ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
FORMED 1903
FORMED 1933
Monday 16th May 1904
Page 4 - Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Queensland)
ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The members of the Rockhampton Camera Club spent the afternoon on Saturday at the Botanical Gardens. The light was very bad, but one or two good negatives were obtained by the more advanced amateurs in the party. The President (the Rev. W. Smith) photographed the whole group, at the same time giving an illustration of the necessary exposure to suit the conditions then prevailing. Pictures were also taken by the different members of the Club and these will be produced at the next meeting of the Club and a comparison made of the different results. The Treasurer (Mr. S. Hunter) then entertained the members at afternoon tea.
Friday 3rd June 1904
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
A meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held in the School of Arts last night. There were eighteen members present. Seven new members were enrolled. Mr. F. Grimley gave an interesting demonstration of contact printing with coralite bromide paper with the aid of the gaslight. He explained the exact amount of exposure required for such work and each sheet of paper was developed in the presence of the members. The pictures taken by members at their recent outings were then handed round, and the mistakes made by the beginners were pointed out by the more experienced amateurs. It was agreed that the committee should select a site to be visited by the members of the Club on Saturday, the 18th of June.
21st June 1904
Page 234 - Vol. 11 No. 6 The Australasian Photographic Review
ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting (June) of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held on the 2nd June. There was an excellent attendance of members, including four ladies. After business of a formal nature had been transacted, the prints and negatives obtained from the outings since the last meeting were handed round and criticized. Some very nice work was shown. Mr. F.S. Grimley (vice president) then gave a most lucid and interesting demonstration on the working of coralyte bromide paper. As a test to the members from his demonstration, he kindly offered three enlargements in coralyte paper to the best print in coralyte that can be produced by next meeting. Seven new members were admitted to the club. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Grimley for his instructive demonstration. I think our club is going to prove a most successful concern, judging by the interest that has been taken in it, and I will let you know how it is getting on from time to time.
Friday 8th July 1904
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the members of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held on the premises of Mr. W.S. Hunter, East street, last night. The President (the Rev. W. Smith) occupied the chair, and there were eighteen others present.
A letter was received from Mr. J. Jupp, of Proserpine offering to exchange prints of North Queensland scenery in return for views of the district around Rockhampton. Members desirous of possessing the North Queensland views were advised to send any spare prints they had through the Secretary (Mr. H. Thomasson).
Five new members were elected, bringing the total membership up to thirty-five.
It was decided to engage an omnibus and drive to Thozet's Creek for the next afternoon outing, to take place on Saturday, the 16th July. It was agreed to hold the next monthly meeting at the residence of the President, when that gentleman would give a demonstration how to make lantern slides from negatives.
The President and Messrs. W.S. Hunter and F.S. Grimley were appointed judges in connection with the competition for the two best prints on coralyte paper. The prize were enlargement of the winning prints, presented by Mr. Grimley. Mr. W. Wetherell won the competition, with Miss Skinner second. It was decided to give a prize of a packet of half-plates for the best print representing a study of animal life, the prints to be judged at the September meeting.
The President gave an interesting account of his recent visit to Melbourne in connection with the Methodist Conference. He stated that he was present at one of the lessons in photography at the Technical College in Melbourne and witnessed a demonstration on the three-color process. He added that photography was regarded as a technical subject in Victoria, but not in Queensland, and the Queensland Government refused to subsidize it as such. In referring to the smartness with which photographs were turned out in Melbourne he said that on one occasion when the conference adjourned for lunch, the delegates, totaling over 100, had their photographs taken by an enterprising photographer just outside the building, and when they returned to resume business in the afternoon the finished photographs properly mounted were offered for sale.
Mr. Grimley said that he took a photograph of the swearing in ceremony at the time of the Commonwealth celebrations in Sydney and on the following day he went to a firm of photographic dealers to present it with a photograph of the ceremony, but to his surprise he found the picture of the same ceremony already in the window and was told it had been there since the previous afternoon. A criticism of the prints from negatives taken at the previous outing brought the meeting to a close.
