WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

7th April 1891 to 16th July 1919

LUDOVICO HART

Friday 19 September 1890  Page 2 - North Melbourne Advertiser (Victoria)

Five hundred invitations have been issued by the members of the photographic Classes in connection with the Working Men's College to an exhibition of lantern slides produced by the students, past and present of the College, on Saturday evening the 11th October, City, suburban, rural, Tasmanian, geological, architectural, scientific and general subjects will be included in the views which will be illustrated by the oxyhydrogen light. The entertainment will be under the supervision of the instructor Mr. Ludovico W. Hart and a committee of the classes. Professor Charles William Kernot C.E., will preside. During the interval selections will be rendered on the bells by the Messrs Poole and other gentlemen The exhibition, is given to bring prominently before the public the excellence of the tuition imparted within the College walls and opportunity will be afforded those so inclined to assist the students in obtaining the necessary optical and other scientific apparatus to illustrate in detail subjects of every description which when lectured upon may be fully delineated on the canvas.

PROFESSOR CHARLES WILLIAM KERNOT
Born 16th June 1845 - Rochford, Essex, England
Died 14th March 1909 - Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria
PROFESSOR of ENGINEERING at the UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Friday 10 October 1890  Page 2 - North Melbourne Advertiser (Victoria)

Tomorrow evening the past and present students of the Photographic Classes in the Working Men's College will give an exhibition of lantern slides by oxyhydrogen light. Professor Charles William Kernot will preside. Admission is free, but during the evening the audience will have an opportunity of contributing towards the fund which has been opened for the purchase of scientific optical apparatus to be used during public lectures. A most enjoyable evening can be safely promised those who attend.


Friday 17th April 1891  Page 6 - The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria)

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The first meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club was held in the Working Men's College on Tuesday evening.

The following officers were elected: President, Professor Charles William Kernot; vice-presidents, Messrs F.A. Campbell and R. Camm; Hon.Instructor, Mr. Ludovico W. Hart; committee, Messrs. Reed, M'Mahon, Hislop; Hon.Secretary, Mr. W.G. Rae; Hon.Treasurer, Mr. Poole.

The advantages offered to the members of the Club, who must be either students or ex-students of the college, are the use of the dark room, with chemicals for development, access to the library containing the latest works on photography and the assistance of the Hon.Instructor, who is at present the photographer in charge of the college classes. The annual subscription of 10s. covers all the fees in connection with the Club.






Friday 17th April 1891  Page 4 - North Melbourne Advertiser (Melbourne, Victoria)

PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club was held in the College on Tuesday evening. Mr. Camm presided. The rules and regulations having been adopted, the election of officers took place and resulted as follows: President, Professor Charles William Kernot; Vice-Presidents, Messrs F.A. Campbell and R. Camm; Hon.Instructor, Mr. Ludovico W. Hart; committee, Messrs Reed, McMahon and Hislop: Hon.Secretary, Mr. W.G. Rae; Hon.Treasurer, Mr. Poole. The advantages offered by this newly formed Club are extremely liberal. For the annual subscription of 10s members, who must be either students or ex-students of the College, have the privilege of using the dark room with chemicals for development under the direct supervision of the Hon.Instructor, access to the library and attendance at any lecture or lesson on the syllabus re photography by payment of ninepence, tickets for this purpose being issued by the Hon.Secretary of the College, whilst in addition monthly meetings will be held to promote the knowledge of the art. The Club will meet to discus general subjects the first Tuesday in each month. The inaugural meeting will take place on the 5th prox, when addresses are expected from the President and Hon.Instructor, to be followed by social intercourse and an exhibition of work done by the members.


Friday 8th May 1891  Page 2 - North Melbourne Advertiser (Victoria)

The inaugural meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club was held in the College last Tuesday evening, about 100 ladies and gentlemen being present. The Hon.Secretary announced that the Club numbered 40 members, which was considered an excellent commencement. Appropriate addresses were delivered by the president, Professor Charles William Kernot, C.E.M.A., vice-presidents, Mr. F.A. Campbell C.E.F.R.G.S., F.R.His.S., Mr. T. Camm and Professor Ludovico W. Hart, Hon.Instructor. Recitations were contributed by Misses Finklestein, Atkinson, Messrs Lloyd, of the Ormond College Elocution Class and Messrs Hislop and McMahon. A large quantity of excellent work, executed by the members of the Club, was exhibited and proved highly interesting.



Friday 26th June 1891  Page 4 - North Melbourne Advertiser (Victoria)

RULES OF THE WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

1. NAME
That the Club shall be called Working Men's College Photographic Club Melbourne.

2. OBJECTS
The objects of the Club shall be to promote the study of photography, comparing of all photo work at home and abroad, discussion of papers on photography, the subject of which shall be announced one month beforehand; the use of the dark room under certain conditions for development, free access to the library and if possible an annual exhibition of work with intermediate social intercourse.

3. MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall consist of subscribing and honorary members. Subscribing members shall consist of students and ex-students of the College.

4. MEMBERSHIP
Honorary membership shall be extended to gentlemen who have distinguished themselves in the science of photography and who are thus worthily entitled to the Club's distinction.

5. SUBSCRIPTION
The subscription shall be 10s. for gentlemen and 5s. for ladies per annum, payable on receipt of the Club's certificate of membership. Subsequent annual subscriptions must be paid at the commencement of each financial year, beginning 1st May. The moneys accruing from the subscriptions shall be expended as follows - 2s/6d per annum per member shall be paid over to the College authorities for the use of chemicals used in development, the balance, viz., 7s/6d, shall be expended in the purchase of books, apparatus, etc., as the management shall direct. On the payment of ninepence at the office the Hon.Secretary of the College will issue a ticket entitling any member of the Club to attend any one lecture or lesson on the syllabus of the Photographic Classes.

6. OFFICERS
The management of the Club shall be vested in a President, two Vice Presidents, Honorary Instructor, Hon.Secretary, Treasurer (who shall act as Librarian), all of whom shall be ex-offico members of committee and a Committee of three. Three to form a quorum. All officers shall be elected annually. Nominations for any of the offices shall be lodged with the Hon.Secretary in writing fourteen days before the day appointed for the annual meeting of which the Hon.Secretary shall give 7 days notice by circular.

7. HONORARY INSTRUCTOR
The position of Honorary Instructor shall be offered in preference to the Lecturer in charge of the College Photo Classes. The Hon. Instructor shall be an ex-offico member of the Committee of Management.

8. TIME OF MEETING
The ordinary monthly meetings shall be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 8 pm. The meeting in May of each year shall be termed the Annual General Meeting for receiving the Committees reports. Honorary members shall not have the privilege of voting on any question whatever.

9. CASTING VOTE
The Chairman at all meetings shall decide questions in the customary manner, unless a ballot be demanded. Should the voting be equal for or against the Chairman shall have the casting vote. The Chairman shall have a deliberative vote.

10. USE OF DARK ROOM
The dark room, which shall be under the sole control of the Hon. Instructor until further notification, shall be open to members every Tuesday from 11 am to 2 pm.

11. THE PROPERTY OF THE CLUB
That the property of the Club shall be vested in the Management for the time being as trustees for the Club. In the event of no meetings of the Club being held for six months the Club shall be considered defunct, in which case the library, all Club apparatus, shall be come the property of the Council of the Working Men's College.

10. ALTERATION OF RULES
One month's notice in writing shall be given before any of the foregoing rules shall be altered.

13. COMMITTEE MEETINGS
That the Committee shall meet the last Tuesday of each month to arrange all business for the general monthly meeting.



Friday 3rd July 1891  Page 4 - North Melbourne Advertiser (Vic)

PHOTOGRAPHY
By Ludovico W. Hart
Read before the Working Men's College Photographic Club

One of the most interesting as well as one of the most artistic of all the photographic processes is the Photogravure process. It is a method of putting a picture on copper by means of bichromated gelatine and etching it with acid or some other mordant, so that impressions may be taken from it as from an engraved plate. There are many methods by which this may be done, but to-night I will ask your attention for a few minutes while I try to explain one of the ways and that the one most generally practiced and best known.

Before going into the details of this process, I presume that all present know the manipulations of the Carbon or Autotype process, as a thorough knowledge of it is essential in photogravure. But should any not understand it, I would recommend that, if not in the first year Photography Class, they should take advantage of one of the benefits of our Club, that is, "Permission to attend any lecture or class in connection with the photographic classes of this College on the payment of a nominal sum at the office" and there they would see it practically demonstrated and I am sure they would never regret it. It would be impossible for me in this short paper to go into the details of the carbon process; suffice to say, that it is one of the most beautiful processes of pure photography.

In Photogravure the first thing necessary is a copper plate.

This plate must be free from scratches and absolutely free from grease. To get rid of the scratches polish the plate with a piece of charcoal and finish off with rotten stone and water. To get rid of grease, well, there should not be any grease to be got rid of. When the plate is thoroughly clean, it should be put aside to dry.

In all photographic processes, where half-tone pictures are required to be reproduced, a grain of some sort is necessary, so the next thing to be done is to get something that will give us a grain and this is obtained in a very simple manner.

A square box is procured and fixed on a stand by two pans of wood or metal to act as pivots, so that it can revolve. An opening at the lower end of the front is fitted with a door hinged from the bottom. The bottom of the box should have a number of wire nails driven in about an inch apart to rest the copper plate on.

In this box there is placed about a pint of resin and bitumen finely powdered. The door is closed and the box rapidly revolved for about a minute, then it is fixed in its original position and allowed to remain so for two or three minutes, to allow all the coarser particles of dust to fall to the bottom.

The copper plate is now placed in this box and allowed to remain there from 10 to 20 minutes, according as the subject to be reproduced requires; it is then taken out, when it will be found to be covered with minute particles of resin and bitumen, which form the grain.

Great care must be taken in removing the plate from the box, as any draught or even breathing on it will disturb the small particles of dust that have fallen on it and destroy the grain.

It is now carefully placed on a heater (a piece of iron or brass on a gas stove does very well for this purpose) and allowed to remain there until these minute particles of bitumen are heated sufficiently to make them adhere to the copper.

This operation requires great care, for the plate must not be heated too much, else the resin and bitumen will melt and become a film through which no acid can etch, instead of being a grain to break up the picture and allow the acid to attack the copper plate.

To a certain when the plate is heated sufficiently, touch the corner of the plate with the finger every now and then and when it is found that the dust is not removed by touching, it has been heated sufficiently and should now be put aside to cool.

The next thing to look to is the negative. Any good negative will do for this purpose as long as it has good detail in the shadows and if it is a reversed negative so much the better, for we can make a positive by contact; but if not, a reversed positive is necessary and it can be made either by an enlarging camera, or by making a carbon transparency on glass. Of the two ways, I think the latter is the more preferable, as no detail is lost by it if it be well done.

When we have the positive from it, it is necessary to make a carbon print which has to be developed on the prepared copper plate.

This operation is the same as making a transparency on glass. The printed tissue and the copper plate are immersed in water. When the tissue is sufficiently limp, it and the plate are brought together under water. They are then lifted out and contact is obtained by the use of the squeegee. It is then covered with blotting, upon which is covered a piece of glass, or something flat, with a weight upon it. In five minutes it is ready for developing. To develop, the plate with the print on it is placed in warm water at about 95 deg. F., until the unaltered gelatine is noticed oozing out from under the backing paper, then catching the paper by one corner, it will be found to come away easily, leaving the gelatine film on the copper plate. Then add more warm water until all the unaltered or soluble gelatine is washed away.

We now have a negative picture on a grained copper plate. The plate is washed in cold water and put aside to dry.

The next thing to be got ready is the etching fluid.

For this purpose a saturated solution of perchloride of iron is used and here it might be well to remark a peculiar property of this mordant. It is this: "That the stronger the solution, the less it etches the copper".

It is well to start the etching with almost a saturated solution and as the etching advances, a little water is occasionally added, especially if the print on the copper be very dense, but great care must be taken in making this addition, for if it be carelessly done it is liable to take the film off the plate.

When the plate is dry the edge and back of the copper is painted with a strong resisting varnish; Brunswick Black doing very well. When this is dry the plate is ready for the etching.

It will be noticed that the high lights are very dense as in a negative and the shadows are almost clear copper. The reason for this is that the acid gets through the thin parts first-that is, the shadows-and by the time it is through the high lights the shadows are pretty deeply etched.

The etching operation must be watched very closely, as the etching fluid staying on a minute too long will spoil the picture.

The effect of the mordant on the copper can be easily noticed by the change of color and instead of a negative picture being visible, it is turned into a positive and gradually again into the negative. As soon as it is noticed that the copper under the high lights is attacked, yon know the etching is finished and the plate is taken out of the etching bath and washed.

The resist and varnish are cleaned off with a little turpentine and the plate polished with a little rotten stone and oil.

The etching operation only occupies a few minutes and when the resist is cleaned off it must not be expected that the plate is deeply etched, for it is hardly etched at all, merely the surface of the copper taken off; but for all that, it is sufficient to hold strong copper plate ink.

The edge of the plate round the picture is now cleaned with a piece of charcoal and then the plate is ready for the printer.

When an impression is obtained, if there be not sufficient contrast, or if the shadows are not deep enough, the plate may be rolled up with a glazed roller and etched again, but this is a very risky operation and needs a good deal of practice before it can be accomplished successfully. There is another way to improve the plate and one almost always used, but it requires a good deal of skill to accomplish it with success and that is, to burnish the high lights with a burnisher and deepen the shadows by means of a roulette, which is an instrument with a small dotted wheel at the end of it.

In conclusion, I do not wish it to be thought that I have gone thoroughly into the subject of my paper in this short sketch; for it would require many more pages to explain it fully. But I have tried to give a rough outline and I venture to trust, have thrown a little light on a process that is responsible for the reproduction of many of our finest pictures.

I will now ask you to look at the specimens that I have brought with me illustrative of the various stages of the process. You will find the original negative, the reversed positive, the carbon tissue print on the prepared copper plate, the etched copper plate and last of all the proof from the copper plate. These will give all who have not studied the process a better chance of understanding it and I hope of trying it for themselves.



Friday 27th May 1892  Page 4 - North Melbourne Advertiser (Vic)

THROUGH THE BIG SCRUB, N.S.W.
By A.J. CAMPBELL F.L.S.
Read before the Working Men's College Photographic Club, 5th April, 1892

I have a series of pictures to place before you tonight on what is locally known as "The Big Scrub" of the Richmond River District of New South Wales, a marvelous place for a naturalist, but scarcely for a photographer. I did not undertake the journey as a photographic tour, but purely in the interests of Natural Science. However, I am bound to admit that photography played an important part, or was a valuable adjunct to my outing and as has been stated on a previous occasion, I would now sooner think of starting on such expeditions without my gun and collecting material as go without my camera.

To reach the Big Scrub as quickly as possible, you have to take the overland route and leave the train at Tenterfield, near the Queensland border. Then you take coach for about 100 miles in an easterly direction to Dismore - the base, so to speak, of the Big Scrub.

Well, what about this Big Scrub? you ask. I answer simply it is a great vegetable labyrinth, in other words a dense tropical jungle, square miles upon square miles in extent. Here for once you miss the ever ubiquitous gum-trees (Eucalypts), their places being taken by more tropical forms, such as Moreton Bay Chestnut or Bean Trees, Buoyong (Tarrietia), Crow's Ash (Flindersia), Native Tamarind, Red Odar, Gigantic, Fig Trees, all grow closely on the most generous of soil and are lashed together with vines and enveloped from base to crown with numerous parasitical plants, therefore you can imagine how dense the scrub is and what chance a photographer has within its darkened aisles with so much heavy green foliage about him. Should a stray sunbeam struggle through the leafy court, it only serves to render the shadows more dense by contrast. Of course, to illustrate my subjects I did not choose the darkest forest shades and waiting for light cloudy weather when I could. Under ordinary circumstances I would have exposed for seconds and half-seconds, but here I found minutes and half-minutes much nearer the mark.

It will be recollected that 9th November last was to have been a field day with our Photographic Club and the member who took the best half dozen pictures was to have his name merited in our annals. Such healthy emulation is, I think, the life of a Club like this and will, undoubtedly, lead to the very best results.

On the day specified in the far-away Big Scrub, I was on the alert and before breakfast was in a banana grove, where I thought I could get an excellent and instructive picture before the wind rose to rustle, the broad handsome leaves which are easily set in motion by the gentlest zephyr. After breakfast I took exposures of a couple of remarkable birds nests which I had retrieved from a tangled thicket and placed under the verandah of my quarters. In the afternoon I took a creek scene and two glimpses of a road that cuts through the thick scrub. However, when I returned to Melbourne, I learned it had rained nearly all over Victoria on the 9th November and that the photographic outing of the Club had to be abandoned.

Without further detention we shall now proceed with the lantern and by its aid I hope to conduct you for a little "Through the Big Scrub"; and in concluding these written remarks. I have to thank the two members of the Club who lent valuable aid to me in producing the slides and likewise to the member behind the apparatus who is about to dissolve, most artistically, no doubt, the various views.

Here followed 45 slides, comprising townships, road and scrub scenes, aboriginals, natural history subjects, the most successful probably being the birds nests, coaches, natives, scrub falling, Marshall Falls and Coolangatta Bay.



Friday 9 September 1892  Page 2 - North Melbourne Advertiser (Vic)

The usual monthly meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club was held on Tuesday evening. Professor Charles William Kernot C.E., presided, 30 members being present, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather. After the close of the ordinary business, Mr. Tobin, head teacher of the Northcote State School and an enthusiastic member of the Club, delivered an interesting address on "Photography as Applied Practically to Education", which was subsequently illustrated by the lantern. A very enjoyable evening was spent, the value of the art as a public and popular educator being fully demonstrated. The first outing of the Club for the present year will take place at Alphington, on the 1st prox. The members, cameras in hand will leave the city by tram and arrive at the terminus by train at 2.30pm.



Friday 9 December 1892  Page 2 - North Melbourne Advertiser (Vic)

A paper was read by Mr. Somerville on Photo-mechanical Methods before the members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, last Tuesday evening. The Hon.Instructor of the Club, Mr. Ludovico W. Hart, presided and during the evening congratulated the writer on his efforts. The Club members will meet at Heidleberg by 1.51pm train tomorrow week, cameras in hand for snap shooting.



Friday 10th March 1893  Page 2 - North Melbourne Advertiser (Vic)

A large number of members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club met on Tuesday, in the lecture hall of the College. The evening was devoted to an exhibition of work by the members, including negatives, silver and bromide prints, stereoscopic work, snap shots and phototype specimens, with a friendly discussion on the subjects exhibited. An hour with the lantern brought a most enjoyable meeting to a close. The next meeting of the Club will take place on the 11th April, when each member is expected to furnish three lantern slides and give a description of the localities of each visited by him during the Easter holidays.

There is every likelihood of duties being resumed at the Working Men's College next week. A circular has been issued to the instructors, enquiring if they are willing to accept a large percentage of fees in lieu of salary, until such time as the present troubles are overcome. Replies have been received from many in the affirmative and it is expected, under the temporary circumstances, that the classes will meet as usual.



Tuesday 6th June 1893  Page 6 - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic)

THE WORKING MENS COLLEGE
A meeting of the council was held at the college on Monday night there being present Professor Charles William Kernot and Messrs C.J. Ham M.L.C., W.M.K. Vale, R.L.J. Ellery, F.H. Bromley M.L.A., J. Graham, A. Yewdall, James Smith and C.S. Paterson. A letter was read from the instructor in photography stating that the students of his classes and of the Working Men's College Photographic Club had offered to defray the cost of the materials for these classes for the current term. The Hon.Secretary reported 995 students up to date and it was decided to take fees for the ensuing two weeks at rates proportional to the remainder of the current term and that the term should consist of 10 weeks. The meeting then adjourned.



March 1894  Page 13 - PHOTOGRAPHIC REVIEW OF REVIEWS

THE WORKING MENS COLLEGE
From the Hon.Secretary of the Working Men's College Photographic Club (Melbourne), notices of prizes awarded to Messrs. A.J. Campbell and C.W. Ballard in a developing competition, and of a lantern slide competition to be held on 1st May next. Also of an illustrated lecture delivered before the Club by Mr. A. Sturtevant on the “History of the Lantern”, dating back from A.D., 1671.



Saturday 14th September 1895  Page 17 - Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW)

An Inter-colonial Exhibition and Congress of Photography, open to all professional and amateur photographers of Australasia, is to be held in the Exhibition Building, Melbourne. It is under the auspices of the Working Men's College Photographic Club and the Exhibition Trustees and it opens on 2nd April 1896.



Friday 14th February 1896  Page 5 - South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA)

Inter-colonial Exhibition of Photography. We have received the prospectus of the second Inter-colonial Exhibition and Congress of Photography, which is to be opened in the Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne, by His Excellency Lord Brassey on Wednesday, April 22. The Exhibition is open to all professional and amateur photographers of Australasia and is held under the auspices of the Working Men's College Photographic Club and the Melbourne Exhibition Trustees. There are numerous classes and sections — portraits, groups, landscape, seascape and yachting, architectural, animals, original compositions, enlargements, photomicrography, astronomical photo-mechanical, special processes, lantern slides and photographs obtained by artificial light. Mr. Ludovico W. Hart, of the Working Men's College, Melbourne, is the General Hon.Secretary.

THOMAS BRASSEY
Born 11th February 1836 - Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Died 23rd February 1918 - England
GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA 1895 to 1900

Friday 17th April 1896  Page 5 - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.)

An Inter-colonial photographic exhibition and congress on the lines of the exhibition held at Geelong a year ago is to be opened in the Exhibition-building on Wednesday next by His Excellency Lord Brassey, the Governor of Victoria. The exhibition is being undertaken by the Working Men's College Photographic Club, assisted by the Amateur Photographic Association of Victoria, under the auspices of the Exhibition trustees and is designed to extend a knowledge of the principles of photography to those interested in but having no practical acquaintance with the subject and to enlarge the theoretical and practical horizo of those who follow the art either for pleasure or profit. A series of lectures on some of the more interesting and complicated processes of photography is being arranged and twice a week lantern demonstrations will be given illustrative of many of the industries and picturesque spots of the colonies. A demonstration of the Rontgen process will be given by Professor Lyle on the opening day and the results will be exhibited on a screen during the evening by Mr. Ludovico W. Hart, the Hon.Secretary of the congress. The prize-list includes separate classes for professionals and for amateurs and sections will be found for almost every branch of photography.



Thursday 23rd April 1896  Page 6 - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.)

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
OPENED BY THE GOVERNOR
A large number of ladies and gentlemen gathered at the Exhibition building yesterday afternoon to witness the opening ceremony of the Inter-colonial Photographic Exhibition and Exhibition of Paintings. The ceremony was performed by the Governor. On the arrival of his Excellency, who was accompanied by Lady Brassey and suite, the party were received by Professor Kernot, president of the Photographic Congress of Australasia, the executive officers of the same body and representatives of the Exhibition trustees and after the vice-regal party had made an exhaustive inspection of the greater part of the exhibits, Lord Brassey formally declared the Exhibition open. His Excellency remarked that the exhibition was an admirable one regarding both the specimens of photography and the works of color. He was glad to find that the colony, and Australia generally, had done so much in each of these arts, and still more so when he saw that they contained a public capable of appreciating the worth of such. He hoped to visit the exhibition on several occasions before its close, and he trusted that those he saw before him would do the same and he had no doubt they would one and all inform their friends of the value and interest of what they had seen.

In the evening a lantern demonstration was given by the members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, assisted by Mr. Burchall, who put through a number of pictures entitled, The Visions of Baron Von Mueller. Mr. Hart gave a short description of fleas and spiders that were magnified 2,000,000 times. A Trip to Albatross Island, by Mr. Le Souef, was greatly enjoyed, whilst Mr. J.F. Campbell kept the audience in a merry mood by a humorous description of a mugwump's trip to Wandong. There were accessories to the slides displayed in the shape of a cycloidotrope, a mechanical instrument for making designs of patterns for carpets. A polariscope for polarizing light was also shown.

To-day, at 3.30pm, Mr. L, Hart will deliver a lecture on Photography at the Opening and Closing of the Nineteenth Century and at 8pm Mr. R.L.J. Ellery will deliver the presidential address.

THOMAS BRASSEY
Born 11th February 1836 - Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Died 23rd February 1918 - England
GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA 1895 to 1900

Thursday 23rd April 1896  Page 6 - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.)
Saturday 25th April 1896  Page 23 - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.)

DESCRIPTION OF THE EXHIBITS
There are some 300 exhibitors, this number including professionals and amateur, and the extraordinary progress of photography as an art and the widespread interest taken in its higher development, are well attested, both by the distinctly satisfactory quality of the exhibits, and the number and value of the awards offered to the successful competitors. Some of the most beautiful work is to be found among the landscapes and yacht studies. To instance one or two of the numerous examples of these it would be difficult to do better than in such a photograph as The Black Pool, Werribee Gorge, with its artistic massing of light and shade, and foreground of sunlit grass and river, in Class C; or, than in the pictures of seascapes and yachting shown in Class D, in which technical excellence and skillful management are united. A fair number of the portraits are thoroughly satisfactory, giving in their soft clearness the character of the head so often lost in the namby pamby prettiness aimed at, and attained by retouching in the fashionable photograph. The rugged head of an old gentleman, and beautiful intellectual profile of a girl in class A are among the good examples of artistic portraiture.

Passing over the groups which offer little artistic interest we come to the original compositions, in which a wide field is open to the "picture maker". The limitations of photography as compared to art are most evident, in the humorous subjects and when the figures are in action, as the arrested movement is always unpleasantly felt. The pictorial compositions of figures in repose are far more successful. A little picture called The End of the Book, a lamplight photogram, is well worthy of notice as a restful and effectively lighted composition and the thoughtful expression of the charming model is thoroughly in keeping with the title of the work. Some fine photographs of animals, notably those taken in the Zoological Gardens of the lions and tigers, make this section a very interesting one. Very good work is also to be found in the architectural division, while the extensive illustrations of all the recognized processes will prove extremely interesting to the student of this most fascinating science.

In the room beyond that of the competing photographers, an exhibition of paintings by the Melbourne Art Club, in which upwards of 180 oil paintings and nearly as many water colors have been hung, is being held, and will also be opened this afternoon. Owing to the number of works exhibited - for the Victorian Sketching Club has contributed a number of paintings hung on screens, occupying the center of the room - we must confine ourselves to a description of the most important pictures, Mr. J.H. Scheltema sends three paintings. Of these A Milking Yard is one of the most successful and pleasing examples of this artist's many pleasing paintings of cattle under a cool grey sky. The cows have been well studied, both as regards texture and form, and the expression of tranquil content has been most ably realized in the head of the animal in the foreground. Mr. Peele is also well represented in his large landscapes Milford Sound and Mount Cook. Miss L. Mitchell's paintings of animals are one of the features of the exhibition. Her Irish Terrier is full of character, while Motherless is a pathetic and very living picture of two fat, shapeless, bright-eyed puppies, who sit huddled together. Miss Ada Bell contributes three small marine studies, fresh in color and giving a good impression of the movement and swing of the sea and of changing cloud forms. All That's Bright Must Fade is a harmonious study of withered chrysanthemums, by the same artist. Showery Weather, by Mr. Delafield Cook; the landscapes of Messrs. Curtis, A.S. M'Gregor, Victor Brun and Brooke Smith; Mr. Victor Henry's An Evening Haul and Mr. F. Taylor's Poultry Farm all deserve mention. Mr. James Turner exhibits 10 small paintings, as usual, racy of the soil the vicissitudes of bush life affording him an inexhaustible fund of humorous subjects. Miss Chassie Cole's Daffodils are one of her happiest efforts. Paintings of flowers are also contributed by Mrs. Rix, Miss E. Mullett, Miss Isobel Daish and others. Miss Violet Teague and Mr. Victor Brun send portraits. The exhibition as a whole, represents the work of a few toilers and a large majority of triflers in art. In spite of a decided gift for color, which Australians undoubtedly possess, their "going to nature" without any sound knowledge of drawing, in the happy spirit of self-complacency, which is also undoubtedly one of their characteristics, has resulted in many instances in their going exceedingly far from nature in their rendering of either landscape or figures.

PRIZE LIST
The following is the list of prizes awarded Amateur classes and Sections.

PORTRAITS: Section I: Charles Gruncell, Hobart, 1; J.C. Kaufmann, Hawthorn, 2.
PORTRAITS: Section II: A.C. Gifford, New Zealand, 1; John Wadelton, Geelong, 2.
GROUPS: Section I: W. Stutterd, Malvern, 1; A.C. Gifford, 2.
GROUPS: Section II: A.C. Gifford, 1; William Haughton, Carlton, 2.
LANDSCAPES: Section I: A.J. Campbell, Armadale, 1.
LANDSCAPES: Section II: Charles Gruncell, Hobart, 1; W. Stutterd, Malvern, 2; F. Styant-Browne, Launceston, 3.
LANDSCAPES: Section III: A.C. Gifford, 1; W. Haughton, Carlton, 2; J.P. Campbell, 3.
SEASCAPE AND YACHTING: Section I: J.R. Yorke, Lands department, Sydney, 1 ; S.O. Dentry, Geelong, 2.
SEASCAPE AND YACHTING: Section II: Charles Gruncell, Hobart, 1 ; E. F. Davis. Sydney, 2; J.R. Yorke, 3.
ARCHITECTURAL EXTERIORS: Section I: W. Stutterd, Malvern, 1; F.W. Pettersen, Redfern, New South Wales, 2.
ARCHITECTURAL EXTERIORS: Section II: A. E. Bennett, Red Hill, 1; L. Nelson Lee, Hobart, 2.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS: Section I: F. Styant-Browne, Launceston, 1; J. R. Yorke, Lands Department, New South Wales, 2.
ANIMALS: Section I: F. Styant-Browne, Launceston, 1 ; J.C. Kaufmann, Hawthorn, 2.
ANIMALS: Section II: D. Le Souef, Parkville.
INSTANTANEOUS, OTHER THAN MARINE: Section I: F. Styant-Browne, Launceston, 1; L. Byron Morres, Hawthorn, 2.
INSTANTANEOUS, OTHER THAN MARINE: Section II.: D. Le Souef, Parkville, 1; A. C. Gifford, 2.
ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS: Section I: J. Brooks Thornley, St. Kilda, 1 ; H.M. Lightoller, Ipswich, Queensland, 2.
ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS: Section II: J. Brooks Thornley, St. Kilda, 1 ; A.J. Campbell, Armadale, 2.
ENLARGEMENTS: H.P. Bennett, South Yarra, 1; J. Brooks Thornley, St. Kilda, 2; Henry Carruthers, Sydney, 3.
PHOTO-MICROGRAPHY: Frank L. Baker, Melbourne, 1; Arthur B. Sturtevant, Northcote, 2.
ASTRONOMICAL: Miss E. Ison Baker, Ballarat, 1; John Griggs, Thames, New Zealand, 2.
PHOTO-MECHANICAL: Sections I and II: F.W. Niven, Ballarat, 1.
SPECIAL PROCESSES: Section I: A. J. Campbell, Armadale, 1; R. L Parker, Launceston, 2.
SPECIAL PROCESSES: Section II: A. J. Campbell, Armadale, 1; J.P. Campbell, Melbourne, 2.
LANTERN SLIDES: Section I: WET PLATES: A.J. Relph, 1; W. Stutterd, Malvern, 2.
LANTERN SLIDES: Section II: DRY PLATES: Fred J. Paterson, Hobart, 1; Edgar C. Bell, Baldwin, 2; Henry Carruthers, Sydney, 3.
SECTION COLORED SLIDES: Section I: Ager M. Atkin, North Melbourne, 1.
LADIES CLASS: Miss E. Ison Baker, Ballarat, 1.
PHOTOGRAPHS OBTAINED BY ARTIFICIAL LIGHT: Section I: Charles Gruncell, Hobart, 1.
PHOTOGRAPHS OBTAINED BY ARTIFICIAL LIGHT: Section II: Charles Gruncell, Hobart, 1.

SPECIAL PRIZE FOR CLUBS:
Working Men's College Photographic Club, Melbourne, 1; Wellington Camera Club, New Zealand, 2; Northern Tasmania Camera Club, 3.

COPYING: Section I: COLORED SUBJECTS: J.C. Kaufmann, Hawthorn, 1; A.E. Bennett, Red Hill, 2.
COPYING: Section II: MONOTONE SUBJECTS: J. Brook Thornley, St. Kilda, 1; H.P. Bennett, South Yarra, 2; L. Byron Morres, Hawthorn, 3.
ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN SONG: Miss E. Ison Baker, Ballarat.
HUMOROUS SUBJECTS: J.P. Campbell, Melbourne, 1.
Class X: STILL LIFE: Section I: Arthur Green, Launceston, 1; H.P. Bennett, South Yarra, 2.
Class X: STILL LIFE: Section II: A.C. Gifford, 1; Frank J. Denton, Wellington, 2; A.J. Campbell, Armadale, 3.
QUARTER PLATES: Section I: LANDSCAPE: Albert J. Wood, Geelong, 1; Ernest Arthurs, Kensington, 2; J. Hammerton, jun., Geelong, 3.
QUARTER PLATES: Section II: MARINE: H.P. Bennett, South Yarra, 1; Henry Carruthers, Sydney, 2.
QUARTER PLATES: Section IV: ANIMALS: D. Le Souef, Parkville, 1.
SPECIAL AUSTRAL PRIZES: J.R. Yorke, Lands department, Sydney, 1: A.J. Campbell, Armadale, 2; J. Brookes Thornley, St. Kilda, 3.
BEST PICTURE IN THE EXHIBITION ON INVICTA PAPER: A.J. Campbell, Armadale, 1.
ENLARGEMENTS: Section I: Eden Photo. Co., Melbourne, hon. mention.



Wednesday 1st June 1896  Page 6 - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.)

We are in receipt of the syllabus for 1898-99 of the Working Men's College Photographic Club - an amateur body, in which the photographic art is made very attractive and instructive. The club now numbers 130 members and the subscription is but nominal.



