NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY AND TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
FORMED 1894
Saturday 18th May 1895 Page 6 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW)
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
A lantern entertainment by the members of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was given at the Railway Institute last evening. Mr. M'Lachlan (Secretary for Railways) occupied the chair. The slides, which numbered over 100, were almost entirely the work of Messrs. Carruthers, Petersen, Bayley, Marsh, and Scoular (members of the club), and consisted chiefly of views of numerous beauty spots in different parts of the colony. Mr. Fehon (Commissioner for Railways) was present at the entertainment.
Saturday 25th May 1895 Page 9 - The Australian Star (Sydney, NSW)
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
At the Railway Institute on May 17th a very successful lantern entertainment was given by the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club before a large audience, despite the rain. Commissioner Fehon favored the club by his patronage and presence, while Mr. M'Lachlan opened the proceedings in a neat little speech, in which he said that this was the first public entertainment given by the club. Mr. Carruthers explained the meanings of the slides as they were thrown on the screen. They embraced scenery of a variety of subjects. The principal contributors to the evening's success were Messrs. Carruthers, Petersen, Bayley, Walsh and Scoular. Two recitations were very pathetically tendered — first by Mr. Petersen on "Prayers and Potatoes", and the other by Mr. Brown on "The Death of the Newsboy" — and deserved all the applause bestowed on them. The slides were of the highest order, and being done, as they were, by amateurs, would have been a great credit to a professional. A very pleasant evening was brought to a close at about 9.30pm. A photographic exhibition will be held during next month by the club.
21st January 1899 Page 20 - Vol. 6 No. 1 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, the 9th inst, Mr. T. Marsh in the chair. It was announced by the hon. secretary that the gold medal for past year’s work had been won by Mr. C.S. Robins, after a keen competition with Messrs. Leslie and Garthside, who were second and third respectively.
Competitions for yachting or shipping were judged by Messrs. Petterson and Robins, with the following result;
YACHTING OR SHIPPING: SECTION 2:
Mr. Leslie (hon. men.), 1st;
Mr. Garthside (hon. men.), 2nd.
21st February 1899 Page 25 - Vol. 6 No. 2 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 6th February, Mr. H. Carruthers (vice-president) in the chair.
Competitions for Cattle Study were judged by Messrs. Petterson and Robins, with the following result:
CATTLE STUDY: SECTION 2:
Mr. Burrel, hon. member, 1st.
21st March 1899 Page 23 and 24 - Vol. 6 No. 3 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, the 6th March, Mr. T. Marsh in the chair.
Competitions for Architecture, Exteriors and Interiors were judged by Messrs. Carruthers and Petterson, with the following result:
EXTERIORS: SECTION 2:
Mr. Garthside, hon. men., 1st;
Mr. Burrel, hon. men., 2nd;
INTERIORS: SECTION 2:
Mr. Marsh 1st;
Mr. Burrel 2nd.
21st April 1899 Page 22 - Vol. 6 No. 4 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, the 6th March, Mr. T. Marsh in the chair.
EXTERIORS: SECTION 2:
Mr. Garthside, hon. men., 1st;
Mr. Burrel, hon. men., 2nd;
INTERIORS: SECTION 2:
Mr. Marsh 1st;
Mr. Burrel 2nd.
The meeting then closed.
21st April 1899 Page 23 - Vol. 6 No. 4 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The April meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, the 10th April, Mr. T. Marsh in the chair, a fair number of members being present.
The Gold Medal for past year’s work was presented by the chairman, with a few well-chosen remarks, to Mr. C.S. Robins, the winner, who suitably acknowledged same.
The whole of the evening was devoted to enlarging with the lantern, by Mr. F. Petterson, and a very pleasant and instructive time was spent with good results. A hearty vote of thanks having been accorded Mr. Petterson for his efforts, terminated the proceedings.
25th May 1899 Page 25 - Vol. 6 No. 5 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday, the 1st May, Mr. H. Carruthers, Vice-president, in the chair, and a fair number of members were present.
Competitions for “Flower Study” were judged by Messrs. Patterson and Quodling, with the following results:
FLOWER STUDY:
Mr. Garthside, 1st;
Mr. Leslie, 2nd;
Mr Burrel, 3rd.
24th June 1899 Page 24 - Vol. 6 No. 6 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute, on Monday evening, 5th June; Mr. F. Petterson in the chair.
Competitions for Enlargements were judged by Messrs. Petterson and Scoular, with the following result:
ENLARGEMENTS:
Mr. Garthside, Hon. Mention, 1st;
Mr. Leslie, Hon. Mention. 2nd.
This being the only business dealt with, the meeting adjourned.
22nd July 1899 Page 24 - Vol. 6 No. 7 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, the 3rd July, Mr. T. Marsh in the chair, and a fair number of members were present.
The only business of the evening was a Lantern Slide Competition, the slides being judged by Messrs. Carruthers and Marsh, with the following result:
LANTERN SLIDE:
Messrs. Paterson and Petterson equal for 1st,
Mr. Garthside 3rd.
The meeting then closed.
24th August 1899 Page 23 and 24 - Vol. 6 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on the 7th August. Mr. H. Carruthers (Vice-President) was in the chair, and a fair number of members were present.
Competition of best selection (four pictures) of Sydney and Suburban Tramways were judged by Messrs. Petterson and Secular with the following result;
SYDNEY AND SUBURBAN TRAMWAYS:
Mr. Garthside. hon. mention, 1st.
21st September 1899 Page 27 - Vol. 6 No. 9 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 4th September, Mr. H Carruthers, Vice-President, in the chair, and a fair number of members present.
It was decided to hold the Annual Lantern Show and Entertainment at an early date, and matters are now in the hands of the Committee to make the necessary arrangements.
Competitions for groups and portraits were judged by Messrs. Carruthers, Robins, and Paterson, with the following result:
GROUPS, SECTION 1:
Mr. King, hon. mention, 2nd;
GROUPS, SECTION 2:
Mr. Garthside 1st,
Mr. Burrel 2nd,
Mr. Petterson 3rd.