Saturday 9th July 1904
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A NATURAL SIZE PHOTOGRAPH
We have seen a photograph of the Lady Northcote nugget, which was found on the 6th instant by Messrs. T. Davidson, R. M'Eacharn, and J. Tonkin at the Dee rush, and which weighs 171 oz. 12dwt., taken by the Rev. W. Smith, the President of the Rockhampton Camera Club. The print gives the natural size of the nugget and shows distinctly a gold sheen. The photograph must be pronounced a very successful one from many points of view. It is the intention of Mr. Smith to forward copies of the photograph to the Governor-General (Lord Northcote) and Lady Northcote.
Friday 5th August 1904
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the members of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held at the residence of the President (the Rev. W. Smith) last night. There were about fifteen present. It was decided to have an outing at the Botanic Gardens on Saturday, the 13th August. The President then gave an interesting demonstration showing the members how to make lantern slides by contact with ordinary negatives. The practical illustration was greatly appreciated by the members, who at the close of the meeting, accorded Mr. Smith a hearty vote of thanks.
22nd August 1904
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
At the July meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club, there was an attendance of 18 members. Four new members were admitted to the club. During the month an outing of the club took place at Thoyet Creek, where a very pleasant time was spent, and some good photographs were taken. The result of Mr. Grimley’s (vice-president) competition ended with the following results;
MR. GRIMLEY’S COMPETITION: |
FIRST Mr. W. Wetherell |
SECOND Miss M. Skinner |
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Some very nice pictures were shown.
Another competition is fixed to take place at the September meeting, the subject being decided on was the best print of animal life. During the evening our president (Rev. W. Smith) gave us an interesting description of the three-color process and other things seen by him while on a visit South.
This month’s (August) meeting was held at the residence of our president (Rev. W. Smith). Sixteen members put in an appearance, and an interesting and instructive evening was spent. After the formal business of the meeting had been disposed of, our worthy president gave us a demonstration in lantern slide making. He exposed a goodly number of negatives by contact, and then developed them in the presence of the members, who evinced a great deal of interest in the different processes. Some good slides were obtained.
After a hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr. Smith, the members were entertained by Mrs. Smith to refreshments before dispersing.
Friday 2nd September 1904
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held in Mr. W.S. Hunter's rooms, East-street, last night. The President (the Rev. W. Smith) occupied the chair, and there were twelve others present. One new member was elected, bringing the membership up to thirty-five. The evening was devoted to the competition for the best animal study, the prizes being provided by the Club. Mr. R. Thomasson, won the first prize with a fine picture of a dog and cat lying side by side. Mr. F. Toyne gained second prize with a picture of a trick dog. It was decided to have an outing to Jardine's Lagoon on Saturday, the 17th September. The competition arranged for the next meeting night was for a flower study.
Friday 7th October 1904
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held last night at Mr. W.S. Hunter's room, East-street. The President (the Rev. W. Smith) occupied the chair, and there were seventeen others present, including the Hon. Secretary (Mr. R. Thomasson). The competition arranged for the evening was for the best flower study for which the club offered a prize of a ray filter. The prize was secured by Mr. Soutar. Mr. F.S. Grimley then gave a demonstration with the Artlyte bromide paper forwarded by Messrs. Harrington and Co. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Mount Morgan Club, inviting its members to a picnic to be held in Rockhampton on the 9th of November. It was decided to arrange for the next meeting an exhibition of photographs illustrating the names of popular songs.
Friday 4th November 1904
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held at Mr. W.S. Hunter's rooms, East-street, last night. The President (the Rev. W. Smith) occupied the chair, and there were thirteen others present, including half a dozen ladies. As several members were absent through illness, it was agreed to defer the judging of the pictures representing well-known songs until the December meeting. Reference was made to the "Capricornian" photographic competition, and members congratulated Mr. W. Wetherell on gaining the third prize and Mr. R. Thomasson, the energetic secretary of the club, on having one of his views highly commended. The rest of the meeting was devoted to making arrangements for the picnic to be held on Wednesday next (the King's Birthday). It was stated that the club had sufficient funds in hand to pay the whole of the expenses of the picnic. The members of the Mount Morgan Camera Club have been invited to take part in the trip. An omnibus will meet the Mount Morgan train on its arrival at Archer Park, and the visitors will be driven straight to the Denham street pontoon, where they will board the steam launch and proceed forthwith to the Nine-mile Island. A lady member was elected, bringing the total number of active members to about thirty, of whom a dozen are ladies. It was decided to have an exhibition of prints illustrating trick photography for next meeting, when it is hoped members will bring as many pictures as possible.
