MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB

FORMED AUGUST 1905

FORMED APRIL 1931

26th AUGUST 1905  Page 5 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 8074
26th AUGUST 1905  Page 2 - MANAWATU TIMES, VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE 473

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
About twenty-five enthusiasts braved the elements and attended the meeting called for last night in the Oddfellows Lodgeroom to consider the advisability of forming a Camera Club in Palmerston North. Mr Friberg was voted to the chair. He called on Mr. E. Pegler to explain the reasons for which they were called together.

Mr Pegler first read apologies for absence from Dr. Stowe, Messrs Vernon, Beadnall, Fred Pirani and H. Maclean, who each expressed their sympathy with the objects of the meeting and promised to become active members. Mr Pegler said he made no apology for having called the meeting together, as he had known of the desire for such a club for some time past. He mentioned that the Y.M.C.A. had kindly offered them the use of their newly fitted up darkroom and conveniences. He did not want those present to think that he was moving in this matter from any mercenary motives. In response to a request he suggested that among the objects of the club should be meetings for experiments, expeditions, magic lantern evenings, club rambles, holiday outings, etc.

It was decided on the motion of Messrs Goodger and Watson, that a Camera Club be formed.

In response to a request, Mr Friberg then read the rules of the Southland and Auckland Clubs, in order to give those present an idea of their working.

Mr Pegler mentioned; that in Auckland a large number of professional photographers and ladies were also members. He also explained that if they desired to make use of the darkroom at the Y.M.C.A. they would probably need to become associate members of the Association. They would then have the full use of the rooms for meetings, etc.

On the motion of Messrs Goodger and Hay, it was decided that those present form themselves into a club, and that the name of the Club to be the Manawatu Camera Club. The election of officers was then proceeded with and resulted as follows:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1905 - 1906			Patron: Mr. Fred Pirani		President: Mr. Friberg
Vice-President: Mr. Vernon	Vice-President: Mr. Pegler	Vice-President: Mr. Lowe	Vice-President: Mr. R.W. Beadnall	Vice-President: Dr. Stowe	Hon. Secretary: Mr. J.K. Hay	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. J.K. Hay
Committee: Mr. Pratt	Committee: Mr. Goodger	Committee: Mr. Donaldson	Committee: Mr. Stock	Committee: Mr. Maclean	Committee: Mr. Perrin	Committee: Mr. Stockwell

Committee meetings require four committee members to form a quorum.

The subscription was fixed at 5s per annum, country members, youths and ladies to be admitted for 2s 6d. It was, also, decided to make no restriction as to eligibility for admittance. A number of other matters, including the kind offer from the Y.M.C.A., were left for the committee's consideration.

Mr Pegler mentioned that he had a valuable silver medal to offer for competition. It was presented by Messrs Butcher and Sons, of London, and was to be awarded for the best amateur work. Mr Friberg also offered a trophy. The gifts were recognized by a very hearty vote of thanks being passed by acclamation. Votes of thanks to the chairman for presiding and to Mr Pegler for calling the meeting brought the meeting to a close, after which the meeting adjourned till next Friday evening, when the report from the committee in respect to rules and other matters will be presented.



14th DECEMBER 1905  Page 2 - MANAWATU TIMES, VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE 572

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
The Manawatu Camera Club met last night. Several photographs were handed in for the exhibition to be held in Wanganui. The local competition for the month of December will close on 25th December, which will give members an opportunity of using the holidays for the purpose of getting pictures for the January competition. Mr Pratt offered a trophy for the next competition, on condition that there were nine competitors, and in the event of fifteen members competing he will give a second prize.



14th FEBRUARY 1906  Page 5 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 8114

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
At the meeting of the General Committee of the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association (Twentieth Annual Report).
Proposals are under consideration for extension of the photographic section in conjunction with the Manawatu Camera Club, and if brought to fruition this will give colonial prominence to this department.