PORTRAITS, SECTION 2:
Mr. Marsh, 1st,
Mr. Petterson 2nd,
Mr. Garthside 3rd.
21st October 1899 Page 24 - Vol. 6 No. 10 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The Annual Meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, the 9th October, Mr. H. McLachlan, President, in the chair, and a fair number of members present.
The annual report and balance sheet were read by the Hon.Secretary and Treasurer, and indicated that, though the Club is somewhat small as regards membership, the work done during the past year has been of a satisfactory nature and the funds of the Club are sound.
The gold medal given for the highest aggregate number of points obtained during the year for competitions has fallen to Mr. H. Garthside.
The Annual Lantern Entertainment will be held about the end of November, in the Railway Institute.
The following officers were re-elected for the ensuing year: H. McLachlan Esq., President; H. Carruthers Esq., Vice-President; Mr. J. Paterson, Hon. Treasurer; Mr. J. Secular, Hon.Secretary; and Messrs. Marsh, Petterson, Leslie and Robins on the committee.
A hearty vote of thanks to the officers for past services terminated the proceedings.
21st November 1899 Page 27 - Vol. 6 No. 11 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday, 6th November, Mr. T. Marsh in the chair, and a large number of members present. Final arrangements were made for the lantern entertainment to be held in the Railway Institute on 24th November.
The evening was devoted to a lantern slide competition, the slides being judged by Mr. C.S. Robins, with the following results:
LANTERN SLIDE:
Mr Paterson 1st,
Mr. Leslie 2nd,
Mr. Marsh 3rd.
21st December 1899 Page 28 - Vol. 6 No. 12 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 4th December, Mr. H. Carruthers, Vice-President, in the chair; among those present being the Editor of the Australian Photographic Journal.
The program for the ensuing year was arranged, and promises to be one of interest, several new features being introduced to make the proceedings more attractive for members.
The competitions for Architecture Interiors were judged by the Editor of the Australian Photographic Journal; and Messrs. Peterson and Marsh. The pictures, though not large in numbers, were very fine work, and the judges finding two of them so close as regards merit, it was decided to award equal first place.
ARCHITECTURE INTERIORS:
equal first place to Messrs. Leslie and Robins.
The members of the Railway and Tramway Musical Society rendered a number of musical selections, a feature of the proceedings being several patriotic songs, each of which was illustrated by a set of views shown by the Lantern. The general views shown were the work of the members, and embodied selected slides made from views of various rural and other scenes of interest taken throughout the year, principally in the colony of N.S.W. They were shown by the aid of a powerful lime-light worked by the Librarian of the Institute.
21st February 1900 Page 24 - Vol. 7 No. 2 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday, the 5th February; H. McLachlan, Esq. (President) in the chair, and a large number of members present.
After the formal business was transacted, the competitions for yachting were judged by Messrs. Patterson and Marsh with the following result:
YACHTING: SECTION 2:
Mr. Garthside 1st,
Mr. Paterson 2nd,
Mr. Leslie 3rd.
On Friday 9th February, the club, through the courtesy of Mr. H.C. Russell, Government Astronomer, spent a very enjoyable and instructive evening at the Observatory. The President (Mr. McLachlan), the Secretary (Mr. Scoula), and a full muster of members, some seventeen in all, were received at the Observatory at 8pm by Mr. Russell, who at once showed the way to the dome containing the large telescope. Here the party were taken charge of by Mr. Sellers, the assistant astronomer, who trained the large instrument on a number of the heavenly bodies. The experience was new to most of the members, and the appearance of familiar objects at such close apparent range was much appreciated, several views of the moon in particular being the cause of considerable astonishment and interest. Great stretches of plains, rugged mountain chains, and the yawning craters of long extinct volcanoes were seen with wonderful distinctness; one view showing country of so broken a character that one member aptly described it as “grand Boer country”. Mr. Sellers greatly contributed to the proper appreciation of the various views by his lucid descriptions, and in addition was always pleased to answer the numerous questions put to him. After a very instructive hour had been spent in star-gazing, the company adjourned to Mr. Russell’s room, where that gentleman further added to their astronomical knowledge by means of a lecture illustrated with lantern slides. The slides were the work of the lecturer, and were exceedingly fine, giving as a matter of fact far more detail than when the same object was seen under the telescope. The views of the moon shown were particularly clear and interesting, and much information was conveyed by Mr. Russell respecting the mountains and craters of our satellite. Though now an absolutely dead body without atmosphere, water, or volcanic activity, the number of observed craters clearly indicates that at some remote age the moon was subject to frightful eruptions of a description similar to our terrestrial volcanoes, but on a vastly more colossal scale. As proof of this a fine view of the crater Copernicus was shown, which Mr. Russell stated had a diameter of no less than 56 miles, and as a standard of comparison it was mentioned that that of Vesuvius was only about half a mile in diameter. Copernicus, however, large as it is, was not the largest as one has been measured with a diameter of 142 miles. The rugged mountain ranges, too, formed subjects of very fine slides, the Lunar Appenines being specially imposing.