21st November 1904
Page 439 - Vol. 11 No. 11 The Australasian Photographic Review
ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
At the last monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club there was an attendance of twelve members. One new member was admitted to the club. After the usual formal business had been dispensed with, the judging of the animal study pictures was entered on, and the awards:
ANIMAL STUDY: |
FIRST Mr. R. Thomasson |
SECOND Mr. F. Toyne |
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An outing to Jardine’s Lagoon took place during the month, where some fair pictures were taken. This month’s meeting was held at the Treasurer’s business house, when an attendance of seventeen members put in an appearance. The Secretary was instructed to write to several gentlemen, inviting them to become members of the club. An invitation was sent to the Mount Morgan Camera Club, asking them to a picnic on the 9th November. The winner of the competition (Flower study) resulted in Mr. Soutar being placed first. The competition for November was set down, which is also to take the form of an exhibition for pictures illustrating popular songs.
Friday 2nd December 1904
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held last night. The President (the Rev. W. Smith) occupied the chair, and there were about fourteen others present including a number of ladies. A circular waa received from the Baree Sports Committee notifying that a photographic competition would be held in connection with the sports on Boxing Day. The Secretary (Mr. R. Thomasson) was instructed to write and ask for further particulars of the competition. The Rev. C.H. Lewin was elected a member of the club. The Treasurer (Mr. W.S. Hunter) read the financial statement in connection with the picnic held on King's Birthday. It showed that the club, after paying all the expenses out of the funds in hand, had a balance of 13s. left. The statement was adopted. The President, Treasurer, and Secretary were appointed a subcommittee to make arrangements for visiting Fairy Bower on Saturday, the 10th instant. The President gave some useful hints on developing and snapshot work. A number of pictures representing well-known songs were exhibited by the members, and also one or two trick pictures. It was decided to have an exhibition of pictures copied from other photographs for the next meeting. The meeting then terminated.
Friday 9th December 1904
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club called for to-morrow afternoon, for the purpose of proceeding to Fairy Bower, has been postponed.
Friday 3rd February 1905
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held last night. The Rev. W. Smith (President) occupied the chair and there were seventeen others present. Two new members were elected, bringing the total membership up to forty. The Secretary (Mr. R. Thomasson) reported having received a quantity of photographic literature, which he distributed to the members. It was decided to have an outing at Fairybower on Saturday, the 18th February. The President gave an address on the composition of photographs. He gave the members a number of valuable hints on focusing and exposing, and showed the proper way a photographer should go about his work to get a good landscape picture. Mr. Smith's remarks were illustrated by a number of pictures which he produced as his address proceeded to emphasize the particular points he wished to impress upon the members. Mr. W.G.J. Edgar proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Smith for his highly entertaining address. The Rev. J.J. Gee seconded the motion and it was passed. The meeting then terminated.
Friday 3rd March 1905
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held at Mr. Hunter's shop, East-street, last night. Mr. F.S. Grimley, Vice-president, occupied the chair, and there were sixteen others present. A letter was received from the Mount Morgan Camera Club, inviting the members of the Rockhampton Club to Mount Morgan on the 17th of March, and asking to be informed of the number who were likely to make the trip. The Secretary (Mr. R. Thomasson) was instructed to write, thanking the Mount Morgan Club for its invitation and intimating that twenty-five of the Rockhampton members would proceed to Mount Morgan on the day named. One new member was elected. It was decided to have a competition for the next meeting for the best View; the first prize to be a packet of plates, and the second a packet of paper. It was agreed that there must be six competitors; that each competitor be restricted to two pictures; and that the prizes be awarded on the ballot of the whole of the members present. The Chairman announced that he would give a lesson in portrait taking at his residence on some afternoon to be chosen during the month. The pictures taken at the recent outing at Fairy Bower were then handed round for criticism, and the meeting terminated.
Thursday 16th March 1905
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
A special meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held at the offices of Mr. Hunter last night. There were twelve present, and Mr. W.G.J. Edgar occupied the chair. It was decided to entertain the President (the Rev. W. Smith) and the Secretary (Mr. R. Thomasson), who are leaving the district, at a social gathering on the 25th March. It was reported that about twenty-five members would go out to Mount Morgan on Friday in response to the invitation of the Mount Morgan Camera Club.
