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HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
22nd August 1911
Page 471 - Vol. 18 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review
HAMILTON AMATEUR SOCIETY
The annual meeting of the Hamilton Photographic Society was held in the Oddfellows Hall, on Friday, 23rd June, and after the business portion of the meeting was carried through, the meeting took the form of a social evening, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The officers elected for the ensuing year were as follow:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1911 - 1912 |
PRESIDENT |
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| Vice President: Mrs. Hammond |
Vice President: Mr. S. Brake |
Hon. Secretary: Mr. J.E. Toye |
Hon. Assistant Secretary: Mr. W.G. Milford |
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. J.E. Toye |
Committee: Miss M. Rountree |
Committee: Mr. R. Grant |
Committee: Mr. B. Learmonth |
The secretary presented a very satisfactory report, which showed the society to be financially sound, and that the number of members was steadily increasing. Several trophies had been competed for during the last half-year, and there were several more promised for the next six months.
12th MARCH 1919 Page 4 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 90, ISSUE 14009
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A MEETING of Members and Intending Members of the Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society will be held TO-MORROW EVENING at 7.30pm, at the Library.
Business: Election of Officers and General.
14th MAY 1919 Page 4 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 90, ISSUE 14061
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A meeting of the Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society was held last night, Mr J. Treloar (president) presiding over a large attendance. One new member was elected. It was decided to enter prints at the Waikato Winter Show, it being reported that the Dunedin, Wellington and Tauranga Clubs were also competing. It was also resolved to compete at the inter-club competition to be held in Dunedin next month. In this competition each club is allowed to enter 12 prints, and after the contest the entries will be sent round to each club for exhibition.
9th JUNE 1919 Page 4 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 90, ISSUE 14080
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
MEMBERS are reminded that the Monthly Meeting of the Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society will be held at the Methodist Schoolroom TOMORRROW (TUESDAY) EVENING, at 7.30pm.
Business: Monthly competition, "Animal Studies"; selection of Prints for Dunedin Inter-club Competition: and General Business.
All Amateur Photographers cordially invited.
11th JUNE 1919 Page 4 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 90, ISSUE 14082
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A meeting of the Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society was held last night, Mr James Treloar presiding over an attendance of 20 members. Seven new members were elected.
The monthly competition was won by Mr J. Treloar. Good entries were received for the Dunedin inter-club competition.
Mr Ladd gave an interesting exposition of dry mounting. Judging by the growth of membership, and the interest displayed, the prospects for the Society are exceedingly bright.
16th JULY 1919
Page 4 - EVENING STAR, ISSUE 17097
18th JULY 1919
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Page 5 - DOMINION, VOLUME 12, ISSUE 252
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Page 5 - SOUTHLAND TIMES, ISSUE 18144
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21st JULY 1919
Page 10 - EVENING POST, VOLUME XCVIII, ISSUE 17
DUNEDIN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS
A most interesting collection of photographs is on view in the Dunedin Photographic Society Rooms, Liverpool street. The exhibits comprise 69 pictures which had been sent in from various centers in connection with a recent inter-club competition, and are very fine specimens of the photographic art. All the work is of New Zealand subjects, this being one of the conditions of the competition, which, by the way, is the first of its kind to be held in the Dominion. It is intended to make it an annual event, however, the judging to take place in a different center each year.
This year Mr. O'Keeffe, of the Dunedin School of Art, judged the prints, and placed the competitors as follows:
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| PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP | MARKS | |
| Dunedin Photographic Society | 921 | 1st |
| Southland Technical College Camera Club | 872 | 2nd |
| Wellington Amateur Photographic Society | 854 | 3rd |
| Auckland Camera Club | 841 | 4th |
| Invercargill Y.M.C.A. Camera Club | 836 | 5th |
| Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society | 518 | 6th |
All the prints are to be sent to each competing center in turn and exhibited there. The exhibition will be open here to-night, also to-morrow and Friday afternoons and evenings, and those interested in photography would do well to visit it.
31st JULY 1919 Page 4 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 91, ISSUE 14125
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society recently entered nine prints in the inter-club competition, held at Dunedin. Although it was not successful in securing prizes, it put up a very creditable record against old-established societies. Hamilton entered only nine prints against the other clubs 12.
13th AUGUST 1919 Page 4 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 91, ISSUE 14136
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A meeting of the Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society was held last night, Mr James Treloar presiding over a very good attendance. Two new members were elected. It was announced that Mr C.R. Cooke had been successful in winning the June competition for animal studies. Eight entries in each were received for the July and August competitions, still life and child studies. During the evening, Mr C.R. Cooke gave an interesting exhibition of gaslight printing with various negatives and papers. Much enthusiasm is being displayed in the work of the Society.