Proceeding from the moon to the other heavenly bodies, slides of the planets and fixed stars were shown, and here some of the most interesting work of the astronomer was illustrated. It was interesting to photographers to learn that their art has largely revolutionized the methods of astronomical research, revealing objects and phenomena that the most powerful telescopes in existence or likely to be constructed could not have discovered. It may be of interest to state that for celestial photography a special apparatus is employed at the Observatory, a huge lens with a focal length of over eleven feet being used. This lens, however, was very long in arriving after being ordered, so Mr. Russell improvised an apparatus of his own, and with one of Dallmeyer’s largest portrait lenses set to work experimentally, and with gratifying success, as was shown by the fact that nearly all the slides shown were thus obtained. The use of photography for astronomical purposes is of comparatively recent date, practically some fifteen years, and though a vast amount has since been achieved by its use, Mr. Russell is of the opinion that its great work and value is really only about commencing. Some surprise was occasioned members when looking through the telescope to find that what appeared as one star to the naked eye resolved itself into a cluster of stars under the telescope. A cluster of stars as seen by the telescope, when photographed, is demonstrated to be a multitude; and patches of the heavens showing no apparent stars even through a powerful telescope, are by means of photography shown to be thickly studded. One star cluster which had been greatly admired and studied by the younger Herschel was shown, This observer after long study had expressed the opinion that it probably comprised some 200 stars, Mr. Russell then showed a series of slides of this group, from plates with progressive exposures from one to sixty-four minutes. The first, with one minute’s exposure, showed 182 stars; the second, with two minutes exposure, a great many more; then followed slides from plates with 4,8,16,32, and 64 minutes, each showing a vastly increased number of stars, until finally upwards of 6000 were recorded; and with more prolonged exposures even this number would be increased. The distance from the earth to some of these photographic stars, invisible as they are to the most powerful telescope, is really inconceivable. Mr. Russell endeavored to convey some faint idea of it by stating that light, which travels at 186,000 miles a second, took over eight minutes to reach the earth from the sun through the intervening space of 92,000,000 miles. Light from the nearest fixed star, however, took over four years to reach the earth, while from some of the more remote bodies revealed by the camera a period of ever 20,000 years would be required. The human mind is quite incapable of grasping the infinitude of space represented by such figures, Other star clusters were illustrated, as well as the beautiful nebulae of Orion and others, many of the slides being objects of rare beauty.
At the conclusion of the lecture, the President, on behalf of the members, warmly thanked Mr. Russell for his most interesting and instructive discourse, which he was sure was a revelation to them all, remarks which were cordially endorsed by all present.
Before leaving, Mr. Russell exhibited and explained some of his recording instruments, which were marvels of ingenuity, automatically recording barometrical and wind pressures, temperatures, after which members wended their way homewards much pleased with a singularly enjoyable and well spent evening.
21st March 1900 Page 24 - Vol. 7 No. 3 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, the 5th March. Mr. H. Carruthers (Vice-President) in the chair, and a large number of members present.
The competitions for street scenes were judged by Messrs. Carruthers, Marsh, and Petterson, with the following result:
STREET SCENES:
1st, Mr. Garthside;
2nd, Mr. Leslie;
3rd, Mr. Burrel.
Mr. C.S. Robins gave a demonstration on toning and fixing P.O.P. Paper, the prints being first washed and then immersed in an alum bath for about ten minutes prior to being toned by the ordinary sulpho-cyanide process. After the completion of toning, they were again immersed in a bath composed of 1/2 oz. salt to 1/2 pint of water, to stop the action of toning, and by which the demonstrator claims to get the best results. After the prints were fixed in hypo and washed, they were handed round for inspection, and much admired for their superiority and clearness of tone over prints that are treated in the ordinary way. A vote of thanks being accorded Mr. Robins for his efforts, the proceedings terminated.
As a farewell outing to Mr. E. Petterson, who is about to visit Europe, the members rolled up in strong numbers on Saturday, the 9th March, and proceeded to Coogee for the purpose of securing some seaside pictures. On arrival at Coogee, the cameras were brought into play, and a number of pictures taken of youngsters paddling and groups on the beach, after which the breakers on the rocks beyond the baths were given some attention.
A few of the members indulged in a dip in the “briny”, and those who did not kept up the fire of snap-shots in the direction of the bathers in a tolerably free manner until all plates were exhausted.
An adjournment was then made to the hotel where Mr. Petterson’s health was drunk amidst the good wishes of all members for a pleasant trip and safe return to their ranks again. A start was then made for home, after having spent a very enjoyable afternoon.
23rd April 1900 Page 22 - Vol. 7 No. 4 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, the 2nd March, Mr. J. Peterson in the chair, with a fair number of members present.
The business for the evening consisted of three separate competitions. The ordinary monthly competition for seascapes or cloud effects, and for pictures taken at the outing to Coogee on 10th March, resulted as follows:
SEASCAPES OR CLOUD EFFECTS:
Mr. Barrel 1st,
Mr. Leslie 2nd,
Mr. Garthside 3rd.
COOGEE:
Mr. Garthside 1st,
Mr. Burrel 2nd,
Mr. Robins 3rd.
Messrs. Quodling and Benton acted as judges throughout, and the results were satisfactory. The Chairman afterwards presented Mr. Garthside with the annual medal, which was won by him for past year’s work, and Mr. Garthside having suitably acknowledged same, the proceedings terminated.
Thursday 26th April 1900
Page 4 - Evening News (Sydney, NSW)
Page 6 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW)
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The monthly competition for seascapes or cloud effects, held in connection with the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club, has resulted in favor of Mr. Burrel, Mr. Leslie, and Mr. Garthside being second and third. The latter obtained the place of honor for pictures taken at the outing at Coogee on March 10, Mr. Burrel and Mr. Robins being second and third. A trophy presented for the best pictures taken on J.H. Smith and Company's plates was won by Mr. Garthside. Mr. Garthside was presented with the annual medal for the past year's work.
Mr. Quodling and Mr. Benton judged the exhibits.
23rd May 1900 Page 23 and 24 - Vol. 7 No. 5 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 7th May, Mr H. Carruthers Vice-President in the chair, and a fair number of members present.
After the preliminary business was dealt with, a Photographic Album kindly lent by Mr. W.G. Peir containing a variety of views of Switzerland, was passed round for inspection by the members. The photographs were taken or Dr. J.H. Smith & Co., plates, and were greatly admired by those present.
The competitions for “Animals”, were judged by Messrs Carruthers, Marsh, and King, and proved very keen. All exhibits were in section 2, half plate and under:
ANIMALS:
Messrs Garthside and Leslie being equal for first place;
Mr. Burrell second.