Monday 27th March 1905
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THE REV. W. SMITH
At a gathering of the members of theRockhampton Camera Club at Mr. W.S. Hunter's residence on Saturday night, the opportunity was taken to say good-bye to the Rev. W. Smith, President of the Club, who has been transferred to the charge of a suburban parish in Brisbane. The Treasurer (Mr. Hunter), on behalf of the members, presented Mr. Smith with a traveling bag. He thanked Mr. Smith for the services he had rendered the club as its president, and wished him success in his new sphere. Mr. Smith suitably responded.
Monday 27th March 1905
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PRESENTATIONS TO MR R. THOMASSON
The employees of the "Daily Record" office met in the composing room on Friday night for the purpose of making a present to Mr. H. Thomasson, one of the linotype operators, on the occasion of his approaching marriage. Mr. S.W. Hartley, managing director of the Rockhampton Newspaper Company, on behalf of the employees, presented Mr. Thomasson with a double set of silver-mounted carvers, and wished him success and happiness. In making the present he said Mr. Thomasson was leaving for the southern states and would probably not return to Rockhampton. However, as he had given much satisfaction during his connection with the staff, if he returned within a reasonable time, he would find his machine waiting for him. Mr. Thomasson suitably responded. There was a large gathering of the members of theRockhampton Camera Club at the residence of Mr. W.S. Hunter (Treasurer of the Club) on Saturday night, for the purpose of taking leave of Mr. R. Thomasson prior to his departure for the south. Mr. Thomasson has been the Hon. Secretary of the club since its foundation, and it is mainly to his efforts that its present satisfactory position is due. Mr. J. Soutar, on behalf of the members, presented Mr. Thomasson with a silver mounted inkstand as a small memento from the club. Mr. Thomasson briefly returned thanks, mentioning that he intended to leave with his wife for the south by the s.s. Wyandra on Tuesday night.
Friday 14th April 1905
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The adjourned monthly meeting of the members of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held at Mr. W.S. Hunter's rooms, East-street, last night. Mr. W. Wetherell presided, and there was a good attendance. It was decided to write to the Rev. W. Smith, the President of the Club, who was recently transferred to Brisbane, thanking him for the photographic literature which he had presented to the club. It was agreed to write thanking the members of the Mount Morgan Camera Club for the manner in which they had entertained the Rockhampton visitors to Mount Morgan on St. Patrick's Day. It was intimated that Mr. Hunter had a dark room erected on his premises, and it would be available for the use of members and visitors to the town at any time on application being made to the Secretary (Mr. R.L.W. Hartley) or to Mr. Hunter. One new member was elected. It was decided to hold the annual meeting of members on Thursday, the 4th of May. The meeting then terminated.
Friday 12th May 1905
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting of members of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held at the business premises of Mr. W.S. Hunter last night. Mr. F.S. Grimley occupied the chair. There were twelve others present. The report stated that the club was in a very prosperous condition. Fourteen meetings had been held in the year, and they were all well attended. Nine outings were also held. The club ended the year with a credit balance of 16s., and there were subscriptions to the amount of £1 10s. outstanding. The report was adopted.
The following officers were elected: President, Mr. F.S. Grimley; vice-presidents, Messrs W.G.J. Edgar and E.E. Farmer; hon. secretary, Mr. R.L.W. Hartley; hon. treasurer, Mr. W.S. Hunter: committee, Mrs. W.S. Hunter, Miss S. Skinner, and Messrs. W. Wetherell and J.B. Soutar.
Two new members were elected. The pictures for the landscape competition were then judged. The first prize of a packet of half-plates was awarded to Mr. W. Wetherell, the second prize, a packet of half-plate paper, to Mr. J. Brooks. A vote of thanks to the retiring officers and to Mr. Hunter for the gratuitous use of his premises for the meetings terminated the proceedings.
Saturday 3rd June 1905
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held at the business premises of Mr. W.S. Hunter on Thursday night. Mr. E.E. Farmer occupied the chair. There were fourteen others present. Four new members were elected. The syllabus for the year was adopted. It was decided to have an outing at the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens on the 24th June, the pictures taken to be exhibited at the next monthly meeting.
