particularly covering the black-and-white field.
Interest is being maintained in club activities, and in recent weeks further material in the way of literature has arrived from the Photographic Society of America.
1st August 1954
Page 513 - Vol. 62 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Owing to cold winter conditions, attendances have not been large but general interest is being maintained. The chief speakers were the President, L. Hill; Vice-President, W. Murfet; and T. Norton. Mr. Hill gave an interesting and helpful lecture on Composition and Perspective. Mr. Murfet provided a cine screening of a European Tour; and Mr. Norton lectured on "Contrasts in Paper and their Uses".
It is hoped that a color slide folio will be shown next meeting. A selection of slides has been made and is being forwarded to America for inclusion in a slide circuit. It is also hoped that the club will shortly join in further divisional activities of Photographic Society of America.
1st September 1954
Page 577 - Vol. 62 No. 9 The Australasian Photographic Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
Two meetings were held for the month of July, the first of these being on paper negatives and under the leadership of T. Norton.
The second meeting took the form of an outing by club members who engaged in Night Photography on Shop Windows and the Railway Engine Sheds.
During the month a return selection of slides was forwarded to Canberra Photographic Society for viewing and commentary.
Saturday 11th September 1954
Page 14 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The recent annual meeting of the Devonport Camera Club reviewed a year of successful and increased activity. Membership was increasing, and a feature of the year's working was the attendance at meetings and film shows of photographers and others interested in the art from other parts of the N.W. Coast. The club has affiliated with the Photographic Society of America to further its knowledge and exchange magazines, literature and slides. This has proved very beneficial to members, and great interest has been created. Mr. Wilfred Henry was elected president, and Mr. C. Bird Hon.Secretary.
Friday 17th September 1954
Page 13 - Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania)
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
A suggestion by the Devonport Camera Club that the Circular Head Camera Club, Burnie Camera Club and its own members join in a field day in the Burnie area early in October was welcomed at the monthly meeting on Wednesday night. Provided a suitable date can be arranged, representatives of the local club will attend. Next month's print competition will be for a springtime study. Efforts are to be made to incorporate a display of color transparencies in exhibits in the photographic section of the Stanley show. A full-day working bee will be held on 25th September to complete work on the club rooms.
1st October 1954
Page 641 - Vol. 62 No. 10 The Australasian Photographic Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting was held on 16th August, the main business being the Election of Officers, which resulted:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS |
PRESIDENT |
Vice President: Mr. W.G. Murfet |
Vice President: Mr. E.G. Flowers |
Hon. Secretary: Mr. T.C. Burtt |
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. T.C. Burtt |
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After some years of service, the retiring president, Mr. L. Hill, declined re-election owing to pressure of business.
The slides recently sent to Canberra Photographic Society were shown and comments by the Canberra Photographic Society were read by L. Hill. An excellent screening at films from the Tasmanian Film Library was then shown.
On 30th August, a committee meeting was held and the evening was spent in outlining a program for the ensuing year.
1st November 1954
Page 705 - Vol. 62 No. 11 The Australasian Photographic Review
DEVONPORT CAMERA CLUB
The club met on 13th September, under the leadership of Mr. W. Murfet, and plans for the outing on October 3, with Burnie Camera Club and Circular Head Camera Club were discussed. In the latter part of the evening, Mr. Murfet screened the second half of his trip to Europe. This was in color-movies with tape commentary, and was enjoyed by the members.
At the meeting on 27th September, further correspondence was received from the Photographic Society of America regarding tape-recorded lectures, slide circuits and print exhibits. The second half of this meeting was taken up in screening color slides from Launceston, England. These were kindly loaned by the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club, together with tape commentary. This screening was well presented and proved very entertaining.