Passing on from the early history of the process, in 1855, in which it was pointed out the results were hard black and white pictures, with absence of detail, the author then touched upon the work of Mr. Swan, Newcastle England, who really brought out a workable method of carbon or pigment printing in 1861, which remains the process to-day. In sensitizing the tissue the following formula is used: One ounce bichromate of potash, one pint of water and sufficient ammonia to make the solution a bright amber color, with a distinct odour of ammonia when complete. The ammonia is used to neutralize the acidity caused by the presence of free chromic acid, which would make the tissue insoluble without exposure to light. Whilst wet it is not sensitive to light, and therefore it may be sensitized in weak daylight or gaslight; the time of immersion being about 3 minutes. It may be sensitized in the early evening, when, under normal conditions, it be dry in the morning, but it should not dry in less than six, or exceed ten hours, and the drying process must be in the dark room, free from any gas fumes, which would render the surface insoluble. It is necessary before printing to give the negative a safe edge, to prevent the film washing up during development, and this may be done by varnish, or lantern slide binding strips. Through the image or carbon printing not being visible prior to development, it is necessary to use an actinometer for correct exposure; a simple form of which was shewn, to be used in conjunction with Gelatine Chloride Paper, and allowing the speed of carbon paper to be about half as quick as the gelatine chloride, the experienced hand is able to judge when the tissue has received the correct exposure In developing the carbon print; which is done with warm water at about 100 degrees temperature, the underside of the pigmented gelatine film is developed, and in order to do this it is necessary to transfer the whole gelatine film from its old, to a new support, in which case it may be a final, known as the single transfer process, and the print will be reserved through its being developed from the back, but can be obviated by using a reversed negative and placing the back of the film in contact with th e tissue When it is a matter of importance that the picture should be right and not reversed, it can be done by what is known as a second transfer, or double transfer process.
It is necessary to develop the tissue on a temporary support, either opal, plain glass, or paper either of which can be prepared by a coating of the following solution by dissolving — yellow resin 36 grs, yellow wax, 12 grs, in 2 ozs of turpentine, or No. 1 benzol, 1 oz to 3 grs of brown wax, and No 2 turpentine 1 oz to 12 grs, resin mixed separately. The paper should then be rubbed over with a soft piece of cloth, finished with soft flannel, and exposed to the air to get rid of the turpentine odour, say from 24 to 48 hours; the tissue then being placed in contact with the temporary support and developed. The waxed paper now having upon it a reversed picture, it is allowed to dry, and then placed in water along with a piece of paper known as the final support, squeezed into contact with this and allowed to dry. When perfectly dry the temporary support may be stripped off and used again.
The practical part then being dealt with, the demonstrator pointed out many little things to be observed, which will no doubt be followed by members desirous of doing work in this direction, and altogether the process was one of great interest, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Marsh for his valuable and instructive paper and demonstration.
21st June 1900 Page 24 - Vol. 7 No. 6 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday, 4th June, Mr. T. Marsh in the chair, and a fair number of members present.
The business of the evening consisted of two competitions: Architecture Exteriors and Enlargements, which were judged by Messrs. Carruthers and Paterson, with the following result:
ARCHITECTURE EXTERIORS: SECTION 2: Half plate and under:
Mr. Leslie 1st,
Mr. Marsh 2nd,
Mr. Barrel 3rd.
ENLARGEMENTS:
Mr. Leslie, hon. mention, 1st;
Mr. Barrel, hon. mention, 2nd.
21st July 1900 Page 23 - Vol. 7 No. 7 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The members of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club turned out in full force on Friday evening, the 15th June, to witness an “X” ray demonstration by the Hon.Secretary at his residence, Glebe Point.
Before commencing the demonstration, he briefly described the uses to which this wonderful branch of science had been applied, more especially in connection with its application as a means of locating foreign bodies embedded in the flesh of persons to such an extent that they became totally invisible to the naked eye, and wherein the photographic plate became an important factor in procuring a negative locating the hidden object.
The hand of one of the members was photographed by means of the rays, on a rapid plate, in contact with a screen made of cardboard, having a thin layer of tungstate of calcium on the face of it, and the result was satisfactory after a few minutes exposure. The members were afterwards given a screen exhibition, and had an opportunity of viewing many objects placed on it by means of a reflecting mirror encased in a rectangular box devised to prevent any injury to the person from the effect of the ray, whilst viewing the object.
The high tension currents were then dealt with, and it was explained that the effects of these currents are entirely harmless to any person coming in contact with them. Though the instruments used by the demonstrator were not of a sufficiently powerful character to show this clearly, and none of the members wishing to run any risk, still, sufficient electrostatic strain was produced, and of sufficient force, to illuminate an ordinary vacuum tube, when brought within the field, without its having any direct contact whatever, and it was pointed out that if a group of three or four persons were formed by joining hands, and the outside members of the group, each placing one hand on the terminals of the high frequency coil to complete a circuit, an ordinary vacuum tube placed within the field would become brilliantly luminous, and the same luminous effect would be observed in the air if it were of a rarified character; and with a powerful instrument it would be possible to light a three-volt lamp one yard away from the terminals of the high frequency coil, when suspended in mid air.
The effect of the current was then shown by a small induction coil attached to a group of vacuum tubes, mounted and rotated in the form of a gassiot star, and was greatly admired. A hearty vote of thanks having been accorded to the Hon.Secretary for his efforts, the members dispersed, having spent an enjoyable and interesting evening.
The usual monthly meeting of the club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, the 2nd July, Mr. T. Marsh in the chair, and a large number of members present.
The business of the evening consisted of two separate competitions, waterfalls, river or creek scenes, and stereoscopic pictures. These were judged by the chairman and Hon.Secretary with the following result:
WATERFALLS, RIVER OR CREEK SCENES: SECTION 1, whole plate and over:
Mr. King, hon. mention, first;
WATERFALLS, RIVER OR CREEK SCENES: SECTION 2, half plate and under:
Mr. Corner, first;
Mr. Harthside, second;
Mr. Burrel, third.
STEREOSCOPIC PICTURES:
Mr. Leslie, hon. mention, first;
Mr. Robins, hon. mention, second.
21st August 1900 Page 23 - Vol. 7 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review
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The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 18th August, Mr. H. Carruthers, Vice President, in the chair, and a fair number of members present. The business of the evening consisted of a lantern slide competition, Messrs. Carruthers and Marsh acting as judges, the following being the result:
LANTERN SLIDE:
Mr. Burrel, 1st;
Mr. Leslie, 2nd;
Mr. Paterson, 3rd.
25th September 1900 Page 26 - Vol. 7 No. 9 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, the 3rd September, Mr. H. Carruthers (vice-president) in the chair, and a fair number of members present.