28th AUGUST 1919 Page 4 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 91, ISSUE 14149
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society asked for permission to use the Borough Council Chambers for an exhibition of photographs next week. The application was declined, and the town clerk was authorized to make what arrangements he thought fit in regard to the Town Hall.
5th SEPTEMBER 1919 Page 1 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 91, ISSUE 14156
6th SEPTEMBER 1919 Page 6 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 91, ISSUE 14157
8th SEPTEMBER 1919 Page 1 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 91, ISSUE 14158
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
AT No. 10 SAMPLE ROOM,
VULCAN LANE,
By Paul’s Book Arcade.
Finest Collection of Photographs
Ever Assembled in New Zealand
Under Auspices of
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Three Days Only
SATURDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY
Admission: 6d. Club Members Free.
1pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm.
6th SEPTEMBER 1919 Page 7 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 91, ISSUE 14157
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBITION IN HAMILTON
There is at present on view in one of the sample rooms in Paul’s Arcade, Hamilton, a most interesting collection of photographs, comprising 69 pictures which had been sent in from various centers in connection with a recent inter-club competition, and they are fine specimens of the photographic art. All the work is of New Zealand subjects, this being one of the conditions of the competition, which it is intended to make an annual event, the judging to take place in a different center each year.
This year Mr. O’Keeffe, of the Dunedin School of Art, judged the prints, and placed the competitors as follows: Dunedin Photographic Society (921 marks) 1, Southland Technical College Camera Club (872) 2, Wellington Amateur Photographic Society (854) 5, Auckland Camera Club (841) 4, Invercargill Y.M.C.A. Camera Club (836) 5, Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society (518) 6.
The Dunedin Photographic Society collection includes some artistic studies. “Beech Trees", by G. Chance, obtained 95 marks out of a possible 100, and is a splendid piece of work with a beautiful tone. “River Sedges” secured 90 marks, and there are also two fine architectural studies, some pretty harvest and wood scenes, besides striking portrait studies.
Southland Technical College Camera Club shows some fine forest, portrait, architectural and water studies, the work being of good quality and evidencing much artistic talent among the exhibitors. "A Forest Glade” is extremely pretty.
The Wellington Amateur Photographic Society collection is one that at once impresses the spectator. A study of a child was marked by the judge “in perfect repose”, and was awarded 95 marks. Wharf, harbour and pastoral scenes, a study of an old veteran fishing, seas breaking on the rocks, and a magnificent architectural study complete the list.
Auckland Camera Club: in their exhibit the highest marks went to “The Crystal”, but there will be many who will prefer the photograph of a drover and his mob of cattle, the soft tone and clear atmosphere of which are very pleasing. "A Wet Day" and water and bush scenes are artistic creations.
Invercargill Y.M.C.A. Camera Club provides “The Spirit of the Dunes”, “The Boat Landing", "A Bush Path", “In Summer Time", a moonlight scene, and several portrait studies, all very attractive.
Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society: despite the fact that it is only a “baby club”, exhibits some good work, and the points awarded are an encouragement to the club to continue. “In Harbour” gives some good light-on-water effects, and “Yachting", "Sunshine and Shadow”, and "Misty Morn”, and the various studies show much promise.
The exhibition will be open until Tuesday, and will doubtless attract many people.
15th OCTOBER 1919 Page 4 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 91, ISSUE 14190
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A well-attended meeting of the Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society was held last night. Several entries were received for the monthly competition.
An exceedingly interesting paper on “Composition", written by Mr A.A. MacDonald, of Invercargill, was read by the president, Mr James Treloar.
10th NOVEMBER 1919 Page 4 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 91, ISSUE 14211
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
THE Monthly Meeting of the Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society will be held TO-MORROW EVENING at the Library at 7.45pm.
A full attendance is requested.
J. TRELOAR
PRESIDENT
1st MAY 1920 Page 4 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 92, ISSUE 14352
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
SPECIAL NOTICE
ANNUAL MEETING
will be held in Library on Tuesday evening next at 8pm.
Large attendance desired.
Business important.
6th MAY 1920 Page 2 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 92, ISSUE 14356
7th MAY 1920 Page 7 - AUCKLAND STAR, VOLUME LI, ISSUE 109
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the of the Hamilton Photographic Society took place on Tuesday night. Mr James Treloar presided over a fair attendance.