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The annual meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, Melbourne, was held at the College last month, Mr. A.J. Campbell in the chair. Mr. Hart attended the meeting and received a warm welcome after his sojourn among the Pacific Islands, his holiday evidently having done him the necessary good that was anticipated from a rest from his duties.
A letter was received from his Excellency the Governor, Lord Brassey, intimating that he was pleased to become a patron of the Club.

Announcements were received from the Wellington Camera Club and the Dunedin Photographic Association of their intention to hold exhibitions at an early date. It is probable that some exhibits will be sent to the Wellington one, but it is doubtful if any will go to the latter. The rule that all pictures must be glazed and framed is an item to be considered when pictures have to be sent from a distance.

The Syllabus for the forthcoming year was duly approved at the meeting and the Committee were complimented on its excellence. It may be taken as a compliment by the Committee and as showing that the affairs of the Club are managed so as to please everybody, that there was not a single election for any of the office-bearers and there is no doubt but that the utmost harmony and good feeling exists amongst the members of the Club and this certainly speaks volumes for the efforts of the Hon.Secretary. It is invariably so with Societies, if the Hon.Secretary is "the right man in the right place”, as without a doubt Mr. Relph is.

The annual report and balance-sheet were read to the meeting and duly adopted, the financial statement showing that the Club has had a splendid year and commences the new year with a very nice little balance on the credit side of the ledger. The Hon. Treasurer intimates that he is prepared to consider applications for loans on undoubted security!

There was very little business to transact and what there was was concluded at an early hour, when the meeting broke up and members indulged in an impromptu conversazione and from all accounts the Club is going to have an even more successful year than the one that has just ended. May it be so.

ANNUAL REPORT
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Committee have pleasure in presenting the 8th Annual Report and Balance Sheet of the Working Men's College Photographic Club for the year 1898-99 and and in so doing must congratulate the members upon the sound condition of the Club. The members roll is now larger than it has ever been, 30 new names having been added during the year and after making allowance for probable retirements and honorary members, the Club can lay claim to having probably more financial members than any other similar society in the Colonies and as the balance-sheet will show the figures to our credit are very satisfactory indeed.

The syllabus prepared for the year was carried through without a break and it is earnestly hoped that members and friends derived the pleasure and benefit from the rendering of the various items anticipated when the syllabus was being compiled. One of the most pleasing features of the year was the attendance of members at the various lectures and work meetings and it can be truly said that every meeting has, to the credit of the lecturer or demonstrator, been a marked success.

It was not considered advisable to hold the Exhibition proposed when the syllabus was being prepared and the same has been postponed to March next, when it is proposed to hold an Exhibition of work in all branches of Photography and it lies with the members alone as to whether it will be a success.

The Committee cannot comprehend why so few members entered for the competition for Messrs. Baker & Rouse’s prize, as it is understood that though this competition was open to all Clubs of the Colony the entries did not reach the necessary limit of 12. For purely Club competitions the entries were, however, very good indeed and the work exhibited showed thorough photographic knowledge on the part of the competitors and special mention must be made as regards the lady workers. The various Club competitions were awarded, as follows:

No. 2. Mr. H.P. Bennett’s prize for Still Life was gained by a very fine study of Rabbits by Mr. Goslett.
No. 3. The Hon.Secretary’s prize for the best photograph of Shells was won by Mrs. Hughes, with a well-arranged and lighted picture.
No. 4. Mr. Glover’s prize for Flower Studies was won also by Mrs. Hughes, whose print of Narcissi, Primroses, showed good taste in arrangement and lighting, the most difficult points in Flower Studies.
No. 5. Mr. A.E. Bennett’s prize for Fruit Studies was won by Miss Reid with a little quarter-plate gem. Mrs. Hughes exhibit was so good that Mr. Bennett awarded it a special prize on the recommendation of the judges.

The thanks of the Club are due to R.L.J. Ellery Esq, C.M.G., for a valuable gift of Photographic Material for the use of the Club; to Messrs. Baker & Rouse for their competition prize and also donations of literature for the Library; to Messrs. H.P. and A.E. Bennett, J. Glover and A.J. Relph for the various prizes for Club competition; to Mr. James Aebi for the interesting lecture and exhibition of Lantern Slides; to Mr. H. Baker, of Messrs. Watson and Sons, for an explanation and exhibition of the Motorgraph; to the several Melbourne Photographic Dealers for many little kind attentions during the year; to the Photographic press of Australasia for the various reports of the Club’s doings; and last, but not least, to the College authorities for the kind manner in which the many requirements of the Club have been met.

In conclusion, the Committee desire to thank the members for their support as indicated by the good attendances at all the meetings and the interest shown at all times in what was being done. It is to be sincerely hoped that the old members will continue to bear in mind that their presence, assistance and encouragement are always necessary in furthering the welfare of the Club, as in matters photographic the new members, or rather those who are “apprentices” in the various processes, look to those who have become “past masters” in them, for guidance and advice.

Signed on behalf of the Committee.
ARTHUR J. RELPH
Hon.Secretary

THOMAS BRASSEY
Born 11th February 1836 - Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Died 23rd February 1918 - England
GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA 1895 to 1900

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Testing and criticizing members Lantern Slides was the item for the work night meeting on the 16th May, in connection with the Working Men's College Photographic Club, Melbourne and which was well attended. A large number of slides were put through but the criticism was hardly as frequent and free as it might have been, possibly it was because the majority of the slides were of good quality. The outing on Queen’s Birthday was held at Mordialloc. For effects the day could hardly have been surpassed. The morning was very wet, but the clouds lifted about 11am in dense masses and some of the effects to be obtained while the sun and clouds were having a battle royal were really grand and it is to be hoped members exposed a few plates before leaving home. The afternoon turned out first class and those who went to the place of meet regretted that the day closed in so soon after not being able to get out earlier. Mordialloc being on sandy soil the ground was comparatively dry under foot, but all the same the absence of the picnic element from the outing was much regretted.



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The ordinary monthly meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, Melbourne, for June, was held on the 6th June, Mr. D. Le Souef in the chair, about 200 being present. Mr. A.J. Campbell exhibited a large number of slides, illustrative of various excursions from Echuca on the Murray to the back blocks of the Riverina, N.S.W. One of the trips was specially interesting, as it was the last wet season in Riverina, now stricken with drought and a number of pictures were shown of flood scenes and incidents. These excursions were primarily taken by Mr. Campbell for the purpose of securing matter for his work on “Nests and Eggs of Australian Birds”, now in the publishers hands; therefore, there were a number of pictures of various birds and their homes, photographed in their natural state and some under the utmost difficulty, especially the nests of water bird. Altogether a very pleasant and educational evening was spent. Six new names were added to the roll, including some well-known civilians. The next work meeting will be on the 20th June, when developing will be demonstrated for the benefit of those who have not already mastered this most important item. The ordinary meeting for July should be of special interest, as Mr. Hart is to give the Club an evening on the Hawaiian Islands, from where he has returned from his recent holiday.



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As was anticipated there was a bumper House on the 4th July, when the members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club and friends were entertained by Mr. Hart at the College with an account of his recent trip to the Hawaiian Islands, illustrated with a fine collection of about 100 slides. The lecture hall was packed, a large number being unable to obtain admission and there must have been fully 400 present. To give a full account of Mr. Hart’s discourse would encroach too much on the generosity of the Editor, therefore a few condensed remarks must suffice. Mr. Hart left Australia on the 12th January last and his illustrations commenced with wharf scenes and others incidental to the voyage till Samoa was reached, where several local views were taken and a number of pictures shown illustrating events in connection with the recent hostilities on the Island. Although no actual war was waged in the vicinity of Mr. Hart’s camera a few of the after effects were photographed, such as smoldering ruins. Actual war scenes were shown which were of course the result of a visit to the local photographer. One interesting picture shown was a group showing King Melitoa and the Vice-King Tamasise and retinue. There were also several views illustrative of the native inhabitants, buildings, vegetation. From Samoa the next view was of Honolulu from the sea, Honolulu being of course the capital of the Hawaiian Islands and Mr. Hart’s destination. From this picture onwards there was a series of most beautiful scenes, which, although exquisite in themselves, Mr. Hart said, were but a poor representation of the beauty of the place as it appeared to the eye. There were street scenes galore, of buildings and panoramic views from various eminences. The views along the Wakiki Road were simply magnificent. Wakiki is the “Brighton of Honolulu” and where Mr. Hart resided whilst on the Island. At the time Mr. Hart was there Princess Kaiulani, the last member of the Royal Family, died. The whole country was in mourning and the funeral rites in consequence of the death of royalty very solemn. A photograph was shown of the lying in state. It may be here mentioned that the Princess was a beautiful and highly accomplished woman. Her father was an Englishman and she had just returned from her educational studies in Europe and her home-coming to her people, who were devoted to her, was therefore a very mournful one. After showing the views in and around Honolulu, Mr. Hart took his audience, if one may say so, up some of the most lovely valleys imaginable, particularly the Naumann Valley, including the celebrated pass called the Pali, where King Kamahemalu the First routed his enemies, driving them over the precipice 500 feet in height; the view from this spot overlooking rice fields, with a magnificent range of mountains beyond, was truly grand. The Island of Kauai, the garden island was also visited and views shown of particularly fine vegetation, also of the celebrated Hanapepe and Hanalei fields of rice and taro patches. Plantation life, methods of irrigation of which the islanders are past masters, served as media for excellent pictures. The sugar plantations on the Islands are the finest in the world and although a few views of the cane fields and mills were shown, Mr. Hart is reserving this subject for a separate lecture at some future date. On concluding Mr. Hart was accorded a most enthusiastic vote of thanks, moved by Mr. Louef, who has also been to the Islands and seconded by Professor M. Alpine.

The August meeting will be of interest as Mr. Walcott is to give a paper on “Lighting and Posing etc.”. A very pleasant evening was passed on last “work night” when developing was discussed in all its various aspects. Slides from pictures taken on Queen’s Birthday were put through. One member had a very good set illustrating the weather on that day and his set of carbon pictures of the same subject was much admired “Carbon printing” will be the subject for next work night.



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Carbon printing was very successfully demonstrated to a large number of members at the Working Men's College Photographic Club, Melbourne, on July 18th, by Mr. J.P. Campbell. Three pictures were made of different colors; a single transfer on paper, one on opal and one 10 x 8 enlarged from a 5x4. The exposures were made at midday and were accurate. The demonstrator had nothing new to bring forward regarding the process, excepting that he does not use the “safe edge”, considering it quite unnecessary, inasmuch as if the paper is the same size as the negative the rebate of the frame is a safe edge in itself, neither does he use one when the paper is smaller than the negative, unless it is where there is very deep shadow and then it is much more simple to run a brush full of opaque water color on the glass side of the negative, making a band of sufficient width to protect the tissue where there may be danger. In making an opal the glass was not prepared in any way, being merely perfectly clean and the tissue affixed to the glass or glossy side. The edges of the tissue being first trimmed square after leaving the printing frame, the margin of the print was perfectly clean, which is not usually the case with opals. One of the great points, the demonstrator said, is never to force or hurry the detaching of the tissue from the transfer paper; and when it is removed, turn the print face down in the hot water and leave it, for all the soluble gelatine will come away on its own account without any assistance. Some double transfer prints were detached from their flexible supports and a number of pictures in carbon of various colors were exhibited.

The August General Meeting was a record one in the attendance of “members only”, when Mr. A.E. Walcott read a paper on “Artistic Photography” and disseminated some most useful information on Lighting and Posing. Mr. T.C. Camm presided and there were about 100 members present. The competition for Messrs. Baker & Rouse’s prize of a hand camera for the best six pictures of the River Yarra and open to members of any Victorian society, was won by Mr. Hampson of this club, Dr. Kauffman of the Amateur Association being a close second and Mr, Du Rieu of this club third. The number of entries was to have been 12, but only eight competed and they were nearly all members of this club Messrs. Baker & Rouse generously waived the above condition. It seems strange that the number of competitors should have been so poor, considering the competition was open to all other clubs; while the same competition in the previous year, when it was confined to this club only, resulted in 20 members competing; nor does the work done this year compare favorably with that of last year, when it will be remembered Mr. Relph Jun., came out on top. Mr. Aitkin was successful in the competition for Portraits, securing first and third places, while Mr. Relph was placed second. The thanks of the club are due to Mr. Barry, of “Talma’s”, for judging the prints and his decision gave entire satisfaction. There were 17 entries. The large number of 13 new members was added to the roll at last meeting, with still more promises. The mounting and trimming of prints will be the subject for next meeting, while on September 5th, Mr. Aebi is to give members and friends an illustrated evening on “Picturesque Germany”.



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The usual monthly meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club was held on Tuesday 3rd October and took the form of an exhibition of lantern slides by Messrs J.T. Gillespie, A.E. Wallis and A.J. Derrick. As all these workers are in the front rank of slide makers there was a good attendance of members and friends present All the slides shown by Mr. Gillespie and by Mr. Derrick were of colonial scenes, whilst Mr. Wallis exhibited a choice selection of colored slides of Japanese life and views. The whole exhibition was a valuable object lesson to all earnest slide makers and will tend greatly to raise the standard of such work in the Club for the future. The “camp-out” of the Club for November was arranged to be held at Healesville as being more convenient for members than Werribee Gorge with its grand rock and river scenery. Healesville is rich in pastoral forest and river views and there will be no lack of subjects; so it only remains with members to roll up and make our 1899 camp-out as successful as those of former years. Our roll of members is still on the up grade, Mr. Porteous, Mr. T. Anderson, Miss L. Edwards, Miss Q. Edwards and Miss Cecil being elected. The meeting on the 17th October will be a practical one for testing and criticizing members slides by means of our fine club lantern. The club will hold an exhibition and competition in photographic work in March next year. Many of the classes will be open to all and full particulars will be issued shortly.



21st November 1899  Volume 6 Number 11 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WHAT IS IT?
R. Porteons, Victoria
Working Men's College Photographic Club

21st November 1899  Volume 6 Number 11 - The Australasian Photographic Review

CONTEMPLATION
R. Porteons, Victoria
Working Men's College Photographic Club

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The meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club on the 28th November, was of double interest. Mr. H. Vanheens, a practical optician of great experience and a skilled photographer, in all branches of the art, delivered a lecture on “Photographic Lenses". Mr. Vanheens, gave an instructive description of light and its many peculiarities and clearly and fully described, by means of diagrams on the screen, how they had been met and overcome by opticians, till the present perfect photographic lenses had been thought out and constructed. Unfortunately the time at Mr. Vanheens disposal did not allow of his saying all he wished on the subject, so at the unanimous desire of all present he promised to continue the lecture at an early date. Taken all through the lecture was, in the interest of photography, the best that has been given to the Club and that is saying a great deal.

Mr. W.T. Kitt also gave an illustrated lecture entitled, “Photographic Pastimes and Trick Photography”. By means of the lantern and plenty of diagrams and pictures, Mr. Kitt clearly explained how many seemingly impossible photographs could be taken. Those present thoroughly appreciated the instruction and information given.

The Club Exhibition has been fixed for March 1900. Provisions have been made for competition in, portraits (not retouched); landscapes; seascapes and marine; still life; genre; hand camera; lantern slides; stereoscopic; any subject (by ladies only); best three prints in carbon; and best pictures in Exhibition. The competitions are opened to all Amateur Photographers. The conditions are as simple as possible and any information may be obtained from the Club Hon.Secretary for the asking. It is hoped, therefore, that kindred Clubs and workers, will do their utmost to help us in thus trying to further the advance of photography, by an exhibition of the work of the leading amateurs.

It is noticed in the report of the Exhibition of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, that three of our Clubs members gained honor. Mr. Porteous, 1st in Genre; Mr. Goslett, 1st in Transparencies; and Mr. Arthur J. Relph, 3rd in Seascapes and Clouds. We consider it a great honor for our members to occupy such good positions in competitions against the best in the land as the list of entries shows. It may be mentioned that only the three members named sent in work, others had prepared some but knowing the standard would be high, did not forward any.

The Club Library has again been increased by donations of photographic literature from Messrs. Watson & Sons and Mr. L. Hart. Mr. F.A. Campbell, of the Working Men’s College, has also supplied us with a quantity of lantern chemicals.

The month’s competition for Seascapes was well entered for and was won by Mr. Glover’s picture, “A Breezy Day at Mentone”, a small picture on Matt Bromide, toned to a good sepia, which well deserved the prize. Mr. A. Harvie, of Messrs. Sutsliffe & Harvie was the judge and did what all judges should do, send a report upon the works sent in and point out defects or faults and thus show competitors, what to avoid in future. The Club is lucky in having one with Mr. Harvie’s experience and skill so ready to assist them and fully appreciates his kindness.

The last meeting for 1899 on the 5th December, when Mr. Arthur J. Relph, gave a lecture illustrative and descriptive of a trip to the Grampian Mountains, Victoria. Mr. Relph’s work is well known so there was a splendid attendance of members and friends, who thoroughly enjoyed the views shown, which clearly indicated that mountain scenery and rock climbing need not be sought for outside the colony.

As the College now goes into recess and will not meet until February 1900, we cannot do better than to wish all our brother and sister photographers a “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year".

The Exhibition in connection with the Working Men's College Photographic Club, Victoria, will be held in March, under the patronage of Lord Brassey. The Hon.Secretary, Mr. Arthur J. Relph, 33 Palermo-st, South Yarra, Victoria, will be glad to give all particulars to enquirers, not later than 28th February.



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The first meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club for 1900 was held at the College on Tuesday 6th February. There was an exceptionally good attendance of members and friends, no doubt attracted by the announcement that Mr. Dudley Le Souef, was to lecture on “Photography at the Zoo”. Needless to say none were disappointed, as in Mr. Le Souef’s hands this branch of photography was shown to be a most fascinating one, judging from the splendid series of lantern slides thrown on the screen. It was not only the photographic or pictorial element which made the lecture so interesting, but the fact that the lecturer was one of our leading naturalists and could therefore make his remarks instructive as well as interesting, a point which many lecturers seem to overlook in the enthusiasm of their subject.

Our exhibition is to be held next month and bids fair to be a success, if all the promises are fulfilled. Don’t forget, the entries close on the 28th February and the Hon.Secretary of the club will give all particulars. There does not appear to have been much work done during the holidays by any of our members, the great heat and smoke from bush fires being too much for the most sanguine of them. The departure of the Contingents was responsible for the biggest camera show seen in Melbourne. The variety and number of cameras, with the various points of vantage taken by the operators, was a sight not to be forgotten; but very few good pictures appear to have been secured.



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WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The committee find that the central room they desired to hold the exhibition in is not available at present. They therefore regret that the exhibition must be postponed until early in May. Consequently, the time for receiving entries has been extended to the 31st March and the time for receiving exhibits to the 30th April. The reason for postponing the exhibition is the thought that it will be to the interests of the exhibitor’s to hold it in a room where the most people are likely to attend and be able to see the works with the least inconvenience and under the best conditions of light.

The usual club meeting was held on the 6th March. Mr. A.J. Derrick gave a lecture on Sydney and its surroundings and by means of 100 of the best slides we have seen for some time clearly demonstrated that the harbour and its beauties could not be surpassed for pictures. There was a splendid attendance of upwards of 200 members and friends who thoroughly enjoyed the lecture to the end.

Opportunity was taken at this meeting to wish one of our members, Mr. H. Hampson “bon voyage” as he leaves on a trip to the Paris Exhibition and then home through America. The club will miss Mr. Hampson as he was one of the lantern engineers, but, fortunately, a good substitute has been found in Mr. Cartice, so our lantern shows will still be up to their high standard.

Five new members joined, so our roll has now more than 150 names on it.

The work night on the 20th February was taken up by Mr. A. Wallcott, who gave a short and concise explanation of platinotype work. Seeing what a hold platinotype work is taking with amateurs, Mr. Wallcott’s demonstration was greatly appreciated. There being some time to spare Mr. Relph explained the working of Simplex, Gramera, Yelox and Dakko papers and exposed and developed several prints in the room to show what extraordinary limits in exposure, development and tone these papers possess.



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WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The entries for the coming Exhibition are coming in well and the show should be a success. It was a wise thing postponing it in more ways than one, because now we have a better chance of obtaining the desired place in which to hold it; and further, exhibitors may be enabled to put the finishing touches on their work during the Easter Holidays.

The last work meeting of the club was a good useful object lesson to the members, the item being “Testing members lantern slides by means of the club’s oxhy-ether lantern”. Many slides were put through, the defects pointed out and the best way of overcoming them explained and thus a lot of good useful information on lantern slide work was given and gained.

Our general monthly meeting was held on the 3rd April, but the heavy downpour of rain prevented all but the extreme enthusiasts being present. However, there was a fair muster of members, who had a treat in the exhibition of lantern slides. Pictures of the departure of all our contingents, clearly indicated that the camera Fiend has been overcome by the prevailing war fever and in this case he must have had a bad attack to turn out such splendid work as he did. A set of slides of Northern Tasmania by Mr. H.J. Trowbridge were all gems and showed that our old members can still teach the younger ones, with all their modern knowledge, what a perfect slide is. Slides by Messrs. Glover and Cathie were also shown, the latter’s being chiefly newer studies, colored by himself. To better show the advantage of a judicious coloring the plain slide was shown first. The great --in was at once manifest as in most cases flowers are very dead looking if in plain black and white slides, unless they are perfectly lighted.



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WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The annual meeting was held at the College on Tuesday 1st May, Mr. T.J. Eastham in the chair. The Annual Report and Balance Sheet were read and duly adopted, the financial statement showed that the club has had a very successful year and commences the New Year with a credit balance. It augurs well for the success of the ensuing year, that 9 new members were proposed.

The syllabus for the forthcoming year, was approved of at the meeting and the committee were complimented on its excellence, the members were especially pleased to notice the name of Mr. Miscamble A.J.A., Hon.Secretary of the Amateur Photographic Association of Victoria and to hear from our Hon.Secretary that he (Mr. Relph) would deliver a lecture, before the Amateur Photographic Association of Victoria during the year; this interchange of courtesies indicates that the relationship between the kindred photographic societies of this city will be closer than it has been and it is hoped that it may promote a feeling of good fellowship between the members of both societies.

It may be taken as a compliment by the committee and as showing that the affairs of the club are managed to the satisfaction of the members; that all the retiring office-bearers excepting Mr. W. Saunders and Mr. J.C. Alexander as new committee men were rejected. A new correspondent Mr. P.H. Mcllroy was chosen to fill the place of Mr. J.P. Cambell who has resigned. One new Officer was created; and that was, an Hon. Chairman of Judging Committee. The club were fortunate in securing the services of Mr. E. Harvie to fill this position and feels confident that the various competitions and exhibitions, will receive careful attention and sound judgment, with a gentleman of Mr. Harvie’s abilities at the head of the judging committee.

The exhibition to be held this month promises to be a great success, the Hon.Secretary has received upwards of 150 entries.

Buxton’s Art Gallery, 185 Collins-st., has been secured for the 26th and 28th of this month and the pictures will be on exhibition during the afternoon and evening of each day. The committee are sparing no efforts to make this exhibition a success and look to the members to support them in their endeavors; given good weather there is every prospect of their anticipations being realized, as the pictures handed in are far above the average.

ANNUAL REPORT
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: In presenting the 9th annual Report and Balance Sheet of the Working Men's College Photographic Club for the year 1899-1900, the Committee desire to congratulate the members upon the sound condition of the Club. The past year has been a successful one in every way. The roll of members has increased and the attendance at the various monthly meetings and work nights have never been better. This evidence of the interest of members in the welfare of the Club has been very cheering to the Committee in carrying out their work, more especially, as by it they see that their anticipating that the syllabus prepared for 1899-1901 would be a good one, have been realized. The syllabus was carried out without making any change which could be avoided and the various lectures and demonstrations given were of a very high standard. The Exhibition proposed last year will be held this month. Judging from the entries received it should be a success. In fact, the only thing required to ensure the success is the support and attendance of members and this the Committee are sanguine enough to feel sure will be extended to them. At the Exhibition held by the Photographic Society of New South Wales, where the best workers from all the Colonies competed, three of our members exhibited, with the fine result that two of them, Mr. Porteus and Mr. Gaslett, secured 1st prizes and the third, Mr. Relph, obtained hon. mention.

The various club competitions were productive of some keen contests and as was desired, brought many fresh and good workers to the front. The following are the results:
Portraits — 1st, Mr. Aitkin; 2nd, Mr. Relph; 3rd, Mr. Aitkin.
Seascape — 1st, Mr. Glover.
Architecture — lst, Mr. Butson; 2nd, Mr. Du Rieu.
Landscape — lst, Miss A. McCelland.

Messrs. Baker & Rouse competition, though open to all the Victorian Photographic Societies, was won by Mr. Hampsen, of this club, with Mr. Du Rieu, also one of our members as third.

The thanks of the club are due to Mr. Ellers, C.M.G., for a further donation of books, for our library; and also to Messrs. Watson and Sons and Mr. Hart, for similar donations; to Mr. James Aebi, for his interesting and beautifully illustrated lecture on Picturesque Germany; to Mr. A.J. Derrich, who in a case of emergency came forward and treated us to a lecture on Sydney and its surroundings; to the Photographic “Press”, for the manner in which they report our meetings and our exhibition; to the several Melbourne Photographic Dealers for their many kind little attentions to our wants; and lastly, to the College Authorities for the manner in which our requirements for accommodation, etc., have been met.

A syllabus for the coming year has been drafted and will be submitted during the evening. As may be observed, every endeavor has been made to meet the tastes of all workers; but suggestions will be received and considered with pleasure.

In conclusion, the Committee wish to thank the members for the way in which they have supported them in their work; for unless they had been so assisted their efforts would have been valueless. If the members will only bear this in mind, more especially the old members and by their presence and help encourage the Committee, for the future, as in the past, there will be no question as to the position of the Working Men's College Photographic Club.

ARTHUR J. RELPH
HON.SECRETARY



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EXHIBITION of PHOTOGRAPHS
The exhibition of photographs by the Working Men's College Photographic Club, held at Buxton's Art Gallery, Collins-street, on Saturday, was the best yet held under the auspices of the Club. The work was entirely that of amateurs. The happy blending of the mounting and tinting was a fine demonstration of artistic excellence. The picture that was awarded the prize for being the best in the room was a seascape, representing rollers breaking on a rock bound coast. There was a very fine photo enlargement, "Three Greys" - horses feeding at a stall. This picture was one of the best in the exhibition, while "The Milk is Coming" a photograph sent in to "The Australasian" competition and awarded a prize, attracted many interested admirers. The awards were made by Messrs. R.W. Harvie, T. Humphrey and C. Douglas Richardson, while the secretarial work fell to Mr. A.J. Relph, who was assisted by Mr. C.R. Du Rieu. Three carbon enlargements, which were shown, but not for competition, by Mr. D. Le Souef, were very fine specimens of work. The prize-list for the competitions, which were open to all amateur photographers, was as follows:

Class A. Portraits (not retouched) - Mr. A.J. Campbell, 1; Mr. Le Souef, 2.
Class B. Landscape - Mr. J.T. Gillespie. 1; Mr. Heron (N.S.W.), 2:Class C. Seascape and Marine - Mr. J.S. Stening (N.S.W.), 1.
Class D. Still Life - Mr. Hughes, 1; Mr. A.J. Campbell. 2.
Class E. Genre - Mr. Alexander, 1; Mr. Roberts (N.S.W.), 2.
Class F. Hand Camera (set of 6 prints} - Mr. M.A. Daniel, 1; Mr. D. Lewis, 2.
Class G. Lantern Slides (6 slides) - Mr. A.J. Relph, 1; Mr. Le Sonet, 2.
Class H. Stereoscopic (set of 3 prints) - Mr. J. Glover 1; Mr. C.E. Bulley, 2.
Class I. Any Subject (ladies only) - Mrs Hughes 1; Nora E. Drew, 2.
Class J. Best Three Prints in Carbon - Mr. A.J. Campbell, 1.
Best Picture in the Exhibition - Mr. J.S. Stening (N.S.W.).

In the evening there was an excellent concert program, vocal, instrumental and literary, given by the members and friends of the Club, each item of which was so arranged that, appropriate pictures were thrown on the screen by the limelight as the entertainment progressed. The exhibition will be open from 2pm till 5pm this evening.



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The Exhibition held on the 26th, 28th and 29th May, 1900, under the auspices of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, was an unqualified success in every way. Some 300 pictures were exhibited and amongst them were very few indifferent ones. The general tendency amongst the bulk of the exhibitors was to consider the work from the pictorial point of view and to still further carry out the idea by judicious framing and mounting. In most cases the results were perfect. The work shown was a collection of the best amateur photographic work yet exhibited in Victoria and was a great advance on any yet seen here. The prize winners were fairly distributed between Club members and individual workers; but the chief prizes were all taken by Club men, clearly proving the benefit of belonging to such institutions. The work sent in by the N.S.W. workers were very good indeed and to Mr. J.S. Stening, of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, belongs, the honor of forwarding “The best picture in the Exhibition” — an almost perfect Wave study. The Club is greatly indebted to the judges (Mr. Robert Harvie, Mr. Douglass Richardson and Mr. Tom Humphreys) for the care and consideration in carrying out their duties. Their work was no sinecure, as the exhibits were so good that it was difficult to decide as to the winner.

The judges report is as follows: Among the non-competitive pictures hung were four very fine Autotypes, by Mr. Dudley Le Souef. Also a fine collection of Autotypes by Mr. Studdert, which were much admired, especially as Mr. Studdert was originally one of our most active club members. Mr. F.N. Prescott, Bendigo, showed a collection of eleven prints of various subjects, which were excellent samples of amateur work. Mr. Walcott had on view three highly artistic prints on “Carbonette”, a paper invented and made by Mr. Walcott. They were tastefully mounted on brown board, the whole having a very pleasing effect. The Club is indebted to the several Melbourne photographic dealers for the loan of a lantern, slides, which all tended to make the show a success. Thanks are also due to the ladies and gentlemen who contributed songs, music and recitations for the evenings entertainments.

JUDGES REPORT
The following is the Report of the Judges Working Men's College Photographic Club.

There is no doubt this collection of pictures marks a distinct step in the advancement of photographic exhibitions in the Colony and that considerable ability and taste have been exercised in trimming and mounting the pictures in suitable frames. Happily, the prizes in most sections fell to first-class work and the lesson derived will be that in the future, if an exhibitor is sending in work to an exhibition, he will realize that nothing except his best efforts need be entered for competition. There is, perhaps — judging by the prints sent in — an inclination on the part of some of the more experienced workers “to rest on their oars” and rely on some of their older work. On the other side, it is to be sided that many younger exhibitors have come forward with some excellent work.

The Landscape class is of course the larger and therein lie the greater number of creditable results — the winning print being certainly the most charming in its class. There is a general effort to use a printing process which suits the effect desired and the negative used and in that effect the excellence of many small pictures has been demonstrated. Next in importance comes the Seascape and Marine class and the beautiful pictures from the vicinity of Sydney show in advance of the local work. There is no doubt that the situation of our sister capital enables pictures of this class to be more easily obtained than around Melbourne, where we have little opportunity for making marine pictures that will compare favorably in composition with the prize winning prints. There are a few prints entered in this class as well as in the “Genre”, which suggests that at the last moment an exhibitor has hurriedly looked through his negatives and selected the first he thought might be included in the classes.

As regards the subject class “Genre”, there is no doubt but that there is more scope for individual artistic taste and ability than in any other class; and to those amateurs whose time is not too limited, this fact might well be pointed out, as a genuine success in that direction is perhaps the temporary fulfillment of a worker’s highest aims. The class is not so well represented as we should like, but many exhibits show decided ability in one direction that has been hardly well expressed, owing to the technical defects in the work.

In the Still Life the general defect of those prints which are below the average is the defective lighting; but in most cases the pictures are well executed and leave little to be desired. The delicacy of the leading carbon print might well plead for more attention to this king of processes.

In the Portrait Class the entries are few and the quality of the exhibits call for no special mention. Many workers have evidently neglected this class of work, otherwise the number of exhibits would have been larger and the standard considerably raised.

In the Ladies Class the number is rather limited, but originality is shown in a striking manner in the blue print of a portrait.

The Stereoscopic Class contains excellent work and the winning exhibitor shows a careful study of the requirements of prints for the stereoscope, in obtaining that delicate result so necessary for successful stereoscopic work.

The sets of six prints for Hand Camera work are not numerous; but are certainly versatile. In this class lies the difficulty of discrimination of subject, as so many lend themselves to illustration by hand camera work. There are some really artistic exhibits but the class might have been better for subdivision. Considering what lantern slides are capable of, the collection entered is certainly disappointing. It is impossible to say whether the best work has been entered, but it is hard to reconcile the exhibits with the exquisite care and technical perfection that has certainly been attained in other classes. Out of all the slides shown there are only a few that could be called first-class.

As regards the carbon prints shown, there is one print which is of high standard and might be considered as ranking with the best picture in the Exhibition. The rest of the carbons are hardly up to the standard this process is capable of, nevertheless every encouragement should be given to this perfect method of printing to ensure its figuring more prominently in future exhibitions.

On the whole, the committee and members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club are to be congratulated and there is no doubt that in future, exhibitions of this class will become more interesting to the general public, for after all it is to them we must look to for financial help. As regards the workers themselves, it is for the “Kudos” and their interest in the art generally that they must work and make such exhibitions a credit and a success, not forgetting that it is the spirit of good-natured competition that improves the general standard of work, together with the genuine commendation by those best qualified to do so, urges workers to produce such works as place them in the ranks of artists and experts.