Preliminary arrangements were made for the annual lantern entertainment, to be held about the end of November, date to be fixed by the committee.
The competition for Groups and Portraits were judged by Messrs. Marsh and Garthside with the following results:
GROUPS:
Mr. Leslie 1st,
Mr. Corner 2nd,
Mr. Burrel 3rd.
PORTRAITS:
Messrs. Burrel and Corner, each hon. mention, 2nd.
22nd October 1900 Page 27 - Vol. 7 No. 10 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, the 8th October, Mr. H. Carruthers, vice-president, in the chair, and a large number of members present. The reports of the Hon.Secretary and treasurer were read and indicated that good work had been done during the session, there having been held twelve monthly meetings, including the last annual meeting, eleven competitions, two committee meetings, several outings, several interesting papers with practical demonstrations, and a lantern entertainment. Several new members had joined, and altogether the club is in a very satisfactory condition as regards finance and otherwise.
The gold medal given by the Club for the highest aggregate number of points obtained at monthly competitions during the session falls to Mr A. J. Leslie, with 23 points.
The reports having been adopted, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: H. McLachlan, Esq., president; H. Carruthers, Esq., vice-president; Mr. J. Secular, Hon.Secretary; Mr. J. Patterson, assistant Hon.Secretary and treasurer; and Messrs. Marsh, Leslie, Robins, and Williamson on the committee.
A vote of thanks having been accorded the officers for past services, and November 23rd fixed as date for the annual lantern entertainment, terminated the proceedings.
22nd November 1900 Page 28 - Vol. 7 No. 11 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 5th November, Mr. T. Marsh in the chair, and a large number of members present.
The feature of the evening was a double competition in lantern slides, consisting of those made direct from originals and others from copied pictures, set of four in each. The competition was a keen one, and a very large number of slides were sent in. They were judged by Messrs. Carruthers and Secular, with the following results:
LANTERN SLIDES FROM ORIGINALS:
Mr. Marsh, first;
Mr. Paterson second;
Mr. Miller, third.
LANTERN SLIDES FROM COPIED PICTURES:
Mr Miller, first;
Messrs. Marsh and Paterson, tie for second;
Mr. Robins, third.
Friday 30th April 1900 Page 8 - Evening News (Sydney, NSW)
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club, assisted by the R. and T. Musical Society, brought off the annual lantern entertainment in the Railway Institute on Friday night, in a very successful manner. The attendance was large, and the following program was presented: Overtures by the orchestra; part song, "The Empire Flag", by the members of the society; song, "Ever and Ever Mine", by Miss Gilfillan; comic song, by Mr. W. Colwell; song, "Dear Heart", by Miss Mosher; another part song by the society, an overture by the orchestra; song, "The Holy City" (illustrated by lantern), by Mr. H. Sherlock; song, "The Village Blacksmith", also illustrated by lantern slides, by Mr. J. Cochran; and an exhibition of lantern slides, prepared by the members of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club. Mr. H. Sherlock conducted, and the accompanists were Mrs. Bissell and Mr. R.J. Crome. The arranging of the entertainment was capably carried out by Mr. J. Scoular.
22nd December 1900 Page 22 - Vol. 7 No. 12 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The Annual Lantern Entertainment of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Friday evening, November 23rd, and was well patronized, a large number being present. The program comprised vocal and instrumental music, rendered by members of the Railway and Tramway Musical Society, a feature of which being the songs, “Holy City”, and “Village Blacksmith”, illustrated by lantern slides. The slides shown were the work of members of the club, and consisted of views taken of rural and other places of interest, as well as a number of scenes from copied pictures. These were shown by a powerful lime-light lantern, manipulated by the Librarian of the Railway Institute. The musical part of the program was ably conducted by Mr. H. Sherlock, Mrs. Bissel and Mr. B.J. Crome acting as pianists, and the evening’s entertainment was of a most enjoyable character.
The usual monthly meeting of the Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 3rd December, Mr. T. Marsh in the chair and a fair number of members present. The only business for the evening was a Landscape competition, judged by Messrs. Leslie and Marsh, the following being the results:
LANDSCAPE: SECTION 1:
Mr. King. Hon. mention, 2nd.
LANDSCAPE: SECTION 2:
Mr Burrel, Hon. mention, 2nd.
23rd January 1901 Page 26 - Vol. 8 No. 1 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 14th January. Mr. J. Paterson in the chair, and a fair number of members present. The only business of the evening was a competition for waterfall scenes, which were judged by Messrs. Scoular and Patersen with the following result.
WATERFALL SCENES: SECTION 1:
Mr. King, Hon. Mention, 2nd.
WATERFALL SCENES: SECTION 2:
Mr. Garthside 1st
Mr. Robins 2nd
Mr. Burrel 3rd.
21st February 1901 Page 24 - Vol. 8 No. 2 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening the 4th February. Mr. H. Carruthers in the chair, and a large number of members present.
Two new members were elected. Arrangements were made for two outings during the present month. The pictures for competition: “Instantaneous, other than marine”, were judged by Messrs. Petterson, Marsh, and Paterson with the following result.
INSTANTANEOUS, OTHER THAN MARINE: SECTION 2:
Mr. Garthside 1st
Mr. Kendal 2nd
Mr. Burrel 3rd.
23rd March 1901 Page 28 - Vol. 8 No. 3 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 4th March; Mr. H. Carruthers in the chair, and a fair number of members present.
The ordinary monthly competition for yachting and shipping, and that for pictures taken at outing on 23rd February, were judged by Messrs. Myers and Jamieson with the following result:
YACHTING PICTURES:
1st, Mr. Garthside
2nd, Mr. Perfect
3rd, Mr. Johnson.
OUTING PICTURES:
1st, Mr. Marsh
2nd, Mr. Petterson
3rd, Mr Garthside.
A demonstration on lantern slide development followed, by Mr. Petterson, who showed the method of exposure and development of plates, pointing out the effects of variations in exposure, etc.
The meeting then closed.