21st June 1905
Page 207 - Vol. 12 No. 6 The Australasian Photographic Review
ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The Rockhampton Camera Club held its first annual meeting on Thursday, May 11th. There were eleven members present The annual report was read and adopted. It showed that 14 meetings had been held during the year, with an average attendance of 14 members; that the club had organized nine outings, and a social evening, and after all expenses were paid, a balance of 16s. in hand. The members have a dark-room and a photographic library at their disposal. The election of officers was then proceeded with and resulted as follows:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1905 - 1906 |
PRESIDENT |
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| Vice-President: Mr. Edgar |
Vice-President: Mr. E.E. Farmer |
Hon. Secretary: Mr. R.L.W. Hartley |
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. W.S.A. Hunter |
Committee: Mrs. Hunter |
Committee: Miss F. Skinner |
Committee: Mr. Wetherell |
Committee: Mr. Soutar |
Thursday 10th August 1905
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
At Mr. Hunter's business place last night Mr. Perroux gave a demonstration to the members of the Rockhampton Camera Club on toning Austral sun paper There were sixteen members present. Mr. Perroux lucidly explained the toning of the paper. The demonstration was greatly appreciated, and, at its conclusion, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Perroux. Mr. Perroux intimated that hewould be pleased to give any information he could to members of the club.
21st August 1905
Page 310 - Vol. 12 No. 8 The Australasian Photographic Review
ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held in Mr. Hunter’s shop, East Street, on Thursday, August 3rd. The President (Mr. F.S. Grimley) occupied the chair, and there were fifteen members present. Mr. C. Terris, secretary of the Mount Morgan Camera Club, wrote, thanking the members who assisted to make a success of the recent visit of some of the members of their club to the Botanical Gardens. A letter was also received from Messrs. Baker and Rouse, intimating that they were clearing some Austral Sun-paper at a reduced rate. A competition, which will extend over three months, was commenced. A maximum of ten points is allowed at each stage of the competition and the photographer who gets the highest number of points in the three stages gains the prize. Messrs Perroux and Lassen are the judges. Mr. Perroux offered to give a demonstration on Wednesday evening next on toning Austral Sun-paper, which was accepted with thanks. One new member was elected.
Friday 8th September 1905
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21st September 1905
Page 349 - Vol. 12 No. 9 The Australasian Photographic Review
ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held at Mr. W.S. Hunter’s shop, East Street, on Thursday, September 7th. The chair was occupied by Mr. F.S. Grimley (President), and there were fourteen other members present. The second of a series of three competitions was judged. “Animal Study” was the competition last night, and Messrs. Fain and H. Lassen acted as judges. Twelve photos were exhibited. The next run of the club will be to Moore’s Creek on Saturday, the 16th September.
Friday 6th October 1905
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21st October 1905
Page 387 - Vol. 12 No. 10 The Australasian Photographic Review
ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held at Mr. Hunter’s business place on Thursday 5th October. Mr. R.W. Evans occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. It was decided that the annual picnic of the club be held on King’s Birthday, and that the members of the Mt. Morgan Camera Club be invited. The final of the series of three competitions was judged. The concluding competition was landscape with animal life. Messrs. Evans and R. Sharpies acted as judges. Mr. J.T. Brooks secured the highest number of points in the three competitions, and was awarded the prize. During the evening two new members were elected.
Friday 3rd November 1905
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held at Mr. Hunter's business place, East-street. Mr. F. Grimley (President) occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. Among the inward correspondence was a letter from the Mount Morgan Camera Club, accepting the invitation of the Rockhampton Club to the picnic to be held on the 13th instant. The s.s. Cruiser has been charted for the occasion. There will be a piano on board, and no effort will be spared to make the outing a success.
Thursday 15th February 1906
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
A special meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held at the rooms of Mr. Hunter last night. There was a large attendance. Mr. F.S. Grimley occupied the chair. It was decided to establish permanent club rooms and to secure for the purpose the show rooms of Mrs. C. McVeigh, in Alma-street. It was also resolved that a studio, lantern room, dark room, and picture gallery should be fitted up and to open the rooms with a lantern evening on Thursday next.