9th MARCH 1906  Page 4 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 8134

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
The success of the Easter encampment of the Manawatu Camera Club is now assured. Mr C. Dahl's house at the Manawatu Heads has been rented for the accommodation of the ladies, and the commissariat department has also been well looked to and a good program is well in hand. If fine weather prevails a really enjoyable time will be spent. Members intending to be present are requested to send their own and friends names in to the secretary as early as possible so as to help the arrangement committee. Matters are also well in hand for the club's first annual exhibition to be held in connection with the A. and P. Association's next November Show.



17th APRIL 1906  Page 4 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 8163

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
Twenty-one members of the Manawatu Camera Club took part in the camp at the Manawatu Heads at Easter time. This number was hardly so large as was expected but several members found that they were unable to get away at the last moment. The majority of the campers went down by the evening train on Thursday, the others, who were unable to get away then, joining the party on Saturday night. Everything passed off most successfully, all arrangements working very well. The weather experienced was perfect for work with the camera, the mornings and evenings all being devoted to the taking of views. Socially a very pleasant time was spent, musical items being frequently rendered by both instrumentalists and vocalists. On Monday evening an excellent and instructive paper on "Vacation Photography" was read by Mr Perrin and much appreciated. Some six or seven lady members also took part in the camp. There will be fully 30 prints entered for the competition for the trophy presented by Mr C. Dahl for the best picture taken at the Heads. As these have to be sent away to be judged the result will not be known for some time. The party returned to town by the 10.30am train this morning.



28th APRIL 1906  Page 4 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 8175

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
A most interesting feature of next Monday evening's meeting of the Manawatu Camera Club will be the show of prints entered for the prize offered by Mr C. Dahl, in connection with the recent camp at Foxton Heads. Each member of the camp is entitled to enter one print only. The criticisms and awards of the judges in "River Scenes", and "Stream and Woodland", and "Flower Studies", will also be read and prints shown.



2nd MAY 1906  Page 4 - BUSH ADVOCATE, VOLUME XVIII, ISSUE 400

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
Mr J. Drummond, of Dannevirke, who is a keen enthusiast in photography, has been a successful competitor at the Manawatu Camera Club recent monthly competitions. Mr Drummond won the prize for February with "A River Scene", and for March his picture entitled "Flowers", was also adjudged first.



31st JULY 1906  Page 4 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 8150

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
The Manawatu Camera Club is now circulating the schedule for the inter-colonial exhibition it will hold in conjunction with the coming Spring Show in November next. The judge will be Mr C.W. Forster, Onehunga. A large number of classes are provided for in the schedule, and doubtless first-class competition will be experienced. Half the classes are open, while the others are only for amateurs who have never received an award in any previous exhibition. A championship will be awarded to the best picture in the exhibition.



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3rd AUGUST 1906
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MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
The Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association is now issuing the prize list for its twenty-first grand annual Metropolitan Show. It will be held on Wednesday 31st October, Thursday 1st November and Friday 2nd November. Entries close on Friday 12th October, at 9pm. The booklet contains some 75 pages and has been capitally printed by Messrs Buick and Young. There are also included the schedules for the Manawatu Kennel Club's dog show and the Manawatu Camera Club exhibition. These fixtures will be held conjointly with the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association fixture.



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Page 6 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 8100

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
The schedule for the twenty-first grand annual Metropolitan Show and Industrial Exhibition of the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association has now been issued and is being circulated through the colony.

A sum of £20 has been set aside for prizes for the first exhibition of the Manawatu Camera Club.



20th SEPTEMBER 1906  Page 4 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 8192

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
The Manawatu Camera Club has just closed the first year of its existence, which has been most successful. In one direction at least the Club is doing good work, that is, in advertising Palmerston. During the year many illustrations of the district (the work of the members) have appeared in various New Zealand illustrated journals, while Mr. J.H. Perrin's photos which gained the Society's medal, were reproduced in Australian periodicals. For the coming season the Club has drawn up a comprehensive syllabus, embracing monthly competitions, demonstrations in trimming and mounting, the use of the hand camera, and printing and developing gaslight paper, and the reading of papers on floral photography, genre working, optics as applied to photography, bromide working and enlargements.