22nd April 1901 Page 24 - Vol. 8 No. 4 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 1st April. Mr. T. Marsh in the chair, and a fair number of members present. Circulars received for the Annual Photographic Exhibition of the Photographic Society of New South Wales were distributed amongst the members.
It was decided to have an outing to South Head on the 13th April. The pictures handed in for the ordinary competition, river or creek scenes, were judged by Messrs. Marsh, Robins, and Peterson, with the following result:
RIVER OR CREEK SCENES: SECTION 1:
Mr. King, hon. mention, 1st.
RIVER OR CREEK SCENES: SECTION 2:
Mr. Leslie, 1st
Mr. Corner, 2nd
Mr. Johnson, 3rd.
22nd May 1901 Page 28 - Vol. 8 No. 5 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday, 6th May, Mr. F. Marsh in the chair, and a fair number of members present.
Circulars were received from the South Australian Photographic Society, re the International Exhibition to be held in Adelaide in October next, and passed round to the members present.
It was decided that the gold medal for past year’s work be procured and presented to the winner, Mr. A.J. Leslie, at next monthly meeting of the Club.
The competition for pictures taken at outing to South Head on April 13th, and architecture exteriors and interiors, were judged by Messrs, Marsh and Rendall, with the following result;
OUTING PICTURES:
Mr. Peterson, hon. mention, 1st
Mr, Leslie, hon. mention, 2nd.
ARCHITECTURE, EXTERIORS, SECTION 2:
Mr. Peterson, 1st
Mr. Leslie, 2nd
Mr. Perfect, 3rd.
ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS, SECTION 2:
Mr. Corner, hon. mention, 1st
Mr, Leslie, hon. mention, 2nd.
22nd June 1901 Page 27 - Vol. 8 No. 6 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club, was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 10th June, a fair number of members being present.
A letter was received from the Secretary of the Royal Photographic Society, London, re the affiliation of other societies with theirs, it being decided, that owing to the comparatively small size and scope of our club, it was not thought advisable to affiliate with a Society at such a great distance.
It was proposed to ask Mr. Stening, of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, to give a demonstration and lecture on the platino-type process of photography, at the next monthly meeting of the club.
Pictures for the monthly competition, “Pleasure Resorts”, were judged by Messrs Carruthers. Marsh, and Petterson, with the following result:
PLEASURE RESORTS: SECTION 2:
Mr. Burrell, 1st
Mr. Corner, 2nd
Mr. King, 3rd.
22nd July 1901 Page 26 - Vol. 8 No. 7 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 1st July; Mr. H. Carruthers, Vice-president, in the chair, and a large number of members present.
A letter was received from Mr. J. S. Stenning, notifying that he will meet the wishes of the club by giving a practical demonstration on platinotype printing at the monthly meeting in August next.
The gold medal for past year’s work was presented by the Vice-president to the winner, Mr. A.J. Leslie, and in doing so, Mr. Carruthers complimented him on the success he had attained by hard work since his early association with the club, to which Mr. Leslie suitably replied.
The competitions for the evening consisted of lantern slides, two sets each competition, snap shots and time exposure, and were judged by Messrs. Carruthers and Paterson, with the following result;
SNAP SHOTS
1st, Mr. Marsh
2nd, Mr. Petterson
3rd, Mr. Burrell.
TIME EXPOSURE
1st, Mr. Petterson
2nd, Mr. Burrell
3rd, Mr. Corner.
Thursday 22nd August 1901
Page 23 - Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW)
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Gulgong Amateur Photographic Association was held on Friday evening, Rev. F.E. Haviland in the chair and there were present Messrs. Scott, Morris, Lambert, Muller, Cross, Fletcher and Brown (Hon.Secretary). The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed and the following gentlemen were enrolled as members: Mr. H.B. McKie (Glen Innes), Mr. J. Olive (Merriwa), Mr. Smith (Cassilis) and Mr. Rowbotham (Home Rule). The Hon.Secretary read a letter from the New South Wales Tramway and Railway Camera Club, Sydney, stating they would forward their lantern slides through Baker and Rouse to the annual exhibition; the Hon.Secretary also read a letter from Mr. Phillip Caro, of the Sydney University, accepting the position of sole judge and stating he would bring his slides, which comprise the Commonwealth, the Royal visit and other interesting subjects. These, with the local slides, will be shown by the lantern at night and should be a big attraction. The society's coming exhibition promises to eclipse last year's, which was a decided success. The Hon.Secretary stated he had made application for the Town Hall piano for Wednesday 18th September, but had not received a reply for this meeting. The Hon.Secretary was instructed to obtain fifty member's badges from the Advertiser Office. Mr. Lambert was appointed acting Hon.Secretary during Mr. Brown's absence. Donations of half a guinea were given by Messrs. Morris, Scott and Garling to be competed for. The meeting then terminated.
22nd August 1901 Page 26 - Vol. 8 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, the 12th August, Mr. H. Carruthers, Vice-President, in the chair, and a fair number of members present.
A letter was received from the Hon. Secretary, Gulgong Amateur Photographic Society, asking for the loan of a number of lantern slides for their exhibition, to be held on 18th September, and it was agreed to meet the request and forward same at an early date.
Several other letters and circulars were received from English societies, the American Salon, and Messrs. Baker and Rouse, of Sydney, re photographic competitions, etc. The circulars were distributed amongst the members. The competitions for the evening consisted of enlargements and stereoscopic pictures. The enlargements were judged by Messrs. Petterson and Marsh, and the stereoscopic pictures by Messrs. Marsh and Scoular, with the following result:
ENLARGEMENTS
Mr. Corner, 1st
Mr. Perfect, 2nd
Mr. Burrell, 3rd.
STEREOSCOPIC PICTURES
Mr. Petterson, 1st
Mr. Burrel, 2nd
Mr. Leslie, 3rd.
The demonstrator’s efforts were much appreciated, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Stening for his kindness in coming forward and placing before the members in a very concise and thoroughly practical manner his experience in this mode of printing. Mr. Stening having suitably replied, the meeting terminated.
21st September 1901 Page 56 - Vol. 8 No. 9 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 2nd September.
Mr. H. Carruthers, Vice-President, in the chair, and a fair number of members present.