Yours sincerely
ROBERT HARVIE
CHAIRMAN OF JUDGES

PRIZE LIST. The following is the prize list:
Class A: Portraits (not retouched) — 1st, A.J. Campbell; 2nd, D. Le Souef.
Class B: Landscape — 1st, J.T. Gillespie; 2nd, W.C. Fisher.
Class C: Seascape — 1st, J.S. Stening, N.S.W.; 2nd, J. Heron.
Class D: Still Life — 1st, Mrs. H. Hughes; 2nd, A.J. Campbell.
Class E: Genre — 1st, L.H. Ussher; 2nd, L. Roever.
Class F: Hand Camera — 1st, M.J. Daniel; 2nd, T. de C. Lewis.
Class G: Lantern Slides (6) — 1st, A.J. Relph; 2nd, D. Le Souef.
Class H: Stereoscopic (3) — 1st, Mr. J. Glover; 2nd, C.E. Bulley.
Class I. (Ladies only) — 1st, Miss Nora Drew; 2nd, Mrs. Hughes.
Class J. (Mr. Hart’s Prize): Best Three Carbon Prints — 1st, A.J. Campbell.
Best Picture in the Exhibition (Mr. Katt’s Prize) — 1st, J.S. Stening — subject, “An Angry Sea”.
Runner-up for Best Picture in Exhibition was a Print by Mr. J.T. Gillespie — subject, “Sunset on the Creek”.

Our meeting on May 15th was well attended, the Hon.Secretary, Mr. Relph, giving us a number of dodges and wrinkles, chiefly applied to touring and work in the field. He illustrated his remarks by numerous practical demonstrations. One suggestion was, that a photographer working on a wet and windy day and wearing an Inverness raincoat, would find it an advantage to use his cape in place of the focusing cloth, which always gave so much trouble in a high wind. Generally speaking, his cape was blown over his head and thus dispensed with the usual focusing cloth.

He showed a sky shade of his own construction, a very ingenious apparatus, which was much admired by the members. It was fitted to the front of a Thornton-Pickard shutter, which was adapted so that the operator, with the aid of a long black thread, might take a group including himself.

A discussion ensued on the merits of Isochromatic screens on optically worked or ordinary glass. Several members considered that they could do as good work with ordinary picked glass as with the optically worked.

Altogether some 40 or 50 hints were given and there were few who did not learn something.

Our Hon. Instructor (Mr. L. Hart, F.R.M.S.) demonstrated at the meeting on June 5th on the use of acetylene gas in the club’s enlarging lantern. The members were very interested in the making and using of this new illuminant and as it was so lucidly explained by Mr. Hart, no one could fail to see the immense advantage the use of this gas has over the 3 or 4 wick lamp formerly used. The lecturer explained the properties of calcium carbide and the manner of making and storing the gas when made and then went on to explain in detail the special generator which he used This was a very compact arrangement, consisting essentially of two parts, one a cylindrical water tank, the other a gasometer bell rising and falling in the water tank as the consumption of the gas progressed, the carbide being fed into a submerged basket by a kind of trip gear, which opened a valve when the bell was at its lowest point. This generator worked smoothly during the evening and Mr. Hart then showed the special arrangement of burners in order to get the maximum amount of light through the condenser. He used a group of three atmospheric burners, mounted on a small semi-circular tube, the two outer burners being at right angles to the center one. This arrangement gave a flat flame. Mr. Hart further demonstrated in a general way respecting enlarging. He did not enter into detail, as most of those present clearly understood the operation. He, however, emphasized the fact that in enlarging nothing excelled the “Iron” developer and further that a perfect negative was essential and that this could only be consistently obtained by using one brand of plates and one developer.

During the evening a flashlight picture was taken of the members and altogether it was a highly interesting and instructive meeting. 18 new members have been elected at the last two meetings. This promises well for the continued success of our Club.



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The meeting on June 19th was devoted to a conversational discussion on Developers and Developing. Mr. Relph was asked by the chairman (Mr. Camm) to give his opinion on developing; and after relating his experiences in developing during the recent cold weather, when the plates absolutely refused to develop until assisted by a somewhat higher temperature, he went on to say that he invariably used the Pyro Soda developer with Metabisulphate of Potash as a preservative.

Several members argued that the use of this salt tended to slow the action of developing by neutralizing the acid too much. One gentleman stated that he mixed his solutions as required and used no preservatives. Several members asked if his negatives were not very much stained and slow in printing, but he maintained that this was not the case with his. One member, who does a large amount of fast plate work, stated that he used Amidol, but mentioned that as it was as energetic as a racehorse, one had to be “pretty slick” to keep up with it and control it. A discussion ensued on the merits of various brands of plates and this brought out the fact that all the older and more experienced workers were using Isochromatic plates almost exclusively; and Mr. Cathie reminded members that if Isochromatic plates were kept too long, they lost their power to render the true color value of the Subject. Taking it all round, the evening’s discussion was a great success and many little hints and formulae were given by one and the other in speaking on the subject; and thus, as intended, much useful and practical information was given and received.

During the evening, Mr. Rae, the first Hon.Secretary of our Club, handed in the original minutes of the first meeting, held at the College on 5th June 1892, when some score or so of gentlemen were present. Now our roll numbers 130 and the attendance each evening is very large.

The announcement that Messrs. A.J. Campbell and J.F. Bradley would recount their holiday trip to the Furneaux Islands drew a large muster of members and friends to the Club-room on Tuesday 3rd July. Mr. J.F. Bradley acted as lecturer and he is to be commended for the very able manner in which he discoursed on the various incidents and especially for his excellent recital of “The Lifeboat”, which he gave during the evening. The account of their trip, starting from the Melbourne wharf in the ill-fated s.s. Alert and thence by Mr. Carstair’s boat to Clark Island; the story of their landing on Barren Island to achieve the object of their visit, viz., to see the “Gannet Rookery”, was highly interesting. The lecturer paid a high compliment to Mr. Carstairs for his ability in handling the boat on such rough and inhospitable shores, where many lives have been lost and boats destroyed. Sad to relate, Mr. Carstairs was at sea during some exceptionally rough weather last year, but no tidings of him or his boat have since been heard. Thus Gippsland and Bass Straits have lost their most able and experienced fisherman.

Mr. Le Soeuf, the chairman, informed the members that all the slides illustrating the lecture, with the exception of four, were wet Collodion and he asked the members to pick out the four dry plates; but they had been so interested in the account of the trip as delivered by Mr. Bradley, that they did not attempt any guesses, especially as all the slides were so good that even our experts failed to see any great difference in them. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Messrs. J.F. Bradley and A.J. Campbell for their very interesting lecture. In returning thanks, the lecturer pointed out the great advantage of photography to those who under took such trips as they did, not from the pictorial side but from the scientific, in being able to have records of events, that no pen or description could do justice to.



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WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The last work night meeting, July 17th, was devoted to testing members in lantern slides with the club’s Oxy-ether Lantern. Unfortunately heavy rain fell during the evening and doubtless, this affected the attendance. However, a fair number of enthusiasts turned out to try their slides; and all together about 100 slides were shown and criticized. Some very good slides were put through, so that members recognize the value of these tests, by two and three slides of the same subject, but of varying density, being put through the lantern and thus members were able to get the correct density.

Our club appears to be in the black books of the clerk of the weather, for it was again very wet on our last meeting night; however, a large number of members faced the elements to attend Mr. Robert Harvie’s lecture on “Toning Bromide Paper”. Mr. T.J. Eastham in the chair.

The Hon.Secretary announced that it was intended to interview the Council of the College, asking that provision might be made for giving a complete course of instruction in Portraiture and its many branches; and it was hoped that any members desirous of taking advantage of such a course should at once hand in their names, as this was an opportunity to secure instruction in the highest branch of Photography. Several members have notified their intention to join such a class; and if others support the committee, it is sure to be carried to a successful issue and will complete the curriculum of the Photographic Section of the College.

The Hon.Secretary announced that one of our members (Mr. D. McDonald) had received his prints from the “Gulgong Exhibition”, N.S.W. and had gained two prizes — 1st in Enlargement, 2nd in Hand Camera. Also, that two members had forwarded exhibits to the Royal Photographic Society, England.

This concluded the preliminary business. The Chairman then called on Mr. Harvie to deliver his lecture on “Toning of Bromide Prints”.

Starting with the ordinary Bromide Paper of various brands, the lecturer pointed out that different results were obtained from each brand when used on the same negative under test conditions. This was clearly shown by a number of prints from the same negative on seven different brands of paper and five exposures on each. These were all developed under test conditions and the result illustrated the difference in rendering the gradation of the negative. The lecturer considered that there were better developers than “Ferrous Oxalate” and he preferred “Amidol” to all others and pointed out that there was only one exposure which could give a perfect result and this was the correct one, as no amount of manipulation of the developer would give the same perfect result. Also, that he got a number of prints from the same negative exactly alike; it was necessary to add a little fresh developer for each print and time each development.

Bromide prints were better fixed in the Acid Hypo bath; and if they were to be toned, the use of a solution of Formalyn was advantageous. The lecturer then gave some practical demonstrations of toning bromide prints, first using the Copper toning solution; he emphasized the fact that the thorough elimination of Hypo was absolutely necessary, otherwise a bleaching action took place. This was shown by the use of prints toned during the lecture, which had not been washed and when put into the toning solution bleached out; the others showed a decided brown tone.

The next formula used was the Hypo-Alum hot bath process and the lecturer pointed out that this was a sulphurisation process and gave one of the most staple forms of silver known; and these prints would be absolutely permanent. Some brands of paper would not stand the hot bath process, by reason of the coating of the paper previous to the emulsion being put on; others, again, would stand boiling without any evil results. Some prints toned in the presence of members and passed round for inspection, were greatly admired and illustrated what beautiful effects could be obtained on the ordinary Bromide paper, resembling very closely the Carbon print.

Several specimen prints were on exhibition, showing the range of tone obtainable by this process and some of these were really excellent pictures. There were also on view some prints illustrating the advantage of double printing and blocking out one exposure with an opaque water color while the second exposure was made, the resulting picture showing no sign of having been faked. The explanation of this method terminated a highly interesting and instructive lecture.

Mr. Rae, in moving a vote of thanks to the lecturer, remarked that it was an excellent thing for the club that a man of Mr. Harvie’s standing should attend and deliver such an instructive lecture and give the result of many years work. That he was master of his subject was clearly shown by the demonstration given that evening. Mr. Harvie, in responding, advised all the members to take the Photographic papers, as by that means they kept in touch with the best workers and the latest developments in the Old World. He had found that in the best periodicals the formulae published was always reliable and would always do what was claimed for it. This was a great boon, getting the result of much hard work and numerous experiments of those who have made Photography a life-long study. The members accorded the lecturer a very hearty vote of thanks and were well satisfied, that after braving the elements, they had spent such a profitable evening.



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On the 11th August was devoted to the Intensification and Reduction of Negative Prints and Lantern Slides. Messrs. Relph and Moore acted as demonstrators and were very successful in showing the power one has over faulty work in the intelligent use of the various formulae for Reducing and Intensifying.

Mr. Moore used Monckhoven’s formulae and intensified some lantern slides and showed what a marked improvement was noticeable in weak slides so treated.

Mr. Relph then showed how an under or over printed bromide could be so treated as to present quite a good print by the proper use of suitable Intensifiers or Reducers. In each case the prints, slides and negatives were cut into two parts and thus the original could be compared with the improved. Altogether the members spent a very profitable evening.

Mr. A.J. Derrick, one of our best lantern slide workers, delivered his illustrated lecture, “Through Tasmania with a Camera”, at our meeting on September 4th The club-room was well filled with members and their friends who were treated to a very interesting discourse; the beauty spots of Tasmania furnishing excellent material for lantern slides and this was taken full advantage of by Mr. Derrick. Starting at Launceston, views of the Cataract Gorge were shown. This most beautiful spot in Tasmania was the subject of several splendid slides, which were warmly applauded, especially one showing the Gorge in flood time.

The various other places of interest around Launceston were visited and slides of Denison Gorge and Cora Lynn were very pretty; thence by railway, of which some views were shown, to Hobart. This picturesque old city and its environs furnished many fine slides. Those showing the Summer Huts on Mount Wellington proved the energy and ability of the lecturer in securing photographs of such inaccessible places. Mr. Derrick drew the attention of the members to the opportunity that southern rivers of Tasmania afforded for “studies in reflection”. He had noticed this more particularly here than anywhere else and some riverside studies shown were exceedingly pretty and effective.

Leaving Hobart, views on the Huon Road were shown; thence by steamer to Port Arthur. A number of views in the neighborhood were of historical significance, although this district has been devastated by bush fires, there still remain many buildings which were erected at the time of the early settlement. Some excellent views of the Basaltic Pillars of Cape Roall and the Natural Pavements brought an enjoyable evening to a close.



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The meeting on the 18th September was a very successful one, under Mr. A.E. Wallcott, who gave a demonstration on “Albumen Paper and its management”, Mr. Wallcott gave a clear and concise description of the benefits and advantages of using the paper in comparison with P O.P. He said that properly worked, albumen paper was as near perfect permanency as any silver paper could be. The difficulty of thin negatives was easily overcome by changes in the sensitizing and various formulae were given to suit any condition of negatives. Mr. Wallcott handed round many prints made in the ways described and clearly showed that the good old albumen paper could still hold its own against the field of gelatino-chloride.

A most enjoyable evening was spent on the 28th September, when a few friends gathered at dinner to bid adieu to one of our oldest members, Mr. T.A. Campbell, who has started business as a photographer in South Australia. Mr. Campbell, like Mr. Brooks-Thornley, of Sydney and Mr. Stuttert, of Melbourne, are old students of the Working Men’s College and members of the Club, which is very proud to see its amateurs thus coming out as professionals of no low status in the photographic world.

The October meeting was a very full one, the large hall being packed long before 8pm. The attraction was the lecture by Mr. James Aebi on the “Land of the Pyramids”. Mr. Aebi’s ability as traveler, photographer and lecturer was the cause of the attendance and none were disappointed with the pictures shown and the description given of the wonders of that ancient land. There were some 90 slides — wet plate colored — shown through the club’s lantern, under the management of Messrs. Cathie and Eastham in the absence of our usual lanternist, Mr. Glover, who, we are sorry to say, has not yet recovered his full health. The evening was brought to a close by a vote of thanks to Mr. Aebi for finding time out of his professional labors to come and entertain us.



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At our meeting on October 16th, Mr. Robert Harvie, gave us a very instructive evening on “Lantern Slides”. In the preamble to his lecture Mr. Harvie, spoke about criticism of photographic work, a good deal of which was of no real value to the worker, being either extremely laudatory or the opposite. Criticism of another's work should be sincere, then it would be of some value. The lecturer then read a number of quotations from various journals, all rich in good points and tending to show what should be aimed at in picture making, which was applicable to lantern slides. After referring to the composition, balance, of the pictures, he pointed out that the aim should be to give as true a representation of nature as was possible, but how often did we see this exaggerated, more especially in landscapes and sunsets; in one case the mass of detail confused the eye and in the other the shadows were of a density that was never seen in nature. A good lantern slide, while being technically perfect and a truthful representation of nature had something suggestive about it that was food for the imagination and this constituted the real charm in a slide. A number of slides were put through the lantern and in each the composition, balance, was pointed out and discoursed upon in a manner that was highly instructive and interesting to those present. The color or tone of a slide had much to do with its excellence and the copper toning bath as used by Mr. Harvie, had given all that was required of it and the resulting slides shown were exceedingly pretty. A colored slide shown demonstrated what good effects could be got by the use of 3 or 4 Aniline colors on a gelatine plate.



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WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
At the meeting on 13th November, our Hon. Instructor, Mr. L. Hart, F.R.M S., delivered his lecture on the Microscope and Photomicrography. Tracing the history of the microscope from the earliest times, the lecturer stated the use of the microscope was known to the people of Babylon, otherwise they could not have done the work that had been found at that period and some excellent glasses had also been found proving this.

A number of slides showing various forms of modern microscopes were shown and all the lenses and movements explained; after discoursing at length on the theory and manner of using the microscope, in conjunction with photography. A large number of subjects, principally of insect life, that had been taken by its aid were shown, these slides were highly interesting, showing the various species of fleas, flies, spiders and butterflies. A micrograph of infusorial earth was especially interesting, showing it to be composed of myriads of microscopic shells. A photograph of an electric spark taken with the aid of the microscope was very pretty, showed that the use of photo micrographic apparatus was not limited to the observation of minute animal life, but an enormous variety of subjects could be photographed and used for educational purposes. In closing, Mr. Hart pointed out the great assistance that the various branches of photography, in conjunction with the lantern, was to teachers and he regretted that it was not used as it should be, when subjects could be put before the young in an interesting and attractive manner and so make them observant of the small things of nature which combine to form the great. In closing, he urged upon the members to do all in their power, to further technical education, as by so doing, they were helping to make a young nation great.

Our last meeting for this year was held on Tuesday 4th December, when a large number of members turned out to see the exhibition of lantern slides.

Mr. Bennett next showed colored slides of Walhalla, which were very pretty, the coloring enhancing their beauty considerably, also a number of slides of early Melbourne, showing the fish market, just demolished and the original Princes bridge and other city views. Mr. A.J. Campbell showed a very pretty series of slides, illustrating a trip through the Queensland scrub; the prolific growth of ferns and the luxuriant vegetation generally, were very noticeable, also a particularly interesting one of the nest of the Rifle Bird or Bird of Paradise and ornamented or protected with shed snake skins. Mr. Weir, one of our new members, who in the absence of our usual lanternist, Mr. Glover, through illness, exhibited a series of slides, colored true to copy, of the principle pictures in our National Gallery. Mr. A Aitkin had some of his yachting slides put through and as he is a specialist in this subject, some beautiful effects of correct lighting were shown. Mr. Sharp also exhibited our Hon.Secretary, as usual had something fresh to show us in slides. This time it was in the shape and size of the picture. Some of the slides were reductions from negatives on half a whole plate 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 and as that size suited the subjects; tall forest trees, for the vertical and open sea and beach scenes for the horizontal: the slides were very effective.

Mr, Ralph mentioned in connection with lantern slide work, that all the slides forwarded by Mr. A.J. Campbell, (1) and himself (4) to the Royal Photographic Society, England had been accepted and exhibited; this, he considered equivalent to getting a first prize in any ordinary competition. In closing this report, the last for this year and also for the century, the Working Men's College Photographic Club have much pleasure in wishing you, Mr. Editor and all their brother and sister workers a "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year".



23rd March 1901  Page 27 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Once more we are in full swing after the Xmas vacation and the postponement of the first meeting of the year through the death of our late beloved Queen.

On the 31st January the Club was called to a special meeting to bid farewell to Mr. L. Hart who has left us to enjoy a well-earned rest in the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Mr. Hart will be greatly missed, as he was the founder of this Club some nine years back. Though he could not attend all the meetings as he wished, through pressure of professional duties as instructor in Photography in the College, he was always ready to help in solving the many problems which worry the amateur photographer and thanks to his splendid knowledge, he could always solve them satisfactorily. As a slight token of the esteem in which he was held by photographers and friends, Mr. Hart was presented with the finest half-plate photographic outfit - stereoscopic - it has been my lot to see; the wish that he may live many years to use it being unanimously expressed by all.

On Tuesday 19th February, our Hon.Secretary gave an illustrated lecture on “Lantern Slides”. After a short description of the various processes used in making slides, Mr. Relph, by means of the lantern, threw on the screen typical slides, illustrating exposure and development in all their grades; other slides showing reduction and intensification and also slides toned in many different ways were exhibited. As most of the slides — all from the same negative — had been cut into three or more sections and each portion treated in a different way for comparison and then joined up again, some idea of the work entailed may be formed; but the end justified the means, because it could be seen at a glance what was intended. Illustrated lectures like this are of far more value than watching a demonstrator however skilled — go through the various manipulations, especially, as in Mr. Relphs case, full particulars of each slide, as shown, were given.

On Tuesday 5th March, Mr. D. Le Souef, C.M.Z.S., delivered to a crowded meeting of members and friends a most instructive and interesting lecture, entitled “With My Camera in West Australia”. Mr. Le Souef is a skilled photographer, as well as an ardent naturalist, consequently nothing of any importance, whether zoological, botanical, or geological, escaped his camera. The slides shown were numerous and varied and taking into consideration the conditions under which they were obtained, a very even set. Altogether, the lecture clearly demonstrated the value of the camera in obtaining records which could not be had by any other means.



22nd April 1901  Page 25 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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Our meeting on 2nd April was very well attended, when Mr. F.L. Baker, of Messrs. Watson & Son, delivered an illustrated lecture on “X-Rays"; Mr. Dudley Le Soeuf in the chair.

Before asking Mr. Baker to begin his lecture, the Chairman pointed out that as this was the last meeting of our year and the office-bearers retired, he called for nominations for the various offices. All the old office-bearers were re-nominated with the exception of Messrs. Bennett and Vankeen to the Committee. These gentlemen desired to be relieved of office and Messrs. Davis and Goslett were appointed in their stead. Mr. Peterson was nominated for the office of Treasurer, vice Mr. Moore resigned and two additional Lantern Engineers (Messrs. Weir and Hampson) were also nominated.

The business being disposed of, the Chairman called on Mr. F.L. Baker to deliver his lecture on the “X-Rays”. The lecturer commenced his discourse by tracing the history of the X-Rays from the earliest workers, who were very near to the discovery, but it was left for Professor Rontgen to give to the world what has been one of the greatest discoveries of the 19th Century and of incalculable assistance to many classes, more particularly to the medical profession.

He then referred to Light and Sound Waves and the number of vibrations per second and it was generally conceded that the X-Rays were vibrations of a very high frequency, so high that glass and the human eye were opaque to them, while aluminium and wood readily passed them; and being ultra-violet Rays, they were exceedingly active on the silver salts of the photographic plate. This was taken advantage of to produce radiographs.

Mr. Baker then went on to describe the apparatus necessary to produce X-Rays, taking the induction coil first being built up of two coils — a primary and secondary — and the latter required one mile of fine wire to every inch of spark produced by the coil. Therefore, the coil he was using, giving a 10-inch spark, had between 9 and 10 miles of wire on the secondary coil.

The Crookes tube was then considered and the various forms and the different degree of vacuum discussed. The tube in use being one of the latest forms of focus tubes, this permitted of the Rays being collected and focused on a particular spot, thus taking advantage of the full power of the tube. The electric current was obtained from accumulators. Several radiographs were taken during the evening on bromide paper and the lecturer pointed out one great advantage was being able to take one dozen radiographs at one exposure, as the Rays passed through the object and the dozen sheets in the original packet. These radiographs were developed during the evening and passed round the members for inspection and were highly interesting. A number of specimens were shown with the aid of the Fluorescent screen, demonstrating the penetrating power of the Rays in showing up nails and screws embedded in wood; also the contents of closed instrument cases were shown. A vote of thanks to Mr. Baker and his assistant closed a very instructive and interesting evening.



22nd May 1901  Page 27 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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At our usual meeting, on 16th April, we were disappointed that Mr. Rose, who had promised a lecture on Stereoscopic Work, was unable to attend. However, the members present got up an impromptu discussion, led by Mr. Moore, who very lucidly described all the various points encountered by anyone taking up stereo-work, his remarks led to an animated discussion on the lenses necessary and more particularly as to the trimming of the prints. Mr. Goslett, Mr. Glover and several other members took part in this discussion, which lasted quite a long time and then the subject was not exhausted and it was arranged to put the subject on the new syllabus and discuss it again. In passing a vote of thanks to Mr. Moore for having, at a few minutes notice, so clearly enumerated the points relative to this work, the thought was generally expressed that these discussions, in which the members took part freely, were very helpful; and it was hoped that in the future this opportunity of helping one another by expressing our various views in discussion, would be taken advantage of more freely. In consequence of our city being en fete to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, our meeting for May has been postponed.



22nd June 1901  Page 25 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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A good number of members braved the elements to attend the first lecture on our new syllabus; the subject being “Geology and Scenery at Werribee Gorge” by Messrs. C.C. Brittlebank and A.J. Campbell. Mr. Brittlebank, a keen and experienced Geologist, was able to make his discourse most interesting, by pointing out the various Geological features in the Gorge, showing that at some remote period some force had been at work and pushed the horizontal strata up in folds at various angles and at some points had broken through the fold near its apex and formed dykes; a curious feature about these dykes, was that the enclosing strata was harder than the dyke itself, having evidently been baked by the extreme heat given off by the molten mass being forced through it.

These dykes at the present time, under the action of the weather through many ages, are crumbling away and form Gullies enclosed by hard rocks. Another interesting point brought out by the Lecturer, was the strong evidence in the Gorge that at one time a Glacier had occupied it, this proved by the polished state of some of the rocks and distinct scratches visible in the rocks exactly similar to marks on rocks adjacent to existing Glaciers; and at one point in the Gorge, the lecturer exhibited a slide, which clearly showed that at one time a mass of ice had grounded and the enormous pressure from behind had forced the softer earth in front and folded it up nearly vertical.

The theory of the formation of the Gorge, was held by the lecturer to be simply the action of the weather in crumbling away the softer strata and the water carrying it away to sea. At the close of Mr. Brittlebank’s lecture, Mr. A.J. Campbell exhibited a number of slides, showing the scenery in the Gorge, the majority of these slides were from photographs taken during two camps with the club, held in the Gorge.

Mr. McAlpine, in moving a vote of thanks to Mr. Brittlebank, complimented him on the very interesting lecture he had given and pointed out what an aid photography was to all the arts and sciences, as by its means the wonderful and interesting features of our country, situated in remote spots, were brought to us and we were able to comprehend their greatness. Mr. Dudley Le Soeuf in seconding the vote of thanks, asked the lecturer if he could give the members any idea of the length of time it had taken to form the Gorge. In reply to this question, Mr. Brittlebank said, that as the result of experiments extending over a number of years, to find out the rate at which it was crumbling away, at the present time it would have taken about 2,000,000 years to form the Gorge as it now stands. Members accorded Mr. Brittlebank a very hearty vote of thanks for his highly interesting lecture and then dispersed, trying to think what the earth was like 2,000,000 years ago.


TENTH ANNUAL MEETING
Of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, was held on the 28th May and for an annual meeting was well attended. The Annual Report and Balance Sheet, showed the club to be more prosperous than ever and judging from the excellent syllabus prepared, the coming year should also be a good one. There are only five new officers elected, as the members appear quite satisfied with their old ones, though new men are often desirable. The Duke’s visit and other disturbing elements have prevented our usual steady work, but we start our new year with great anticipation.

The Committee have much pleasure in presenting the 10th Annual Report and Balance Sheet of the club for the year ending April 1901. The year just closed has been a good one in every way and the progress of the club has, if anything, been better than ever. The roll of members is still over the 100 and the finances, as our Treasurer will show, are in a very sound position, with a balance on the right side of the ledger.

The syllabus for the year was carried out as prepared, with only three exceptions, caused through the unavoidable absence of the demonstrators. The many different lectures and work meetings were well attended and everything passed off without a hitch, which speaks well for those who so generously gave their time and talents for the advancement of our art. It may be observed from the draft of the syllabus for the coming year, several of our younger members have come forward to help us, which is only as it should be, for it is not fair and neither does it lead to the advancement of a club, for the same lot of workers to occupy the platform year after year.

The club has suffered a great loss, in the departure of Mr. L. Hart, E.R M.S., to Honolulu. Mr. Hart, who was the founder of this club left us, after years of arduous work in the college as Photographic instructor, to join his relatives in those most beautiful Hawaiian Islands and we would be selfish indeed, much as he will be missed, to deny him his well earned rest. He was our honorary instructor and solver of all our knotty questions and always ready at any time or notice to help us, so we feel sure all our members will, with us, wish him every comfort and pleasure in his new home and long years to enjoy them. Mr. James Acti, who has been appointed in the College as Mr. Hart’s successor, has kindly offered his services as our Honorary Instructor and we are certain the members will be fully satisfied.

There will be one or two changes in the officers of the club, nominated through the retirement of Messrs. Moore and H.P. Bennett. The thanks of the club are due to these gentlemen for their past work and also for the promise, that though not in office, their services will be always available if required. The Committee feel certain that the new officers will carry on the work of the club in the same thorough way as their predecessors and if backed up by the members, make the year 1901-2 as successful as any of the past.

The club exhibition, held in May 1901, was a great success. Exhibits poured in from all parts and the work shown, was by the press quoted, as being the finest lot of Amateur Photographic work shown in Melbourne. Our Sydney brothers sent in some fine work and deservedly carried off high honors; but in the aggregate, our own members, Messrs. A.J. Campbell, J.T. Gillespie, Le Souef, J. Glover, Mrs. Hughes and Mr. A.J. Relph, gained the bulk of the prizes. The Judges were Mr. Robert Harvie, Mr. Douglas Richardson and Mr. T. Humphray; and their task was a difficult one, on account as they said, of the universal excellence of all the exhibits and the consequent difficulty of picking out the best. The thanks of the club are therefore due to these gentlemen for their labors.

During the year, Messrs. A.J. Campbell and A.J. Relph, sent home sets of lantern slides to the Royal Photographic Society’s Exhibition in London. The slides were accepted and cataloged, thus proving that our members, though taught in this college, can hold their own with the best. Another thing the Committee would like to impress upon members and that is, the necessity of having Club outings. Several were named on syllabus, but all with the exception of that of Easter last, fell through, for want of interest and attendance. The members fail to see the benefit of these outings, especially from the social side, so it is hoped and desired that the coming year will see a change. The thanks of the Club are as usual, due to the several Melbourne Photographic Firms, for many little thoughtful acts of consideration and kindness and also to the photographic publications, for the careful manner in which our monthly reports were published. Mr. Ellery C.M.G. and Mr. L. Hart E.R.M.S., can never be sufficiently thanked for the gifts of valuable apparatus and books and their memory will ever be green with us. Last but not least, we must not forget the College Council and officials, for the manner in which they have met our many wants and wishes.



22nd July 1901  Page 25 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A good number of members attended our meeting on June 25th, to exchange photographs taken during the “Royal Visit” and to discuss “Snapshot Photography”. Quite a large number of prints were shown, all giving evidence of careful work and considerable merit and good taste in mounting. That the illuminations had been of interest to photographers was shown by the large number of prints of these subjects exhibited. Some of the results were indeed very good, when one takes into consideration the conditions under which they were taken. After the merits of the different prints had been discussed and many exchanged, the meeting went on to discuss snapshot photography and Mr. Goslett gave a synopsis of the requirements of this branch and during the course of his remarks, said that after working both the focal plane and the front shutter for high speed work, he preferred the latter and explained the shutter he used was an adaption of an existing roller-blind shutter, with an adjustable opening. The explanation of this shutter showed it to have a most ingenious adjustment for the width of the opening, Mr. Goslett went on to explain the constituents of the developer he found the best and the manner in which it was worked for difficult subjects. Taken all together, the evening was a most instructive one.

The meeting on the 9th inst was well attended, when our honorary instructor, Mr. James Aebi, made his first appearance in that office and delivered a lecture on “Venice, Queen of the Adriatic”, illustrated by a number of excellent colored slides. The lecturer was able to make his discourse most interesting by his familiarity with the subject, he having resided in this unique and ancient city for some time and he was able to point out all its beauties and explain their history The description of this group of islands, built upon and forming a city, was very interesting and the beautiful architecture, as shown by the slides, was greatly appreciated by the members. The slides showing the cathedral of St. Mark's and its environs were especially admired.

Previous to the lecture, the usual routine business was gone through and the announcement by the Hon.Secretary that in the Inter-state Lantern-slide Competition one of our members, Mr. J.F. Gillespie, had taken third prize and also the special gold medal for the best single slide in the exhibition, was received with acclamation.



22nd August 1901  Page 25 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The meeting held on 23rd July, was one of the best we have had, from an instructive point of view. The question was as to the best manner of trimming and mounting stereoscopic prints. Messrs. Moore, Glover, Kirk, Gregson and others took part in the discussions, which raised many points of great importance to stereoscopic workers and showed that the speakers in their efforts to uphold their views on the subject, had turned up most of the authorities on the work. This was as it should be and members thus obtained information which they were unaware of. The discussion centered chiefly on the question as to whether one print should contain more of the picture laterally than the other and which picture, the right or the left, should be the favored one. Needless to say, the question was not definitely decided, but it was generally agreed that the prints should not be uniform if true stereoscopic effect was desired without straining the eyes. The regret of the evening was that Mr. Goslett, one of our authorities on stereoscopic work, was absent through illness and could not give his opinion on the subject.

We also had a meeting on the 6th August, to enable those members who desired to test their slides of scenes in connection with the late Royal visit. A great number of slides were passed through, but, on the whole, they were not too good. The exposure was the fault in the bulk of them and gave the impression that the negatives used were too thin. Since the Royal visit little or no work has been done, the cold, foggy weather making the fireside far more comfortable than the dark room. Still, a few of the enthusiasts have been making lantern slides.



21st September 1901  Page 56 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The meeting on 20th August, took the form of “Practical Demonstrations on Enlarging”, Mr. Relph, by means of the blackboard and diagrams, explained how enlargements by daylight could be made by means of an ordinary camera and exhibited his own apparatus and explained the method of setting it up to get the best results.

Mr. Aebi, our honorary instructor, then explained the working parts of the Club’s enlarging lantern and also the acetylene light, which is used in it. The mysteries of getting even illumination of the picture, timing the exposure and all necessary hints were freely explained and the Club is to be congratulated on having such an expert as Mr. Aebi to help them.

At the meeting on 3rd September, Mr. Robert Harvie gave a demonstration on “Photographic Manipulations”, a subject which allowed him to give many points on different manipulations necessary to produce a finished photograph. With the aid of a camera, the use of the rising and swing front and the different positions it should be placed in to produce the best result, this was clearly explained by diagrams on the blackboard. The popular panoramic views was touched upon and the distortion sometimes seen in building in such pictures was explained; also a method of making panoramic views with an ordinary camera. The lecturer then discussed various intensifies and reducers and explained their various properties and suitability for different classes of work. Referring to developers, he stated that he had not yet found a developer superior to Pyro Soda for very fast work, taken under adverse conditions. Printing Out Paper, Orthochromatic Plates and Lantern Plates were referred to and discussed at some length and altogether a highly instructive evening was spent by the large number of members who attended.



22nd November 1901  Page 119 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Mr. Walcott gave a lecture on the Gum Bichromate process at the last meeting of the Club on Tuesday 15th October. A fair number of enthusiasts attended to see this process demonstrated and were not disappointed, for the lecturer proved a master of his subject and demonstrated various manipulations so clearly that those present could not fail to understand this very effective printing process. Some paper was coated during the evening and other exposed prints were developed and each stage of the work explained. A number of beautiful specimen prints were shown, giving members a good idea of what excellent results can be obtained.

At the close of the lecture members were so keen on the subject that it was resolved to have a competition in this process at an early date. At the meeting on Tuesday 29th October, quite a large number attended, in anticipation of seeing some good slides and hearing an interesting lecture from our Hon.Secretary, Mr. A.J. Relph, who chose as his subject “The Victorian Grampians”. The slides shown illustrated the remarkably rough country and the dangers and difficulties attending the exploring of such a place and the fact of the views alone demonstrated the activity and energy of Mr. Relph in carrying a camera while climbing such stiff mountains to secure negatives of such inaccessible places.



21st May 1902  Page 145 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
We are pleased to be able to acknowledge receipt of the 1902 prospectus of the Working Men’s College, Melbourne. This interesting prospectus gives a very good idea of the important work in the shape of technical instruction afforded to students by the College. The extensive buildings which have been erected and well officered by competent teachers are a credit to the sister State. But that which more than any other interests us is the photographic department under the able management of Mr. James Aebi. Here classes are instituted for working men, to teach them the various branches of photography and their application to industry, art and science, by the introduction of electric arc lights. The students are enabled to make pictures and in fact to study photography in all its interesting phases. The class room contains a lithographic and copper-plate press, a large and modern reproduction camera and other cameras, screens for process work, batteries, electro-plating baths. In a word, this department forms a most complete and perfect school for photography from the handling of the camera to all the higher and most complicated branches of the art.



21st May 1902  Page 147 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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At our monthly meeting on March 4th, a large number of members assembled to hear our Hon.Secretary, Mr. A.J. Relph’s, lecture on “Trips in the Otway Forest, the Buffalo and the Healsville Districts”. The lecturer’s racy style of describing his adventures in traversing the districts named and the excellent slides shown made a most interesting evening. Many of the pictures shown had been taken under adverse condition and gave the lecturer ample opportunity to use his skill as a photographer, but the resulting slides were really excellent and proved to be one of the best that have been exhibited by our members. The Chairman, Mr. A.J. Campbell, in moving a vote of thanks to Mr. Relph complimented him in the excellence of the slides shown.



21st June 1902  Page 176 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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The Eleventh Annual Meeting was held on the 18th May and the following Report and Syllabus were read by the Hon.Secretary Arthur J. Relph and adopted. The election of officers resulted in very few changes, the members apparently being thoroughly satisfied with their old office-bearers. The Treasurer’s Balance-sheet gave a balance on the right side of the ledger and clearly showed the continued progress of the club.

ANNUAL REPORT
The Committee have much pleasure in presenting the Eleventh Annual Report of the club, for the year ending 30th April 1902. The past year has been one of prosperity, life and vigor in photographic progress amongst the members, who by their attendance at the various meetings and demonstrations have shown their earnestness in the welfare of their club. The roll of members, after careful revision, is quite up to the standard and the finances, as our Hon. Treasurer’s balance-sheet will show, are in a very satisfactory condition. The Syllabus as usual was carried through without any great alteration and the lectures and demonstrations given were very useful in furthering the practice of photography in its many branches and therefore, those who so kindly placed their time and skill at our disposal deserve the best thanks we can afford them. One of the most pleasing incidents of the year was the delivery to our club of the first lecture by a representative of the kindred society in Melbourne, the Amateur Photographic Association of Victoria and it is earnestly hoped that for the future our syllabus will always bear the name of the Amateur Photographic Association of Victoria representative, for it is only right and proper that clubs should unite and fraternize as much as possible, especially in respect to photography, where so much is to be gained by individual intercourse on the subject. The Committee record with regret the loss the club has sustained by the death of the late J.T. Gillespie, one of its founders and also one of the very best of its workers, who, by his artistic knowledge and skill, did much in advancing the standard of work by our members.

The syllabus for the coming year has been carefully drawn up with the object of furthering photography by means of lectures and working demonstrations to suit all tastes and it only lies with the members to attend the meetings and by their presence and encouragement make the coming year as prosperous as the past.

The Committee cannot understand why the various competitions were not better patronized. The subjects were simple and the conditions easy, yet the entries were not anything like what they should be in such a strong and working club as ours. It is, therefore, desired that, in this, the coming year will show an improvement. It is gratifying, however, to note that the work sent in, though from new workers, was of very good quality.

There will be very little change in the office bearers of the club for the coming year, the greatest being that the office of Librarian, through the resignation by Mr. Glover of that position (owing to his work as lanternist) will again be filled by a lady member, which will give the ladies a representative on the Committee and enable the club to return to its old tradition of having a lady librarian. The thanks of the club are due to the College Authorities for the consideration shown and to many kind friends who have helped us on different occasions, especially those members who so well carry out the arduous duties of lanternist’s at our meetings; also to the photographic publications of the Commonwealth for the careful and complete way in which they publish reports from our club. In closing, the retiring office-bearers and Committee thank the members for the manner in which they have supported them in the past and sincerely trust they will so encourage the new office-bearers that the years 1902-3 may be as progressive as all others. The meeting on the 27th May was very attended and thanks to the Hon.Secretary and the members, was successful as far as hints in lantern slide making were concerned. Most of the many members present took part in the discussion and some very useful information was both given and received.



21st July 1902  Page 208 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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The meeting on 10th June 1902, practically the first open meeting in our new year, was very well attended. The attendance was justified by the fine illustrated lecture given by Mr. James Aebi, descriptive of life in Switzerland. Needless to say, the slides shown were of high standard and the lecturer’s explanation and description of the many scenes shown enabled all present to spend an instructive and interesting evening. The lecture was rendered more pleasing by Miss Aebi reciting a poem applicable to the Snowy Mountain scenery shown. It may be mentioned that many of the slides were made by Mr. Aebi’s photographic pupils in the Working Men’s College, from photos supplied by Mr. Aebi. On June 24th an exhibition and criticism of lantern slides by members of the Club was held. A large number availed themselves of this chance of testing their slides and learn their defects and if possible, the remedies. As this kind of evening is so useful to members, the committee has arranged for others during the year. Another full meeting was held on the 8th July, when a number of slides, illustrative of a trip to San Remo and another to Tallarook, by a club party, was shown. Mr. Relph gave the historical sketch in explanation of the slides and Mr. Eastham contributed a short paper sketching interesting incidents.



21st September 1902  Page 269 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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The meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, Melbourne, on 19th August, was well attended and Mr. Goslett gave an exposition of “Flashlight Photography”. He afterwards described the instruments needed and gave exhibitions of the mode of working them and explained the general methods adopted. A “Flashlight” photo of the members present was taken and has proved to be a success, as pleasure was expressed by the members on seeing the picture (even by those taken). On Tuesday 2nd September, there was a very full attendance of members and friends to hear Mr. J. Paterson on “Photography in Natural Colors”. Mr. Paterson explained that there was no means of obtaining what men termed “photographs in natural colors” by a simple exposure of one negative and getting therefrom in the ordinary way a positive in colors, but by various forms of what was called the “Three-color Process” very fine pictures showing the natural colors of objects could be made. After discussing the composition of light and explaining Mr. Ives theory, Mr. Paterson showed the composition of light and with the triple-lantern projection exhibited some slides obtained from Mr. Ives and also some he himself had made. The difference between the pictures taken in each of the three colors was very interesting and the clear explanations most instructive. Mr. Paterson’s design for a camera in which to take pictures in color is certainly much more simple than that of Mr. Ives and the work performed appears to be quite as good. Mr. K. Harvie showed his skill in the difficult manipulation of the lantern.



22nd October 1902  Page 298 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club, Victoria, held a good meeting on 16th September, when Mr. A.E. Walcott gave some interesting information on the chemistry of photography. He dealt with the chemicals in ordinary use and showed how to test their purity, how to purify and how to keep them. Some very interesting tests were exhibited and one or two useful formulae were given. A very profitable evening was spent and even chemical formulae were made interesting, though they were not so jovial as a club outing — at least to some. There was a good muster again on the 30th September, when Mr. R. Harvey showed methods of “Enlarging and Combined Printing”. He described fixings for home dark rooms so that enlargement might be done by daylight and gave a great deal of comfort by informing us that a good deal of our failure was the fault of the papers in which there was great variation in batches, even from the same maker. Mr. Harvey showed how to reduce a back-ground and so throw the principal figure into better relief and exhibited good samples of this work. A blackfellow spearing fish at the corner of Collins St., while a “limb of the law” regulated the traffic on the dry portion of the street, was a well executed work; and a fine picture — a crowded wharf with a steamer just starting from it on the exhibition lake — made one think of the pictures one sees of ports of the Thames.



Friday 31st October 1902  Page 3 - North Melbourne Courier and West Melbourne Advertiser (Vic)

ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
A lecture entitled, "A Trip to the Victorian Grampians", will be delivered this (Friday) evening, by Messrs. A.J. Relph and A.B. Weir, of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, in the Church of England School-room, Howard-street, at 8pm; and songs and recitations by leading artists will also be rendered. The entertainment is under the auspices of the St. Mary's Church of England Girls Friendly Society. Admission 1s. The proceeds are in aid of repairs to the Parsonage.



Friday 7th November 1902  Page 2 - North Melbourne Courier and West Melbourne Advertiser (Vic)

ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
On Friday evening an illustrated lecture, entitled "A trip to the Victorian Grampians", was given in St. Mary's Church of England schoolroom in connection with the parochial branch of the Girls' Friendly Society. Canon Carlisle presided and the proceedings were opened by Miss Mabel Mattingley singing "The land of the Leal". Mr. McCausland gave two songs, "The Yeoman's Wedding" and "Sunshine and Rain", The lecturer was Mr. A.J. Ralph and the lanternist Mr. A.B. Weire, of the Working Men's College Photographic Club. The lecture was most interesting and the views very artistic, quite justifying the remarks of the chairman that with mountain scenery like that in Victoria there was no need for tourists to travel to the far away Alpine districts of Europe. Miss Josephine Lambrick, a pupil of Miss Mattingley's, sang "Ma Curly Headed Baby" and Miss Helm recited "Hanging the Picture" and as an encore "Aunt Tabitha". Miss May Griffiths acted as accompaniste and the proceedings closed with a comprehensive vote of thanks to all who had rendered the evening so enjoyable, which was moved by the chairman and carried unanimously with acclamation.

21st February 1903  Page 73 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club, Melbourne, held its first meeting for 1903 on Tuesday 3rd February. There was a splendid attendance, the hall being filled to hear Mr. J.P. Campbell’s lecture on “Gippsland and Omeo”. The Views shown were beautiful, not only as pictures, but as showing good photographic work. A series gave a very graphic description of the adventures of the trap along the country roads, not only in difficulties with the ruts, but being assisted over logs and finally coming to a rest with wheels in air. Another series showed the troubles of the bicycle, up hills, over stones, across corduroy and so clogged up with mud that the wheels won’t go round. “Snaix.” Mr. Campbell was lying down drinking at a stream near the road when he heard a splash in the water a few inches from his head and there saw a snake which had just dropped in for a drink. Mr. Campbell had some water in his mouth which he promptly squirted at the crawler and so frightened it that it went away quickly and left him to finish his drink in peace! The Hon.Secretary announced the competition of the Photographic Society of New South Wales in September next and it is expected that this club will be represented. We are looking forward to this club’s exhibition next month.



21st March 1903  Page 109 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club, Melbourne, had a good attendance on 17th February, when Mr. Goslett gave a lecture on “Stereoscopic Work”. The history of the subject was very fully dealt with. Mr. Goslett showed how to work with one lens and overcome a large number of difficulties attendant upon the manipulation of stereoscopic pictures.

On 3rd March there was a full house to hear Mr. A.J. Campbell on “Phillip Island”. The “mutton bird” and its habits formed the subject of study for the Ornithological Society during two or three seasons and Mr. Campbell showed a number of very fine slides descriptive of the troubles of the society and the habits of the birds. The “mutton bird” comes to the Island to deposit its eggs and rear the young. The punctuality with which the birds arrive is very remarkable, for though for months they are far out at sea, sometimes going as far north as Japan, they come back to the Islands to the exact day.

Perhaps owing to a north wind, on the last occasion, the main flight was 20 minutes late in arriving ! ! As the egg is laid in a burrow perhaps 5 or 6 feet in the bank, no photos, of the “nest” could be taken. An interesting slide showed Mr. McDonald, the Argus war correspondent, relating his experiences to the assembled society round the camp fire at night. A very enjoyable and profitable evening was spent and we were quite certain of the truth of the statement when Mr. Campbell told us that the joys of Phillip Island are never ending, because, of course, you could keep on going round and round the Island.



21st July 1903  Page 271 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club began its twelfth year of establishment last month and still continues to hold the proud position of being one of the largest, if not the largest club body of amateur photographers in the Commonwealth. At the annual meeting the following report was read and adopted and the balance sheet was so good on the right side of the ledger that the members decided to have a club social and also present our Hon.Secretary, Mr. Arthur J. Relph, with a small token of the esteem in which he is held for the way the business of the club is carried out.

The first night of the new club year was opened by Mr. J.H Harvey, A.R.V.I.A., who gave an interesting account of his visit to the wonderful Jenolan Caves of New South Wales. As Mr. Harvey is one of the most skilled amateur photographers in Australia and had enjoyed unique facilities in obtaining his numerous views, the slides thrown on the screen were very fine and met with warm and unanimous approval from the large attendance of members and friends present. Mr. Harvey is not one of us and therefore his kindness in coming forward was appreciated by all.

On 13th June, the club had a novel outing and competition for a prize, donated by Messrs. Baker & Rouse, for the best three prints from negatives on “Austral” dry plates, taken on the date given in the Melbourne Botanical Gardens. As the time was limited to the afternoon — which by the way was foggy — it was amusing to see the rush of numerous cameras being erected in all manner of odd corners and places. It was funnier still to see the skilled way in which the veterans like our worthy Hon.Secretary and Mr. E.C. Joshua “lost” the other members. On the whole the outing was a great success and from what I am told clearly shows that in the "Austral" dry plate — a real Australian native — we have one which will be hard to beat.

The Club's social and exhibition of members work took place on the 20th June at the Concert Rooms — the finest rooms in Melbourne for such a purpose and was an unqualified success. The work shown was the very best of our best workers and was much admired by the throngs who filled the rooms to overflowing. The concert portion of the program was worthy of any society and as all the artists gave their services gratuitously it is greatly to their credit that it was so.

During the evening the Chairman, Mr. F.A. Campbell, Director of the "Working Men's College", on behalf of the members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, presented the Hon.Secretary, of this club, Mr. Arthur J. Relph, with a very fine carbon enlargement 36 x 24 of breaking waves suitably framed and also a set of five very handsome electro vases. The Chairman expatiated on the many excellent qualities of our Hon.Secretary, who duly responded in his usual bashful manner.

ANNUAL REPORT
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: In presenting this — the twelfth annual report of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, the committee desire to express their pleasure at the advanced and stable position the Club has now attained. This they consider may be attributed to the members alone, for the manner in which they have furthered the wishes and efforts of the executive officers by attending the numerous lectures and demonstrations held during the year and thus encouraging the lecturers and demonstrators, to do their best. It is this stimulation which is so vital to a club’s existence and it is pleasing to see it so freely given in ours.

The syllabus was a good one, embracing as many phases of photographic work as possible. Every fixture was carried out, except when sickness intervened and fully fulfilled the objects of our club in demonstrating the many advantages of a knowledge of photography, not only in the advancement of that art, as amongst our members, but in giving instruction and pleasure to others who were not fortunate enough to belong to the noble army of amateurs. This latter point was clearly emphasized by the number of friends who thronged our Lecture Hall at the various open nights during the year. The syllabus for 1903-4 has been drawn up and will be submitted this evening for your approval.

The financial position as shown by the Hon. Treasurer’s statement is a sound one. All our numerous liabilities have been paid and we have a good substantial balance to begin our new year with. Our roll, after careful revising, closes with 90 financial members and 8 honorary.

We had seven competitions amongst our members. The entries were not so numerous as expected, but the great advance in the standard of the work shown, especially from our lady members, certainly warrants these competitions being retained on the syllabus for the coming year.

The following are the awards in the various competitions:
No. 1. Portraits and Groups (not re-touched): 1st, Mr. H.P. Moad; 2nd, Miss L. Edwards.
No. 2. Stereoscopic Work: 1st, Mr. J. Glover; 2nd, Mr. H. P. Moad; and Mr. J.O. Blake, equal.
No. 3. Architecture: 1st, Mr. A.G. Prebble; 2nd, Miss Bearpark.
No. 4. Seascape: 1st and 2nd prizes divided between Mr. A.G. Prebble and Mr. H.F. Serle.
No. 5. Any Subjects Ladies only (Hon.Secretary's prize): Miss Bearpark.
No. 6. Lantern Slides: 1st, Mr. J. Davis; 2nd, Mr. T.C. Alexander.
No. 7. Landscape: 1st, C.L. Sharman; 2nd, Mr. A.G. Prebble.

The special thanks of the Club are due to the hon. chairman of the Judging Committee — Mr. Robert Harvie — for the thorough and satisfactory way in which the awards, as above, were allotted and more particularly for the series of pithy little comments on the works which accompanied his decisions.

The Committee thank the members for their support, but cannot help expressing the wish, that they would further endeavor to overcome that apparent bashfulness which seems so foreign to photographers and come forward at the various meetings and help us and the Club by speaking on the subjects under discussion. At present, far too much is left to the veterans of the Club. This should be stopped at once, otherwise we may soon find ourselves working in the one groove which can only lead to the downfall of the Club. Thanks are due to the College Officials for their great help and assistance; to the photographic press for publishing our monthly notes from time to time and to many others for little acts of kindness on our Club’s behalf; also to the retiring officers for their past years services and by special request of the Committee, to the Hon.Secretary of the Club for the manner in which he has done his duty. In conclusion, we trust that the members will accord the new office-bearers their loyal support and assistance and so make each successive year an advance, on the previous one. Do this and the Working Men's College Photographic Club will still continue to hold its proud position.



21st August 1903  Page 313 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club was held on 21st July, at which there was a large attendance and an animated discussion took place on “Technique versus Art in Photography”. Mr. A.J. Campbell championed Technique and objected to under exposed art of focus pictures being called by poetical names. Mr. E.J. Joshua maintained that Art could not come in until Technique was perfect. A picture was shown taken in a good light and one of a portion of the same scene on a slightly hazy morning. Several members engaged in the discussion and Mr. Albi advocated exhibitions which should show the progress made by students. At the close of the discussion, members felt full sympathy with committees which had to give awards at exhibitions. On the 4th August, there was a “full house” to hear Mr. T.G. Campbell’s lecture on “Narracoorte and Mt. Gambier”. A fine series of slides, showing views from the district, were thrown on the screen. The pictures of the caves were greatly admired, the tracery of some of the grottos and the quaint forms of some of the pillars were remarkable. Three or four pictures of the swamp showed that Technique and Art could be very advantageously combined to form a satisfactory picture.



21st September 1903  Page 349 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The following letter as to the high quality of the new “Austral” plate maybe of interest to those who are about to try them. It is from the Hon.Secretary, of the Melbourne Working Men's College Photographic Club: I desire on behalf of this club to inform you that the prints in connection with the competition by the members for the best work from your “Austral” plates have been judged. The winner is Mr. C.R. Du Rien, who turned out a very fine set, on pearl paper. The number of prints handed in did not nearly represent the number who were competing and who took photos, on the day. So many found that owing to the bad weather (photographically) their work was not of sufficient merit to warrant its entry and therefore they sent no prints in. The universal opinion amongst us is that the “Austral” plates are quite equal to any imported plates. My own opinion is, that for speed, gradations and “smoothness” in working, the four plates I used were unequaled. The negatives I have look more like wet plate work than dry plate. Another good point is the fineness of the grain.

Yours sincerely
Arthur J. Relph
Hon.Secretary
Working Men's College Photographic Club



21st October 1903  Page 391 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club had a “work night” on 29th September ultimo, when there was a good attendance. Mr. Relph, the Hon.Secretary of the club, gave a full description of the use of the “lime light” for the projection of pictures. The mixing of chemicals and making of gas was shown and also the filling of the saturator with ether. The dangers attendant were fully discussed and objection was taken even to a man lighting his pipe in a casual way while the saturator was being filled ! The construction of the mixed jet was shown and the relative merits of jets discussed.

Mr. Petersen showed a fine acetelyne lamp and the light from this and the lime light were compared, the former light showing very well in comparison when the size of the picture was reduced to a diameter of about 6 or 7 feet.



21st December 1903  Page 470 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club met under exceptional circumstances, on Tuesday 24th November. The "Father of the Club", Mr. Hart, who is on a visit to the State from Hawaii, gave a lecture on "A Pound of Sugar" and shewed the growth of the cane and the various stages of the manufacture, until the sugar is shipped for export. A picture was exhibited shewing a fine field of boulders and we were told that now that was one of the best cane fields on the Island. The boulders were cleared away from the land and then, after the 12-furrow plough, worked by steam engines, had ploughed the land deeply and the harrowing and trenching had been done, the cane was planted. The various operations in tending the growing cane were shown and also a most interesting series of slides on the harvesting of the cane. The Islands are certainly not behind in using machinery, for as soon as a field is ready for cutting, narrow gauge lines are laid down and engines do the main hauling. When the cane gets to the mill the treatment is complicated and thorough and the various stages in the treatment were fully explained and splendid pictures of the machinery used were thrown on the screen: A fine set of pictures showing the aquaduct, various station homes, work men’s homes and mountain scenery, completed a most instructive and enjoyable evening's meeting. Mr. Hart in returning thanks for his cordial reception, promised to give the Club another evening should he be spared to visit the State again and the promise will be remembered by many of his old boys at the college.



22nd February 1904  Page 74 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club held its first meeting for 1904 on Tuesday 2nd February, when Mr. J.P. Campbell gave us delightful “Experiences in the Bush”. We were taken through the Lakes entrance and Orbost to Croajuegolong, through Omeo to the Murray and it is hard to say where we did not go. One very satisfactory feature of the evening was the complete sets of series of pictures which were shown. Thus, in describing the difficulties of cycling, we were shown stony, boggy and corduroy roads, the bike carried along a wire fence and at another time with the wheels so clogged with mud that they would not go round. The troubles with dust on the road were fully expounded and a series of very fine slides showing the effects of dust with the wind in various directions, depicted the sufferings both of travelers by horse and bullock wagon. The difficulties of buggy traveling on bad roads were fully illustrated and the vehicle could be seen in all sorts of positions from right side up to up side down and apparently inside out. But we think the finest series was the one depicting the snow and here the pictures had been carefully taken to show the effect of snow from only 2 or 3 inches deep to as many feet. The pictures of Walhalla illustrated the precipitate nature of the hills and the story of the horse that slipped and fell into a kitchen through the skillion roof and was taken out at the front door of the house, was corroborated by the Hon.Secretary, who had seen the roof and therefore the story must be true. The meeting was both pleasant and profitable.



21st March 1904  Page 110 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club had a very good attendance on 24th February, when Mr. O. Seiper gave a demonstration on the “Preparation and Working of Platinum Paper”. The lecturer held that it was both cheaper and more satisfactory to make your own chemicals and gave full directions and formulae of their manufacture. He then coated paper with the emulsion to show that the process was speedy and with a little practice, satisfactorily smooth. Several pieces of paper prepared by Mr. Seiper had been exposed under negatives during the day and the effect of under and over printing was shown in the development. The cold developer was used for over and correctly exposed prints, while those under exposed were subjected to a warmer bath. The prints were developed both in black and brown. The demonstration was highly appreciated and the information obtained will prove useful to the members who were fortunate to have so good an instruction.

On 1st March Mr. A.J. Campbell, one of our vice-presidents, gave a lecture, “In the Big Scrub”, to a very large audience. The lecturer deplored the alienation of a large portion of the Dandenong Forest and gave the history of its discovery and occupation. Mr. Campbell had taken four journeys through various parts of the Forest before the establishment of the village settlements and was thus able to give an indication of the primeval grandeur of the Big Scrub. The vegetation of the Forest received careful treatment, pictures were exhibited giving full views of various kinds of scrub, ferns and timber and the giants of the Forest were in frequent evidence. The hills were shown in various moods and the cloud effects were very fine indeed. Landslips, steep slopes, rugged tracks, creeks, waterfall and dense scrub all bore witness to the toil necessary to penetrate this Forest and the presence in all the pictures of good sound trees all point to the loss by the State of a valuable asset. Mr. Campbell related some touching accounts of those who had been lost in this Forest. The name of the lecturer is a guarantee that the birds would not be forgotten and the pictures of nests and of the lyre birds were received with applause.

During the evening Miss Campbell performed an original “Bush Symphony” on the piano and Miss B. Campbell played the "Bell Bird". Both pieces were played with taste and were favorably received. The evening spent was most instructive and enjoyable.



21st May 1904  Page 191 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club held its final meeting for the year 1903-4 on the 26th April. There was a very good attendance and as the business necessary did not take the whole evening, our energetic and popular Hon.Secretary exhibited a “Koresco” enlarging camera, gave a few memoranda on enlarging generally and described the camera and its use fully. Four enlargements on the scale of from 1/4 Plate to 12 x 15 were shown and the negatives passed round for examination, to show the character of those which could be used to advantage for enlarging. The illuminant had been magnesium ribbon. Mr. Relph tried an idea which had been advocated, of placing a ground glass between the negative and the light and lighting by means of three strips of magnesium ribbon. This method proved a failure, as the position of the magnesium was clearly indicated by three bright parallel lines on the enlargement. The best means of lighting at night was to wave the magnesium ribbon behind the negative and thus the light could be either distributed evenly over the plate, or by confining the motion a pleasing vignette effect can be obtained. A good formula for finding the conjugate foci was given. Notes were freely taken by members of the interesting points and necessary formulae. The year just closed has been a good one for the club. The meetings throughout have been splendidly attended, the interest has been good and the discussions in many instances have been keen and spirited and we confidently look forward to a happy new year.



21st June 1904  Page 232 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club was held on 24th May, which was well attended. The syllabus for the year received its final touches. This will speak for itself and show that the standard of work is to be kept up for the current year. After the business had been completed the question-box was opened and a series of questions on lenses, adapters for cameras and methods of dealing with platinum paper were discussed.

On the 7th June there was a very large attendance of members and friends to hear Mr. Relph's lecture on “Some Victorian Mountain Scenery”. The district in which the views were taken was the Grampians and Seera Ranges, Mount Difficult and Hall’s Gap. The country is most rugged and precipitous and the pictures shown exhibited the difficulties and dangers of the climbing. There were two ladies in the party, who must have had magnificent endurance to do the rough and tumble walking and scrambling necessary for that country. Rocks had most fantastic shapes, one huge one like a toad supported on very slender feet; other large masses of rock looked like piles of tremendous oyster shells heaped up; others again like wool bales piled up, were showing the indentation of the iron bands. The gigantic size of the precipices was hard to realize. Perpendicular walls of rock 700 and 800 feet high stretching in an unbroken line for two or three miles, presented a magnificent spectacle, but the magnitude could hardly be realized. Big trees appeared like little shrubs and it was only when some prominent landmark was taken at close quarters that the grandeur of all could really be appreciated.

Pictures of picnicers, with their feet dangling “in space", looked nerve thrilling. A fine series of views of Fyan’s Creek were exhibited, one view especially received commendation for the very clear reflections in the mountain pool. The pictures of the falls were very fine, showing not only rocks, but a luxuriant growth of ferns and tree ferns. Mr. Relph informed his audience that this has now changed; the ferns are gone; vandals have removed everything but the falls. A hearty vote of thanks terminated a highly instructive and entertaining meeting.

At the Ballarat Photo Exhibition, against all comers, two of our members did exceedingly well. Mr. Joshua and Mr. Glover took £6 5s. in prizes out of £ll 10s. offered, Mr. Joshua securing the champion prize.



21st September 1904  Page 354 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club on the 16th August was of special interest, for Mr. Baracchi, the Government Astronomer, gave a very instructive lecture on “The Application of Photography to Astronomy”. The observations at the various instruments indicating the temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, etc., used to be taken hourly by an observer and any violent changes which might have occurred in the meantime would be unrecorded. The application of photography has now enabled a continuous record to be kept, showing the readings of the various instruments at each moment of the day.

Clouds are photographed to show their height. The cameras used are placed about a mile apart (a good interval for stereoscopic effect) and are placed carefully vertical. They are connected by electricity and the exposures made simultaneously. The plates are carefully marked by cross lines, the process for which was described and when the negative is developed the size of the clouds and their height from the ground can be accurately measured. Some good cloud pictures received the hearty applause of the large audience.

The slides showing the instrument for recording earthquakes and which on one occasion indicated here a shock whose center was in Japan, seemed almost to indicate that the earth was as lively as the sea in a good sou’wester. The observations with this instrument could only be properly recorded by photography. The slides shown which indicated the variations of temperature, hygrometric conditions of the air, barometric pressure and magnetic influences, were very interesting. The sun, moon and stars were dealt with in a very fine series of pictures and a great deal of information was given by the lecturer in a very interesting manner to a very appreciative audience. The thanks of the club were heartily accorded to Mr. Baracchi for his extremely interesting and instructive lecture and he in reply paid a graceful compliment to the audience for its attention.

On the 30th August, in spite of a heavy rain, there was a good gathering to meet Mr. O. Seiper, who showed “How to Make Chloride of Gold and Nitrate of Silver, etc.”. The experiments conducted were successful and satisfied the members that it was better to make for themselves than to buy and also that by simple processes it was possible to save silver from old baths and prints. Mr. O. Seiper’s exposition was much appreciated by the members present.



21st October 1904  Page 402 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club met on 13th September. There was a very good attendance and Mr. Le Soeuf, C.M.Z.S., gave a characteristic lecture on “A Riverina Swamp”.

The journey began, mid snow-capped hills and the reflections of the light, the variations of the shadows and the shining of the sun on the trees and through the leaves on to the snow, were clearly pictured in a series of slides. As a contrast to these came the Murray River in flood. The main pictures described the nests of the birds frequenting the swamp for food. The nests of ducks, swans and other aquatic birds were shown and the habits of the builders described in a most interesting manner. A very nice set of slides showed the bower of the ibis and the great numbers in which it seemed to congregate. The eagle and the hawk, too, were not forgotten and the nests and young of the latter were exhibited. One picture showed a nest with three young ones in it — one, a rather large bird, being the representative of a former brood and two small ones of a brood just hatched. The lecturer had watched this nest for some days and found that as the eldest bird considered he was not sufficiently cared for by his parents he cared for himself and as the food supply was near at hand he devoured his two younger brothers.

A warm vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Le Soeuf for his highly instructive lecture. The 27th September was “Lantern Slide Night” and there was a very satisfactory attendance of members to test lantern slides. About 250 were put through and hints as to improvement were given in some cases. Mr. Glover advocated copper toning and showed some very fine examples. He also, by request, exhibited his slides which won the competition at Ballarat.



21st November 1904  Page 436 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club held a meeting on the 11th October. Mr. Davidson, the Inspector-General of Public Works, assisted by Mr. J.H. Harvey, was to have given a paper on “Water in Relation to Photography and the History of the Melbourne Water Supply”. Mr. Davidson was unavoidably detained on public business and Mr. Harvey kindly performed his own duties and read Mr. Davidson’s paper. Mr. Harvey read a paper on "The Use of Water in Photography” and dealt with its impurities and the methods of correction and improvement. The papers were listened to with great interest by the members and friends present and Mr. Harvey and Mr. Davidson were warmly thanked for their kindness and the pleasure and instruction afforded during the evening. The lantern views shown were much appreciated.



21st December 1904  Page 474 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
There have been three meetings of the Working Men's College Photographic Club since our last report. On 8th November Mr. Albi gave a lecture on “Photography in Natural Colors”. Mr. Albi gave a clear description of the analysis of light and described Lumiere’s system very lucidly. An exhaustive series of slides showing the effect of the three different color cremos as the resulting negatives was exhibited and also a series showing the combinations of the positives printed in color from these negatives. A number of slides showing views in the Botanical Gardens and various flowers, were thrown on the screen. Mr. Albi said that the matter was yet only in its experimental stages and that one of the slides shown was the first one of the kind made in Australia. This had been done by Mr. Seiper who was his assistant at the College. There was a very large attendance of members and friends and Mr. Albi’s instructive lecture was thoroughly appreciated. At the meeting on the 22nd, there was a good attendance to hear Mr. Harvey on “Lenses and Cameras”. Mr. Harvey sustained his reputation for imparting clear and useful photographic information. The last meeting of the club for the year 1904 was held on December 6th. There was a good attendance to hear Mr. Eastman’s lecture on “A Trip to Sydney”. A very large number of views were thrown on the screen, many of which cannot now be obtained as improvements (?) have taken away the old landmarks. The praise given to the Harbour and surroundings would, we think, have satisfied even a resident of Sydney. Mr. Eastman was heartily thanked for his interesting description. Mr. A.J. Campbell, one of the vice-presidents of the club, has had a picture hung in the recent exhibition of the Royal Photographic Society. We believe that he is the first amateur in Victoria to obtain this honor.



Friday 10th March 1905  Page 5 - Examiner (Launceston, Tas)

COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Mr. F. Styant-Browne, of this city, has been experimenting for some time with a view of producing color photographs and has exhibited to us a group of fruit consisting of bananas, an orange, a peach and apricots, the colors of which are very distinct and true to nature. It is understood that this is the first color photograph produced in Tasmania and the tints are so delicate that the bloom on the fruit is perfectly portrayed.

Mr. James Aebi, lecturer on photography to the Working Men's College, Melbourne, caused a sensation a few weeks ago by exhibiting some color photographs produced by himself and assistants, thus being first in the field; but Tasmania is not far behind on this occasion.

The method Mr. Styant-Browne has adopted is a modification of the Sangar-Shepherd process-three negatives of the subject are taken on color-sensitive plates through red, yellow and blue screens and these negatives are then printed in their complementary colors by the process known as trichromatic printing. The resulting print is untouched in any way, but it is developed entirely by photographic methods, so that the whole process is a photographic one. Mr. Styant-Browne intends exhibiting some of his color work at the next week of the Camera Club and will also place an example in the next circulating album of the Club, so that country members may be able to see what will be to them something in the way of a curiosity in photographic work and until quite recently commonly supposed to be quite unattainable.

21st August 1905  Page 311 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On Tuesday 1st August, there was a good attendance of members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, to hear a lecture by the Rev. R.H. Lambley on “Watts: the Man and his Art”. The lecturer dealt carefully and sympathetically with “the Man”. Watts was essentially a man of the nineteenth century, though he lived into the twentieth. His ideas were for the present. He regarded life as serious and though there may have been a breath of agnosticism in his work, the teaching of his pictures is a message of peace and hope to humanity. The present was serious and the beyond unknown and full of mystery. So there is a touch of mystery in his work. Watts was a man contented with his lot and of supreme humility. It would have been better for him if he had had more self consciousness. He said on one occasion that if he had the choice between, on the one hand painting a picture which would take the popular taste and make everyone sing his praises, or on the other, of painting one that should rank with a Titian, or a Turner and help to elevate the works of the world while it went forth unnamed and he was never known to be the painter, he would have chosen the latter. As a man, Watts was physically weak. He always had a headache. His habits were regular and his life a model of simplicity.
His motto was “The best for the highest” and he strove in everything to make his work the best he possibly could. His was a peaceful life and he tried to give a message of peace to the world in his paintings. A number of lantern views were exhibited illustrating Watt’s pictures. The Rev. Mr. Lambley's descriptions gave a new meaning to many of them and many of the audience will have a greater respect for and better understanding of the artist in the future. The lecturer pointed out that Watts never makes death repulsive. Pictures of “Love and Death”, “Life and Death” and many others all showed death as a draped figure, but only in one was the face shown and there it was a motherly form taking a little child so herself. Many of the pictures were allegorical and these were carefully explained. Mr. Lambley's lecture was most interesting and the hearty vote of thanks at the close showed that all had been won and the artist will in future have warm advocates where before he only had indifferent spectators.



21st October 1905  Page 387 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
There were two meetings of the Working Men's College Photographic Club during the month of September.

On the 12th Mr. James Aebi gave a very interesting and instructive lecture on “Dry Plate and Emulsion making for Amateurs”. He pointed out that there were not many more things required than were in the ordinary dark room and that as these could be supplied by a little make-shift and the exercise of ingenuity, there was no need for expensive apparatus. The necessary formulae were given and the lecturer performed the operation of mixing the emulsion and coating the glass ready for making lantern slides, which Mr. Aebi thought would be the most useful for ordinary amateurs. The alteration of the quality of the emulsion was carefully described, not only to show how fast plates could be made, but also a process-plate that would give good results for line work. The lecturer said he had met amateurs who prided themselves on being able to make better plates than the manufacturer.

Some lantern slides were shown which were made by members of the College and gave evidence not only of good work in the manufacture of lantern slides, but also of lighting and posing in figure study. Mr. Aebi was assisted by Mr. D. Sieper as demonstrator. The lecturer was warmly thanked for his very able and clear exposition of a difficult subject by a large number of the members, who had assembled to obtain the instruction given.

On the 26th there was a large gathering of members and friends to hear Mr. Thomas Baker (Messrs. Baker & Rouse) give a lecture on "Egypt and Other Lands". A very fine series of lantern slides was exhibited, describing the voyage by Colombo and the Suez Canal to Alexandria and the parts of Egypt up the Nile. Native life and manners and customs were well dealt with. The modes of irrigation and culture and threshing of grain were described and the inscriptions, temples, pyramids and Sphinx all found an enthusiastic and able advocate. Mr. Baker showed what could be done with a hand camera and films under very trying circumstances and the hearty thanks of the meeting showed that the lecture had been well appreciated.

On the 7th October there was a large attendance of members of the club in the Fitzroy Gardens to compete for the club’s prize. It seemed to the ordinary individual that the camera fiend was in full possession and must be obeyed for the time being when he ordered motions to cease or positions to be altered.

The members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club who desire to take a good holiday at Warburton are informed that Mrs. White-Law, of Winchester Lodge, has a very good dark room and makes special provision for photographers.



21st November 1905  Page 428 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
There were two meetings of the Working Men's College Photographic Club during the month of October.

On the 10th Dr, H.L. Murray F.R.C.S. (representative of the East Malvern Camera Club), gave a most interesting and instructive lecture on “X-ray Work and Sciagraphy.” He exhibited the tubes and showed how X-rays had been discovered by accident. Various sub stances were placed in front of the flourescent screen and the effects were clearly seen. A young lady who was good enough to stand in front of the screen showed how the action of the heart and the breathing of the lungs could be watched. Dr. Murray then showed a number of lantern slides, depicting the advantages of X-rays for medical work. A series of slides showing the growth of the human bones, was very interesting and enabled those present to appreciate the pictures of the fractures of various bones and dislocations of joints. The doctor also explained and illustrated the finding of foreign substances in different parts of the body. Illustrations were also shown of the healing effects of X-rays in certain skin diseases. Dr. Murray was heartily thanked for the simple and lucid way in which he had treated a most difficult subject.

On the 24th Mr. O. Sieper gave a demonstration on “Collodio-Bromide Lantern Plate Making”. The lecturer dealt with collodio-bromide emulsions for both lantern plates and printing papers. He gave formulae, which he worked, making the emulsions and coating the glasses ready for making lantern slides. He then exhibited a series of slides, to show the great range of color that can be obtained by development and after treatment. There was a very large number of members present, who thanked Mr. Sieper warmly for his interesting and able lecture and the great trouble he had taken in the matter.



21st December 1905  Page 466 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A most enjoyable evening was spent on Tuesday 5th December, by the members and friends of the Working Men's College Photographic Club. The chair was taken by Mr. A.J. Campbell, who introduced Mr. J.W. Egglestone as the lecturer for the evening. A representative from the Amateur Photographic Association of Victoria, Mr. Egglestone gave a very pleasing and instructive illustrated lecture, entitled “Among the South Sea Islands with a Camera”. The lecturer treated his subject in an easy-going style and stated his varied experiences in traveling from Melbourne to the Islands and back. He commented on the fine build of the Samoan Islanders and the intelligence and education of many was most marked. He also gave his hearers an idea of how to pack photographic goods when visiting that part of the world, several precautions being necessary, owing to the dampness of the air. The lecturer proved himself a first-class amateur photographer by the very fine slides produced from negatives taken during his trip. At the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Egglestone, proposed by Mr. F.A. Campbell and supported by other members.



21st March 1906  Page 109 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club met for the first time this year on the 13th of February, when there was a fair attendance, to hear a lecture by Mr. D. Le Souef C.M.Z.S., on “Nature and the Camera”. The lecturer dealt with the various phases of nature in Western Australia in a set of very fine lantern slides — the negatives of many were taken under trying circumstances. The use made by the settlers of the bare granite slopes for catchment of water and the holes in the granite forming natural tanks for the storage of water, though temporary, formed an interesting series of pictures. Various kinds of timber and scrub were illustrated and the effect of the bush fires was very curious in killing one kind of tree and causing the branches to curl upward to a point at the top, looking like a Noah’s Ark tree.

Some pictures, showing localities before and after cyclones, depicted the terrible nature and strength of the wind and the havoc caused to what appeared to be stable buildings.

Mr. Le Souef also dealt with the changes in the country caused by the rainfall and exhibited pictures of some of the numerous shallow lakes which are formed, some of which are of great extent, but none of which continue for more than a few months. Mr. Le Souef was warmly thanked for his very instructive lecture.

On the 28th February there was a good attendance of members, when Mr. Walcott gave a demonstration: “Making a Plain Salted Paper for Amateurs”. Mr. Walcott explained that the paper he would describe was a self-toning P.O.P. The materials required were on the shelves of every photographer’s dark-room. No special apparatus was required and as any good sized paper could be used, the process was inexpensive. Mr. Walcott stated that the process was not now worked owing to the difficulty of getting a good paper and he thought it a pity that the labor that had been expended in working out the formula should be thrown away.

As no one would now be injured by its divulgence he gave the formula and described in a lucid way the salting of the paper. A number of prints were shown which had been subjected to various tests and some of the paper, which had been exposed under a negative and apparently a good deal over-printed, was washed and fixed in an ordinary hypo bath, rinsed in water and then dried over the gas flame. Mr. Walcott was heartily thanked for his exposition and several of the members who had used his paper when it was on the market, testified as to the satisfaction it had given.



21st May 1906  Page 189 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
ANNUAL REPORT
The committee have much pleasure in present ing the fifteenth annual report and balance-sheet of the club, for years 1905-1906.

The past year has been one of the most successful years of the club. We have gained in membership and the numbers are increasing each year. The ladies and gentlemen joining will greatly further the interests of a club like this and will, no doubt, benefit themselves thereby.

Our meetings have not only been well attended, but we have had on more than one occasion to find extra accommodation for our visitors by putting chairs in the body of the hall. This shows the high standard of talent that the club are fortunate in having as lecturers and we are sure that the gentlemen demonstrating and lecturing have been much pleased and gratified at the splendid audience they have had the pleasure of lecturing to.

The lantern slides have been those of the best, many of them made from negatives, which have necessitated perilous positions for the camera and operator in obtaining and many hours of labor to obtain them of such splendid merit. Then, the work meetings have been very beneficial to the active members, who attend pretty regularly to pick up some crumbs, or dodges and wrinkles, that are ever being imparted to them by those who are amongst the best amateur and professional photographers of Victoria.

The syllabus of the past year has been carried out to the letter and you will, no doubt, agree it has been the acme of perfection in that line. We only trust that the forthcoming one will prove nearly as good. The past syllabus consisted of ten illustrated lectures, open to members and friends and nine work nights or demonstrations on useful photographic subjects. The members must bear in mind that the work meetings are the ones to attend if they want to benefit themselves by obtaining photographic knowledge.

We have had two club outings on Saturday afternoons, which were well attended and enjoyed by those who were present. Our finances, as the treasurer will show directly, are in a very sound state. The committee are sorry to report that our old friend and splendid working Hon.Secretary, Mr. A.J. Relph, has found it necessary to tender his resignation as the club’s Hon.Secretary. He thinks that a change of Hon.Secretaries would be of benefit to himself, he having been in harness for such a long period, viz., ten years. The committee cannot accept this resignation without feeling that they are losing one of the most able gentlemen for that position and hereby place on record the very high esteem in which Mr. Relph is held by us all for the very meritorious and painstaking way he has conducted the club for so many years and trust that although he resigns the position he will remain an active member of the club. The committee also desire to tender their thanks and best wishes to Mrs. Relph, who has at all times been pleased to be of service to the club, as all or nearly all of the committee meetings have been held under her hospitality. The club were sorry to lose two of our very valuable and active members, viz., Mr. W. Kett, by death and Mr. O. Sieper, who has gone to South Africa. Mr. Kett was always willing to be of assistance to us and in Mr. O. Sieper we all felt that we had a loyal and splendid supporter.

We have not had many competitions this year, owing to the fact that our last exhibition was held in May 1905. But small prizes were awarded for pictures taken during our outings, when the prizes were awarded as follows. Fitzroy Gardens Competition: 1st, Mr. J.B. Hayles; 2nd, Mr. H. Serle. River Yarra Competition: Miss Agnes Thompson and Mr. W.E. Gronow equal and divide first and second prizes. At both of the outings the members had a good time and it is intended to have more during the currency of the next syllabus.

The committee tender to the lecturers and demonstrators, college authorities, photo, dealers and to the photographic press their thanks for the many kind offices received during the past year.

The balance-sheet for the year 1905-6 was read and adopted. There was a fair attendance of members and general satisfaction was expressed at the prosperous condition of the club. The election of officers resulted as follows;

President, Professor Kernot M.E., C.E.; Vice-Presidents, F.A. Campbell C.E., A.J. Campbell, A.W. Craven M.P., D. Le Souef C.M.Z.S., W.M. Gregson and A.J. Relph; Hon. Instructor Mr. James Aebi; Lantern Engineers, Mr. J. Glover, Mr. H. Hampson, Mr. E. Bray and Mr. J. Cathie; Committee, Messrs. J. Davis, J.B. Hayles, Miss Edwards, Mr. T.G. Campbell and Mr. F.T.M. Smith; Hon. Treasurer. Mr. J. Petersen; Hon.Secretary, Mr. C.R. Du Rieu; Press Correspondent, Mr. A.J. Relph; Librarian, Miss E. Cassidy.

The syllabus for the coming year was submitted and approved and was generally pronounced to be up to the usual high standard, thus demonstrating that in our new Hon.Secretary we have a very able man.



21st June 1906  Page 229 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On the 22nd May there was a splendid attendance to hear Mr. A.J. Relph’s illustrated description of the "Beauties of Lorn". Lorne is the favorite Victorian seaside resort and simply abounds in natural beauties, which the lecturer, by means of about 100 lantern slides, brought vividly before the audience. Many of the views were very fine and as they had all been taken by such an old “boy” as Mr. Relph there were few faults to find in them. The slides were made on Empire, Austral and Mawson plates, developed with pyro. ammonia and gave every gradation of browns and purples, which were a pleasing change from the everlasting black. The lecturer had a happy and pleasing way of describing the scenes and using no notes, spoke with a freedom which was very acceptable.

On June 5th, before another good attendance (much curtailed through the heavy rain), an interesting and exceedingly instructive lecture, entitled a “Naturalist’s tour through Northern Queensland" and illustrated by 130 unique lantern slides, was delivered by Mr. A.H.E. Mattingley, Hon.Secretary of the Australasian Ornithologists Union. Some wonderful and weird phases of the natural history of the Commonwealth were dealt with. From the standpoint of a naturalist the lecturer dealt with the correlation of the chemistry of plant life with that of colored photography. Mr. Mattingley held that when an adequate knowledge was obtained of the chemical constituents or chromophyll of the coloration of flowers, then the art of colored photography, correctly portrayed according to nature, would be consummated. Light had a decided action on plants, looking therefore at the numerous coloring matters which are developed in the tissues of plants, the sensitiveness of these pigments to light, their chemical affinities, the changes they undergo during growth and the effect of physiological processes with chemical combinations. It was considered that when this side of chemical botany was fully investigated then the same agents and reagents could be used with success in colored photography — the goal of analytical photographic research.



21st August 1906  Page 314 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On 19th June, Mr. J.E. Cathie gave a very practical and useful demonstration of coloring lantern slides, or, more correctly, tinting lantern slides. He clearly explained the nature of the slide, i.e., density, etc., which was required as a basis for the colors. Then he gave the method he used for making the color flow evenly over the film. The chief fault being the use of the colors, aniline dyes, in too strong a tint; he mixed the colors and finished a slide before the members to show the proper tints. As Mr. Cathie does not pose as an expert, his demonstration could be followed by all and was of great value. He found that white of egg was the only real and desirable medium.

There was another record meeting of members and friends on the 3rd July to hear and see Mr. James Aebi’s account of “The Alps”. Mr. Aebi is a native of Switzerland and as a young man spent all his spare time in the mountains, so he could describe from the personal side of the question, which is the main thing in a descriptive lecture. The description of the wonderful snow-capped peaks was much improved by the beautiful series of colored slides Mr. Aebi was able to throw on the screen. Mont Rosa, Mt. Blanc, the Matterhorn, the Rigi and numerous other peaks in all their grandeur of snow and glacier were passed before the society and their difficulties and beauties opened to our view. Seeing that we have no such mountains in Australia, it was very pleasing to be able to view in so comfortable a manner the difficulties of the true mountaineer and one can well understand the fascinating hold it gets of him.

At the meeting held on the 17th June a very interesting discussion took place in respect to the boundary-line between genre work and portraiture. At several of the exhibitions held lately there have been prizes awarded to photographs as portraits, which were distinctly genre work — i.e., taking genre to mean a work showing or telling a story or incident of domestic or every-day life. So the question was considered by the members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club with a view of getting an opinion as to the desirability of drawing the attention of the judges at any of this club’s exhibitions to the distinction between these two classes. Mr. A.J. Campbell introduced the subject in a very able manner and by means of lantern slides clearly illustrated his ideas on the question. Mr. Cathie, the Rev. J.W. Lambley, Mr. Du Rieu, Mr. Relph, Mr. Serle, Mr. A.E. Walcott all spoke on the subject and supported Mr. A.J. Campbell in his contention that some definite action should be taken by all photography clubs in this matter.



Friday 24th August 1906
Page 5 - Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas.)
Page 4 - Examiner (Launceston, Tasmania)

NORTHERN TASMANIAN CAMERA CLUB
A meeting of the executive Committee of the forthcoming exhibition of the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club was held on Wednesday evening. Present: Mr. C.F. Monds (in the chair), J. Sparrow, J.H. Lithgow, Charles A. Hart, D.M. Annear and Albert H. Hill. Apologies were received from Messre. F.C. Birchall, F. Styant-Browne, A.R. Gee and L. Abra. Correspondence was read from the Working Men's College Photographic Club, (Melbourne), Ballarat Camera Club, South Australian Photographic Society, Photographic Society of India and other correspondents, making enquiries as to space and promising exhibits. The tender of Messrs. F. and W. Stewart was accepted for the gold, silver and bronze medals, which will be of a handsome pattern, from dies specially cut to a design by Mons. L. Dechaineux (art master Government Technical School), who will also design the exhibition certificate. It was decided to engage the large hall of the Mechanics' Institute for the second week in February, when the exhibition will be held. The Hon.Secretary reported that additional prizes had been donated by Baker & Rouse Proprietary (Melbourne), Harrington and Co., Limited (Sydney), Burroughs Wellcome and Co. (Sydney) and A.W. Birchall and Sons, of this city. Exhibitors will have their exhibits returned free by Tasmanian Government Railways and the Union S.S. Company (to Melbourne, Sydney and New Zealand). Much satisfaction was expressed at the way the projected exhibition was being encouraged, both by donations from members of the club and sympathizers and by camera clubs and individual exhibitors already coming forward with promises of support. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.



21st September 1906  Page 357 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A very successful meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club was held on the 31st July, when a good muster of members assembled to test lantern slides. The test took the form of a competition for a prize for the best slide shown, the members present being the judges. All the slides entered were shown in succession, each slide being on view 30 seconds and then they were put through in pairs, the members voting for the better slide, which remained on the screen until voted off. The result was that a slide by Mr. Arthur J. Ralph out placed the others and remained on the screen, thus winning the prize. The slide was an “effect” slide, i.e., one of a flashlight of a group round a fire in the bush and stained by analine dye to represent the glow of the fire. The evening was such a success in its object of creating an interest in slide work that the club intends to have another very shortly.

On the 14th August Mr. C. Renard gave an exceptionally instructive and illustrative lecture, descriptive of his travels round the world. Mr. Renard outdid Jules Verne in his 80-day trip, for he took us round the world in less than 80 minutes. Leaving Melbourne, we were taken to Singapore, Burmah, Ceylon, Aden, Suez, the Mediterranean, through the Paris Exposition, up the Eiffel Tower, in London, thence over to Niagara and down to Mexico to a bull fight, finishing up with our own grand colonial scenery of New Zealand. Mr. Renard’s slides were made from his own snapshots, which greatly added to the zest with which they were enjoyed.

On the 28th August our old helper and friend, Mr. Robert Harvie, gave one of his instructive and concise papers on “the use of color sensitive plates”. Mr. Harvie ably pointed out the value and necessity of using these plates, with the correct screen, for certain special subjects; but he did not advocate their use for ordinary every-day work, on account of the uncertainty in the plates keeping their advertised qualities for any definite periods, especially as most of the color sensitizers are derived from the analine dye basis.



January 1907  Page 23 - The Australian Photographic Journal

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On 20th November 1906, our old friend and photographic enthusiast, Mr. J.H. Harvey, gave a very interesting and instructive lecture descriptive of the Blue Mountains, NSW, Mr. Harvey, dwelt greatly on the great skill shown in constructing the railway line on the mountains and by means of fine slides, vividly portrayed the many difficulties which had to be overcome. He also showed the natural wonders and beauties of the district and truly made us envious of our NSW brother photographers who had so much that was beautiful at their very doors. Our Victorian Government is still very dormant in regard to similar beauty spots in Victoria, viz., the Grampian Mountains; but some day there will be a wake up and facilities will be given for getting to them. Some of our members have visited them and showed that they compare very favorably even with the beautiful Blue Mountains that the lecturer so ably spoke of. On the 4th of December we had another bumper house to hear the Rev. Alex. Gordon's account of his bicycle trip through Scotland. Many of us were aware of the great natural beauties of the place, but when they were shown in colors on the screen and described by one who had seen them and by one who was a born poet and elocutionist you may imagine how interesting the lecture was. This lecture was the last of the year and we close until the 12th of February 1907, so we cannot finish up better than by wishing you Mr. Editor and all our kindred societies a bright and prosperous new year for 1907.



20th March 1907  Page 70 - The Australian Photographic Journal
21st March 1907  Page 115 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Once more we have started our usual meetings and demonstrations and opened the year with a fine attendance of members and friends to hear Mr. D. Le Souef C.M.Z.S., give an account of his trip to Mallacoota Inlet, at the extreme eastern end of Victoria. Mr. D. Le Souef kept us fully interested by his description of the country traversed and also by the numerous slides of the scenery and the natural history objects, chiefly birds, met with and thus clearly showed the immense advantage a knowledge of photography is to anyone who wishes to give others an account of a trip in a new country. We have started the year well with many new members and all our old ones keep their interest with the Club, so we still move on.

On Tuesday 26th February, a very large attendance of members assembled in the fine lecture room, pertaining to the School of Photography, to listen to Mr. James Acti's lecture on "Carbon Work". Needless to say, as Mr. Acti is the instructor in photography in the Working Men's College, the lecture and practical demonstration was a perfect object lesson to all. The carbon process was described and all its advantages clearly brought out, for it seems to have few disadvantages and its ease of working practically demonstrated. Tissue, supports, negatives, home made actinometers, formulae and all the manipulations necessary were shown and explained, for by means of the powerful arc lamps used by Mr. Acti in his "process" classes, several exposures were made and the tissue developed in the room and thus the only real trouble in carbon work, the exposure, was so clearly explained that most of those present saw it dissipated. Altogether, the lecture was the best we have had on carbon work, the most beautiful of all photographic processes.

Our Club sent two frames of work, 12 pictures in each frame, to the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club's Exhibition, for competition in the "clubs exhibit" and had the proud distinction of being awarded the first and second prizes.

On the 9th March, we had a "drag outing" and tea to Greensborough, a very pretty little hamlet of orchardists and farmers, some 16 miles from Melbourne. The several drags were filled and a most enjoyable day spent. The scenery on the whole is very fine, but too panoramic for the camera and the wind and light marred most of the beauty spots on the creek, still many plates were exposed. As this is our fourth outing this Club year, the attendance of members was a clear indication that the committee were wise in introducing "outings" as part of the year's syllabus.

Another very large attendance met on 12th March, to hear Mr. C.B. Goslett's lecture on "Where to spend a pleasant holiday". He chose as his locality, Warburton and Healesville districts, which are both near Melbourne and by means of a splendid series of 80 slides, brought vividly before those present some very beautiful scenery. The lecture was very useful in showing that we Victorians have splendid scenery at our very doors, if our Government would only, like that of New South Wales, make it accessible. We have a splendid Tourist Bureau, on paper, therefore strangers can only go blindfolded to these splendid places, instead of being guided. Another thing pointed out by the lecturer was the manner in which the beauty spots were being destroyed, in order that a few shillings may be obtained for wood or water.



20th May 1907  Page 119 - The Australian Photographic Journal

The annual meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, Melbourne, was held on Tuesday 7th May, when there was a good muster of members to take part in the election of officers and hear the balance sheet and annual report read. The Hon.Secretary called for pictures for inclusion in the Club exhibit for East Malvern Club competition. Two new members were nominated. At the conclusion of the election several slides were were run through the lantern to give members a chance of trying their slides. Prints of Greensborough outing competition were exhibited and the winners were: 1st, Mr. J. Robertson; 2nd, Mr. Hayles. In the competition "for the most humorous and grotesque picture from life", Mr. Peterson secured first place and Mr. A.A. Bishop second.

A rough draft of the syllabus was placed before the meeting, Professor Kernot, of the Melbourne University, heading off with a lecture on "Ballooning", 4th June 1907.

ANNUAL REPORT
The Committee have great pleasure in presenting the 16th annual report and balance sheet of the Club for years 1906-07. During the year just passed, the Club has been truly a l.ive one, as the illustrated lectures have been the means of drawing crowded houses at nearly all of our open meetings, when the members have the privilege of bringing their friends who enjoy the lantern shows provided by the Club. The Club has made 20 new members during the year, some of whom have been regular attendants at the meetings. Our work meetings and demonstrations on various photographic work has been well attended, the members being able to gather very valuable hints on the various processes and thereby turn out better work themselves, with less trouble and with much less expense. We have had 10 illustrated lectures given by very able gentlemen and embracing travels by themselves in Northern Queensland Switzerland Paris, Egypt, Scotland Blue Mountains (NSW) and various parts of Victoria, at all of which excellent slides have been shown, thus proving the many uses of the camera to the tourist. Amongst the many subjects treated at at work meetings were the following: "Lantern Slide Making and Coloring", "Color Sensitive Plates", "Flower Photography", "Carbon Work", "Lantern Working and Discussion", "Genre v. Portraiture", all of which subjects induced a good number of members to join in general discussion and thereby improve their knowledge in general photographic pastimes.

The work meetings being open to members only should induce all of those entering the ranks of the amateur to become members of one or other of the many photography clubs. The Committee would welcome visitors from the adjoining States to any of their meetings and would be pleased to give any of its members letters of introduction to kindred societies when they are traveling. A special feature of the past year's Club competition has been Saturday afternoon outings, all of which have been thoroughly enjoyable in every way, members having the opportunity of becoming better acquainted with one another and also of competing for the prizes offered at each outing. The successful competitors during the past year were Messrs. Hayles, Serle, Jackson, Relph, Smith, Read, Grunow, Brown, Robertson, Bishop and Miss Thomson. Then in the Northern Tasmania Club we were immensely successful, taking both 1st and 2nd prizes for Club exhibit of 12 pictures, thus winning both silver and bronze medals. We are pleased to say several of our members have won trophies in various outside competitions during the year, thereby winning laurels for our Club. The Committee trust that during the coming year the lectures and demonstrations will be as well attended as in the past, the work meetings being especially useful to all active workers and the open meetings or lectures a source of pleasure for them and their friends. We tender our thanks to the College authorities, lecturers, demonstrators, photographic press and donors of prizes for their help during the past year.



21st May 1907  Page 191 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The annual meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club was held on Tuesday, May 7th. A goodly number of members were present to hear the annual report and balance sheet read and to take part in the election of officers for 1907 and 1908.

A copy of the Poto Bevuo Internacio from Paris, was placed before members and communication from the editor recirculation of photo paper, printed in the new style of “Esperanto”; it being the desire to print a paper that could be read by all the world in one language. The secretary of Working Men's College Photographic Club asked members to enter for the East Malvern Club competition and so help along another club in the work of assisting those who are taking up photography as a pastime.

Two nominations were received from gentlemen desiring to become members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club. A rough draft of syllabus for 1907-1908 was read and proved that we are to have a good time this year, with interesting and instructive lectures, also work demonstrations. Mr. C.R. Du Rieu placed his resignation as Hon.Secretary the club before the meeting, he considering that the position should be filled by one not occupying any position in the photographic trade, as anyone being connected with the trade or profession and holding secretaryship being likely to cause friction. After discussion, Mr. Du Rieu was persuaded to occupy the position for another 3 months and allow members to appoint a successor.

A fine number of prints were shown as entries for “Greensborough Outing” competition. The winners being, 1st Mr. Robertson; 2nd Mr. Hayles; and in humorous and grotesque camps also exhibited, the winners were, 1st Mr. Peterson; 2nd Mr. Bishop.

The election of officers was then proceeded with and resulted as follows:
President: Professor, Kernot M.A., M.E.
Vice-Presidents: F.A. Campbell, Esq., C.E.; A.W. Gaven, Esq., M.P.; A.J. Campbell, Esq.; D. le Souef, Esq., C.M.Z.S.; A.J. Relph, Esq.; and W.H. Gregson, Esq.
Hon. Instructor: James Aebi, Esq.
Lantern Engineers: Mr. J. Glover, Mr. H. Hampson, Mr. J. Cathie and Mr. Bray.
Committee: Messrs. J.B. Hayles, T.F.M. Smith, J. Williams, and Miss Edwards and Miss Thomson.
Librarian: Mr. J. Cathie.
Treasurer: Mr. J. Peterson.
Press Correspondent: Mr. A.J. Relph.
Hon.Secretary: Mr. C.R. Du Rieu.

After the election, a number of slides were seen through the lantern to allow members the opportunity of judging their own work.

ANNUAL REPORT
The committee have great pleasure in presenting the 16th annual report and balance sheet of the Club for year 1906 - 1907. During the year just passed the club has been truly a live one, as the illustrated lectures have been the means of drawing crowded houses at nearly all of our open meetings, when the members have the privilege of bringing their friends, who enjoy the lantern shows provided by the club. The club has made 20 new members during the year, some of whom have been regular attendants at the meetings. Our work meetings and demonstration on various photographic work have been well attended, the members being able to gather very valuable hints on the various processes and thereby turn out better work themselves, with less trouble and with much less expense. We have had 10 illustrated lectures given by very able gentlemen and embracing travels by themselves in Northern Queensland, Switzerland, Paris, Egypt, Scotland, Blue Mountains N.S.W., and various parts of Victoria, at all of which excellent slides have been shown, thus proving the many uses of the camera to the tourist.

Amongst the many subjects treated at work meetings, were the following: Lantern slide making and coloring, color sensitive plates, flower photography, carbon work, lantern working and discussion Genre v. Portraiture, all of which subjects induced a good number of members to join in general discussion and thereby improve their knowledge in general photographic pastimes.

The work meeting being open to members only, should induce all those entering the ranks of the amateur to become members of one or other of the many photo clubs. The committee would welcome visitors from the adjoining States to any of our meetings and would be pleased to give any of our members letters of introduction to kindred societies, when they are traveling. A special feature of the past year club competition has been Saturday afternoon outings, all of which have been thoroughly enjoyable every way, members having the opportunity of becoming better acquainted with one another and also competing for the prizes offered at each outing. The successful competitors during the past year were: Messrs. Hayles, Seile, Jackson, Relph, Smith, Guenow, Read, Brown, Peterson, Bishop and Miss Thompson.

Then, in the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club, we were immensely successful in taking both 1st and 2nd prizes for club exhibit of 12 pictures, thus winning both silver and bronze medals. We are pleased to say several of our members have won trophies in various outside competitions during the year thereby winning laurels for our club.

The committee trust that during the coming year the lectures and demonstrations will be as well attended as in the past. The work meetings being especially useful to all active workers and the open meetings or lectures a source of pleasure for them and their friends. We tender our thanks to the College authorities, lecturers, demonstrators and photographic press and donors of prizes, for their help during the past year.

C.R. DU RIEU
HON.SECRETARY



20th June 1907  Page 144 - The Australian Photographic Journal

Members and friends of the Working Men's College Photographic Club had a real good time on Tuesday 4th June, when the President of the Club, Professor Kernot, related his experience of ballooning while in Paris, at the time of the Paris Exhibition. The lecturer also gave the audience a very complete account of the progress made in balloon building and the building of various flying machines since the time of first inventions in that line about 1783, when the first ascent was made in France. The Professor had some very good slides representing various flying machines, some of which looked anything but safe to travel in. At the close of the lecture, Mr. F.A. Campbell moved a vote of thanks, which was accorded the lecturer.

The members of the Club met for their first outing this year on Saturday 8th June, at the Melbourne Zoo and had a good time making pictures of animals.

The next lecture will be on Tuesday 2nd July, when Mr. Barachi, Government Astronomer, will give one, "The Application of Photography in Astronomy".



21st June 1907  Page 232 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
At a meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club held at the College, 21st May 1907, a lively and interesting discussion took place on the question, “Who is an Amateur Photographer?” The club is fortunate in possessing both professional and amateur members. The discussion was carried on with the utmost good taste and feeling. The question was probably prompted by the fact that in recent years professionals or semi-professionals have been competing with amateurs in Exhibitions open to Amateurs only and in one or two instances protests against awards have reached the judges. The club believes the question has only to be ventilated to be amicably settled. The discussion incidentally brought up a number of sub questions. For instance, an amateur may become a professional. But can a professional become an amateur? The reply was, “Once a Bishop, always a Bishop”. Can a salesman or book-keeper in a photographic dealers warehouse, who earns his living indirectly by photography, compete in a class for amateur photographers? This question must be answered by the consciences of the persons concerned. But, “Who is an amateur photographer?” A non-professional, replies one member with true negative instinct; another and quaint reply—one who practises photography for love and loss and not for gain. By common consent it was ultimately adopted that in the opinion of the meeting an amateur photographer should be “A person who pursues photography for the love of the art and not for a livelihood, directly or indirectly”. At the close of the meeting the Hon.Secretary was instructed to bring the subject up at a delegation of photographers shortly to be held.

There was a very good attendance of members and friends at the College on Tuesday 4th June, when the president, Professor Kernot M.A., gave the members a very enjoyable evening, with a lecture on “Ballooning”. The lecturer dealt with the invention of balloons, extending from the first attempts and explained the progress right up to the present date when the principal means of air navigation is the flying machine. He caused much amusement from the showing of a cartoon published during the early days of balloon booming and by his description of various trips he had made while in Paris, in the captive balloons during the time of Paris Exhibition, having ascended over 1000 feet. The lecturer also had pictures of various flying machines, which had been made at great expense, but which had collapsed when put to the test of flying. A vote of thanks was proposed to Professor Kernot by Mr. F.A. Campbell and carried.

The club held their first outing for this year at the Melbourne Zoo, on Saturday 8th June. About 20 members attended and enjoved themselves snapping the animals while the animals snapped at them. Our next lecture will be on July 2nd, “The Application of Photography in Astronomy”, by Mr. Barrachi, Government astronomer.



20th July 1907  Page 168 - The Australian Photographic Journal

On Tuesday 2nd July, members and friends of the Working Men's College Photographic Club were favored with a most instructive and interesting lecture by Mr. Baracchi, Government Astronomer of Victoria. The lecture was entitled "The Application of Photography in Astronomy" and was in the hands of a most capable gentleman. Mr. Barachi had many slides showing the machines at the Observatory to record astronomical readings and explained what an important part photography played in recording all earthquake shocks, etc., a roll of bromide paper being used in each machine and worker automatically, it registered all changes in windage, etc. Then on Tuesday 9th July, Mr. Hayles demonstrated to members the working of "Bromo-Carbon", this being applying carbon surface to carbon prints, this being able to obtain any colors usually worked by carbon on to the face of any bromide print with very little trouble. The whole operation takes very little time to accomplish. This should prove a great boon to amateur photographers who, as a rule, make all their prints at night, having very little time to devote to the pastime in daytime. Our conversazione will take place on Tuesday 30th July, at the Continental Cafe, Swanston-street, Melbourne.






22nd July 1907  Page 275 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A lecture entitled, “The Application of Photography to Astronomy”, was given in the College Club Room, by Mr. Baracchi, Government Astronomer, on Tuesday 2nd July, to a large number of members and friends. The lecturer, in his introductory remarks, referred to pre-photographic days. The observatories were compelled to keep a large staff day and night watching peculiar phenomena constantly occurring. The observers often went to sleep and valuable information was consequently lost. Photography had obviated all this, very cleverly constructed automatic clock work and photographic machines now did this through the whole of the 24 hours. Bromide paper on drums revolved by clockwork with automatic shutters, made exposures every hour, shewing thermometer and barometric changes. Diagrams were thrown on the screen shewing earth tremors by means of the seismograph. Registrations were shewn of the San Francisco and Valparaiso earthquake shocks, as felt at the Melbourne Observatory. All of these were registered by very accurately and finely adjusted photographic apparatus. A system of determining the heights of clouds was also explained bv the lecturer, very fine adjustment of the camera being necessary, the camera being bolted down on solid foundation to prevent any movement.

An explanation was given of the use of the large telescopes as photographic cameras. At the eyepiece of the telescope the dark slide was placed, containing photographic plates 6in. x 6in. By clockwork the telescope was made to follow the course of the star, the exposures varying from 2 seconds to 1 hour. Mr. Baracchi referred to the Observatories Conference, at which it was decided charts of the heavens should be made by photography 18 observatories each took portions of the heavens. It required 1200 plates to make the first set of exposures at the Melbourne Observatory. The time occupied was two years in making these exposures and would require 15 years of mathematical calculation. The photographic plates are developed in a specially constructed dustless atmosphere. Pasteurized and distilled water being used in making developers so that plates may be used after many years have elapsed. Wonderful slides of stars were shewn. The Milky Way, Southern Cross, etc. It was remarked that the whole of the lecture was given without reference to notes, etc. A request was made on behalf of the club, for permission to visit the Observatory and examine the photographic apparatus and telescopes, etc. Permission was given by Mr. Baracchi, who very humorously explained how a visit by a large party to an Observatory of, say, 100 persons led often to complication; for instance, while the telescope was being used by one person 99 were waiting, consequently it would take an indefinite period to allow the visiting party to view the heavens. A very hearty vote of thanks carried by acclamation brought a highly instructive and pleasant evening to a close.

On Tuesday 9th July, we had a very good demonstration on Bromo-Carbon work. This being the application of a carbon surface on to any bromide print, thereby being able to obtain any of the usual carbon tints, with a very small amount of trouble and no daylight being necessary for exposure (as in carbon work). So this should prove of great benefit to the amateur. Mr. Hayles was the gentleman demonstrating and he claimed to have compiled a formula that works first class, with almost any bromide print. On Tuesday 30th July, the club are holding a “Conversazione”, at the Continental Cafe, Swanston Street, Melbourne and expect a good muster of members and friends.



21st September 1907  Page 356 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Mr. E.A. Bray presided at a lecture entitled “The Yarra Yarra from Mouth to Source”, given by Mr. A.J. Campbell at the Working Men's College Photographic Club on August 13th, to a very large number of members and friends. The slides shown were beautiful typical Australian bush pictures. The lecturer knew his subject well, being one of our best-known naturalists.

Mr. Campbell commenced with the discovery of the river in 1803 by Surveyor Grimes; showed a sketch of Melbourne in 1837 by Surveyor Russel and Melbourne Port in 1857 (the height of the gold fever) from a photo, by Sir Richard Daintree. However, the lecture was chiefly confined to the beauties of the Upper Yarra. Geographically, the Upper Yarra may be said to commence at Warburton, amongst the mountains, about fifty miles from Melbourne. From this point Mr. Campbell followed the river up to within four or five miles of its source, showing views of fern and forest, falls and natural history, a unique and complete set of 86 slides and with the exception of ten (courteously acknowledged from other photographers), all from the lecturer’s own negatives. To obtain this mass of material and pictures, it took Mr. Campbell four excursions at intervals extending over ten years, undertaken mostly on foot, with a companion. As a compliment to Mr. Campbell for bringing the Far Upper Yarra under public notice, the Surveyor-General, Mr. J.M. Reed, has named a fall and a creek in honor of Mr. Campbell.

Great credit is due indeed to such members as the lecturer on this occasion. Some of the pictures shown entailed great hardship and often privation in the getting, as the district is little known, very mountainous and rugged. A hearty vote of thanks brought the meeting to a close.



21st October 1907  Page 243 - The Australian Photographic Journal

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On the 17th September, we had one of the finest of practical demonstrations of three color photography, by Mr. J. Petterson. The process was traced up from its start to the present day and by means of the lantern and carefully prepared slides, the building up of color by reflected light and also by transmitted light, was very clearly shown in a popular way. Needless to say, it was a revelation to those present to see black and white made up before their eyes, by means of red, yellow, blue, etc. and very great credit is due to Mr. Patterson for the time and trouble taken by him in showing it in such an untechnical manner, suitable for a mixed audience. The evening was brought to a close by showing on the screen slides in natural colors, made direct from nature. Sunsets, landscapes, flowers, buildings, etc., just as the eye would see them and thus our art progresses.

Conference of Victorian Photographic Clubs adopting the Constitution of the

Victorian Photographic Affiliation

From left to right: W.J. Edwards, F. Dutton (Clifton Hill); A.J. Relph (Working Men's College College);
C. Nayler, T.F.M. Smith (Footscray); H. Potter, J.H. Harvey (Geelong); D.W. Paterson, Amateur
Photographic Association of Victoria; E.C. Joshua, Sydney Fox (Conference Hon.Secretary)
(East Malvern); H.C. Mais (Amateur Photographic Association of Victoria - President)

21st March 1908  Page 114 and 115 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
An interesting lecture was delivered at the Working Men’s College on 11th February, under the auspices of the Working Men's College Photographic Club, entitled “Plant Life and Essential Oils”. The subject was illustrated with mounted specimens of the various econo micplants, together with an extensive collection of both the plants and the essential oils. The lecturer began by supposing the question to arise of what connection there could be between the Photographic Club and the subject to be dealt with this evening and in answer to his own question replied that photography played a very important part in most subjects dealt with by the community.

He thought that no wider field could exist for photography than in the vegetable kingdom. This applied more particularly to the new system of photography in which all shades of color were given. It meant that, for comparison or as a subject of beauty, no other subject could compare with it and he thought that it was a wise policy for any association that is banded together for the mutual interest of its members, to take up subjects such as those referred to. The audience took a lively interest in the lecture and a number of questions were put at the close bearing on the subjects discussed and the meeting terminated with a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer.



22nd June 1908  Page 235 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Committee have pleasure in presenting the 17th annual report and balance-sheet for the year ending 19th May 1908. The club has continued to prosper and has enrolled 18 new members during the term just closed. The illustrated lectures and work demonstrations have been very well attended by members and friends, owing to the very able lectures introduced by the Club and the splendid lantern slides shown at each meeting. Our work meetings, “open to members only”, have proved very instructive to all attending them, many subjects, such as bromo carbon, making and toning lantern slides, the illumination of lanterns by gas and electricity, toning bromides, hypo-alum and sulphide process, speed marking of plates and copying, giving members the privilege of learning many points that are likely to save their pockets and much valuable time. Perhaps the most enjoyable feature during the year have been our club outings, when social intercourse with one another under the most favorable conditions takes place. Our last outing was by motor-launch, when forty members turned up to enjoy a trip up the Yarra. Prizes have been awarded for best pictures made during the outings, competition being pretty keen. Messrs. Hayles, Bray, Smith, Peterson, Williams and Miss Martin being the successful competitors. A prize was awarded for best picture made from negative taken during the club year, which fell to the lot of Mr. Bray, who carried off first and second. At outside competitions, such as Women’s Work, Australian Natives and Clifton Hill Exhibitions, our members were well to the front, holding their own against all-comers.

We regret to state that in the great railway accident at Sunshine one of our able members lost his life, Mr. Davis, who has been a very active member of this club for many years past.

The Committee desire to tender its thanks to all who so generously donated prizes for competition purposes amongst our members; also to lecturers, demonstrators and judge for assisting the club and the photo press for kindly consideration shown in reporting meetings, during the past year. We are starting a new term and can promise some very instructive lectures and demonstrations for the coming syllabus and trust the attendance at all lectures will be quite up to our record in the past.

C.R. DU RIEU
HON.SECRETARY

A demonstration on the “Oil Pigment Process” by Mr. Temple Stephens, was the first item on our new syllabus and was given at the College on 2nd June. There was a large attendance of members, who spent a very instructive and enjoyable evening. Mr. Stephens is a past master in the art of picture-making and his skillful manipulation, to which this method gave full scope, was quite an education in itself. Although the “process” has little to do with photography, it showed to what extent the mind of a clever worker can control the medium. Mr. Stephens was listened to with keen attention and should he elect to display his powers on some future occasion, he will be accorded a warm welcome. The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer.

For the coming year we have one of the finest programs ever set before any club, also a new Hon.Secretary, Mr. A.A. Bishop and to finish up with an exhibition and a social for members, of which more anon. Our next two gems on the syllabus are: 14th July, lecture, “Pictorial Composition” by Mr. F.A. Campbell, Director of College; and 28th July, demonstration, “Bromide Paper” by Mr. James Aebi. Visiting members of kindred Societies are cordially welcomed.

J. WILLIAMS
PRESS REPRESENTATIVE



21st July 1908  Page 274 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
It is not often that lovers of good lantern slides and bright reminiscences have an opportunity of regaling themselves with so dainty a bill of fare as that which our Vice-President (Mr. D. le Souef) presented to members and friends at the College on Tuesday last.

“Scenes in Traveling” was the subject and the lecturer took his audience for a spin through Japan. Several fine pictures of amusing incidents were shown and acknowledged by a hearty vote of thanks.

Our program for next month is: 8th August, Club outing; 11th August, lecture by Mr. C. Renard; and 25th, lantern slide night, members.

J. WILLIAMS
PRESS REPRESENTATIVE



Monday 8th February 1909  Page 8 - The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria)

ART of PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBITION of PICTURES
On Saturday afternoon the first exhibition held in Melbourne under the auspices of the Victorian Photographic Affiliation was opened at the Artists Galleries by Mr. H.C. Mais, president of the Victorian Photographic Affiliation. There was a large attendance of visitors.

The various awards were:
Gold Medal for Best Picture in Exhibition - E.C. Joshua (East Malvern Club).
Silver Medal for Second Best Picture - E.C. Joshua.

Victorian Photographic Affiliation  Inter Club Competition - Bronze Plaque for Best Set of Six Pictures
Photographic Association of Victoria, 1st;
Working Men's College Photographic Club, 2nd;
Clifton Hill Amateur Photographic Club, 3rd.

GENRE TROPHY, Valued at £15/15/-, as Special Prize for the Winning Picture - Mrs Wm. Smith.
LANDSCAPE, SEASCAPE AND RIVER SCENERY - W.C. Fisher, 1; J.P. Campbell, 2.
PORTRAITS - Harold Cazneaux (Sydney), 1 and 2.
GENRE - Mrs Wm. Smith, 1; W.J.C. Cowper, 2.
ARCHITECTURE - Mrs. Wm. Smith, 1; E.A. Bray, 2.
ANIMAL STUDY - J.T. Stephens, 1; Norman C. Deck (Sydney), 2.
STEREOSCOPE WORK - Wm. Morey (Sydney), 1; H.E. Kennedy, 2.
LANTERN SLIDES - W. Howieson, 1; P.H. Williams (Adelaide), 2.
TRANSPARENCIES - W.J. Edwards, 1; R.W. Harvie, 2.



Monday 3rd May 1909  Page 9 - The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria)

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The annual photographic exhibition of the Working Men's College Photographic Club was opened at Bradshaw's chambers on Saturday by Mr. J.A. Campbell, the director of the college and president of the Club. These exhibitions have been held since 1892. and have now attained a standard of excellence that is usually associated with professional work. Retouching and "faking"; the besetting weaknesses of the amateur, are conspicuous by their absence and there is generally in evidence an artistic appreciation of the effect of line and mass, as against that tiresome reproduction of mere detail that was characteristic of the old time photograph.

Mr. R. Porteous and Mr. R. Harvie, who were the judges, made the following awards:

BEST PICTURE - "A Winter's Evening," J. Williams.
Class A. LANDSCAPE - 1, A Winter's Evening by J. Williams; 2, The Valley at Sunset by A.A. Bishop; 3, River Mist by James P. Campbell.
Class B. SEASCAPE - 1, A Foggy Morning by E.L. Brown; 2, Fisherman's Nook by James V, Campbell; 3. Landing by A. J. Campbell.
Class C. CHILD STUDY - 1, Study by Miss Agnes Thomson; 2, Study by Miss Agnes Thomson; 3, Dick by A.A. Bishop,
Class D. POSTCARDS - 1, J.B. Hayles; 2, J. Glover and A.A. Bishop, equal.
Class E. ENLARGEMENT ON "PAGET" - 1, Our River by A.A. Bishop.
Class F. ANIMALS or BIRDS - 1, A Pastoral by E.A. Bray; 2, Dinner Time by James P. Campbell.
Class G. ENLARGEMENT ON "ROTOGRAPH" - 1, The Erskine, Lorne by A.A. Bishop; 2, The Crossing by A.A. Bishop.
Class H. THREE PRINTS ON "CORALYTE" - 1, A.A. Bishop; 2, J. Williams.



22nd June 1909  Page 316 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Working Men's College Photographic Club held a meeting at the Chicago Tea Rooms on the evening of the 11th May, which took the form of a social. The program was most varied and entertaining, music being contributed by Mrs. and Miss Aebi, vocal items by Messrs. E.A. Bray and W. Davis, Mrs. Gronow and Miss M. Paton and a recitation by Mr. Sheehan. A most clever and interesting item was “A Study of Historical Facts of English History” by Mr. W. Bunn, illustrated by lantern slides and Mr. A.J. Relph took the audience on a ten minutes, “Trip to Apollo Bay" illustrated by lantern slides. Mr. J. Morley gave a display of ventriloquism. The whole of the performers deserve great praise for the talent displayed.

The successful exhibitors at the Club Exhibition held at Bradshaw’s Rooms on Saturday 1st May, were handed their prizes at the end of the program and were as follow: Mr. F. Williams, best picture of the year; also 1st, Landscape, winning gold medal and plaque. A fine picture entitled “A Winter’s Evening". Gold Medal, Seascape, Mr. E.T. Brown. A difficult subject taken against the light, well treated. The winner in the child study class was Miss A. Thomson; a beautiful study of a child. Mr. J.B. Hayles, 1st prize in Postcards. A very charming set of scenes in Norway on Pearl post cards. Enlargement on Paget Paper: 1st award to the popular Club Hon.Secretary, Mr. A.A. Bishop, with a picture, “Our River”. 1st award for Animals, Mr. E.A. Bray, with a picture of sheep taken against the light. Mr. A.A. Bishop secured the awards for enlargements on Coralyte and Rotogranh Papers. Mr. E. Kennedy secured the first award for Lantern Slides.

The class of work shown was very fine and the members of the Club are to be congratulated on the excellence of their pictures, both competitive and non-competitive. The judges were Messrs. R. Porteous and R. Harvie, who are deserving of the highest thanks for the way they carried out their onerous duties.



Friday 9th July 1909  Page 4 - The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.)

The Launceston Camera Club is taking its part in advertising the State on the mainland and elsewhere. Some time ago a collection of 60 scenic views was forwarded to the Melbourne Camera Club and these have since been sent to various country clubs in Victoria. Subsequently they will be lent in the same way to camera clubs in New South Wales. The collection of Tasmanian views, which was sent to Great Britain by the Camera Club, in conjunction with the Tourist Association, has been exhibited in no less than 200 centers.



22nd January 1910  Page 32 - The Australian Photographic Journal

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
December and January our syllabus reads: College closed and members take their annual holiday". There will, however, be a meeting to select the Club exhibit for the Australian Natives Association Exhibition to be held next month. inter-Club competitions are very popular and members can put their shoulders to the wheel in the interests of their Club.

They also help to bring the workers along. To overcome any difficulty as to the merit of the work, a difficulty that often arises when any one individual selects from the parcel submitted, members are invited to bring in their pictures and the selection will be made by ballot at the meeting.

There are several good workers and this may apply to all clubs who are somewhat timid and take too seriously the remarks of the expert critic. Far better it would be for them to submit their work for open competition. The critic, in may cases, is not a worker; in others, a "has-been". Sometimes he might be termed a "connoisseur". However his ideas damp the ardor of the worker and destroy, in may cases, the individuality; for the simple reason he is not in sympathy with work he does not understand can always find room for improvement and generally winds up by suggesting some impossibility. The very liberal prize list offered by the Australian Natives Association, consisting of six gold medals and diplomas, besides a diploma for each member of the Club set that wins, should induce interstate workers to compete.

Being held by the Australian Natives Association, in conjunction with the Victorian Photographic Affiliation, is sufficient guarantee to all pictorialists of a warm welcome, a fair field and no favor.

The Club held a drag outing at Eltham to finish up the old year, a year full of progress. And to all their brethern shadow catchers send a hearty greeting, wishing them the compliments of the season.



22nd February 1910  Page 62 - The Australian Photographic Journal

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
At the Australian Natives Association Exhibition, now being held, the Club was kept well to the fore through the agency of Messrs. A.J. Campbell and E. Bray, who scored three out of nine awards made. This is the first Exhibition held by the Victorian Photographic Affiliation under section "A Pictorial", which does not classify, but embraces all classes of work. The verdict of the judges was a great victory for the coastal pictures, eight receiving awards, including three gold medals, one award going to landscape work. Admitting that each class will have its supporters and that the awarding of the prizes becomes but a matter of personal preference, it is questionable whether it is not more desirable to classify work, especially when there are a number of prizes to be awarded. Six gold medals were placed at the disposal of the judges, but they only considered three pictures worthy of the honor. This decision is considered very unjust by the members of the Club who exhibited, also by workers of other Clubs and will have the effect of altering several of the rules that govern exhibitions here at present. The following alterations are proposed and Club members are unanimous in supporting them. That the judges shall consist of photographers only. That the pictures having been passed by a selection committee, the judges shall not have power to withhold any award. That in all inter-Club competitions the work shown must be the work of the year. The Club propose holding a motor launch outing early in March, including the usual outing competition and we are all looking forward to the good time coming.



22nd March 1910  Page 93 - The Australian Photographic Journal

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Owing no doubt to climatic influences the attendance at Mr. G. Beck's lecture on "Dictromic Stereoscopic Photography" was hardly up to expectations. Those who did attend, however were well rewarded with a very interesting and instructive evening.

On 8th March, Mr. J.B. Hayles entertained the CLub members with some reminiscences of his trip to the Norwegian Fjords, showing some admirable slides, of which a large number, apart from their entertaining interest, conveyed a lesson both educative and instructive to all. Mr. Hayles proved himself to be a very observant traveler and a past master in the art of slide making.

Members will join in a "Plate Developing" contest on the 22nd March, the prize to be a box of plates. They are all requested to bring along their pet developer.

The contest has been introduced by the committee for experimental purposes and the results are expected to greatly benefit the beginner in search of pictorial experiences.

Members are requested not to bring "Sulphide Toner" in place of developer. As silence is essential during the contest, effervescent language, no matter how eulogistic, will not be tolerated (if heard). Finger stalls are not provided by the committee and members must euphemise if their handkerchiefs are requestioned. A most enjoyable evening is anticipated.



22nd April 1910
Page 203 - Vol. 17 No. 4 The Australasian Photographic Review

A BUSH TRACK
Mr. E.C. Joshua
Melbourne

23rd May 1910  Page 157 - The Australian Photographic Journal

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The annual report and balance sheet for 1908-09 was presented and the members were congratulated on the continued progress of the Club. The membership roll topped the century, the finances are sound and the balance is on the right side of the ledger. The final returns in connection with the exhibition and social held at the end of the last financial year proved that the undertaking had turned out more satisfactory than we had anticipated. The attendance at the exhibition numbered 240 and no less than 70 members and friends attended the social and spent a most enjoyable evening. To Mr. Sheehan is due the thanks of the members for the excellent program arranged by him for the occasion. The chief factor contributing to this successful issue was undoubtedly the energetic work put in by the Hon.Secretary, who entered into the undertaking in a whole souled way to make the show as a one Club effort the most complete held here and he succeeded.

The year's outings were satisfactory and an appeal by the Photographic Societies of Italy for subscriptions towards a work published in aid of the Messina and Reggio earthquake sufferers was readily and liberally responded to. At the Dresden Exhibition eight of the 32 pictures sent from Melbourne were placed on the line and the Club had the honor of claiming six of the successful exhibitors as members. The Club was represented at the Australian Natives Association Exhibition and in an Inter-Club Lantern Slide competition conducted by the Victorian Photographic Affiliation. The thanks of the members are due to the College Authorities and to the gentlemen who helped them at their lectures, etc. The syllabus for the coming year embodied exceptionally good things and the Australian Photographic journals were courteously referred to.



22nd June 1910  Page 191 - The Australian Photographic Journal

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Mr. J. Petersen started the "Photographic New Year" with a demonstration on mount cutting, trimming, etc. He also showed the members several contrivances, home made, but none the less effective, to facilitate the work. During the intervals melody was provided by the phonograph, soul-stirring at times. One record greatly enjoyed by the married men, to say nothing of the others, was entitled, "In The Little Shirt My Mother Made For Me".

On 2nd June, Mr. E.W. Purton gave a lecture to a crowded house on "Beauty Spots of Old England", showing some magnificent lantern slides, made by the collodion emulsion process. THe Club scored heavily in the "Marion Plate competition", the gold medal and the landscape award going to Mr. J. Williams, portraits, being won by Mr. E.L. Brown, the same worker taking second prize in seascapes, our Hon.Secretary (Mr. A. Bishop) securing second in Portraits.

The Victorian Photographic Affiliation have generously invited Interstate Clubs to enter the inter-Club competition for Mrs Wm. Smith's handsome trophy, value £15/15/- and the response has been very liberal, N.S.W., South Australia, North and South Tasmania, Victoria, with just a chance New Zealand coming in. A real live inter-Club go. This will the dandy competition of Australia and make no mistake about it, it will take winning too.



22nd June 1910  Page 321 - Vol. 17 No. 6 The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The annual meeting of the Working Men's College Photographic Club was held on Tuesday 19th April 1910, Mr. A.J. Relph presiding over a fair attendance of members. The following were elected office bearers for the coming:

President: F.A. Campbell; Vice-Presidents: Messrs. A.J. Campbell, A.W. Craven, M.P., D. Le Souef, C.Z.M.S., A.J. Relph, C.R. Du Rieu and W.H. Gregson; Hon Instructor; Mr. James Aebi; Lanternists: Messrs. H. Hampson, J. Cathie and J.C. Alexander; Committee: Messrs. J. Glover, H.L. Gawler, G.T. Mitchell and Messes, Edwards and Thomson; Librarian: Mr. B. Giles; Hon. Treasurer; Mr. J. Petersen; Hon.Secretary: Mr. A.A. Bishop; Assistant-Secretary: Mr. R. Sheehan; Press Correspondents: Messrs. G.S. Bush and J. Williams.

The Hon.Secretary read a draft of the syllabus for the year 1910-11 and also announced that an exhibition of members work would be held about the end of April 1911, at which about ten guineas worth of prizes would be offered for competition. It is also proposed to offer a prize of £2/2/- for an open competition for the best landscape.

The annual-report shows that the society is in a flourishing condition, the membership being over one hundred.

The outings during the year numbered four and proved very enjoyable. Heyington, Eltham and Black Rock were visited and the last took the form of a motor-boat trip up the Yarra. The successful competitors were Messrs. R.J. Sheehan, H.G. Kennedy, J.B. Hayles and A.A. Bishop, (equal) and Mr. A.J. Relph. Mr. Bishop withdrew his Black Rock Picture and Mr. Hayles donated the prize for future outing. A competition in developing plates resulted in a “tie” Mr. A.J. Relph and Miss Thomson securing 29 1/2 points each.

Since the end of last financial year, reports regarding the Dresden Exhibition have reached us. Out of 32 pictures sent to represent Australia, eight were found worthy of being placed on the line and this Club has the honor of claiming six of the successful exhibitors as members.

The thanks of the Club are due to the photographic and other business houses for their liberal donations to the prize fund.



Monday 4th July 1910  Page 8 - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic)

An attractive little exhibition of amateur photography is now open at the Photographic Association rooms, 57 Swanston street. It has arisen out of the interstate Club competition for Mrs William Smith's Ravenswood trophy, a handsome plaque which has been won by the Photographic Society of New South Wales with a very taking group, consisting of six panels amongst which "A Summer's Dream" by E. Edwards, "Evening at Hornsby" by Harold Cazneaux and "A Whispering Wavelet" by Norman C. Deck, may be noted as illustrating the purpose of photography and its ability when rightly manipulated and put unrestrainedly to correct use, to create attractive and pleasing results. The second prize fell to the Working Men's College Photographic Club, with a group of six. "A Foggy Morn", "Sunlight Playground" and "Homeward through the Sand Dunes", standing out for technical qualities A quaint study has been sent by Mr. A.J.Payne, of Albury, with the title of "A Mile a Minute", showing two handsome collies sitting upright in a motor, a difficult plate to treat successfully. Clifton Hill, East Malvern, Kapunda (South Australia) and South Tasmanian clubs also contribute a number of clever prints.



Tuesday 5th July 1910  Page 2 - The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times (Albury, NSW)

There is at present an attractive little exhibition of amateur photography at the Photographic Association rooms in Melbourne. It has arisen out of the inter State Club competition for Mrs William Smith's Ravenswood trophy, a handsome plaque, which has been won by the Photographic Society of New South Wales with a very taking group, consisting of six panels, amongst which "A Summer's Dream" by E. Edwards, "Evening at Hornsby" by Harold Cazneaux and "A Whispering Wavelet" by Norman C. Deck, may be noted as illustrating the purpose of photography and its ability, when rightly manipulated and put unrestrainedly to correct use, to create attractive and pleasing results. The second prize fell to the Working Men's College Photographic Club, with a group of six, "A Foggy Morn", "Sunlight Play ground" and "Homeward through the Sand Dunes", standing out for technical qualities. A quaint study has been sent by Mr. A.J. Payne, of Albury, with the title of "A Mile a Minute", showing two handsome collies sitting upright in a motor a difficult plate to treat successfully. Clifton Hill, East Malvern, Kapunda (South Australia) and South Tasmanian clubs also contribute a number of clever prints.



22nd July 1910  Page 385 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A very interesting and practical demonstration on various photographic subjects was given by Mr. A.E. Walcott recently. Starting with actinometers, he used ordinary P.O.P. exposed in a similar manner to the test slips used in the “Imperial” exposure meters.

He advocated and made for his own use, liquid color filters for ortho work and tried their light-resisting qualities, by exposing a plate with the screen, then stopping down and exposing another plate without, developing both plates at the same time. Speaking of bromide paper, he did not consider it capable of rendering the correct scale of tones; neither was it able to bear comparison with the old plain salted paper and printing out methods for artistic effects.

Regarding pictorial work, Mr. Walcott said a good way to test the merits of a picture was to turn it upside down and study the massing from this point of view the balance, composition, light and shade, etc. See that the shadows repeat the high lights and that the lines of the picture lean towards and are necessary to, the principal object; a good picture would hold together in perfect harmony.

How to use a swing-back was amongst several other interesting items shown. Members accorded the demonstrator a hearty vote of thanks.

On 5th July, Mr. A.J. Relph gave a lecture on "A Trip to Buffalo". He fairly excelled himself on this occasion and the slides illustrating the lecture diversified.



22nd July 1910  Page 222 - The Australian Photographic Journal

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A very interesting and practical demonstration on various photographic subjects was given by Mr. A.E. Wallcott in the Lecture Hall. Starting with Actinometers, he used ordinary P.O.P. exposed in a similar manner to the test slips used in the "Imperial" exposure meters.

He advocated and made for his own use liquid color filters for ortho work and tested their light-resisting qualities by exposing a plate with screens, then stopping down and exposing another without, developing both plates at the same time. Speaking of bromide paper, he did not consider it capable of rendering the correct scale of tones, neither was it able to bear comparison with the old plain salted paper and printing out methods for artistic effects.

Regarding pictorial work, Mr. Wallcott said a good way to test the merits of a picture was to turn it upside down and study the massing from this point of view, the balance, composition, light and shade, etc. See that the shadows repeat the high-lights and that the lines of the picture lean towards and are necessary to the principal object. A good picture would hold together in perfect harmony. How to use a swing back was amongst several other interesting items shown. Members accorded the demonstrator a hearty vote of thanks.

On 5th July, Mr. A.J. Relph gave a lecture on a "Trip to Buffalo". He fairly excelled himself on this occasion and the slides, illustrating the lecture, were of fine quality, well selected and diversified.

It was a delightfully entertaining evening and Mr. A.J. Relph well merited the genuine applause at the close.

               

ACTINOMETER

22nd August 1910  Page 254 - The Australian Photographic Journal

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Mr. A.A. Bishop's demonstration was on "Carbon Work" and was very successful. For sensitizing tissue he considered a 3 per cent., bichromate bath the most useful. In winter the tissue could be dried before the fire. Quick drying had no ill-effects whatever in damp weather, the tissue collecting enough moisture from the atmosphere to be flattened out and put under pressure a few minutes after. He did not favor the spirit sensitizer for the beginner, it being too unreliable and tricky for any but an expert. He demonstrated both the single and double transfer process and handed round for inspection some nice wattle studies on opal, done in sepia on a bright yellow support. At the conclusion members expressed their appreciation.

Messrs. C.R. Du Rieu and J. Williams were elected to represent the Club on the Victorian Photographic Affiliation Council.



22nd August 1910  Page 445 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Mr. A.A. Bishop’s demonstration was on carbon work and was very successful. For sensitizing tissue he considered a 3 per cent, bichromate bath the most useful. In winter the tissue could be dried before the fire and quick drying had no ill effects whatever in damp weather, the tissue collecting enough moisture from the atmosphere to be flattened out and put under pressure a few minutes after. He did not favor the spirit sensitizer for the beginner, it being too unreliable and tricky for any but an expert. He demonstrated both the single and double transfer process and handed round for inspection some nice wattle studies done in sepia on a bright yellow support. At the conclusion members expressed their great appreciation.

Messrs. C.R. Du Rieu and J. Williams were elected to represent the club on the Victorian Photographic Affiliation Council.



22nd September 1910  Page 513 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
At the last workers meeting the evening was devoted to a lantern-slide competition, workers contributing some seventy odd slides for the show. It was left to the audience to draw their own conclusions as to which they considered the best and the choice fell to Mr. J.B. Hayles, whose work carried off first and second awards.

On Saturday afternoon the club held a most enjoyable competition outing at Williamstown, followed by a tea, at which members showed their friends (with a confidence bred of long and varied experience) their ability to clear dry plates without hypo.

To show their respect and appreciation for Mr. Jas. Aebi on his retiring from the position of hon. instructor to the club, the members presented him with a very handsomely-bound volume.

Mr. Aebi, in acknowledging the presentation, expressed a wish that the club should remember that his services were always available and would be willingly given for its welfare and that he was pleased to say he still remained a member.

During the month two highly instructive and entertaining lectures were given — “A Tour in Spain and Tangier" by Mr. J.W. Eggleston and “A Visit to Queensland” by Mr. D. Le Soeuf, C.M.Z.S. Both lectures were greatly appreciated and enjoyed by large audiences.



22nd September 1910  Page 284 - The Australian Photographic Journal

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
At the last worker's meeting the evening was devoted to a lantern slide competition, workers contributing some seventy odd slides for the show. It was left to the audience to draw their own conclusions as to which they considered the best and the choice fell to Mr. J.B. Hayles, whose work carried off first and second awards.

On Saturday afternoon the Club held a most enjoyable competition outing at Williamstown, followed by a tea, at which members showed their friends (with a confidence bred of long and varied experience) their ability to clear dry plates without hypo.

To show their respect and appreciation for Mr. Jas. Albi on his retiring from the position of Hon.Instructor to the Club, the members presented him with a very handsomely bound volume. Mr. Albi, in acknowledging the presentation, expressed a wish that the Club should remember that his services were always available and would be willingly given for its welfare and that he was pleased to say he still remained a member.

During the month two highly instructive and entertaining lectures were given - "A Tour in Spain and Tangier", by Mr. J.W. Eggleston and "A Visit to Queensland", by Mr. D. Le Souef. Both lectures were greatly appreciated and enjoyed by large audiences.



22nd November 1910  Page 627 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The first “drag outing” for this season was held at Heidelberg and proved very enjoyable, woodlands and stream providing workers with some fine opportunities to show their ability in the art of picture making. Two fine demonstrations have been given during the month - the making of lantern slides by Mr. A.J. Relph and telephoto photography by Mr. J.B. Hayles. The club also had a special attraction on the Syllabus on November a lecture by Mr. A. Mattingley, "The Islands of Bass Strait", illustrated with cinematograph pictures. An item in special favor with the members will arrive on 3rd December, to wind up the club's photographic year. A grand drag outing takes place at Black Rock and with the excellent tea which follows helps materially to finish up a successful and enjoyable season.



24th November 1910  Page 352 - The Australian Photographic Journal

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The first "Drag Outing" for the season was held at Heidelberg and proved very enjoyable, woodlands and stream providing workers with some fine opportunities to show their ability in the art of picture making. Two fine demonstrations have been given during the month. "The Making of Lantern Slides", by Mr. A.J. Relph and "Telephoto Photography", by Mr. J.B. Hayles. The Club also had a special attraction on the syllabus on 8th November, a lecture by Mr. A. Mattingly, "The Islands of Bass Strait", illustrated with cinematograph pictures. The apparatus was very kindly supplied and controlled by Messrs. Harringtons Ltd. An item in special favor with the members will arrive on 3rd December to wind up the Club's photographic year. A grand drag outing takes place at Black Rock and with the excellent tea which follows helps materially to finish up a successful and enjoyable season.



22nd December 1910  Page 382 - The Australian Photographic Journal

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The last Club meeting for this year was held at the College on the 22nd November, there being a good attendance of workers to see the English Lantern slides.

While there is, naturally, great differences in point and power of interpretation between the English and Australian work, members were not slow to appreciate the brilliancy of the technique of the visiting set; nor could they help but admire the soft, dainty treatment of some of the landscape and genre work and enjoy the strong and vigorous rendering of others. One point forced itself on workers, that was the delightful misty atmosphere that surrounded the landscapes, etc. and helped to give a result that is hardly ever obtainable in our glorious sunny country. Perhaps that is why we admire it. Would we, or should we, envy. I think not. Let our work be that of sunshine and brightness, combined with this technique, simplicity, brightness of purpose and our work will be as much sought after and enjoyed by our English brethren, as theirs is now by the Australian workers who are privileged to see it.

Before the meeting closed, a selection of slides by the South Australian Photographic Society and Kapunda Photographic Club was put through the lantern and much appreciated.



22nd December 1910  Page 692 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The last Club meeting for this year was held at the College on the 22nd November, there being a good attendance of workers to see the English lantern slides.

While there are naturally great differences it point and power of interpretation between the English and Australian work, members were not slow to appreciate the brilliancy of the technique of the visiting set, nor could they help but admire the soft, dainty treatment of some of the landscape and genre works and strong and vigorous rendering of others.

One point forced itself on workers; that was the delightful misty atmosphere that surrounded the landscapes, etc. and helped to give a result that is hardly ever obtainable in our glorious sunny country. Perhaps that is why we admire it. Would we or should we envy? We think not. Let our work be that of sunshine and brightness, combined with this technique, simplicity, singleness of purpose and our work will be as much sought after and enjoyed by our English brethren as theirs is now by the Australian workers who are privileged to see it.

Before the meeting closed, a selection of slides by the South Australian Photographic Society and Kapunda Photographic Club were put through the lantern and much appreciated.



22nd February 1911  Page 109 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Owing to the unavoidable absence of Dr. Murray in Tasmania, Mr. J.H. Harvey kindly undertook the opening lecture for the year 1911. The subject chosen was "Tasmania and the West Coast".

Mr. Harvey gave his audience a very interesting and instructive account of a journey taken through the island some years ago, profusely illustrating the lecture with lantern slides and reminiscences, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed. The evening closed with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Harvey, who had put aside other engagements and had come forward at a moment's notice, in order not to disappoint club members and friends.

A letter was received from the Victorian Affiliation Council, announcing the Annual Club Competitions, to be held in June next.

The Hon.Secretary announced that he was prepared to receive lantern slides from members for insertion in the set which is to be forwarded to England by the Affiliation.

Mention was also made and members reminded to prepare for the Club's Exhibition to be held in Melbourne in April next and for which a very handsome prize list has been made available.



22nd March 1911  Page 167 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A demonstration on Stereoscopic Photography was given by Mr. J. Glover to members at the College. In dealing with this work, he said it was most important that the exposure given to all classes of subjects should be ample, on no account must it be curtailed. "Full and plenty" was his motto; fast plates were requisite and as large a stop as possible for good definition.

That bright sunshine was at a discount compared with diffused lighting. That in developing, plates must be kept thin, but at the same time must be contrasty, bright and what the trade call sparkling. That pyro soda was a suitable developer, with a liberal allowance of bromide and finally that glossy P.O.P. was easily the best medium with which to win the adoration of your friends, or their profound revenge.

The judges award in connection with the Heidelberg outing, was in favor of Messrs. Relph and Sheehan, who tied for first place. A batch of 40 pictures has been handed in for the Black Rock outing. The competitions are enjoyable and keen. The work excellent. Altogether the club is in a very prosperous way. To give others a taste of their quality, Mr. C.R. Du Rieu stirred up members, the round up resulting in the magnificent set of 64 lantern slides being handed to the Hon.Secretary of the Affiliation, as the Club's quota towards the collection to be sent to England.

On 7th March, Mr. A.A. Bishop gave a lecture illustrating a holiday trip to Port Campbell, Moonlight Head and the Gelibrand River.



22nd April 1911  Page 228 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Club's exhibition will be held on 27th May at Bradshaw's College, in Flinders-street and the committee have decided to increase the prize list by adding to all classes on the prospectus, a second prize to the value of 10s.

The Club also offers a Special prize value £2/2/- for the best landscape. This class is open to all amateurs and will be held under the Victorian Photographic Affiliation rules.

To a large audience on 4th April, Dr. H.L. Murray gave a very interesting illustrated lecture, entitled "A World's Tour".

The fascinating process of lantern slide making was the center of attraction at the last workers meeting and a very interesting competition as to the best shown on the screen took place, 120 slides started in the contest and a spirited go resulted in a great finish. Victory resting with Mr. J.B. Hayles, popular fancy, "Fitzroy Gardens", second place filled by Mr. F. Smith.



Tuesday 13th June 1911  Page 8 - The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria)

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The Working Men's College Photographic Club held an exhibition of their work during the past year on Saturday, in Bradshaw's Business College, Flinders-street. Many of the pictures shown were of considerable artistic merit. A fine landscape of the Yarra by Mr. A.A. Bishop missed a prize in some unaccountable manner and two brown prints by Mr. E.L. Brown, "Nature Study" and "A Hazy Afternoon", which seemed to have excellent tone and quality, were beaten by another by the same photographer ("Little Dock") which did not strike one as nearly as good. Miss E.J. Kennedy showed a fine study with her "Path to the Beach" and in the open class the "Old Oak", a handled print, was an excellent example of what some knowledge of artistic manipulation can do for the plain statement of fact usually observed in photography. The judges (Messrs. E.C. Joshua, R. Harvie and S. Handyside) had no light task picking the best from so good a collection.



22nd June 1911  Page 349 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The following are the results of a recent Saturday Afternoon Competition outing, when the members journeyed to the Kodak Works at Abbotsford: First, Mr. Roberts; second, Mr. Bishop; third, Miss Bearpark; fourth, Mr. Peterson; fifth, Mr. Bishop.

The whole of the prints included the Kodak Works and were very excellent from a photographic standard.

This Club's exhibition was held at Bradshaw's College on the 10th June. Notwithstanding the adverse elements, the attendance was large and the exhibition, both artistically and socially, a success.

THe work in the Club section was very fine and included pictures by some of the best amateur and professional photographers in Victoria. The judges made the following awards: Class A: Best picture, any subject or process - Mr. E.L. Brown, "Little Dock". Class B: Enlargements, Bromide - Messrs. B. Giles and J. Williams. Class C: Landscapes - Messrs. H.E. Kennedy and J.P. Campbell. Class D: Best Six Prints - J.P. Campbell and A.A. Bishop. Class E: Ladies Competition - Miss L. Edwards and Miss N. Reed. Class F: Stereoscopic - Messrs. J.P. Campbell and H.E. Kennedy. Club's Outing Section: A.J. Relph and A.A. Bishop. Special Open Landscape (Amateurs only): O.H. Coulson.



22nd June 1911  Page 349 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A dozen or so of the Club members, by invitation, paid a visit to the Observatory on a recent evening. It was a beautiful night, clear and cold. In the Observatory it felt colder still and while some of the members gazed in awe and wonder at the glow and glories of the celestial bodies, others of your number saw the glow in the heavens only, but felt it not and for the time being longed for another place where it was a little warmer, home.

Our Club did not win the Inter-Club Contest, it was placed last. A rather amusing position to be placed in, seeing that one-third of the pictures in the winning set (the Victorian Photographic Association) had already been exhibited as the work of members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club at our exhibition in June last. Under the circumstances we cannot begrudge the Association their success and congratulate them accordingly which, perhaps, is unnecessary, the honor being sufficient.

The first outing for the season was held on the 5th August, when the Club members journeyed by drags to Black Rock.

During the month Messrs. J. Aebi and Robert Harvie entertained the Club with lecture and demonstration. Mr. Harvie's demonstration on Lantern Slides was greatly appreciated. He showed with the aid of the lantern, the process and effect of coloring, bleaching and toning and how variety can be obtained by altering the developer and time of exposure.

Melbourne Observatory after 1874

                       

Left: Great Melbourne Telescope circa 1870            Right: Great Melbourne Telescope circa 1885

22nd September 1911  Page 531 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The Black Rock outing competition resulted in a win for Mr. G.E. Roberts, Miss Kennedy second and Mr. H.E. Kennedy third. The day was not favorable for photography and the views taken were really good.

The committee have decided that all competition pictures taken during the present year shall be judged as to order of merit by the members votes and that points shall be alloted the successful work by a special committee.

The club had an opportunity to critically survey the lantern slides that are to be sent to England by the Victorian Affiliation Council. Through the electric lantern the set was shown at its best and the slides are about equally divided between the educational and the artistic. There are some charming landscapes, several pictures of bush and country life and a couple of good genre and natural history subjects; the whole being finished off with a group of Australian Aborigines, whose sleek appearance may possibly upset the equilibrium of any faint-hearted intending emigrant who may happen to see them. Several of the best Victorian workers have refrained from submitting slides and knowing the quality of their work, the set unfortunately seems far from complete and does not represent to the full degree the class of work done here.

During the month Mr. A.J. Relph delivered one of his characteristic and entertaining lectures, the subject being "The Grampian Mountains, Victoria".



22nd November 1911  Page 658 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A large audience attended to hear Dr. Murray lecture on London, which proved very successful; the fine slides shown of the important sights in old England reviving pleasant memories and longings to many present.

The Hon.Secretary placed before the committee the balance sheet for the last Club Exhibition, showing that the receipts just managed to square the accounts.

During the month the members held an enjoyable evening competition developing plates and paper. Messrs. Kodak Ltd., kindly supplied material through the agency of Mr. Du Rieu; it was keenly contested and the prize also supplied by Messrs. Kodak Ltd., was won by Mr. H.E. Kennedy.

Each competitor was handed a plate, which on development turned out to be underexposed, when developed a bromide print had to be taken off. The game was full of pitfalls to the unwary; several of the members omitted to clean the negatives, while others placed the dry paper behind the wet negative, the result in both cases spoilt any chance they had of winning, the water blobs showing distinctly on all the prints, where the negatives had not been cleaned and greasy looking patches on the paper when it had not been soaked before placing in contact with the wet film.

The winner coaxed his picture up by passing his warm fingers over the plate when developing and being an old-stager at the game kept on quietly adding points by care and knowledge, until the task was completed and the picture placed before the judge.



22nd December 1911  Page 725 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Mr. J.P. Campbell, one of the most esteemed members of the Club, has been appointed Government Photographer. He is a good clubman, an able and artistic worker and we wish our comrade good luck.

The Club's all-day outing at Eltham was only moderately attended, being held on Melbourne Cup Day and no doubt the sporting instincts of the majority led them elsewhere. Those who did attend enjoyed a good ramble round inspecting the various beauty spots that abound almost anywhere in woodland. This is one of the charms of our hobby or sport, we see nature in the ground glass all aglow, vibrating with color and life and while we enjoy this sense of beauty our mind's eyes see still further, the possibility underlying the color scheme. We consider the picture as it were in repose, a composition of light and shade, masses of sunlight and shadow and strive to the best of our ability to capture this spirit of the woods, this scene that holds us spellbound.

The plate is exposed, but the pleasure lasts. Until development we live in anticipation, in hope and fear and then we realize perhaps that we shall have to try again and yet again before we win and we gladly refill the slides for we know full well the enjoyment we seek and find, in our Queen of Hobbies, Photography.



22nd February 1912
Page 63 - Harringtons Photographic Journal
Page 105 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The first meeting for this year took place on the 6th February. There is little to chronicle in the way of news. The extra-ordinary hot weather we have been experiencing over here had the effect of upsetting all calculations. Several novelties that would have been shown have been held over until the next meeting.

Delegates were appointed to wait on the Railway Commissioners, with a view to obtaining concessions for traveling photographers. The rest of the evening was devoted to placing the pictures received for the last two outings competitions and exchange of ideas on various topics by members.



22nd March 1912
Page 95 - Harringtons Photographic Journal
Page 171 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
During the month Mr. Gregson entertained with a lecture entitled "Mistakes", showing the members the different results obtained by bad lighting, also wrongful use of backgrounds. A controversy ensued among the audience as to the correct mode of procedure when dealing with still life subjects, some being in favor of the object being close to the background, while others preferred it some distance away; although some versatile opinions were expressed on the subject, it was generally agreed that to obtain detail and relief, side, or three-quarter lighting was the best with the background close up.

The committee consider that the Club does not occupy the position it should in Builder Three Draper Thursday, Club competitions and have appointed a selection committee to classify all work sent in with a view of improving the sets for future exhibitions.

Arrangements were completed for the Club's drag outing and competition, to be held at Templestowe.

The Hon.Secretary, Mr. Roberts, also helped to keep things moving with an entertaining lantern evening on the beauty spots of Lorne.

Preceding the Hon.Secretary's lecture, several of the latest novelties, including Messrs. Harringtons Ltd., new gaslight paper "Brillyte" were distributed among the members, who all expressed their appreciation at being able to test the merits of this well known production through the courtesy of the firm and manager.



22nd May 1912
Page 163 - Harringtons Photographic Journal
Page 285 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
An innovation that was an impromptu success in the shape of a "Paragraph" night was introduced at the last Club meeting and as I have not previously seen it on the syllabus of photographic clubs the modus operandi may be of interest to other societies. The idea was for members to bring some interesting or original paragraphs on photographic topics, which they did not do. However, the Hon.Secretary anticipated this and brought the paragraphs along for them, neatly enveloped. These were distributed to members to be opened and read by each and his views on the subject contained therein given for the benefit of all present. In every case, owing, no doubt, to the careful selection of subjects, a discussion ensued and all materially benefited by the opinions of others. There were several comic cuts included in the casket, mostly from the "Walrus", of "Photography and Focus" fame, whose jokes were lucidly explained by several of his admirers, for, or to, the enjoyment of the audience.

The Hon.Treasurer's financial statement for the year showed the Club with a credit balance of £5/10/- and the Hon.Secretary's report disclosed the fact that the membership roll numbers 130.



22nd June 1912
Page 192 - Harringtons Photographic Journal
Page 340 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
"Enlargements and How to Make Them" was the subject at the last Worker's meeting. Mr. A.J. Relph explained how to make one without a condenser by using ground glass for diffusing the light and burning about 7 inches of magnesia ribbon behind the negatives. To obtain satisfactory results, however, it was necessary to keep the ribbons about three inches from the plate and constantly on the move, or a streaky print would be the outcome.

An ordinary camera could be used, but the enlarging paper must be enclosed in a light proof frame, or box, to fir over the front. A ground glass could be fitted for focusing, if desired, at the back of the frame; but Mr. Relph recommended a fixed focus, that is, a box made on the fixed focus principle and the picture not greater than 1/1 plate.

Mr. J.B. Hayles advocated the use of a condenser and the making of a trial or pilot prints to see what modifications were necessary, before setting about making a large picture; very few negatives there were that could not be improved by a little dodging when printing and the pilot print would suggest alterations. He found that paper soaked in a 2 per cent. solution of bichromate potash would stand a much longer exposure to the light without over-exposing or fogging.

To focus sharply, a member present said the best way was to take a plate, expose it to the light, develop and fix it; when dry rule lines through the film with a knife; when placed in the enlarger all trouble with getting a sharp image would disappear.

The lantern committee have added a glycerin tank to the lantern, complaints having been made that the slides suffered from the heat of the electric light.



22nd July 1912  Page 398 - The The Australasian Photographic Review

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At the annual meeting of the club a special vote of thanks was passed to the "The Australasian Photographic Review" for its co-operation in inserting the reports of the club and also for supplying a copy of the magazine, which is much appreciated by the members.

The year just past has been very successful, the attendance at meetings being satisfactory and the interest well sustained.

Mr. A.J. Woodley's lecture on "Canada and the Niagara Falls", given at the last social evening of the club was an immense success. The attendance packed the lecture hall and the lantern slides depicting the wonders of the country, together with the description of travel, charmed and delighted everyone present.

The lantern slide competition, which was billed for the last workers meeting, had to be postponed through lack of light on the subject, the all-needful electric not being available.



22nd August 1912  Page 259 - Harringtons Photographic Journal

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Mr. A.J. Woodley's lecture on "Canada and the Niagara Falls", given at the last social evening of the club, was an immense success. The attendance packed the lecture hall and the lantern slides depicting the wonders of the country, together with the description of travel, charmed and delighted everyone present.

The lantern slide competition, which was billed for the last worker's meeting had to be postponed, through lack of light on the subject, the all-needful electric being not available. The night was spent in discussing a letter received from the editor of "Photography", in which the writer asked for the suggestions of members as to how the paper could best cater for the requirements of Australian readers. Several ideas already received by the editor were embodied in the letter and a long debate ensued amongst the members on the subjects mentioned. Finally it was decided to reply, giving the opinions voiced at the meeting, also to send a selection of pictures, typically Australian if possible, from the Club.



22nd September 1912  Page 517 - The The Australasian Photographic Review
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Mr. J.B. Hayles, demonstrating the making of stereoscopic transparencies, said that the class of negative suitable for this work must be soft and full of gradation; harsh negatives, or ones with strong sunlight effects, were not suitable and produced hard and unsatisfactory results. He used a much diluted developer and contended that he got a better result by so doing. Mr. Hayles was also of opinion that the formula given on the English plate boxes was altogether too strong for the warm climate here and that modifications were necessary to counteract the different atmospheric conditions under which we work. Showing the members how to print and develop a transparency plate, he also explained the modus operandi of cutting and transferring stereoscopic prints. Touching, by the way, on lantern slide making, he showed how to obtain different colors by varying the strength of the developer; he did not believe in after toning or staining process, which led, in many cases, to unlooked-for troubles and disappointments.

On the 3rd September, Mr. J. Shirlow favored the Club with a very chatty paper on pictorial composition, explaining the different art terms, triangles, circle, cross, etc., with the aid of diagrams. He illustrated his remarks showing the application of the principle to the picture, sketching some of the best works from the Art Gallery for the purpose.

Mr. Shirlow also showed what balance and perspective meant and how to obtain them; where to place the principal object and high light and the reasons for so doing and many other items of great interest to the members.

After the lecture Mr. Shirlow kindly criticized some photographs, showing their faults and how to improve them.After Messrs. Relph, Glover, Hayles and Williams had spoken their views on the subject, the meeting was brought to a close with a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer.



22nd November 1912
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During the month, Mr. A.H.E. Mattingley favored the Club with one of his interesting lectures, "The Mysterious Mallee" being the subject, illustrated with many fine lantern slides.

The Saturday afternoon competition, held last month, of city street scenes, showing traffic in motion, brought forth a very disappointing entry, only three contributors forwarding work. There was a good muster of members. A handsome prize offered by Mr. C. Du Rieu, vice-president of the Club and plenty of subjects available, so that the lack of interest shown by workers is most unaccountable. The judge's award placed Mr. J.B. Hayles first, second going to Mr. H.E. Kennedy. At the presentation, Mr. Hayles spoke a few kindly words of encouragement to those members who had refrained from competing, impressing on them the advantage that was to be gained by sending along their work. The Hon.Secretary, Mr. G.E. Roberts, also emphasized the fact that the outings were framed for the social enjoyment and the competitions for the mutual improvement, of all members. To show that the well-meant advice was duly appreciated by members, the Hon.Secretary had the pleasure of handing a batch of twenty prints to the judge for this month's outing held at Mordialloc.

At the last Club meeting, Mr. Petersen instructed members on acetylene lighting, the appliances being all home made. A set of trays are flooded one by one, so that only a portion of the carbide need be used. A four burner light was obtained for three hours on 2lb. of carbide; the illuminant was suitable for enlarging and showing lantern slides. Mr. Petersen concluded his remarks by an exhibition of lantern slides made from negatives taken at the last outing. The evening proved most instructive and enjoyable.



21st December 1912  Page 396 - Harringtons Photographic Journal

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Mr. J. Williams, demonstrating the gum bichromate process, at the College, said that he considered it one of the most artistic and cheapest of all photographic processes. There was no limit to the control that could be exercised over the print by the worker; all colors and surfaces were at his command and the finished print should be a reflex of the talent and mind of the man that made it. Furthermore, it was essentially an amateur's playground. It demanded time, care and skill and in return, to the successful worker, it gave a picture distinctive and distinguished, according unto the aesthetic individuality and ability displayed. Although simple to a degree, it was not a beginner's process. The art of negative making must have been learned, the fundamental laws governing picture making must be studied; then, when the worker felt and longed for a method of printing that he could control - that, being subservient in his hands, he could mold it so as to enable him to impress his work with the hallmark of his own existence - let him turn to the gum bichromate process and persevere until success crowned his efforts.

An innovation was tried at the last meeting, the judge undertaking to criticize the work sent in for the outing competition, the identity of the work being known only to the members who had submitted it.

The result proved highly satisfactory, members greatly appreciating the judge's remarks and suggestions and it is hoped, by a continuance of this policy, to assist and encourage the young workers and raise the standard from a pictorial point of view.

The final demonstration for the year was given by Mr. T.G. Campbell, on the albumen process, showing how to float and sensitize the paper. He recommended the borax and soda acetate bath for toning, advising the members to keep the toning mixtures after use and strengthen when necessary by the addition of gold. Mr. Campbell printed and toned paper sensitized six months ago at the College and advocated the storage of all sensitized paper, under pressure, in printing frames.

Before we begin our long vacation we desire to express our thanks to the editor for his kindness in publishing the Club's reports and notes and conclude by wishing all a merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year.



22nd January 1913  Page 42 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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Mr. J. Williams, demonstrating the gum bichromatic process at the college, said that he considered it one of the most artistic and cheapest of all photographic processes. There was no limit to the control that could be exercised over the print by the worker, all colors and surfaces were at his command and the finished print should be a reflex of the talent and mind of the man that made it. Furthermore, it was essentially an amateur’s playground. It demanded time, care and skill and in return to the successful worker it gave a picture distinctive and distinguished according unto aesthetic individuality and ability displayed.

Although simple to a degree, it was not a beginner’s process, the art of negative making must have been learned. The fundamental laws governing picture making must be lucid, then when the worker felt and longed for a method of printing that he could control, that being subservient in his hands, he could mould it so as to enable him to impress his work with the hallmark of his own existence. Let him turn to the gum bichromate process and persevere until success crowned his efforts.

An innovation was tried at the last meeting, the judge undertaking to criticize the work sent in for the outing competition, the identity of the work being known only to the members who had submitted it.

The result proved highly satisfactory, members greatly appreciating the judge’s remarks and suggestions and it is hoped that by a continuance of this policy to assist and encourage the young workers and raise the standard from a pictorial point of view.

The final demonstration for the year was given by Mr. T.G. Campbell on the albumen process, showing how to float and sensitize the paper. He recommended the borax and soda acetate baths for toning, advising members to keep the toning mixtures after use and strengthen when necessary by the addition of gold. Mr. Campbell printed and toned paper sensitized six months ago at the college and advocated the storage of all sensitized paper under pressure in printing frames.

Before we begin our long vacation, we desire to express our thanks to the Editor for his kindness in publishing the club reports and notes and conclude by wishing all a merry Xmas and a prosperous new year.



21st June 1913  Page 331 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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We cull a few items from the twenty-first annual report:

The average attendance at lectures was 60, demonstrations 23 and the thanks of the club are due to the following gentlemen, who contributed either a lecture or demonstration: Messrs. A.J. Woodley, J.H. Harvey, A.J. Campbell, J.B. Hayles, J. Shirlow, G.E. Roberts, A.E.H. Mattingley C.M.Z.S., J. Petersen, J. Williams, T.G. Campbell, A.J. Relph and O.H. Coulson.

The membership shows a slight increase and now totals 126.

If members would only fully realize their responsibility to the financial side of the ledger the club would be in a very much better position. No society committee can do its very best unless every member pays his subscriptions directly they are due. There is no fun in being an official if it is necessary to worry members for money! This applies equally well to all societies.



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On May 12th we held our Twenty-second Annual Meeting and had a very fair attendance. The Club has had a very prosperous year, the attendances at the lectures being particularly satisfactory with an average of 75, while at the demonstrations there was an average of 28 members. The membership of the club is practically the same as last year, 123. The club has lost two members by death, one of them, the Hon. A.W. Craven M.L.C., was one of our Vice-Presidents and the other, Mr. H. Tanner who had only recently joined the club. The prosperity of the club is shown by the very satisfactory balance of over £ 2O.

We regret having to report the resignation of our Hon.Secretary, Mr. G.E. Roberts, who finds owing to business reasons he cannot devote as much of his time as he would like to the club. He has been Hon.Secretary for a number of years, has carried out his duties perfectly and we will miss him very much, but we are pleased to report that he still remains a member.

Six photographic outings were held and much enjoyed by those taking part in them.

Over 80 members were present at the social held in connection with the coming of age of the club, when a very interesting program was arranged by Mr. C.R. Du Rieu and R.J. Sheehan. A letter was received by Mr. T.W. Hart, the founder of the club, who has been residing in Hawaii for some time and shows his interest in the club in a practical way by donating a special prize of £2 2s.

The thanks of the club are due to the following gentlemen who kindly assisted the club by providing instruction and entertainment by means of lectures and demonstrations; Messrs. D. Le Souef C.M.Z.S., C.R. Du Rieu, J. Glover, J.H. Harvey, H.P. Rosenhain, G.G. England C. Seymore, W. Howieson, E. Bray, A.J. Relph, L.C. Chandler, O.H. Coulson, F. Dutton and J.B. Hayles; also to Mr. Gregson for the prize donated by him for the best landscape and seascape.

The thanks of the club are also due to the Working Men’s College for the use of the Lecture Hall, also to the proprietors of the Australasian Photo-Review for the copies of their journal supplied regularly.

With the usual fortnightly meeting on 26th May we opened our 23rd year and six new members were added to our number. The item on the syllabus was Bromide Printing and Enlarging by members. Led by Mr. J. Petersen the members had an interesting discussion on the working of these papers.



22nd August 1914  Page 428 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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On 7th July we had an exhibition of the Victorian Photographic Affiliation competition lantern slides, which were a fine lot and we congratulate the holders of the winning set.

We were also pleased to hear from Mr. Aebei, an old member residing in Queensland who tells us he has got a good set of slides together of Queensland and the Darling Downs which he will let us have.

On 21st July, with 80 members present, we had Mr. Boyce, of the Government Tourist Bureau, who lectured to us on “Picturesque Victoria”, in which he explained and showed in a very capable manner the beauties of our State. He took us several trips on the screen, the first through the Dandenong Ranges, then along the picturesque rugged coast, finishing with a trip to the Buffalo Mountains.



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On 4th August, Mr. J.H. Harvey gave us a lecture on the history of lantern slides and told us of the “good old days” when amateurs coated their own plates. He showed some slides 25 years old, made by wet collodion and albumen processes, which were in perfect condition and equal to modern slides.

On the 18th, to an extra large audience, Dr. Lemon gave us a practical demonstration and lecture on X-rays. He brought a first class set of apparatus along and showed the great help the method gives to the surgeon in locating foreign substances in the body, also the method of taking photos of objects in the body. All present were supplied with a book on X-rays and we are greatly indebted to the doctor for all his trouble.

On 1st September, Dr. H. Murray gave one of his interesting lectures on a trip through the Continent, starting at London, then through Germany and France. He showed some fine slides of the main places of interest, some of which were exceptionally so owing to the present crisis.



22nd October 1914  Page 553 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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On 5th September, we held our first outing for the season, when we went to Plenty Bridge by drag. A large number of members were present and we had an enjoyable time. On the 29th, Mr.J. Petersen gave us a practical demonstration on Trick Photography, showing by simple devices how to obtain three or four exposures on one plate, also how to make a folding extension piece for the front of a camera.

On October 3rd we had another outing to the Botanical Gardens, where many excellent views were obtained, finishing a good day at one of the tea gardens on the Yarra.



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On 14th October, Mr. C.R. Long, of the Education Department, gave a very interesting lecture on “The Discovery of the Coast of Victoria and its First Settlements”, illustrated by about 70 slides of historical interest to Australians.

We were also pleased to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Du Rieu back from their trip around the world. They had the pleasure of staying a few days in Hawaii with Mr. Hart, the founder of our club, who sent his kind regards.

The Plenty Bridge outing competition resulted in Mr. Belcher first, Mr. G. Dehn second. On 27th October, Mr. Coulson gave a very instructive demonstration on ”How to Improve Negatives”. He showed in a couple of hours what must have taken him years of study to accomplish.

Cup Day the Club had an all-day outing to Belgrave, when a good number turned up and we spent a grand time amongst the beautiful surroundings.



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On a recent evening a lecture was provided by Mr. G.L. Chandler on “Wild Birds and Their Haunts”. The large collection of bird life studies shown on the screen showed an interesting field for photography.

Mr. G.E. Roberts undertook a demonstration on “Retouching Negatives” and gave the members a good evening’s instruction.

On 5th December, we had another of our popular drag drives to Rickett’s Point, where we spent an enjoyable afternoon amongst the coastal scenery.

We close this year by wishing everyone compliments of the season.



15th March 1915  Page 165 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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On 2nd February, we had our first meeting for the year. Four new members were enrolled and to the large crowd present Mr. A.H.E. Mattingly C.M.Z.S., gave an interesting lecture entitled “Birds of our Australian lakes and oceans”, which all present enjoyed thoroughly.

On the 6th we had another of our popular outings, when we went up the Yarra by motor boat. A good crowd assembled and we had a most enjoyable afternoon and evening.



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The death is announced of Mr. A.J. Relph, officer in charge of the advertising branch of the Government Printing Office. He died last Thursday of an internal ailment, at 61 years of age.



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At the March meeting, Mr. G.E. Roberts gave an interesting lecture entitled “A Peep at the River Murray”, during which he showed a lot of nicely-colored slides of the South Australian end of our great river.

In April we had a night for the testing and criticism of lantern slides. A fair lot of slides were shown and much instruction gained by those present. We were pleased to congratulate Mr. Seymour, of our Club, for winning first prize in the Greater Britain Competition and Mr. G. Dehn for securing fourth place in the same competition.

It is with great regret we have to report the death of one of our vice-presidents, Mr. A.J. Relph, who was a member of the Club for over twenty years, during which period he has filled every position in the Club. There is hardly a spot in Victoria which he had not visited with his camera and many of his early photos have been secured by the Government as permanent records. The Grampians were his favorite hunting-ground, of which he was never tired and part of which was named after him, namely “Relph Peak”. He was an excellent lantern slide maker and only a fortnight before his death he gave a very fine lecture entitled “The Grampians and its Wild Flowers”. He was widely known in the photographic world and a very popular club man, only too willing to help beginners and will be a great loss to Australian amateurs generally.



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We are glad to print the following items from the Working Men's College Photographic Club Annual Report:

The club has had a very prosperous year, the average attendance being at demonstrations, 25; lectures, 70; while the membership has now reached 130, the finances being in a satisfactory condition.

One of the most pleasing incidents of the year was the winning of the P. & F. Greater Britain Competition Silver Plaque by Mr. Seymour, Mr. Dehn securing fourth place.

Six outings were held and the syllabus was carried through without any great alteration. The lectures and demonstrations given were very useful in furthering the practice of photography in its many branches.

Two letters were received from Mr. Hart (the founder of the club) and one from Mr. Aebi, offering the loan of a set of slides for lecturing purposes. Both gentlemen still show a great interest in the welfare of the club.

The Committee record with regret the loss the club has sustained by the death of Mr. A.J. Relph, one of the oldest members of the club and also one of its very best workers, who by his knowledge and skill did much in advancing the standard of work by our members.

The thanks of the club are due to the following gentlemen, who so kindly contributed to the entertainment of the members, either by lecture or demonstration: Messrs. Boyce, Coulson, J.H. Harvey, Dr. Lemon, G.E. Roberts, Dr. Hugh Murray, A.H.E. Mattingley C.M.Z.S., D. Le Souef C M.Z.S., G.L. Chandler, F. Dutton, J. Petersen, A.J. Relph and J.B. Hayles.

The thanks of the club are also due to the Working Men’s College for the use of the Lecture Hall and to the Hon. Lantern Engineers, the Press Correspondent, the Treasurer and other Officers.



15th July 1915  Page 380 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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On 24th June, we held our big competition night. In the several sections there were about 150 entries sent in and the prints were capably judged by Messrs. Williams, Mertield and Coulson. The work shown was of a very high standard and we were pleased to see our members make such a good rally. There were a large number present and a very pleasant evening was spent.

The results were :
SECTION 1:
Class A. LANDSCAPE: 1st, Mr. Seymour; 2nd, Mr. Kennedy; 3rd Mr. Sheehan.
Class B. SEASCAPE: 1st, Mr. Kennedy; 2nd, Mr. Bridgeland; 3rd, Mr. Seymour.

SECTION 2:
Class A. LANDSCAPE: 1st, Mr. Bridgeland: 2nd, Mr. Wheelar; 3rd, Mr. Belcher.
Class B. SEASCAPE: 1st, Mr. Sheehan; 2nd, Miss Bearpark; 3rd, Mr. Wheelar.

Mr. Hart’s Special Prize for Study of a Rustic Gate: Mr. Kennedy.

Mr. Gregson’s Special Prize:
Class A. LANDSCAPE: Mr. Seymour.
Class B. SEASCAPE: Mr. Bridgeland.

LADIES COMPETITION: Subject, Flower Study: Miss Bearpark.



15th December 1915  Page 667 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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On Cup Day we held an all-day outing to Belgrave, when a large number of members availed themselves of the trip and a pleasant day was spent reveling in the fine scenery.

On 11th November, Mr. Burrows gave an illustrated lecture entitled “War and Photography”, during which he showed some very fine slides of Egypt and surrounding country, also a good lot of war pictures made during the late Balkan crisis, the majority taken from aeroplanes.

On 25th November, we wound up our entertainments for the year with a very successful evening.

Our club-mate, Mr. C.R. Du Rieu, who recently returned from a trip around the world, took charge of affairs and gave a lecture and showed as excellent a set of slides, both technically and interesting, as has been our pleasure to see. Some of the coloring was particularly good, notably the slides of Devonshire.

Miss Evans added to the evening’s entertainment with a patriotic recitation and the Misses Smith with a vocal item.



15th April 1916  Page 219 - The Australasian Photographic Review

Group taken during an excursion of some of the Working Men's College Photographic Club to Dight’s Falls.

15th April 1916  Page 219 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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On 2nd March, Mr. Merfield gave us an interesting demonstration entitled “Intermediate Tones in Bromide Work”. He showed in a verv practical manner the way to get splendid results and also showed his method of using the various solutions.

On 4th March, the club held its monthly outing to Dight’s Falls and Studley Park and as Mr. Deane (our late Hon.Secretary) was present with us for the last time before leaving for the Front, the opportunity was taken by Mr. Glover, on behalf of the club, to present him with a Vest Pocket Kodak camera, case and spools for same. Mr. Deane thanked the club for their kindness and hoped to be back with us again soon.

At the meeting on 16th March, it was announced that Mr. G. Dehn has taken up the secretaryship for the time being. Mr. Harvey gave an interesting illustrated lecture on the early mining days in and around Woods Point, showing some pleasing scenery along the Goulburn River, Alexandra, Gaffney’s Creek, Matlock, and Walshe’s Creek.

Saturday 25th, our club joined with the Victorian Photographic Affiliation in their annual outing to Sandringham, when a large number were present.



15th September 1916  Page 498 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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The Club continues to attract a large number of amateur photographers to its fortnightly meetings. The matter recently provided included practical demonstrations on Bromide Toning by Mr. Howison and a talk on Bromide by Mr. Roberts. The lantern lectures of Mr. Judd, “Southern Palestine”; Dr. Rock, “The French Revolution”; Mr. Du Rieu, “A Round Trio”, we feel sure, must leave everyone who attended anxious for more displays of these beautiful records of photographic work throughout the world. Amateur photographers and members of kindred societies are cordially invited to attend club meetings.



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That the club still attracts the interest of its members is proved by the large attendance at the fortnightly meeting and outing.

On the 7th October a large number of members traveled to Blackburn for the afternoon. The weather being all that could be desired, a very enjoyable time was spent. The members occupied the best part of the afternoon in getting pictures for competition and in view of the number of plates exposed, the committee anticipate a keen contest. The members were entertained to tea at the Deaf and Dumb Institute and the unanimous vote was that the club hold another outing there in the near future.

On 12th October the first meeting for the month was held in the clubrooms and three new members were elected. After the business of the evening was put through, the members were entertained by Miss Tuckfield, one of our lady members, who had recently returned from an extended trip abroad. Miss Tuckfield’s collection of perfect lantern slides were the admiration of all present. Included in them were some fine views of New Zealand, Honolulu, Vancouver, Niagara Falls, San Francisco, Panama Exposition, Rocky Mountains, Chicago and some of the New York sky scrapers. Miss Tuckfield is the first of the lady members to lecture at the club and we are living in hopes of some of the other ladies following her example. The club members are taking an active part in the “Snapshots from Home League” considerably over 100 applications having been dealt with up to date.

The second fortnightly meeting was held at the rooms on the 26th October. The results of the outing held at Alphington were announced by Mr. Roberts, who had been appointed judge, Mr. Belcher being named as winner. During the evening Mr. Merfield gave the members an interesting demonstration entitled “Silvering Glass for Reflex Mirrors”. The subject was a very instructive one and was very much appreciated by the members. The Hon.Secretary had on view a photograph which he had received from our late Hon.Secretary, Sergeant H. Deane, who is “Somewhere in France”, and reports that he is doing well. The club wishes to remind all “camera fiends” that our meetings and outings are open to all and a welcoming hand is extended to those who wish to join our ranks.



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The first fortnightly meeting for the Working Men's College Photographic Club was held on the 9th November. The main business of the evening was dealing with “Snapshots from Home League” applications, the Club having up till now attended to 200. The results of the competition held in connection with the Club outing at Blackburn last month were announced by Mr. Roberts, who judged the pictures sent in: First: Mr. Young; Second: Mr. Lee.

Mr. Griffith Taylor gave an illustrated lecture entitled “Science in the Antarctic”. Mr. Taylor was one of the members of the Scott Antarctic Expedition, which occupied a period of three years and the lantern slides illustrated the many dangers and hardships which the party encountered. The pictures of icebergs, pack ice and the sledging parties were among the finest ever shown at the Club.

The second meeting was held on the 23rd. Applications for photographs to be taken for soldiers in connection with the “Snapshots from Home League” are coming to hand in large numbers, but the members are working with a will and deal with them as fast as they arrive. The event of the evening was a lecture by Dr. Riddell Stanley on “Autochromes”, during which he demonstrated the beautiful results that can be obtained with these plates.



15th January 1917  Page 42 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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On Saturday 2nd December, a large number of members journeyed to Studley Park, which was the spot chosen for the usual monthly outing. The early part of the afternoon was all that could be desired, but heavy rain set in and the party had to seek shelter.

As the College is now on its Christmas Vacation, the next meeting of the Club will be held on 8th February, when Mr. A.H. Mattingley C.M.L.S., will give an illustrated lecture entitled, “On the Corrong”.



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The Club held its first outing for the year on 3rd February, when a large number of members visited the Zoological Gardens and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. A competition will be held for pictures taken at the outing and in addition to the usual prizes, a special prize has been donated by the Curator, Mr. Le Soeuf.

At the fortnightly meeting on Thursday 8th February, four new members were elected. Several letters were received from our late Hon.Secretary, Sergeant-Major H. Deane, who is doing his bit in France and reports that in spite of the hardships that he has been through, he is still in good health.

A number of application forms were received from the “Snapshots from Home League” and were distributed among the members, who are working with a will to cheer our boys at the Front. Members were entertained by Mr. A.H. Mattingly, who gave an illustrated lecture entitled “On the Corrong”. Mr. Mattingly exhibited some fine slides on bird and reptile life on the Corrong and the go-mile desert in South Australia.

The second fortnightly meeting was held on 22nd February. The result of the competition held in connection with the Studley Park Outing was announced by Mr. Roberts, who judged the pictures, the first prize being awarded to Mr. Belcher. A lantern slide competition was held during the evening, Mr. Hayles acting as judge. A very fine lot of slides were entered and the finish was very close, the first prize being secured by Mr. G. Green.



16th April 1917  Page 218 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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The usual monthly outing was held on 3rd March, Melbourne City being the place selected.

At the fortnightly meeting on 8th March the results of the competition held in connection with the recent outing at the Zoological Gardens were announced by Mr. Le Souef, who had been appointed judge, the awards being: First, Mr. G. Green; second, Mr. Belcher.

Mr. Le Souef then gave an illustrated lecture entitled “Aboriginals and Their Food” and illustrated the peculiar food on which the aboriginals thrive and also their means of procuring and preparing it for eating.

At the meeting on 22nd March, several letters were received by members from soldiers at the front, thanking them for snap shots they had taken in their work for the Snapshots from Home League. These letters show how this work is appreciated by the boys in the trenches.

Mr. Hayles talked on Ozobrome Printing, and also gave a demonstration on Lantern Slide Making.



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A few members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club at an outing, Sandringham.

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At the meeting on 19th April, a letter was read, recently received from one of our members, Mr. H. Dehn, who is doing his bit in France and reports that he is well. Mr. Petersen entertained the members with a very interesting demonstration on “Faking Photographs”.

Keen interest was taken in the Annual Landscape and Seascape Competitions, over one hundred pictures being entered. The Landscape award was secured by Mr. S.W. Eutrope, Mr. G. Dehn winning that for the Seascape.

The results of the Sandringham and Melbourne City Outings were also announced, Mr. P.P. Lee winning the former, Mr. Eutrope the latter. Mr. Eutrope, who is a new member, secured the first four places in both the Landscape and Melbourne City Competition and is to be heartily complimented on the high standard of his work.

On the 21st April a very successful outing was held at Blackburn, the weather being perfect. Members turned out in force and a very pleasant afternoon was put in.



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A few members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club at an outing, Blackburn.

15th June 1917  Page 329 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
At the meeting on 3rd May, a large number of applications from the Snapshots from Home League were received from the Caulfield district and the members propose to visit Caulfield in a body and dispose of them at once.

The feature of the evening was an illustrated lecture by Mr. Harvey, entitled “The Woods Point Road”. Mr. Harvey was one of the pioneer tourists on this road, some of his pictures being made over thirty years ago and effectively contrasted the old-time coach and pack-horse with the modern motor traffic.

The old settlement of Fernshawe, which was demolished many years ago, was of special interest, as there are very few photographic records of this beautiful old wayside village.

The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year: President, S.N. Rodda; Vice-Presidents. Messrs. Campbell, Hayles, Le Souef, Du Rieu, Glover, Gregson, Roberts and Petersen; Lantern Engineers, Messrs. Hampson, Alexander, Sheehan and Petersen; Committee, Mrs. Buggee, Miss Edwards, Messrs. Green and Dunstan; Librarian, Mr. Morrison: Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Bridgeland; Hon.Secretary, Mr. Dehn; Assistant-Secretary, Mr. Belcher; Press-Correspondent, Mr. Lee; Victorian Photographic Affiliation Delegates, Messrs. Dehn. Jones, Young, Eutrope.

The treasurer’s report showed that the club was on a very sound financial footing and a vote of thanks was passed to The Australasian Photo-Review for its kindness in publishing the club's reports and also for copies of the magazine, which are regularly received by the club.

Mr. Glover donated a prize of 10/6 to be devoted to a competition for lady members only.

The results of the Blackburn outing were announced by Mr. Roberts, the first prize being divided by Messrs. Jones and Eutrope, with Mr. Green second.



14th July 1917  Page 386 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
A letter has been received from Sergeant-Major H.A. Deane, one of the Club members, who is with the A.I.F. in France. The members were grieved to hear that he had been in hospital, but at the time of writing he was preparing to return to the front. The Club is taking a practical interest in the Y.M.C.A. “Snapshots from Home League” and members are now reaping their reward in the shape of letters from the soldiers, which are arriving by every mail, thanking them for their work.

Mr. Grubb recently gave an illustrated lecture entitled “A Bohemian in Europe”. The lecture was intensely interesting, as many pictures shown were taken in the mountain passes where the Italians and Austrians are now fighting. Venice was also profusely illustrated and his slides, which were colored by himself, were among the finest ever exhibited at the Club. Owing to lack of time, Mr. Grubb was unable to finish his lecture and adjourned it to the following meeting.

At the meeting on 14th June, Mr. Grubb completed his lecture and the evening was filled in with short illustrated lectures by members. Mr. Belcher showed some very fine views around Marysville; Mr. Lee illustrated Olinda, Healesville, Warburton and Yarra Junction; Mr. Green followed with some fine snow scenes of Mt. Buffalo and a set of groups of members taken at various Club outings. This is the first time that the Club has had an evening of short lectures by the younger members and it is the intention of the Committee to put more of them on the syllabus to encourage members to launch out as lecturers.



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WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
At the meeting on 28th June, it was announced that, on the recommendation of the Committee the Club had adopted a new scheme in regard to competition prizes, namely, in place of money, certificates will be awarded for first and second places and points for first, second and third. A medal will be awarded for highest aggregate of points at the end of the Club year. The members were entertained by Mr. Howieson, with a talk on “Exposure and Development”. Mr. Howieson ably explained the numerous methods of securing correct exposure and also of getting a correctly developed negative, strongly recommending the tank system of securing the desired result.

On 12th July, a large number of members and their friends were entertained by Captain Chaplain Vye, with an illustrated lecture, “With the Australians in Cairo”. The lecturer, who has nothing but praise for the Australian soldiers, dealt largely with the various hospitals and convalescent homes in Egypt and also with many of the ruins and places of interest which were visited in large numbers by our boys when they were encamped in the desert.

On 26th July, Mr. Sweetland gave an illustrated lecture, entitled, “How a great newspaper is produced”. The lecturer having been on the staff of the Age for many years and being thoroughly conversant with his subject, dealt with it in a manner that was much appreciated.



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REFLECTIONS AT EVENTIDE
Stanley W. Eutrope
Third Prize in the A.P-R. Competition for June 1917

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AN EVENING AT HOME
Stanley W. Eutrope
Second Prize in the A.P-R. “Artificial Light” Competition 1917

15th September 1917  Page 498 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On 9th August, Mr. J. Monteith (of Kodak (Australasia), Ltd.), gave a practical demonstration on Making and Toning Prints. Mr. Monteith thoroughly explained the action of all the different chemicals used on the print, both in developing and toning and showed samples of the many beautiful tones procurable on bromide and gaslight papers. The practical part of the evening was most instructive and the members keenly appreciated the demonstration. Local toning comprised the bulk of the practical part and the results obtained were extremely beautiful. Various formulas for the toning processes were willingly given to members, who recognized that Mr. Monteith is an expert in this work and that none but the best and most reliable formulas would be made use of.

On 23rd August, Mr. Tregellas gave an illustrated lecture entitled “Beauties of the Bush", in which he dealt mainly with bird life and wild flowers, also showing a few slides of Victorian scenery. Mr. Tregellas is an expert photographer of birds and his slides on these subjects were much admired.



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WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On 1st September, an outing was held to the Botanical Gardens, when a pleasant afternoon was spent.

On 13th September, entries were received for a lantern slide competition, there being 88 handed in. Pictures taken at the Botanical Gardens outing were also received for competition.

A letter was received from our late Hon.Secretary, Sergeant-Major H.A. Deane (who has been on active service for about two years) and members were pleased to know that he is still going strong. It was decided to send him a parcel of good things for Christmas and on the hat being passed round, a good sum was collected. Messrs. Darge and Moore entertained the members with some fine photographs of bush and mountain scenery in Queensland and the difficulties of getting a motor car through snow and unbridged rivers, were shown to be numerous.



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HOME PORTRAIT
Stanley W. Eutrope
Third Prize in the A.P-R. “Home Portrait or Group” Competition 1917

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WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On 4th October, Mr. Seymour gave a demonstration on Kallitype Printing.

The club is taking a very practical interest in the “Snapshots from Home" League and letters are continually being received from the boys in France expressing their gratitude for the photographs received.

The results of the competition held in connection with the Botanical Gardens Outing were: 1st, Mr. S. Eutrope; 2nd, Mrs. Buggee; 3rd, Mr. Green.

On the 6th October an outing was held at Mentone and Mr. and Mrs. Green, who have a summer residence there, entertained the members at tea.

On 18th October, a presentation of a framed certificate was made to Mr. Green, to show the gratitude of the members for services rendered to the club.

Mr. Hardy, of the Forests Department, gave an illustrated lecture on “Forests of Victoria”, when his knowledge of the subject and the able manner in which he dealt with it, was much appreciated by all present.



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WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On 1st November, a letter was received from our late Hon.Secretary, who is at present in an Officers Training School in England and is doing well.

A letter was also received from Mr. Bridgland, resigning his position as Treasurer to the Club. Mr. Bridgland has been seriously ill for a long time, but the members hope soon to have him taking an active interest in club affairs again.

The competition held in connection with the Mentone outing was won by Mr. Field, with Mr. Belcher second and Mr. Lee third. The event of the evening was a lantern slide competition, there being over 100 slides entered. The first prize was won by Mr. Eutrope; second, Mr. Field; third, Mr. Belcher. On Cup Day an outing was held at South Norang, when the members burned up in force and the weather being ideal, a very enjoyable day was spent.

On 15th November, Mr. Roberts gave a practical demonstration on Bromide Printing and Mr. Belcher was elected treasurer in place of Mr. Bridgland.

On the 29th, the Victorian Hon.Secretary for the “Snapshots from Home" League briefly addressed the members, thanking them for the great help they had given her in carrying out the work of the League. The Club is a distinct branch of the League and holds pride of place, both in membership and number of snapshots sent to the boys at the front.

Mr. Du Rieu entertained the members with an illustrated lecture, “Snaps here and there while touring the world”. Mr. Du Rieu has traveled over practically the whole of the globe and his lecture was extremely interesting.

On 1st December, an outing was held in Melbourne City, a large number of members being present.

As the College is now commencing the Christmas vacation, the members will, for the present, be devoting their energies entirely to the Snapshots League.



15th March 1918  Page 162 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
At the meeting on 7th February, the members learnt with regret that Mr. Bridgland, the late Treasurer, had passed away, after a long and severe illness. The deceased gentleman had long been one of the keenest supporters of the Club and will be sadly missed. A motion was passed instructing the Hon.Secretary to write to Mrs. Bridgland, conveying to her the sincere sympathy of the members.
The results of competition held for the recent Morang Outing were: lst, Mr. Field; 2nd, Mr. Belcher; 3rd, Mr. Dehn. A record entry was received and the standard of the work exceptionally high.

Mr. Kershaw gave an illustrated lecture, “The National Park, Wilson’s Promontory”. Mr. Kershaw was one of the pioneers of the movement which enabled this land to be reserved as a National Reserve and his knowledge of his subject, combined with a fine set of slides, proved what fine work is being carried out there by the Field Naturalists Club.

An outing was held at Heidelberg on Saturday 16th, when about 40 members attended and a very enjoyable time was spent.

A letter has been received from the late Hon.Secretary, Harry Deane, telling us that at the time of writing he was in hospital, but hoped to be back in the line shortly. The members were pleased to hear that since the last letter was received from him he had gained his commission.

The results of the City Outing Competition were; 1st, Mr. Field; 2nd, Mr. Dunstan; 3rd, Mr. Young.

Mr. C. Du Rieu donated prizes for a competition, the pictures to show “Life in Swanston-street”, which was also won by Mr. Field, with Mr. Dunstan second.

Mr. J.B. Hayles gave a practical demonstration on “Exposure and Development” and showed how the gradation of the negative can be varied by development.



15th April 1918  Page 218 - The Australasian Photographic Review

Members of the Working Men's College Photographic Club at an outing at South Morang, 1918.

15th April 1918  Page 218 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On 7th March, Mr. Harvey gave an illustrated lecture. “Paper Making”, dealing with every stage of the process, from cutting the timber to the finished production. On 16th March, an outing was held at Blackburn, but owing to indifferent weather conditions only about 20 turned out. A letter was recently received from Harry Deane, who is still in hospital in England.

The results of the Heidelberg outing were announced by Mr. Merfield, who had kindly judged the pictures, as follows: 1st, Mr. Field; 2nd, Mr. Eutrope; 3rd, Mr. Belcher.

Mr. Merfield then entertained the members with a very fine demonstration on “Enlarged Paper Negatives”.

It was decided to cancel the week-end outing to Warrandyte and substitute an all day outing at Frankston on Eight-Hours Day.



15th May 1918  Page 273 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
At the meeting on the 11th April, a letter was read from Harry Deane, the late Hon.Secretary, stating that he was then preparing to return to the Line, after a long period in hospital.

Mr. Le Soeuf gave an illustrated lecture, entitled, “Ocean Depths”, dealing with the many wonderful things which are procured from the deep.

On Eight-Hours Day an outing was held at Frankston under ideal weather conditions, a large number of members turning up.

On the 25th the results of the following competitions, for which prizes were donated by Mr. Glover, were announced:
BLACKBURN OUTING: 1st, Mr. Eutrope; 2nd, Mr. Belcher; 3rd, Mr. Field.
LANDSCAPE: 1st, Mr. Eutrope; 2nd, Mr. Lee; 3rd, Mrs. Buggee.
SEASCAPE: 1st, Mrs. Buggee; 2nd, Mr. Belcher; 3rd, Mr. Green.
LADIES GENRE COMPETITION: 1st, Mrs. Buggee.



15th June 1918  Page 329 - The Australasian Photographic Review

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At the meeting on 9th May, two new members were elected.

Mr. Mattingley gave an illustrated lecture, “Mallacoota", dealing with bird and animal life, in addition to showing many slides of the beautiful scenery to be found at the inlet.

The Annual Meeting was held on 23rd May, when the treasurer's report showed that the finances of the Club were in a very strong position. Included in the Hon.Secretary’s report was a note showing that eleven of the members were doing their bit in France.

A vote of thanks was passed to The Australasian Photo-Review, expressing the Club's appreciation of the many ways in which the magazine helps the Club along.

The Club gold medal for highest aggregate points for the year was won by Mr. A. Field, who is to be congratulated on the high standard of work he has produced.

A presentation of a framed certificate was made to Mr. Alexander for his continuous service as lanternist.

The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. S.V. Rodda; Vice Presidents. Messrs. Campbell, Hayles, Le Souef, Du Rieu, Glover, Gregson, Roberts and Petersen; Lantern Engineers, Messrs. Hampson, Alexander, Petersen, Lee and White; Committee, Messrs. Seymour, Dunstan, Green, Miss Edwards and Mrs. Buggee; Librarian, Mr. Morrison; Treasurer, Mr. Belcher; Hon.Secretary, Mr. Dehn; Assistant-Secretary, Mr. Stevens; Press Correspondent, Mr. Eutrope; Victorian Photographic Affiliation Delegates, Messrs. Young, Eutrope, Dehn and Lee.



15th July 1918  Page 386 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On 6th June, over 80 lantern slides competed for the prizes donated by the former Treasurer, the late Mr. C.E. Bridgland. The slides were of a higher standard than those of former competitions, the first prize being won by W. Belcher, with S.W. Eutrope second.

The meeting of 20th June, was in the hands of Mr. W. Howieson, who made the subject of orthochromatic photography both interesting and instructive. Mr. Howieson, who has made a study of this subject, first explained the composition of light, afterwards dealing with orthochromatic photography proper. The Wratten K Screens were recommended and K 1 and K 2 in conjunction with an orthochromatic plate being all that is necessary for ordinary work. Where subjects containing much color, especially red, were attempted, the Panchromatic Plate, together with the K 3 or Red filter, was considered necessary. In fact, Mr. Howieson advised all workers to become acquainted with Panchromatic plates, as the exposure with the K screens is much shorter than with the orthochromatic plate and the same screens, an advantage not to be overlooked in hand camera work. Further, it was shown how, when copying a print defaced by colored markings, such as red or green ink, etc.; by using a screen of the same color as the markings, it is possible to prevent the markings showing in the copy. Development by time and temperature in the tank was advised, as this method, while insuring perfect negatives, got over the supposed difficulty of developing the Panchromatic plate in complete darkness.

The new syllabus just out contains details of a number of demonstrations and lectures of even greater interest than the last syllabus. In the coming year there are six half-day and two whole-day outings to places of photographic interest. In addition to the competitions in connection with these outings, the following special competitions have been arranged: Two Lantern Slide Competitions Flower Study (ladies only), prize donated by Mr. J. Glover; Street Scene by Night, prize donated by Mr. C.R. Du Rieu; Outdoor Portrait Competition; Special Set Subject Competition at all half day outings and Annual Landscape and Seascape Competitions. In addition to the club certificates, points will be awarded in the various competitions as follows: First, 10 points; second, 8 points; third, 5 points. The competitor securing the highest aggregate number of points for the year will be awarded the club’s gold medal. An exhibition of prize-winning prints will be held at the end of the year. Melbourne amateurs should take this opportunity of becoming members of this live club. The subscription is small when compared with the many advantages offered. Gents, 5s: ladies, 2s 6d, per annum. Meetings held at the Working Men’s College every alternate Thursday, from 11th July.



16th September 1918  Page 497 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On 11th July a lecture, “Rambles in Europe” by Mr. A.T. Danks, proved most instructive, many beautiful slides being shown of places of interest throughout Europe.

The meeting of 25th July was devoted to a “Bruce Auction” of the contents of the dark room of the late A.J. Relph. Mr. Relph was an experienced worker and the articles offered, including cameras, lenses, enlarger and all the usual fittings of the dark room, were naturally of a high order. The idea was a good one and while disposing of the majority of the articles, gave members an opportunity of securing well tried accessories at reasonable prices.

“Central Australia” was the subject of an interesting lecture by Mr. J.J. Waldron, on 8th August. The lecturer screened a number of very instructive slides, from which members gained a good deal of knowledge of the wonders of this land in which we are so fortunate to live.

Mr. J. Monteith made the meeting of 22nd August most instructive with “A Chat on Photography”. So numerous were the hints given Mr. Monteith that members found it difficult to remember all. In demonstrating tank development, Mr. Monteith said the tank had long since passed the experimental stage and should be used to a far greater extent by both professionals and amateurs. The tank takes care of both over and under exposures giving the best negative possible. In dish development there is the temptation to under develop over-exposures giving a flat negative and to over-develop under-exposures giving a harsh result. The tank is proof against these errors and also the many accidents possible by other methods. A number of varying exposures were developed in a Kodak tank and the excellent results proved that the tank is capable of giving a far greater percentage of good results than any other method. There is no doubt regarding the tank for films. In dish development Mr. Monteith uttered a word of caution against judging exposure by the appearance of the image at the back of the plate, the thickness of emulsion varying to a great extent in different makes of plates.

Printing was next dealt with, Mr. Monteith exhibiting a large number of excellent prints on Kodak bromide and gaslight papers. The beautiful tones, from rich black through various browns and sepias to red, proved the wonderful versatility of these popular printing papers. Many of the colors resembled carbon and it was a revelation to most members that such colors were possible with bromide. A number of the prints were locally toned, giving very pleasing effects. In printing bromide papers, correct exposure followed by full development was advised especially when prints were to be toned. The minimum of bromide necessary should be used in the developer; about 1 or 2 drops of a 10 per cent, solution to the oz. With too much bromide the blacks were more of an olive-green color. Prints for toning must be well fixed and washed, it being advisable to fix the prints face up, thereby preventing the formation of bubbles. Prints were shown where this had happened and when toned, black stains appeared where bubbles had formed and prevented complete fixation. When washing was insufficient, the ferri-cyanide in the bleacher, coming in contact with the hypo in the print, formed Farmer’s reducer and reduced the delicate gradations in the high-lights of the prints. Prints for toning should be free from veil, as this veil, while not being noticeable in the black print, becomes yellow when toned, thus degrading the high-lights. There is little Mr. Monteith does not know about bromide printing and members admitted they had a good deal to learn regarding what a well-known writer describes as “the Protean process”. The excellence of the prints exhibited was a tribute to the high quality of the Austral-Kodak papers.



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A BY-PATH
W. Belcher
Fourth Prize in the A.P-R. Competition for July.

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WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The meeting on 5th September was devoted to a lantern lecture, “Australian Waterfowl and Their Haunts” by Mr. D. Le Souef C.M.Z.S., which was of an educational character and much appreciated by members. A demonstration, “Flashlight Photography”, was given on 19th September, by Messrs. Green and Morrison. Exposures were made and afterwards developed in the tank, the result obtained being very satisfactory. The first outing of the season was held on 7th September at the Fitzroy Gardens. About 30 members attended and the entries for the competitions should be large. Letters received from Harry Deane state that he is now in hospital in England. He is progressing favorably and expects his return to Australia.



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The second outing of the season was held on 25th October, when about 36 members visited “Greensborough”.

The weather and surroundings were both favorable to photography and many exposures were made.

“Trimming and Mounting” was the subject chosen by Mr. S.W. Eutrope, for a demonstration on 10th October. Simplicity in mounting was advised, using the lighter shades of mounting boards, viz.: White, light buff, creams and the light pearly greys. A mount of about the same color as the base of the bromide paper was recommended, with a slightly darker tint surrounding the print. A simple and effective means of plate marking was demonstrated, following which “Passe Partout” mounting was dealt with, a print being bound up in this manner. Mr. Eutrope, who used the ordinary mounting papers as binding and fish glue as an adhesive, exhibited some examples; after seeing which, members agreed with the demonstrator that “Passe Partout” was not used to the extent it should be.

The results of an interesting competition “Night Subject, taken in Bourke Street, showing lights”, were announced. The subject was considered a difficult one. Members, however, took advantage of the wet nights at the time and the resultant pictures were far ahead of expectations. Mr. Dodson secured first prize; Mr. G. Dehn, second.

“Photo Generalities” by Mr. A.E Walcott, on 24th October, proved an interesting chat on photography generally. Mr. Walcott gave many hints that will prove useful to members.

The results of the “Fitzroy Gardens” competition were announced. The standard of work was good and resulted in a first for Mr. W. Belcher, with Mr. A. Field, second and Mr. Dodson, third.



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A BLAZE OF GLORY
W. Belcher
Second Prize in the A.P-R. Competition for December.

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There was a record entry of lantern slides for the competition on 7th November, 136 being screened. A new departure was made in this competition by dividing the entries into three classes: Landscape, Seascape and General. The majority of the slides were of a high standard, the final results being as follows;
Landscapes; 1, S.W. Eutrope; 2, W. Belcher; 3, C. Stephens.
Seascape; 1, W. Belcher; 2, G. Green; 3, G. Dehn.
General; 1, C. Stephens; 2. G. Dehn; 3, G. Green.

Mr. J. B. Hayles, who had the task of judging the slides, gave some instructive criticism.

The Cup Day outing was one of the most enjoyable yet spent. The day was pleasant and over 30 members took the opportunity to visit Mr. C.R. Du Rieu’s residence at “Paradise”.

Archdeacon Dayman illustrated many of the beauties of “Devon” in his lecture on 21st November. This night was looked forward to by many members and the fact that it was not forgotten was evidenced by the large attendance.

Many beautifully colored slides were shown and were much appreciated by over 100 members who had the good fortune to view them. This was the last meeting for the year owing to the College Christmas vacation. In the new year the first outing will be held on February, to Black Rock and the first meeting on 6th February.



15th March 1919  Page 219 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Owing to the precautionary measures adopted by the authorities dealing with the outbreak of influenza, no meetings were held during February. However, these restrictions did not interfere with outings, the first of which, for this year, was held on 1st February, at Black Rock, when over 30 members took advantage of the fine afternoon.

To replace, in some measure, the canceled meetings, a special outing was decided on. This was held on 22nd February at Studley Park. Members showed their appreciation by turning out in good numbers.



15th May 1919  Page 331 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On 29th March, a well attended outing was held at the Zoological Gardens. Another most pleasant outing was held on 7th April (Eight Hours Day), when a large number of members visited Warrandyte by drag.

The Monaro district, N.S.W., is little known to Victorians and Mr. J.H. Harvey gave a good idea of the nature of the country in his lecture on 10th April. The slides screened were of a very high standard, the majority being made by the collodion process.

Owing to the closing of the College on 24th April, the meeting for that date was postponed.



15th July 1919  Page 442 - The Australasian Photographic Review

WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
On 1st May, Mr. J.B. Hayles demonstrated the Ozobrome process and although this provides a means of producing carbon prints without the drawbacks of carbon, it is much neglected by the majority of amateurs. Mr. Hayles showed a number of prints which were proof of the fine results of which the process is capable.

Over 150 lantern slides competed in the competition held on 8th May, many of the slides being of excellent quality. The annual Landscape and Seascape competition held on the same night was also productive of some fine work.

On 22nd May, in addition to the Annual Meeting, an exhibition of prize-winning pictures for the year was held. The pictures exhibited proved that the standard of work has greatly improved. Mr. Belcher was awarded the medal for the highest aggregate.

A most interesting lecture, “From Paris to Monte Carlo”, was given by Mr. J.B. Grut on 5th June, when many excellent and interesting slides were used as illustrations.

“Coloring Photographs” was selected by Mr. W. Howieson as a demonstration on 19th June. The beautiful work of Mr. Howieson is well known and as anticipated, there was a large attendance.

Using “Velox Water Color Stamps”, Mr. Howieson colored a print to demonstrate the possibilities of this process. A warm sepia print was advised, the colors being applied while the print is damp. A wash of oxgall may be given the surface of the print should this prove repellent to the color. The process is also excellent for lantern slides.

The Club held a social evening at Hooker’s Cafe, to welcome the late Hon.Secretary, Mr. Harry Deane and other members of the Club on their return from active service. Among these was Mr. A.J. Campbell, who was appointed an Official Photographer with the A.I.F. abroad. The chairman, Mr. C.R. Du Rieu, on behalf of the Club, extended a warm welcome to all present and congratulated the soldiers on their safe return to “Aussie”. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Deane suitably responded.

The Club desires to express its appreciation to the Management of the A.P.-R for their kindness in keeping the Club before the public through the medium of their magazine.

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