The president presented the annual report, which stated: During the earlier portion of the season just closed several enjoyable "club-runs" were organized and carried out very successfully, though it was noticed that the attendance on these occasions was of a steadily decreasing nature. The judging was kindly done by an honorary member, Mr Gaze. Out of the series of demonstrations and lectures arranged by the committee, ten in number, not quite half materialized. The club’s greatest influence was manifested in the photographic section of the last Winter Show. Entries by the members were so numerous, and of such a quality as to excite very considerable interest and appreciative comment by the public. The club was also responsible for a large number of entries from amateur photographers in other towns. As a result of these activities the Winter Show committee has handed over the complete control of this section to the officers of the Hamilton Photographic Society for the next exhibition.
The club has also had the temerity during the past year to compete in the “Inter-club Competition”, organized by the Dunedin Photographic Society. We were placed lowest on the prize list, though our average number of marks per entry was not very far below the Auckland Society.
During the major portion of the session the secretarial duties were ably and conscientiously performed by Miss M. Aitken, who, to the great regret of club-members, afterwards had to resign her position owing to ill-health. A very capable substitute was found in Miss Tait, a lady whose regular attendance at all the meetings had previously been the means of much encouragement to the officials.
A rather important incident in the history of the club was the CHANGE OF NAME from the Hamilton Amateur Photographic Society to Hamilton Photographic Society. It was claimed that the deletion of the word amateur would invite professional photographers to join the Society, thus rendering their superior knowledge and experience available to the other members.
The balance-sheet was very satisfactory, showing a credit of £2 10s.
The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1920 - 1921 |
PRESIDENT |
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| Vice President: Mr. J. Treloar |
Vice President: Mr. T. Ladd |
Vice President: Mr. Baulf |
Hon. Secretary: Miss Tait |
Hon. Treasurer: Miss Tait |
Committee: Miss M. Aitken |
Committee: Mr. Blomfield |
Committee: Mr. R. Harris |
Committee: Mr. Marfell |
Committee: Mr. A.E. Webb |
Competition Judge: Mr. Gaze |
The annual subscription was reduced to: Men, 10s; ladies and junior members under 18, 5s.
The members present pledged themselves to send in not less than six pictures during the year.
13th MAY 1920 Page 5 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 92, ISSUE 14362
HAMILTON AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The president of the Hamilton Photographic Society has received information that "The Spirit of the Dunes”, by Mr A.M. Macdonald, of Invercargill, a picture which was the subject of much admiring comment at the last Winter Show, has been accepted for “Photograms of the Year”, an English publication. This is considered to be a great honor. Mr Macdonald will exhibit again at the coming Winter Show.
13th MAY 1920 Page 5 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 92, ISSUE 14362
AN OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK
GENEROUS RESPONSE BY BUSINESS MEN AND FARMERS
THE WAIKATO WINTER SHOW
DONATIONS: Hamilton Photographic Society, £1 1s.
14th APRIL 1921 Page 9 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 94, ISSUE 14638
3rd JUNE 1921 Page 6 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 94, ISSUE 14668
THE WINTER SHOW
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY
A SPLENDID EXHIBITION
MARKED LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
A section to which we think the Association should certainly give greater space and attention at future shows is that for amateur photography. This year's exhibition is in surroundings that are the very opposite to what they should be, and quite the antithesis of the artistic. The pictures, therefore, are by no means displayed to advantage, although there are some examples there that would worthily grace any photographic exhibition. The collection does not, perhaps, cover so wide a scope as last year, although the quality of the local work shows a marked improvement. Towards this the Hamilton Photographic Society, of which Mr James Treloar is founder and president, has been a considerable factor, and the Show Association would do well to offer this body greater encouragement in future, which, we feel sure, would be productive of excellent results, as photography may now be considered one of the most important branches of modern art. In the general classes a lot of the work is only passing fair, and parents of children interested in photography would do well to assist the youngsters to some extent in selecting suitable subjects and in arranging and grouping, so as to train them to see the picturesque in things instead of allowing them to waste their time in photographing anything that comes their way.