Arrangements have been made for an outing to Middle Harbour, via Mosman, on Saturday 21st September.
The competitions for the evening consisted of animal pictures and flower study; the two competitions being judged by Messrs. Marsh and Petterson. The only awards made were hon. mention first in each case to Mr. Burrell.
There not being any other business to transact, the proceedings terminated.
21st December 1901 Page 144 - Vol. 8 No. 12 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday, 2nd December. Mr. H. Carruthers, Vice-President in the chair, and a fair number of members present. It having been thought desirable to change the night of meeting from the first Monday to first Tuesday in the month, Mr. J. Paterson gave notice of motion to bring the matter up for discussion at the next monthly meeting.
The competitions consisted of instantaneous (other than marine pictures), and those taken at outing to Fort Denison on 23rd November, and were judged by Messrs. Marsh, Leslie and Secular, with the following results:
INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES: SECTION 2:
First, Mr. Carruthers
Second, Mr. Johnson
Third, Mr. Burrell.
OUTING PICTURES: SECTION 2:
First, Mr. Carruthers
Second, Mr. Petterson
Third, Mr. Paterson.
21st January 1902 Page 26 - Vol. 9 No. 1 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Monday evening, 6th January, Mr. H. Carruthers, Vice-President, in the chair, and a fair number of members present.
The motion on the paper to change the night of meeting from first Monday to first Tuesday in the month was discussed, and it was decided that the views of members not present be obtained prior to any change being made; though those present were all favorable to Tuesday evening being the most suitable.
The competitions for Yachting were judged by Messrs. Marsh, Paterson and Burrel, with the following result:
YACHTING:
Mr. Petterson, Hon. mention, 1st
Mr. Carruthers, Hon. mention, 2nd.
21st April 1902 Page 116 - Vol. 9 No. 4 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Tuesday evening, 8th April; Mr. H. Carruthers, Vice-President, in the chair, and a fair number of members present.
The competitions for the trophy by W.G. Pier were judged by Messrs. Brangwyne and Quodling with the following result;
Mr. Carruthers 1st; Mr. Petterson 2nd; and A. Johnson 3rd.
A number of lantern slides, entered for competition, were shown by the aid of a limelight lantern, and proved very interesting to the members present.
A vote of thanks having been accorded Messrs. Brangwyne and Qnodling for their attendance, the proceedings closed.
21st June 1902 Page 177 - Vol. 9 No. 6 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Tuesday evening, 10th June, Mr. H. Carruthers (vice-president) in the chair.
A letter was received from the secretary of the Ocean Street Power House Camera Club, relative to conference re proposed amalgamation with the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club, and intimating that the matter would be considered at their next meeting on 26th June.
A sample of Exposure Reckoner was received from the Imperial Dry Plate Company, and a packet of new P.O.P. from the Zenith P.O.P. Co., London, with circulars as to use of same.
The monthly competition, consisting of flower study and enlargements, also pictures taken at the outing on 17th May, resulted as follows:
FLOWER STUDY:
Messrs Marsh and Petterson (equal) 1st
Mr. Myers. 3rd.
ENLARGEMENTS:
Mr. Carruthers, hon. mention, 1st
A. Johnson, hon. mention, 2nd.
OUTING PICTURES:
Mr. Petterson, hon. mention, 1st
Mr. Carruthers, hon. mention, 2nd.
Mr. Williamson exhibited an interesting photograph, the property of Mr. Munro (of the Tramway Superintendent’s office), of the old Pitt-street tram, taken in 1861, the picture being remarkably well preserved.
A discussion on the relative keeping properties of albumen and P.O.P. papers took place, after which the meeting adjourned.
21st August 1902 Page 238 - Vol. 9 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Tuesday evening, 5th August, Mr. H. Carruthers (vice-president) in the chair, and a fair number of members present.
A circular from the editor, Photo Revue (Paris) asking for particulars of club meetings, was considered, and, after discussion, the Hon.Secretary was instructed to furnish all possible information.
A letter from the editor, Architectural Record (New York) intimating that a copy of that magazine had been posted, and inquiring whether it would be possible for an exchange of architectural photographs of historical or modern buildings in our vicinity for prints of buildings in New York. As the magazine referred to had not arrived it was decided to allow the matter to stand over till the next meeting.
Samples of Aristo Self-Toning and Dekko Papers were received from Kodak, Ltd., and two specimen copies of exposure record and diary from Messrs. Burroughs, Wellcome, & Co.
The gold medal, given by the club for the highest aggregate number of points obtained at monthly competitions during 1901, was presented to Mr. T. Burrel.
The program for the evening consisted of a double competition in lantern slides, consisting of those made direct from originals and others from copied pictures, four in each set.
The slides entered for competition were shown by the aid of the limelight lantern, manipulated by Mr. Dykes, librarian of the Railway Institute, and judged by Messrs. Williamson, Leslie, and Burrel.
The exhibition proved very interesting, and judging resulted as follows:
SLIDES MADE FROM COPIED PICTURES:
Mr. Carruthers 1st
Mr. Marsh 2nd
Mr. Petterson 3rd;
SLIDES MADE FROM ORIGINALS:
Mr. Petterson (hon. mention) 1st
Mr. Carruthers (hon. mention) 2nd.
22nd October 1902 Page 299 - Vol. 9 No. 10 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The Annual Meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held at the Railway Institute on Tuesday evening, the 7th October, Mr H. Carruthers, Vice-President, occupied the Chair The Hon.Secretary read the annual report, which showed that the eighth year of the club’s existence had closed. During the year twelve monthly meetings had been held; also eleven competitions, including a competition held in May last for a special trophy presented by Mr. W.G. Pier. Several outings had also taken place and were well attended. During the year an alteration was made in the night of meeting from the first Monday to the first Tuesday in the month, and Mr. J. Secular resigned the position of Hon.Secretary, which he had occupied since the club’s formation. The club’s financial position was very satisfactory, and the number of members on the roll during the year had been twenty-three.
The annual report also embodied a number of suggestions relating to competitions. It proposed to discontinue the practice, after this year, of giving annual gold medal for the highest aggregate number of points obtained at monthly competitions, and devote its value to quarterly prizes. It was also proposed to divide competitors into two classes:
Class A. To be open to all members.
Class B. To be open to members who have not won a yearly gold medal, or a quarterly prize in class A. Members competing in Class B may also compete with the same or other production in Class A.
The proposal on being put to the meeting was carried by the members present, but it was decided not to make any alteration until members who were not present had expressed an opinion, and the Hon.Secretary was instructed to obtain that information by next meeting.
The report also suggested that pictures taken at an outing should not, as at present, be entered for competition at meeting following outing, but should merely form part of a members stock from which he could select his pictures for competition. This suggestion was also adopted by the members present.
The gold medal for the year’s work was won by Mr. Carruthers.
On the motion of the Vice-President, the Hon.Secretary’s report was adopted as read.
The subject for competition for November was arranged; landscape being selected.
An outing to Lane Cove was proposed, and it was decided to fix a date at next monthly meeting.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year. H McLaughlin, Esq., President; H. Carruthers, Vice-President; A, Johnson, Hon.Secretary; J. Paterson, Hon. Treasurer; and Messrs. Marsh, Burrell, Leslie, and Petterson, on the Committee.
Committee to meet on Monday, 3rd November, and arrange program for ensuing year. After making arrangements for next monthly meeting, the proceedings closed.
22nd December 1902 Page 359 - Vol. 9 No. 12 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held in the Railway Institute on Tuesday, 2nd December, Mr. H. Carruthers, Vice-President, occupied the chair.
A letter was received from the Secretary of the Auckland Camera Club, intimating that his club had decided to hold an exhibition of photographs at about the month of May, 1903. The letter was discussed, and the meeting decided to request further information on the subject.
Saturday, the 13th December, was fixed for Club outing to Clark Island, members to travel by boat, leaving Fort McQuarie at 3.10pm.
Messrs. Sutton, Corbert, Golding, and Lambert were duly enrolled members of the club.
The competitions for “street scene and figure study” were judged by Messrs Paterson and Carruthers, and resulted as follows:
STREET SCENE:
W. Kendall, 1st
G. Sutton, 2nd
A. Johnson, 3rd.
FIGURE STUDY:
H. Perfect and T. Golden hon. mention, 2nd.
21st February 1903 Page 70 - Vol. 10 No. 2 The Australasian Photographic Review
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
Monthly Meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club was held at the Railway Institute on the 3rd February. Mr Carruthers, Vice-President, presided. The trophy valued at 15s. was presented to Mr. Kendall, being the prize for the last quarter’s competition.
The month’s (February) competition, subject yachts, resulted as follows;
YACHTS:
CLASS A:
1st, Mr. Carruthers;
2nd, T. Marsh;
3rd, E. Keosters.
YACHTS:
CLASS B:
1st, E. Keosters.
Mr. A.J. Leslie was to have given a demonstration on the making of stereoscopic pictures with a sing’e lens camera. Mr. Leslie was prevented from attending, and the demonstration postponed.
A gold medal was presented to Mr. Carruthers for his last year’s work.
Tuesday 5th May 1903 Page 3 - The Australian Star (Sydney, NSW)
NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY and TRAMWAY CAMERA CLUB
Cloud effects and river and creek scenes were the subjects in the treatment of which the members of New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club were invited to show their skill last month. The competition was productive of some highly creditable work, the awards in classes A and B being as follows:
CLOUD EFFECTS, CLASS A: T. Marsh, 1; H. Carruthers 2; H. Perfect; 3.
CLASS B: H. Perfect, hon. mention.
RIVER AND CREEK SCENES, CLASS A: T. Marsh, 1; H. Kendal, 2; H. Perfect, 3.
CLASS B: H. Perfect and A. Johnson, hon. mention.
That sterling worker, Mr. T. Marsh, whose name can generally be reckoned to figure in the prize-list of any competition in which he takes part, carried off the honors in the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club last competition, securing the first award for both cloud effects and river and creek scenes. Mr. Marsh is one of the best known Sydney amateurs, which is not surprising, seeing that he is a member of all the local photographic societies, and is always among the most successful exhibitors. Mr. Marsh has lately been suffering from a rather severe illness.
Friday 30th March 1917 Page 2 - The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW)
DUBBO CAMERA CLUB
A meeting of those interested in the formation of a Camera Club brought together a number of enthusiasts in the art of amateur photography in the reading room of the Railway and Tramway Institute on Thursday night. Mr. E. Ramus, President of the Railway Picnic Committee, was voted to the chair, and in opening the meeting briefly announced the object of the gathering. The club would be run in connection with the Railway Institute, although it would not be confined to the members of that body. It should lead to social intercourse, and would probably promote many enjoyable outings for members. Mr. D.B. Thomson moved that the name of the club be the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Camera Club. This was seconded by Mr. R. D. Harris, and carried.
All those present handed in their names and the following officers were then appointed: Patron, Mr. Edmund Milne, Assistant Railway Commissioner; President, Mr. E. Ramus; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. F. Lyle and R.D. Harris; Treasurer and Secretary, Mr. J. Tull; Committee, Messrs. Ramus, Harris, Lyle, Weber, G. Simpson, V.B.J. Lesina, D. Bain, R. England, J.H. Campbell, R.M. Dickson, J. Tull, and D.B. Thomson, with power to add.
A sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. Thomson, Harris and Lesina, and the President and Secretary, was appointed to frame draft rules for the conduct of the club, and make provision for the amount of the annual subscription to be charged for membership. It was decided to meet regularly on the last Monday in each month. It was decided, on the motion of Messrs. Simpson and Thomson, to put in a non-competitive exhibit at the coming Railway Institute Educational Exhibition.
Mr. Thomson offered to donate two prizes of half-a-guinea each for a bird's-eye or panoramic view of the town of Dubbo, to be taken by a member of the club. The donation was accepted, and Mr. Thomson thanked for his generous offer.
The Chairman, in closing the meeting, offered to give a lecture on photography for half an hour on the 16th April. He thought that they had got things moving along on right lines now, and the future promised well. The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.