MARYBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY


FORMED 1905





Saturday 25th January 1890
Page 6 - Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Queensland)

MARYBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
In looking back at a Pugh's almanac, which should always be read gradually before going to bed, especially the interesting parts about "ports and harbors", I beheld a wonderful revelation, no less than the recorded incorporation of the Maryborough Amateur Photographic Society with Mr. W. Dawson, who lens so much — miscroscopic joke here — as President with a capital P. In a later edition of this thrilling journal it will be noticed that the whole concern, consisting of duly appointed officers, has vanished, and that the Society non est. This is a pity, Mr. Dawson, and you vice-presidents, Messieurs, C.A.J. Woodcock and C. Powers, because the Society had a most worthy object in view. What can be a more elevating amusement than that of photographing ? It is first of all an art, for no man can turn out a good picture without a study of artistic shading, and secondly, it is a great deal less harmful than amateur geology which leads insufferable prigs who have attacked cliffs with shingle hammers, and therefore know all about the formation of the globe from its start, to give firm and decided opinions on mining. Photography is a pastime only second to amateur natural history study, and at the same time does not demand from the student the same constant attention to his self, sought scientific recreation. It is very sincerely to be hoped that the Society has really only disappeared for a year and that it will shortly revive, with or without the paraphernalia of titled officials who have done little more to forward the interests of the concern and of the art generally, than to receive the fleeting decoration which their exalted position carried.



Saturday 4th February 1905
Page 2 - Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Queensland)

MARYBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A meeting of persons interested in photography was held in Sutcliffe's rooms on Wednesday night, there being a good attendance, when it was decided to form the Maryborough Photographic Society, open to amateurs and professionals. A membership of at least 30 or 40 is expected. The objects of the Society are, the interchange of ideas relating to photography, the formation and maintenance of a photographic library; exchange of photographs; instruction of beginners, the provision of "dark room" facilities for members and visitors and generally advancing the art of photography, Membership is open to both sexes.

Officers were appointed as follows: Patron: Hon. A.H. Wilson, M.L.C.; President, Mr. A. Hockley; Vice-Presidents, Mr. Rose, Dr. Robertson, Mr. Perkin (Howard), F.H. Stephens, and H.E. Harrington; Committee, Messrs. Millard, Austin, H. Sewell, Morris, and Berry; Secretary, Mr. J. Nock; Treasurer, Mr. W.F. Jones.

It was decided to erect the "dark room" at Sutcliffe's, being a central place, and open till 10 o'clock at night. The first club outing will be next Thursday afternoon, when the members will proceed to some suitable place and practice, the more expert instructing the beginners.



Saturday 18th February 1905
Page 2 and 3 - Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Queensland)

MARYBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The first run in connection with the Maryborough Photographic Society will take place this (Saturday) afternoon. The Launch "Spray" leaves Wide Bay Pontoon at 3pm.

J.B. NOOK
HON.SECRETARY



Monday 13th March 1905
Page 3 - Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Queensland)

MARYBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
THE Motor Launch "SPRAY" will leave the Lamington Bridge NEXT FRIDAY (St. Patrick's Day), at 9am. Members should apply for Tickets at once to J.B. NOCK, c/o Hockley & Co, Ltd.
HON.SECRETARY



Wednesday 22nd March 1905
Page 2 - Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Queensland)

MARYBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Maryborough Photographic Society held a most enjoyable camera run in the launch "Spray" on St. Patrick's Day. A start was made from the Lamington Bridge about 10.30am, but owing to the tide ebbing it was decided to make for Tinana Creek instead of up the river as at first intended. The day was all that could be desired, and about 30 persons took part in the day's outing. After a pleasant trip up the creek, a stop was made at Mr. Kinbacker's landing, where all went ashore for lunch. A large number of cameras were in evidence, and several snap-shots of the very pretty views were taken, the younger members of the Society being shown points in focusing and exposure. The members of the Society are pledged to show and impart all the information they possess, and as an interchange of ideas is beneficial even to the most experienced, it is to be hoped that all who have cameras will join the Society.



21st March 1905
Page 110 - Vol. 12 No. 3 The Australasian Photographic Review

MARYBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A meeting of persons interested in photography was held in Sutcliffe’s rooms on Wednesday night, there being a good attendance, when it was decided to form the Maryborough Photographic Society, open to amateurs and professionals. A membership of at least 30 or 40 is expected. The objects of the Society are the interchange of ideas relating to photography; the formation and maintenance of a photographic library; exchange of photographs; instruction of beginners; the provision of “dark room” facilities for members and visitors, and generally advancing the art of photography, Membership is open to both sexes. Officers were appointed as follows:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1905 - 1906

PATRON
Hon. A.H. WILSON M.L.C.

PRESIDENT
Mr. A. Hockley
Vice-President:
Mr. Rose		 Vice-President:
Dr. Robertson		 Vice-President:
Mr. Perkin (Howard)		 Vice-President:
Mr. F.H. Stephens		 Vice-President:
Mr. H.E. Harrington		 Hon. Secretary:
Mr. J. Nock		 Hon. Treasurer:
Mr. W.F. Jones		 Committee:
Mr. Millard		 Committee:
Mr. Austin		 Committee:
Mr. H. Sewell		 Committee:
Mr. Morris		 Committee:
Mr. Berry

It was decided to erect the “dark room” at Sutcliffe’s, being a central place, and open till 10pm at night.



Saturday 14th March 1953
Page 4 - Maryborough Chronicle (Queensland)

MARYBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
It caters for the amateur, photographer who may enter three snapshots, as well as for the more advanced artist who may submit an enlargement, mounted or unmounted, of a maximum of 16in. by 20in., the prize for which is £1 1-.