The "Old Orchard", by Mr A.M. McDonald, of Invercargill, "Cooling Breezes" by Mr C.R. Cooke, of Thames, "Autumn Sunlight", and "Morning Mists" by Mr J. Treloar, of Hamilton, "In Summertime", by Miss C.L. Gibson, of Dunedin, and "Sand Dunes" by Miss Champion of Dunedin are really splendid examples of photographic art, and well worthy of a place in any photographic salon. "Sunday", by Mr C.R. Cooke, is also a very beautiful thing, marred only by the spidery arms of the fir tree in the foreground. The entries in the marine class are disappointingly small, the first prize, "Coming Winds" by Mr C.R. Cooke, and the "Boat Landing" by Mr A.M. McDonald, being really excellent. In the portrait section there are, unfortunately, only four entries, the first prize winner, a "boy's head" by Mr D.J. Sheriff, of Dunedin, being particularly fine and receiving a maximum number of points for general treatment. The figure study class was poor, "The White Coat," by Mr McDonald totally eclipsing the few others entered. There were several beautiful, studies for exhibition only, one by Miss Gibson of Dunedin of "A Wet Night", and another by Miss Champion of Dunedin, "The Night Entrance", being exceptionally good pieces of work, giving wonderful atmospheric effects.
The whole photographic exhibition is full of interest, and has attracted much attention, although, as we have already stated, the entries are too cramped, are in surroundings that ill-befit them, and are certainly not by any means displayed to advantage. We do hope that these defects will be remedied at future shows.
28th JULY 1921 Page 7 - EVENING STAR, ISSUE 17725
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The exhibition of photographic work under the auspices of the Dunedin Photographic Society, and on at its last day in that society’s rooms, Liverpool street, is admittedly a credit to all concerned. The contributing bodies are the Hamilton Photographic Society, Christchurch Amateur Photographic Society, Southland Technical College Camera Club, Wellington Amateur Photographic Society, the Timaru Photographic Society, and the Dunedin Photographic Society. Each is strongly represented by work that would claim attention in any city.
31st MARCH 1922 Page 9 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 95, ISSUE 14911
22nd SEPTEMBER 1922
Page 4 - NORTHERN ADVOCATE
PHOTOGRAPHIC ART
WHANGAREI EXHIBITS CRITICIZED
Reporting upon the New Zealand Inter-Club photographic competition which was held recently in Invercargill and to which members of the Whangarei Photographic Society sent a number of exhibits, the judge stated that the numerical strength was stronger than it had been during the two previous years. He declared that the Southland Technical College Camera Club had to have a fine Exhibit to win for the second time running. The general standard was higher than in 1921, but in one or two sections there were weaknesses. The portraiture was not so strong and the architectural section was weaker. He noticed however, more pronounced efforts to get "atmosphere" into the pictures, a quality which is essential to artistic photography. The Southland exhibit, he continued, was undoubtedly the strongest, but he indicated that a pleasing feature was the progress shown by Hamilton. Referring to the Whangarei exhibits he wrote that members of the Hamilton Photographic Society would be interested in the Whangarei exhibit, because Hamilton's progress was a striking example of what could be done from small beginnings. The photographs in the Whangarei section belonged to the "snap-shot" variety, but showed some sound technical work, minus any attempt to manipulate prints. With more experience Whangarei would send out some good work, because such scenes as Mr. Howard Smith's yacht in full sail off Kioreroa, and the topsail schooner off Marsden Point and with Manaia as a background suggested that members were on the track of pictures, but had yet to learn how to develop their possibilities. In the yacht scene the sky was lacking in control, but the lower half of the picture was decidedly pleasing. Mr. Roy Drummond's harbour view was the most ambitious effort from the point of view of size, but its tone was not pleasing. Another of his exhibits, a view taken in Mair Park was described as a tangle and utterly devoid of interest.
22nd MARCH 1923 Page 10 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 97, ISSUE 15195
9th APRIL 1924 Page 29 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 97, ISSUE 15961
WAIKATO WINTER SHOW 1924
Conducted under the auspices of the HAMILTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
14th APRIL 1925 Page 31 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 99, ISSUE 16471
19th APRIL 1926 Page 19 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 100, ISSUE 16776
7th APRIL 1927 Page 21 - WAIKATO TIMES, VOLUME 102, ISSUE 17071
WAIKATO WINTER SHOW 1927
Conducted under the auspices of the HAMILTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
28th MAY 1934 Page 12 - NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME LXXI, ISSUE 21811
WAIKATO SHOW 1934
The photographic division, which is conducted under the auspices of the HAMILTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, is noted for the outstanding quality of the work entered.
31st MAY 1939 Page 18 - NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME LXXVI, ISSUE 23360
WAIKATO SHOW 1939
Another important feature is the exhibition of photographic and art studies conducted by the HAMILTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY