Gordon College

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

22nd August 1912
Page 457 - Vol. 19 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
The annual report indicated a membership advance to 48. Lively interest had been shown in the meetings and demonstrations, and Mr. J.C. Collins, with 38 attendances, won Mr. W.H. Thacker’s trophy for the most regular attendant. Mr. Harrison was second with 35, and Messrs. Muncey and Mockridge equal for third with 33 attendances each. The winner of the club’s gold medal for competition work was Mr. A. Muncey, with 29 1/2 points. Mr. J. Hammerton’s medal for second place was taken by Mr. T. Harrison with 25 1/2 points, and Mr. F. Rashleigh was third with 23 points.

The balance-sheet showed a credit of £9 4s. 5d., and the balance of assets over liabilities was £78 12s. 5d. The library contained over 100 bound volumes of useful photographic works. Mr. Collins had rendered good service as librarian. Dark-room improvements had been effected, and the increase of members lockers was probable.

Messrs. A.J. Relph and J.H. Harvey were thanked for their lectures, and Messrs. Relph, Hammerton, and Thacker for giving competition trophies.

The club’s good wishes were tendered to Mr. H.V. Leckie, who is leaving by R.M.S. Otway in a fortnight to study the photographic art in London. From a junior member he had worked up to the club’s highest standard, and they trusted he would meet with well merited success.

The Hon.Secretary, Mr. H.L.S. Potter, was commended for his valued work.

The report and balance-sheet were adopted on the motion of Messrs. J. Hammerton and A. Mockridge.

The election of office-bearers resulted:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1912 - 1913								PRESIDENT Mr. T. LORD
Vice President: Mr. J.H. M‘Phillimy	Vice President: Mr. A. Mockridge	Hon. Secretary: Mr. H.L.S. Potter	Assistant Secretary: Mr. A.Y. Smith	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. H.L.S. Potter	Committee: Mr. T.L. Gurr	Committee: Mr. T. Harrison	Committee: Mr. A. Muncey	Committee: Mr. J. Wadelton	Committee: Mr. H. Watson
Librarian: Mr. J.C. Collins	Lantern Engineer: Mr. A.V. Smith	Lantern Engineer: Mr. H. Denmead	Assistant Engineer: Mr. H. Haney	Assistant Engineer: Mr. T. Harrison	Press Correspondent: Mr. H. Watson	Auditor: Mr. J. Collins	Auditor: Mr. P. Neilson	V.P.A. Delegate: Mr. H.L.S. Potter	V.P.A. Delegate: Mr. J.H. Harvey

A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Smith, the assistant secretary, and to last year’s officers. Medals won during the year were distributed by the chairman

23rd September 1912
Page 515 - Vol. 19 No. 9 The Australasian Photographic Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
The annual social was held on the evening of July 29th, and was in every way a huge success. A great number attended, including many visitors.

A splendid program of songs, recitations, humorous sketches, and phonograph selections were given throughout the evening by members and visitors.

The prizes won in the competitions throughout the past twelve months were presented by the president, Mr. Thomas Lord.

Mr. A.O. Muncey was the winner of the club’s gold medal, having obtained the highest aggregate number of points in the 12 monthly competitions. The silver medal for second highest number of points be came the property of Mr. Tom Harrison.

During the evening a presentation of a purse of sovereigns was made to the esteemed secretary, Mr. H.L.S. Potter. The president, in making the presentation, referred to the good work done by the Hon.Secretary, who, by his untiring efforts, had placed the association in the flourishing condition it was in to-day.

Mr. Potter, in returning thanks, said it was the good feeling amongst members that made the secretary’s task the easier.

A splendid supper was provided at the expense of the president.

22nd August 1913
Page 443 - Vol. 20 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
The annual report, just to hand, shows the club to be in a good financial position, there being a credit balance of £14 8s. 9d., and assets to the value of £83 2s. 3d., while the liabilities are nil.

The number of members is now 58, 18 new members having been elected during the year.

Mr. T. Harrison has won the trophy presented by Mr. J. Collins for the most regular attendant, having been present at 42 meetings out of the 45. Mr. Haney is second with 40, and Mr. A. Smith third with 38.

The demonstrations and lectures given at meetings during the year gave every satisfaction, and were well received by the members. Thanks are due to those gentlemen who came forward and helped the club in such an able manner. Special thanks are due to Messrs. J.H. Harvey, A.J. Relph, and F. Dutton, of Melbourne, for their interesting and instructive lantern lectures.

The election of office-bearers for the ensuing year resulted as follows:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1913 - 1914						PRESIDENT Mr. THOMAS LORD
Vice President: Mr. A. Mockridge	Vice President: Mr. J. McPhillimy	Hon. Secretary: Mr. H.L.S. Potter	Assistant Secretary: Mr. A.V. Smith	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. H.L.S. Potter	Committee: Mr. Watson	Committee: Mr. Haney	Committee: Mr. J. Hammerton
Committee: Mr. Muncey	Committee: Mr. Wadelton	Press Correspondent: Mr. H. Watson	Librarian: Mr. T. Harrison	Lanternist: Mr. Lee	Lanternist: Mr. Denmead	Auditor: Mr. Neilson	Auditor: Mr. H. Purnell

Votes of thanks were passed to Mr. A.V. Smith for services rendered last year.

A competition in producing an enlargement of a pastoral scene resulted as follows:

ENLARGEMENT OF A PASTORAL SCENE:

FIRST
Mr. Harrison

SECOND
Mr. Mockridge

THIRD
Mr. Lee

22nd June 1914 Page 318 - Vol. 21 No. 6 The Australasian Photographic Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
About 30 members of the Gordon College Amateur Photographic Association went to Queen’s Park on a recent Saturday, when competitions were held for trophies. At night, in the Gordon College hall, a reunion of past and present members was held. Mr. T. Lord, president, occupied the chair, and Mr. W. Humble represented the Gordon College Council. The speeches were of a reminiscent character, and recounted experiences of the early days of the club. Mr. Thacker proposed “The Old Members”, and responses were given by Messrs. H. Dentry, J.B. Leitch, J. Stock, J. Hammerton, and A. Aikman. “Success to Our Club” was tendered by the secretary of the club, Mr. H. Potter, and Mr. A. Muncey responded. Lantern views were shown by Mr. A. Smith: scenes taken by members during the past 25 years.

THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OUTING OF THE GORDON COLLEGE PHOTO CLUB, GEELONG, VICTORIA
By HORACE A.S. POTTER
HON.SECRETARY

22nd August 1914 Page 428 - Vol. 21 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
The 25th annual meeting of the Gordon College Amateur Photographic Association was held on July 8th, when the retiring secretary was voted a honorarium of £3 3s in recognition of valuable services rendered to the club. The retiring president was accorded a special vote of thanks, and the election of officers resulted as follows:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1914 - 1915					PRESIDENT Mr. A. MOCKRIDGE
Vice President: Mr. J.H. McPhillimy	Vice President: Mr. J. Hammerton	Hon. Secretary: Mr. A. Muncey	Assistant Secretary: Mr. A.V. Smith	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. A. Muncey	Committee: Mr. L. Hurst	Committee: Mr. T. Lord
Committee: Mr. H. Potter	Committee: Mr. H. Purnell	Committee: Mr. H. Watson	Press Correspondent: Mr. H. Haney	Delegate to V.P.A.: Mr. Harvey	Delegate to V.P.A.: Mr. Muncey	Delegate to V.P.A.: Mr. H. Potter

In the annual report it was pointed out that the membership was now 62, one member having resigned during the year, but 13 new names were added to the list.

The balance-sheet showed a credit of over in the bank, assets valued at and no liabilities.

The winner of the club’s gold medal for the highest points in the twelve monthly competitions for the year is Mr. Harrison, with 29 points, the second place being taken by Mr. Purnell with 25 points, and third by Mr. L. Hirst with 15 1/2 points.

16th August 1915 Page 447 - Vol. 22 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
The Annual Meeting of the Gordon College Amateur Photographic Association was held at the College on the 14th July. Mr. A. Mockridge occupying the chair.

The Annual Report and Balance Sheet showed that the Society was in a very flourishing condition, and that notwithstanding the war and drought, the finances were in a very satisfactory state.

Thanks were tendered the Judges of the various competitions held throughout the year, to the members who helped at meetings with demonstrations, etc., to Messrs Kodak (Australasia) Ltd., and Harrington for journals, to the donors of trophies, Messrs. J. Hammerton and A. Mockridge, and to Mr. L. Hirst for presenting half-a dozen lockers for the Dark Room.

Feeling reference was made to the loss the Society had sustained through the death of Mr. Relph, whose services at all times had been at the disposal of the Society, and with whom many instructive and entertaining evenings had been spent.

The result of the June Competition for Best Lantern Slides resulted: Mr. H.A. Purnell, first: Mr. A. Muncey. second; and Mr. T.P. Treyvaud, third.

The Shield given for the highest aggregate of points gained throughout the year in the twelve Competitions held was won by Mr. P. Treyvaud, Mr. H. Haney, second.

A record was placed on the minutes conveying the hearty thanks of the Society to Mr. A. Muncey, the retiring Secretary, whose keen interest in the welfare of the Society left nothing to be desired.

An attractive Syllabus has been prepared and Competitions will, as usual, be held each month for prizes donated by the Society, Mr J. Hammerton again donating a Shield for the highest aggregate for 12 months.

New Office Bearers have been elected to every office and with Mr. J. Hammerton as President and Messrs. H. Haney and P. Treyvaud as Joint Hon.Secretaries, a very interesting and profitable term is assured.

15th August 1916 Page 443 - Vol. 23 No. 8 The Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
In submitting the 27th annual report, the Committee made reference to the sound position held by the Club, both financially and with regard to membership. Eleven new members were elected during the year. Fourteen have enlisted and are at present on active service. An Honor Roll has been placed in the Club’s Room.

The attendance in the earlier part of the year was not all that could be desired, owing to the influence of the war, but later there was a change for the better. The Club’s dark-room has been particularly popular.

The entries for the monthly competitions were of a high order. In connection with the recent Victorian Photographic Affiliation Exhibition in Melbourne, the Club submitted 21 prints, all of which were accepted and hung. The demonstrations and other regular features have been very useful and members have derived much benefit.

An attractive syllabus for the coming half year has been prepared, and it is hoped that the activities of the Club will be well sustained.

15th August 1927 Page 396 - Vol. 34 No. 8 The Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
The past year was most successful. Many new members were welcomed. An excellent syllabus comprising demonstrations in bromoil, carbro, retouching, toning, tinting, etc., was carried out, and the social side had been attended to by several motor trips.

There was much regret in losing the services of the Hon.Secretary, Mr. P.H. Treyvaud. who had acted for many years, and a special vote of thanks was accorded him for his past services.

During the year interest in competition work was well maintained, and the shield donated by Mr. Hammerton for the highest aggregate was won by Miss A. Miles, who had been a consistent competitor throughout. Mr. A. Muncey, the incoming President, will give the trophy for the highest aggregate in the coming year, and Mr. Hammerton has also promised a trophy.

Results of competitions held were as follow:

LANDSCAPE:

PUBLIC BUILDING:

BEST HOLIDAY PICTURE:

MARINE STUDY:

CHILD STUDY:

FIRST
Mr. J. Sharp

SECOND
Miss A. Miles

FIRST
Miss A. Miles

SECOND
Mr. J. Sharp

THIRD
Miss A. Miles

FIRST
Mr. N.L. Watson

SECOND
Miss A. Miles

THIRD
Miss A. Miles

FIRST
Mr. A. Muncey

SECOND
Mr. N.L. Watson

THIRD
Miss A. Miles

FIRST
Mr. L. Newberry

SECOND
Mr. J. Sharp

THIRD
Miss A. Miles

The following office-bearers were elected:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1927 - 1928						PRESIDENT Mr. A. MUNCEY
Vice President: Mr. N.L. Watson	Vice President: Mr. H.L.S. Potter	Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. Sharp	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. J. Sharp	Committee: Miss G. Miles	Committee: Mr. J. Hammerton	Committee: Mr. P.H. Treyvaud	Committee: Mr. W. Daley
Committee: Mr. L. Newberry	Librarian: Mr. W. Greenfield	Syllabus Committee: Miss A. Miles	Syllabus Committee: Mr. A. Muncey	Syllabus Committee: Mr. W. Daley	Syllabus Committee: Mr. J. Sharp	Hon. Auditor: Mr. F. Williams

Visiting amateur photographers to Geelong would be welcomed at any of the meetings, which are held at the Gordon Institute of Technology on Wednesday evenings, at 8pm.

15th August 1928 Page 395 - Vol. 35 No. 8 The Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
We extract the following from the 30th Annual Report:
The Club is in a satisfactory financial position and the attendance at meetings has been good.

Regret was expressed on the death of the club’s late president, Mr. Hammerton, a severe loss to the Association.

Six competitions were held during the year and the successful competitors were:

BEST CARBON PRINT (ANY SUBJECT):			BEST RESULT FROM EXPOSED PLATE:			LANDSCAPE:
FIRST Mr. N.L. Watson	SECOND Miss A. Miles	THIRD EQUAL Mr. L. Newberry Mr. J. Sharp	FIRST Mr. J. Sharp	SECOND Mr. N.L. Watson	THIRD Miss A. Miles	FIRST Mr. N.L. Watson	SECOND Mr. W. Greenfield	THIRD Mr. N.L. Watson
FLOWER STUDY:			GENRE:			PORTRAITURE:
FIRST Miss A. Miles	SECOND Mr. N.L. Watson	THIRD Miss A. Miles	FIRST Mr. N.L. Watson	SECOND Mr. N.L. Watson	THIRD Miss A. Miles	FIRST Mr. N.L. Watson	SECOND Miss A. Miles	THIRD Miss A. Miles

Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follow:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1928 - 1929						PRESIDENT Mr. N.L. WATSON
Vice President: Mr. A.O. Muncey	Vice President: Mr. H.L.S. Potter	Hon. Secretary: Mr. J.L. Sharp	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. J.L. Sharp	Committee: Miss A. Miles	Committee: Mr. W. Daley	Committee: Mr. L. Newberry	Committee: Mr. P.C. Treyvaud
Librarian: Miss G. Miles	Syllabus Committee: Miss Lexie Champ	Syllabus Committee: Miss Thelma Carnell	Syllabus Committee: Mr. Philpott	Syllabus Committee: Mr. R. Daley	Syllabus Committee: Mr. J. Sharp	Hon. Auditor: Mr. F. Williams

The association will welcome at their regular meetings any visitors interested in photography, and the Hon.Secretary will be found at 37 Elizabeth St., West Geelong.

15th November 1928 Page 555 - Vol. 35 No. 11 The Australasian Photo-Review

THE LOCKET
Miss Alice Miles
Fifth, A.P.-R. Special Competition — Home Portraiture

15th June 1929 Page 290 - Vol. 36 No. 6 The Australasian Photo-Review

MINIATURE SUNFLOWERS
Miss Alice Miles
Second, A.P.-R. Competition — April

14th September 1929 Page 452 - Vol. 36 No. 9 The Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
At the 40th annual meeting of the Gordon College Amateur Photographic Association the following officers were elected:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1929 - 1930							PRESIDENT Mr. N.L. WATSON
Vice President: Mr. A.O. Muncey	Vice President: Mr. H.L.S. Potter	Hon. Secretary: Mr. J.L. Sharp	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. J.L. Sharp	Committee: Miss A. Miles	Committee: Mr. W. Daley	Committee: Mr. L. Newberry	Committee: Mr. W. Greenfield	Committee: Mr. H. Ganly
Librarian: Miss G. Miles	Lantern Engineer: Mr. H. Potter	Lantern Engineer: Mr. W. Greenfield	Syllabus Committee: Miss A. Miles	Syllabus Committee: Mr. N. Watson	Syllabus Committee: Mr. A. Muncey	Press correspondent: Mr. J. Sharp	Hon. Auditor: Mr. F. Williams

TRUSTEES: Mr. H. Potter, Mr. N. Watson and Mr. A. Muncey.

The results of competitions held were as follow:

BEST EXPOSED PLATE:	SEASCAPE:	FLOWER STUDY:	BEST HOLIDAY PICTURE:	ANIMAL STUDY:	BEST CARBRO PRINT:
FIRST Mr. L. Newberry	FIRST Miss A. Miles	FIRST Miss A. Miles	FIRST Miss A. Miles	FIRST Miss A. Miles	FIRST Miss A. Miles

The President and Vice-President offered trophies for the highest aggregate of points for pictures taken at the Club’s outings, and the Club will donate a gold medal to the winner of the aggregate competitions.

Interesting demonstrations to be held during the year will include carbro, enlarging, re-touching, toning, intensification, reduction, printing in colors, and other matter.

The membership had not materially increased, but the financial position was satisfactory. Visiting photographers will be welcomed at all meetings.

15th August 1931 Page 395 - Vol. 38 No. 8 The Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
At the annual meeting the President, Mr. George R. King, F.R.A.1.A., presided, and there was a good attendance of members.

The following officers were elected:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1931 - 1932							PRESIDENT Mr. GEORGE R. KING, F.R.A.I.A.
Vice President: Mr. A.O. Muncey	Vice President: Mr. H.L.S. Potter	Hon. Secretary: Mr. J.L. Sharp	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. J.L. Sharp	Committee: Miss G. Miles	Committee: Miss Giddings	Committee: Mr. L. Newberry	Committee: Mr. N.L. Watson	Committee: Mr. H. Ganly	Librarian: Mr. Davidson
Lantern Engineer: Mr. H. Potter	Lantern Engineer: Mr. W. Cocum	Syllabus Committee: Mr. G. Kidman	Syllabus Committee: Mr. H. Ganly	Syllabus Committee: Mr. V. Davidson	Press correspondent: Miss Garratt	Hon. Auditor: Mr. F.A. Williams	TRUSTEE: Mr. H.L.S. Potter	TRUSTEE: Mr. N.L. Watson	TRUSTEE: Mr. A. Muncey

The competitions have been keenly contested and the standard of work has shown improvement generally. Miss A. Miles won the trophy for the aggregate, and Mr. Ganly, Miss Giddings, and Mr. Bate also won in competitions during the year. Competitions held and winners were:

MARINE STUDY "CARBRO PRINT”:	FIGURE STUDY:	FLOWER STUDY:	GENRE:	CHILD STUDY:	ANIMAL STUDY:
FIRST Mr. Ganly	FIRST Miss A. Miles Mr. Bate	FIRST Miss A. Miles	FIRST Miss A. Miles	FIRST Miss A. Miles	FIRST Miss Giddings

Demonstrations held included: working up a negative, trimming and mounting, transparencies, and other interesting branches of photography; also nights by Mr. J.H. Harvey, lantern lecture; Mr. Potter, cinema night; Mr. Campbell, process block making; and Mr. C. Stuart Tompkins, night photography.

Miss A. Miles won the Argus Land and Seascape Competition for the second time in succession.

The Committee desired to thank Messrs. Kodak Ltd. for the printing of the syllabus and for photographic journals. Should members of other photographic societies be visiting Geelong they would receive a hearty welcome to any of the meetings which are held every Wednesday, at 8pm.

15th August 1932 Page 396 - Vol. 39 No. 8 The Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
The 43rd annual meeting of the Gordon College Amateur Photographic Association was held on the 13th July, when there was a large attendance of members.

The annual report and balance sheet were submitted and showed the club in a very sound financial position. A full syllabus of photographic demonstrations was held throughout the year, the members appreciating the trouble which the various demonstrators went to on their behalf. The attendance at club nights was very satisfactory and showed an improvement over previous years.

Competitions, which included landscape, still life, nature study, portraiture and marine study were held.

The winner of the club aggregate was Miss A. Miles.

The trophy for junior members was won by Miss G. Miles.

Election of officers resulted as follows:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1932 - 1933										PRESIDENT Mr. GEORGE R. KING
Vice President: Mr. A.O. Muncey	Vice President: Mr. H.L.S. Potter	Hon. Secretary: Mr. J.L. Sharp	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. J.L. Sharp	Committee: Miss G. Miles	Committee: Mr. H. Ganly	Committee: Mr. L. Newberry	Committee: Mr. F.A. Williams	Committee: Mr. C. Bate	Librarian: Mr. P. Fisher	Lantern Engineer: Mr. H. Potter	Lantern Engineer: Mr. W. Greenfield
Syllabus Committee: Miss Garratt	Syllabus Committee: Miss Giddings	Syllabus Committee: Miss A. Miles	Syllabus Committee: Mr. C. Bate	Syllabus Committee: Mr. J. Sharp	Room Custodian: Mr. P. Fisher	Press correspondent: Miss Garratt	Hon. Auditor: Mr. F.A. Williams		TRUSTEE: Mr. H.L.S. Potter	TRUSTEE: Mr. N.L. Watson	TRUSTEE: Mr. A. Muncey

Members of photographic clubs visiting Geelong will be welcome at any of the club meetings, which are held every Wednesday at 8pm at the Gordon College, Fenwick Street, Geelong.

1st April 1939 Page 184 - Vol. 46 No. 4 The Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
The first meeting of the Gordon College Amateur Photographic Association was held in January, 1889, and to fittingly celebrate the fiftieth anniversary a re-union of past and present members took place on February 22nd.

Amongst the thirty-seven who attended were Mr. H.G. Roebuck (Foundation President, 1889-1896); H. Denmead (Vice-President), A.V. Smith, H.A. Purnell, George R. King, O.B.E., F.R.A.I.A. (life member), T. G. Moore, P.H. Treyvand (Past Secretary), T.L. Gurr, A.S. Mockridge, P. Neilson, R.R. Pavia (Principal Gordon Institute).

The President (Mr. H.L.S. Potter) (life member), in his presidential address of welcome, referred to the debt the club owed to its foundation members and old members, and expressed special pleasure at the presence of Mr. H.G. Roebuck. He also referred to the objects of the club having been to consistently encourage its members to appreciate the value of the pictorial as well as the technical side of photography, and said it was up to the present and future members to worthily carry on the example set by the founders of what is now believed to be the oldest amateur photographic association in the British Empire outside the British Isles.

A number of lantern slides of domestic interest recalled some outings during the early days of the club, and during a "free and easy” portion of the program many incidents were recalled, chief among which were:

Inter-colonial Photographic Exhibition of Easter, 1905 (the first in the Commonwealth); the honor obtained by the club at the World Exhibition in Dresden in 1909; the highest membership in the years 1912-1914, totaling between seventy and eighty; the enlistment of many members in the Great War, some of whom paid the supreme sacrifice; and the work of the club in the interests of the "Snapshots-from-Home League".

Light refreshments were served by the members, and a short toast list included: "The King”; "Old Members,” submitted by Mr. G.R. King, and responded to by Messrs. H. G. Roebuck, H.L.S. Potter, T. Gurr. A.S. Mockridge, P. Neilson and H.A. Purnell; "The Association", submitted by Mr. J. Sharpe, responded to by the Secretary, who stated that the formation of a Cine Section of the club was being mooted; "The Gordon College Council” (coupled with the Principal, Mr. Pavia), was submitted by Mr. Muncy (life member), and supported by Mr. Denmead, both of whom expressed the gratitude (to the council) of the club.

The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" terminated a very happy reunion.

The Secretary, Mr. F.A. Williams, 33 Elizabeth Street, Newtown, Geelong, Victoria, would be pleased to hear from any past members of the association who may happen to read this account.

1st August 1946 Page 383 - Vol. 53 No. 8 The Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
In submitting the 57th Annual Report, the committee is pleased to state that the Club has had another successful year. This year the aggregate trophy was won by Mr. E. Rogers, with Mr. G. Rowe in second place. To Mr. Rogers also goes the honor of having the best picture of the year. The trophy donated by Mr. F. Williams to the member who had not won an aggregate was won by Mr. G. Rowe. The Club extends its congratulations to these members.

In December and June, members and their friends were entertained at social evenings by the President (Mr. H.L.S. Potter) and Vice-President (Mr. J. Sharp). Also on the social side of the Club’s activities was included two visits to Mr. B. Brownbill’s theatrette, at which members enjoyed the screening of films. Members also held a “Landscape” outing to Murgheboluc.

With the completion of the war and the return of members from Active Service, combined with the marked improvement in photographic supplies and the hope of a more suitable Club Room, the Committee feels sure that the Club should continue to carry on as it has in the past.

In conclusion, we would like to thank the Council of the Gordon Institute for the use of the Club Room, and the Secretary, Mr. E. Rogers, for his sterling work throughout the year.

1st September 1947 Page 528 - Vol. 54 No. 9 Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
When submitting the 58th Annual Report to the Chairman and Members at the Annual Meeting held in the clubrooms on Wednesday, 9th July, the Secretary made reference to the improvement in work submitted by members towards the end of the year.

The Aggregate Trophy was won by Mr. John Abercrombie, whilst Mr. Keith Briggs secured second place. To Mr. Abercrombie also goes the honor for the Best Picture of the Year with his character study “Meditation”.

In the very near future the Association expects to be moving into a new clubroom at the College, where wider facilities will be available for the members use.

Office-bearers for the coming year were elected as follows: President, Mr. H.L.S. Potter; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. J. Sharp and G. Rowe; Joint Secretaries, Messrs. E. Rogers and K. Briggs; Assistant Secretary and Press Correspondent, Mrs. R. Abercrombie.

We thank the Council of the Gordon College for its continued support of amateur photography by making available a room for the use of the Association, and we thank the Geelong Advertiser for publicity given in the press during the past year. Our thanks also go to Mr. Rogers for his good work as secretary during the year.

1st October 1947 Page 543 - Vol. 54 No. 10 Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
During August we moved into the new clubroom, which is very spacious and undoubtedly should prove an incentive to better work.

Mr. Porter, of Kodak Ltd., gave a very interesting illustrated talk on the manufacture and processing of film and paper at the Abbotsford factory. He covered the subject thoroughly, and at the conclusion answered many questions.

Mrs. Lorna Rowe demonstrated the art of oil coloring, which, we all know, is apart from photography; yet we must admit that portraiture, and sometimes flower studies, have an added interest when tinted with oil colors.

The Flower Study Competition, judged by a former member of the club, Miss Miles, was divided into two grades, and resulted as follows:
A GRADE: 1, Mr. K. Briggs (“Daffodils”); 2, Mr. E. Rogers (“Gladioli”); 3 (equal), Mr. J. Abercrombie (“Diosma”) and Mr. E. Rogers.
B GRADE: 1, Mrs. R. Abercrombie (“Centrepiece”); 2, Mr. F. Williams (“Blossom”).

The “B” Grade has been specially introduced to allow new members the opportunity of competing against members of their own grade. Success depends upon entries, and all members are asked to submit prints.

1st January 1949 Page 56 - Vol. 56 No. 1 The Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
This Association was established in 1889 and is at present planning suitably to commemorate its Diamond Jubilee early in 1949 with an informal re-union of past and present members.

Pending the construction of an up-to-date club room, promised by the Council of the Gordon Institute of Technology, the club is holding its meetings in the T.E. Bostock Memorial lecture room on the first Wednesday of each month.

With a membership of approximately 25 persons, the club will presently arrange its syllabus for the first half of 1949.

On Saturday afternoon, 13th November, an outing was held at Fyansford, near Geelong. Members found abundant pictorial material in the vicinity, but unfortunately an unsightly telegraph pole and wires hindered any attempt to photograph the old stone bridge designed by the late Sir John Monash. Nevertheless, a good number of “landscape” and “river scene” shots was secured by the members, who later enjoyed “billy” afternoon tea.

The Secretary (Mr. F.A. Williams, “Norwood", 33 Elizabeth Street, Newtown, Geelong) will be pleased to hear from any ex-members who may read this account.

1st March 1949 Page 187 - Vol. 56 No. 3 Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
There was a very encouraging attendance at the first meeting for 1949 in the T. E. Bostock Memorial Room on Wednesday, 2nd February, at which the President (Mr. Potter) presided.

The Diamond Jubilee Re-union Social evening is dated for April 27th, and a club outing is planned for March 26th to Prince’s Bridge—one of the prettiest parts of the Barwon River in Geelong.

Seven entrants contributed 18 prints for the “Open” competition judged by Mr. Pockley, one of Geelong’s professional photographers. He congratulated the competitors on the high standard of their work and made the awards as follows: 1, “Hillside Idyll” (Mr. J. Abercrombie); 2, “The Old Home” (Mr. E.P. Bradley); 3, “Landscape” (Mr. S. Hannam).

The Association is believed to be the oldest society of its kind in the British Colonies and, in view of the re-union Social to be held on April 27th, the Secretary would be pleased to hear from any ex-members who may read this account; also to receive any photographs or items of appropriate historical interest (on loan or otherwise) concerning the early days of the Club.

1st August 1950
Page 474 - Vol. 57 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
The Gordon College Association was established in Geelong in 1889 and thereby believes itself to be the oldest amateur photographic club in the British Commonwealth. Some detailed accounts of the early days of the Association appeared in this magazine in July for 1939 and June 1949.

More recently the history and status of the Association received lengthy publicity in the shape of an attractive half-page feature story in the Geelong Advertiser for April 29th, 1950. The account also included photographs of Mr. H.L.S. Potter (President), Mr. F.A. Williams (Secretary), as well as an excellent example of character portraiture by Mr. E.J.R. Taylor.

The concluding paragraph runs: All who have been associated with this body seem determined to make “reality” the motto of the Association, “We grasp the shadow”.

We commend this fine group to all photographic enthusiasts in the Geelong area.

1st November 1950 Page 720 - Vol. 57 No. 11 The Australasian Photo-Review

GORDON COLLEGE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
The monthly meeting, held in the Bostock Hall on Wednesday, October 11th, was well attended. Miss Hunt and Mr. P. Witkaski were elected to membership.

The subject for competition was “Church Architecture” — the winner of which received the trophy presented by the Hon.Secretary, Mr. F.A. Williams. Placings were: 1, S. Hill; 2, E.J. Bound; 3, E. Rotherham. The Open section awards were: 1, R.A. Gooch; 2, E.J. Bound; 3, Ted. Rotherham.

Mr. E. Rogers was congratulated on his success in gaining the award for the “Best Picture of the Year”; he thus holds the Royston Williams Cup for twelve months.

Entries for the next competition close on November 3rd.

The set subject is “Animal Study” and will be judged by Mr. E. Bonney, whilst Mr. R.G. Pockley will give the criticism of the prints in the Open section.

1st January 1953
Page 56 - Vol. 60 No. 1 The Australasian Photographic Review

GORDON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The activities of the Gordon Photographic Society over the past few months have been largely of a practical nature. Many of the meeting nights have been devoted to demonstrations and lectures by the more advanced members and others experienced in photography. These include Mr. G. Stephens (Contact Printing); Mr. E. Rogers and Mr. W.J. Porter (Enlarging); Mr. S. Hill (Table Top Photography), Photographing Pottery, with the assistance of Mr, Felix (Pottery Instructor, Gordon Institute).

Mr. E. Rotherham and other members of the Melbourne Camera Club also gave some very instructive talks.

Owing to the greater interest being taken in color photography, several evenings have been devoted to the projection of members color slides. Mr. D. Webb (Art Master, Geelong College), gave a very interesting talk entitled “Color Harmony”.