4th OCTOBER 1906
Page 6 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 8101
20th OCTOBER 1906
Page 3 - MANAWATU HERALD, VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE 3721

MANAWATU AND WEST COAST METROPOLITAN SHOW AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

31st October, 1st and 2nd November 1906

PALMERSTON NORTH

PRIZES OFFERED:
£20 Manawatu Camera Club

ENTRIES CLOSE
Camera Club, 1st October



31st OCTOBER 1906  Page 5 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 8123

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
The prize list for the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association Metropolitan Show and Industrial Exhibition.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Club Competition: Manawatu Camera Club 1, J. Drummond, Dannevirke 2. Three entries.



1st NOVEMBER 1906  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME L, ISSUE 12169

PHOTOGRAPHY
This section, run in conjunction with the Manawatu Camera Club, was productive of a most successful exhibition of photographs, which were greatly admired. Mr T.W. Downes, of Wanganui, was well represented in the prize list, and other well-known exhibitors figured largely in the catalog. Mr T.W. Downes won the class for landscape studies with a small but pretty lake and hill composition, which was an excellent example of his work. Mr J. Drummond secured second prize with a photo with good technical points, but which lacked distance and atmosphere.

Mr E.S. Fegler's photo of the old convict church, Hobart, was a noteworthy exhibit in this class. Some excellent pictures were shown in the amateur class, the award going to Mr C. Wildbore, who was probably lucky in scoring over Messrs Downes and Dillicar, both of whom showed most artistic photographs. Mr E.S. Pegler won the marine class from Messrs T.W. Downes and G. Crichton with a beautiful beach scene, the exhibits in this class as a whole being excellent. Mr A.W. Barber won the maiden exhibition class with a nice picture, Messrs G. Green and W.H. Maclean also showing good work in this class. In the class for genre or figure studies Mr T.W. Downes won first prize with his somewhat overdone subject, Granny Dalton. Messrs W.F. Chambers and G. Green received second and third awards, though it is decidedly questionable as to whether Mr E.S. Pegler should not have received preference with his beautiful picture "After Rain". In the amateur class some clever work was exhibited, and throughout some cases the negatives lacked depth, the artistic merit of the class was undoubted. Mr R.B. Hall won the class and championship with a half-plate picture of a boy with a bath containing a model yacht. He is turning on the water from a tank, and the subject, "Breakers Ahead", explains itself. The boy's head being in front of a tank, which is exactly the same tone as itself, spoils the contrast, and for a championship picture the merit of the picture is doubtful. No. 66, third prize, by J.H. Perrin, which depicts a boy modeling a head in the sand on a sea beach, is from an excellent negative, and is excellent in conception and execution. Mr T.W. Downes again scored in the portraiture class with an effective and soft picture entitled "Good Morning". Mr A.C.N. McIntyre showed a beautiful picture of a girl with a violin in this class, and secured second prize. Mr W.F. Chambers secured the award in the amateur non-prize winners class with a splendid picture entitled "Little Miss Muffett". Mr T.W. Downes won the award for animal studies with a picture of kittens, and the instantaneous picture class was won by Mr E.S. Pegler, of Palmerston, with two capital snapshots of a yachting accident.



1st NOVEMBER 1906  Page 4 - LYTTELTON TIMES, VOLUME CXVI, ISSUE 14207

PHOTOGRAPHY
The Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association has gone on improving its position, and this year it has made a distinct mark as something more than, a local show. It has now become not only an inter-provincial exhibition, but can fairly claim inter-island attractiveness. Its competitive exhibitors hail from as far south as Canterbury (including horses from Timaru), to Auckland and Poverty Bay in the far north. Other districts which have exhibitors are Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, Wellington, Taranaki and Wanganui.

In conjunction with the Association the Manawatu Camera Club is holding its inter-colonial exhibition, its competitions being open to members of any kindred society in Australasia, the judge being Mr W.E. Forster, of Onehunga. The fifteen classes attracted twenty-nine competitors from all parts of the North Island and one from Christchurch, Mr. A.C.N. M’Intyre, who secured second place in the open class of portrait studies and third in animal life studies (open). The Wellington competitors got a fair share of the prize honors.

During the course of a chat on the photographic contests, Mr Forster said that there were too many classes altogether, three, or, at the outside, four, would have been plenty. The club competition also could have been left out with advantage. He would do away with the distinction between amateurs and professionals, as he thought it would be much bettor. The hanging of the exhibits might have been improved if the pictures had been put up with an eye to general effect.



19th JULY 1907  Page 1 and 5 - MANAWATU TIMES, VOLUME LXIV, ISSUE 164
19th JULY 1907  Page 1 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 8340

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
Meeting of Manawatu Camera Club at Bert Pratt's to-night at 8pm.



18th OCTOBER 1907  Page 8 - MANAWATU TIMES, VOLUME LXIV, ISSUE 240

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
"Not dead, but only sleeping", was the laconic reply a representative of this journal received in answer to enquiries as to how the Manawatu Camera Club was progressing from a prominent member. Seeing the weather that has prevailed of late, almost in all parts of the North Island, one could readily believe that operations with a camera, ordinarily a pleasing pursuit, would be suspended. The Manawatu Camera Club has already totally justified its existence and hopes to continue to do so.

The photographic section at last year's Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show was under its auspices, but, unfortunately, owing to the Club's loss of its keenly enthusiastic Hon. Secretary, Mr T.A. Watson, this year the same responsibility could not be undertaken. The champion prize for a picture exhibited against all comers at that Show was awarded to Mr R.B Hall, of Linton, a member of the Manawatu Camera Club, and the Club also secured the award for the best collection of 6 pictures. We trust to shortly hear of the Manawatu Camera Club throwing off its enforced lethargy and will be glad to recount fresh triumphs.

JUDGE'S NOTES
The results of the Club's last competition have already been published, but some interesting comments on the various photos by the judge, Mr C.W. Foster, of Onehunga, to whom the pictures were sent for adjudication, and who has always gladly given the Club assistance, are now available. Mr Foster comments thus:

LANDSCAPES
First (Mr George Perrin): This is the best picture of the lot. The composition, atmosphere, tone, feeling, and quality of technique is simply perfect. A charming little landscape.

Second (Mr C.H. Usmar): This is equal to No. 1 in all points with the exception of choice of subject. One misses, the distant effect, but all the same a very fine well lighted photo. The glinting sunlight in the foreground is most pleasing and effective.

Third (Mr J. Perrin): The same remarks apply to this as to Nos. 1 and 2. The further boat should have been slewed nearly head on, to give variety and enhance the general effect. Technique good, but not nicely printed. A colder, more atmospheric tone, and less finger marks on corner would have improved it.

FLOWER SUBJECT
Mr J. Perrin: Very nicely lighted and handled, the delicate petals showing nice work, but the leaves too much buried in the background, which is too dark.

FIGURE STUDY
Mr W.B. Stock: A figure study in good photography, nicely lighted, and that awful dress well rendered. The pose is poor, but no doubt the artist was scared by the dress. Those things hanging down from the shoulders might have been differently handled — rolled up or cut off above the elbow.

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB

FORMED 1931

11th APRIL 1931  Page 1 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LI, ISSUE 111

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
A MEETING will be held on MONDAY 13th April, at 7.30pm, at the Studio, Broadway Photo Service, George Street, for the purpose of formation of a Camera Club in Palmerston North. A series of lectures, demonstrations and field days will be arranged. All those interested in Photography are cordially invited to attend.

A.F. KILLNER
HON.SECRETARY



14th APRIL 1931  Page 7 - Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6525

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
SUCCESSFUL INAUGURAL MEETING
A very successful meeting of enthusiasts was held last evening with the object of forming a camera club. Besides the goodly number present apologies received showed that the proposal to form a club was certain to secure wide support. Mr J.B. Fleck occupied the chair.

Mr Fleck outlined the proposed program of activities, which included a series of interesting lectures and demonstrations already arranged for.

Draft rules were submitted and adopted, and those present were enrolled as members.

The following officers were elected:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1931 - 1932				PATRON: Mr. A.J. Graham		President: Mr. J.B. Fleck
Vice-President: Mr. G.F. Framjco	Vice-President: Mr. W.E. Ward	Hon. Secretary: Mr. A.F. Killner	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. H. Webber	Auditor: Mr. A.E. Mansford	Committee: Mr. A.G. Bowden	Committee: Mr. G. Hatton	Committee: Mr. G. Wilkinson

It was decided to hold the first lecture of the year on Monday 20th April, when Mr Webber will speak on “The Use of the Camera". It was decided to follow this up by holding a field day at Massey College.



11th JUNE 1931  Page 5 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LI, ISSUE 162

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
At the usual monthly meeting of the Manawatu Camera Club on Tuesday night the lecturer was Mr Linley Richardson and his subject was “Composition”. In a brief but interesting lecture he gave the members a good insight into the ideas that go to form the lines of a picture and the arrangement of the masses of light and shade that are necessary for the production of a well composed picture. The lecture was, judging from the discussion that took place afterwards, very instructive and keenly appreciated. In moving a vote of thanks to Mr Richardson, Mr Fleck spoke of the opposition of artists in the early days to photography, and told how this opposition had been eventually broken down by the productions of the artist photographer.



15th JULY 1931  Page 11 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LI, ISSUE 191
Page 7 - Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6602

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
CHEMISTRY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
There was a very good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Manawatu Camera Club last evening. The speaker was Mr G.F. Framjee, whose subject was “Chemistry of Photography”, illustrated by a lantern slides. The importance of photography was emphasized as an industry, when it was pointed out the number of branches of science, art and business that employed it, practically raising photography to somewhere about the sixth most important of the world’s great businesses. The pictures — talkies and silent — are one of the most important branches, with numerous other uses to which photography is put ranging from its use in X-ray for surgical purposes to testing metals, etc., for flaws, in the engineering world, the making of pictures for reproduction in all the numerous periodicals and for use in printing matter of all kinds, and through a whole list to amateur art and amusement in snapshots. The audience were more than interested when the vastness of the ramifications of photography were enumerated. A series of illustrations from lantern slides were shown giving an idea of the manufacture of plates and papers, and an instructive series of slides was also shown pointing out the main faults in amateur photography. Mr Framjee giving hints how to avoid them.

The usual monthly competition was held and members entered a large number of prints. The subject was “River Scenery”.

Mr H. Billens, who was the judge, gave a criticism of the prints, pointing out faults and suggesting improvements. He was agreeably surprised at the quality and hoped for good things to come from such a start.

OPEN CLASS: “RIVER SCENERY”:

FIRST: Mr. E.F. Framjee

SECOND: Mr. Bowden

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mr. Salmon

JUNIOR CLASS: “RIVER SCENERY”:

FIRST: Miss Johansen

SECOND: Mr Taylor

An open discussion closed a most successful meeting.



12th AUGUST 1931  Page 2 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME IV, ISSUE 215

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Manawatu Camera Club was held last night, when there was a large attendance of members. Mr Framjee presided in the absence of the president. The result of the Inter-Club competition was commented on, and it was pointed out that the club need not be discouraged at their position. Members had to send their work forward this year at short notice, and also had to meet competition from the best photographers in New Zealand. The hope was expressed that next year the exhibit will be more representative of the strength of the club.

Mr B.J. Bell gave an instructive and interesting lecture on enlarging, dealing with various types of apparatus employed and their use. He explained fully the details of exposure and development and gave advice on the different effects gained on different papers. Control in printing shading and double printing from two or three negatives was also touched upon. Specimens of home-made apparatus were also shown.

The next outing was arranged for and Aokautere was picked upon as a suitable place.

MONTHLY COMPETITION RESULTS:

FIRST: Mr Wilkinson

SECOND: Mr Wilkinson

THIRD: Mr Wilkinson

9th SEPTEMBER 1931  Page 2 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME IV, ISSUE 239
10th SEPTEMBER 1931  Page 2 - Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6650

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Manawatu Camera Club was held last night. There was a full attendance of members, who were interested in a short lecture on "Selection and Arrangement in Composition" by Mr R.H. Billens. A fair amount of information was contained in the lecture, which was further illustrated by the aid of the prints which were shown by members in the usual monthly competition, Mr Billens showing the faults and good points in the different prints. Although there were a good number of prints shown, the cold and rough weather has had its effect on the number, but not on the quality.

In judging the prints shown Mr Billens placed Mr Lawson first in the figure study, a very fine indoor photograph of a girl reading, and the same competitor took first in the "open" class with a seascape, Mr J.B. Fleck taking second and third.

The president drew attention to the forthcoming photographic exhibition at the Auckland Art Gallery of New Zealand photographs and the members are arranging to produce prints for it. The local Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show was also spoken of and members urged to show there, if only to prove that the Manawatu Club was alive. An interesting question was asked and answered relative to photographing silver-ware and ornaments. Arrangements were made for the next outing to the sea beach and for the next competition to be a beach study. At the conclusion, Mr Billens expressed his surprise at the quality of the work produced. Arrangements were also made for the private show of the prints from the associated photographic clubs at headquarters.



16th SEPTEMBER 1931  Page 1 - Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6655

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM NEW ZEALAND INTER-CLUB COMPETITION

Members and friends are reminded of the Private Viewing at the Piccadilly Tea Rooms, THIS EVENING, at 8pm

A.F. KILLNER
Hon.Secretary



22nd SEPTEMBER 1931  Page 8 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME IV, ISSUE 250
Page 8 - Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6660

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
ART EXHIBITION
At the present time the Manawatu Camera Club is conducting an exhibition of prints, many of the exhibits at the associated clubs gathering at Invercargill being shown. They include works from Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin. Hamilton, Napier and Palmerston North, and are an impressive demonstration of the charm and scope of modern art photography. Some of the portraits are particularly fine, while the beauty of the still life studies shows how far the camera can be made to do the will of the true artist. A wide range of landscape work is also on show. The exhibition must be of great educative value to amateur photographers as showing the possibilities of this medium for the expression and interpretation of the beauties of nature.

There was considerable discussion on the judging of the prints. While the members and the critics present all agreed upon the absolute fairness of the criticizing on the artistic and technical points of the prints, there was a lot of comment on the value of the points awarded to still life subjects compared with the points awarded to landscapes, considering that in the case of the still life subjects the artists had their models completely under their control, and in the landscape section the impossibility of removing or shaping trees and altering the configuration of a landscape should be allowed for.

Mr A.J. Graham (patron) declared the exhibition open last evening and congratulated the society on its work. He referred to the work, both past and present, of the various art and musical societies of the city and the valuable effects on the civic life of the community, and prophesied that they would ultimately create an influence that would culminate in an art gallery for Palmerston North. He hoped that some day some public spirited citizen would endow the city with a gallery such as Wanganui possessed. Mr Graham said that such exhibitions as the present one were doing a great work educationally, and the members of the Manawatu Club were not to be disappointed or dismayed at the results of their own hurried effort, for he understood they had had very little time in which to get their pictures together. He had no doubt they would rise to higher things in the future. Mr Graham expressed pleasure at the presence of Mr H. Billens (senior), who, he said, continued to take a very active interest in the club’s work.



14th OCTOBER 1931  Page 11 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME IV, ISSUE 269
Page 7 - Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6679

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
The Manawatu Camera Club held its monthly meeting last evening, when the winners of competitions were announced as follow:

MONTHLY COMPETITION RESULTS:

SENIOR: FIRST: Mr. G.T. Lawson

SENIOR: SECOND: Miss Pollard

JUNIOR: FIRST: Miss Bryce

Mr W.E. Ward gave an address on the mounting of photographs, and this was followed by a discussion.

Comment was made by the president (Mr J.B. Fleck) upon the recent exhibition of the associated clubs, and general satisfaction was expressed.



17th NOVEMBER 1931  Page 1 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LI, ISSUE 298
Page 1 - Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6708

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
Result of Competition: Winner, Mrs E.T. Pasley, 47 Linton Street, Palmerston North.

A.F. KILLNER
HON.SECRETARY



9th DECEMBER 1931  Page 1 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LII, ISSUE 8

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
A well attended meeting of the Manawatu Camera Club was held at the club’s headquarters on Tuesday evening. The first interesting event was the exhibition of still life pictures taken at a recent special meeting of the members. The pictures that were taken were seen by the members for the first time and a good deal was learned from the results. The subjects photographed varied from ornaments to books and even ordinary household utensils, and some very good grouping was obtained. The general result was so good that another evening on the same lines was agreed upon.

The lecture for the evening was given by Mr H. Billens. As a photographer of many years experience, Mr Billens was able to describe the early methods and difficulties that had to be overcome in the first days of photography. The method of manipulation of the old wet plate process was described, and the limits of the early dry plate system, due to slow plates and slow lenses, and as one member interjected “quick children”, and the lack of scientific knowledge were humorously described. The early methods of printing and their gradual development to the modern high grade production were also spoken about. The lecture was highly interesting and certainly instructive, giving to the younger members a good idea of the difficulties, skill and perseverance required by the old photographer.

There was an interesting discussion after on “pin hole” photography without a lens and the quality of the old wet plate negatives compared with modern ones, the general result being that the modern dry plate far exceeds the old one in its results, save in line work for reproduction and printing, Mr Sears illustrating that point.

OPEN:

FIRST: Mr. Hobday

FLOWER STUDY:

FIRST: Miss Johansen

SECOND: Miss Johansen

STILL LIFE STUDIES:

FIRST: Mr. A. Stewart

SECOND: Mr. A.F.Killner

THIRD: Mr. J.B. Fleck

2nd APRIL 1932  Page 3 - Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6823

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
ANNUAL REPORT
The first annual report of the Manawatu Camera Club records a most active and successful year, in which the club has become firmly established as an important factor in the art life of the city. Since the inauguration of the club 12 months ago with the object of fostering the study and advancement of photography as a hobby, an interesting series of lectures, demonstrations and field day's have been held, and the enthusiasm displayed by members augurs well for the future of the club.

An outstanding feature of the year was the New Zealand 1931 Inter-club competition, in which this club made its first appearance. The competition this year was conducted by the Invercargill Society and attracted entries from seven clubs, Auckland being declared the winner. Considerable public interest was aroused by the subsequent exhibition in Palmerston North of the competing photographs, and club members who entered pictures at short notice are to be commended on the results displayed.

A steadily growing membership affords ample proof that the club is filling a long-felt want in the community, and the roll now shows 40 financial members, including five ladies and three juniors. The financial statement discloses a credit balance of £5 6/7. As revenue from subscriptions should be sufficient to cover all running expenses of the club, it may be necessary to revise tho membership fees for the coming season in order to place the finances of the club on a sound footing. The committee hopes next year to include more free demonstrations and practical evenings in the syllabus, but the present rate of subscription will not allow of any great expense in this direction.

Thanks are due to those who delivered interesting addresses to the club during the year, and to Mr. H. Billens, Mr. R.H. Billens, Miss Turner and Mr. Hobday for their services in criticizing and judging the various competitions. The club is also deeply indebted to Mr. A.H. White for the loan of his lantern on the occasion of Mr. Framjee’s lecture. The support given to the club’s monthly competition was on some occasions very disappointing. The committee hopes to make these more attractive next year and earnestly requests members to do their utmost, to make the competitions both interesting and successful. With a view to stimulating interest in the monthly competition it was decided by the committee to award a points prize to the member gaining most awards throughout the year. The trophy goes to Mr. G.T. Lawson, who gained 14 points, and will be presented at the annual meeting.



6th APRIL 1932  Page 3 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LII, ISSUE 107

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
FIRST ANNUAL MEETING HELD
The first annual meeting of the Manawatu Camera Club was held this week. Owing to the absence of the secretary (Mr Killner) through illness, the business section of the meeting was held over, but there was an exhibition of the year’s pictures, which were judged by Mr R.H. Billens, Miss D. Turner and Miss D. Low, who commented upon their high quality and general excellence. The award was given to an artistic home portraiture by Mr G.T. Lawson. A still life study by Mr A. Stewart and a view of some beech trees by Mr Fuller were favorably commented upon.

The annual report recorded an active year and the firm establishment of the club. An outstanding feature of the year had been the New Zealand 1931 Inter-Club competition. Considerable public interest was taken in the subsequent exhibition at Palmerston North of the competing photographs. There was a steady increase in membership and a credit balance of £5 6s 7d. “The committee hopes next year to include more free demonstrations and practical evenings in the syllabus, but the present rate of subscription will not allow of any great expense in this direction”, added the report. “Thanks are due to those who delivered interesting addresses to the club during the year, and to Mr H. Billens, Mr R.H. Billens, Miss Turner and Mr Hobday for their services in criticizing and judging the various competitions. The club is also deeply indebted to Mr A.H. White for the loan of his lantern on the occasion of Mr Framjee’s lecture. With a view to stimulating interest in the monthly competition it was decided by the committee to award a points prize to the member gaining most awards throughout the year. The trophy goes to Mr G.T. Lawson, who gained 14 points”.



6th APRIL 1932  Page 8 - Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6826

MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
The Manawatu Camera Club held its first annual meeting on Tuesday at its headquarters. As the secretary (Mr. Killuer) was unable to attend owing to illness, the business portion of the meeting was postponed, but the show of the year’s pictures was held, and they were judged by Mr. R.H. Billons, Miss D. Turner and Miss D. Low. The high quality and excellence of the pictures was commented on by the judges, and difficulty was experienced in separating tho best three pictures. The award was eventually given to a specimen of home portraiture by Mr. G.T. Lawson in which pose, lighting and technique and artistic skill were combined. The study was of a girl reading by a window, and the lines of the dress, figure and surroundings made an extremely pleasing picture. Two other pictures were also favorably commented on; one a still life study by Mr. A. Stewart, and the other a photograph of some marram grass, both pictures showing what can be done with a few simple articles properly arranged. There were some excellent views of tho Massey Memorial unconventional in treatment, but making striking pictures, and a view of some beech trees by Mr. Fuller also came in for very favorable comment. The pictures as a whole gave a promise that the Camera Club will, if it goes on as it has done in the past year, place Palmerston North well up in the photographic world in New Zealand. A very pleasant social hour was spent by those present, and a tasty supper concluded an agreeable and profitable evening.



6th APRIL 1936  Page 3 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LVI, ISSUE 107

THIRTY YEARS AGO

EXTRACTS FROM “STANDARD”, APRIL 6th, 1906
MANAWATU CAMERA CLUB
The Manawatu Camera Club had decided to include a trip to the wreck of the Hyderabad as a feature of a holiday excursion to the beach.

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