Friday 23rd February 1906
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Saturday 3rd March 1906
Page 34 - The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Queensland)
21st March 1906
Page 387 - Vol. 13 No. 3 The Australasian Photographic Review
ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The opening of the rooms of the Rockhampton Camera Club in Alma Street took place on Thursday 22nd February. The President (Mr. F.S. Grimley) occupied the chair, and there were about eighty members and friends present. In his opening remarks Mr. Grimley said that the rooms had been opened for the purpose of encouraging photography in all its branches. For nearly two years the club had been working under difficulties in not having rooms of its own, but through the courtesy of Mr. W.S.A. Hunter, the Hon. Treasurer of the club, they had been able to hold their meetings at his premises in East Street, and he took the present opportunity of thanking him. As there was to be a lantern slide competition, and also a number of other local slides made by the members shown that night, the friends present would have an opportunity judging the work of the members. They could see by the photographs on the walls that some good work was being done. He hoped that in the near future the membership would be doubled, or even three times as large as it was at present. They intended to form a class for the encouragement of new members. He hoped that they would spend an enjoyable evening - Mr. Grimley then exhibited lantern slides of Ireland, Scotland, and America on the screen, which were much admired. Some of the local slides were good, and caused a great amount of interest, as the places were known to most of those present. In the lantern-slide competition, Mr. F. Toyne secured first place with a picture of miners working at the Dee Rush. Mr. Grimley announced that Mr. E.N. Symons had offered a prize of two packets of lantern plates for best lantern slide made by a member of the club, and that the competition would take place in a month’s time. During the evening Mr. H. Nielsen gave several selections on his gramophone. Before the gathering dispersed, the President said that the members could not let the present occasion pass without in some way showing their thanks to the Treasurer, and he had much pleasure in handing Mr. Hunter a photo album.
Friday 2nd March 1906
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The weekly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held in the club rooms, Alma-street, last night. The President (Mr. F. S. Grimley) occupied the chair and there was a fair attendance of members. Six new members were elected. It was decided that members should meet every Wednesday evening.
21st June 1906
Page 230 - Vol. 13 No. 6 The Australasian Photographic Review
ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
At the annual meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club, held at the club rooms on the 10th June the following officers were elected:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1905 - 1906 |
PRESIDENT |
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| Hon. Secretary: Mr. R. Will. Evans |
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. A. Neilson |
Hon. Librarian: Mr. B. Lacy |
Committee: Mr. F.S. Grimley |
Committee: Mr. Robertson |
Committee: Mr. Gill |
Committee: Mr. Soutar |
Committee: Mr. Roberts |
With the view of making the acquaintance of visiting knights of the camera, it has been decided to throw the club rooms open during Carnival Week, and visitors may be assured that no effort will be spared to make their visit as pleasant as possible.
It is pleasant work to have to report the good feeling existing between the clubs of Rockhampton and Mt. Morgan, and we are at present in receipt of an invitation from the Golden Mount to a day’s picnic with them. These social functions play an important part in the life of our club, as it tends to keep up the enthusiasm, and is the means of getting the young amateurs into the ranks. Our club at present is troubled with the lantern slide epidemic. At the demonstrations the number of visitors is remarkable and judging by the applause the epidemic is not likely to abate for some time.
Friday 6th July 1906
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held at the club rooms last night. There was a very large attendance. The prize for the best carnival picture excited keen competition. It was won by Mr. A. Tryne. The President (Mr. W.S.A. Hunter) promised to give a demonstration self toning paper at the next Wednesday evening gathering. The Secretary (Mr. R.W. Evans) announced that a large number of visitors in carnival week attended at the club rooms and expressed surprise at the high class of work done by the members. The President stated the rooms were open to the public on demonstration night and that the dark room and studio were available to other than members of the club.
Tuesday 17th July 1906
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AN EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS
All interested in photography will be pleased to hear that Mr. R.W. Evans, Secretary of the Rockhampton Camera Club, is in receipt of information that seventy of the prize pictures in the £1000 Kodak competition, with collections of photographs supplied by several of the camera clubs of Queensland, are to be sent to Rockhampton for exhibition. The pictures, some of which are 5 ft. 6 in. long and 2 ft. 6 in. wide, are the work of photographers in England, France, the United States, Australia, Spain, and Norway. They are expected to reach here by Monday next ; but it will possibly be a few days later before they come to hand.
Friday 27th July 1906
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Saturday 28th July 1906
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
GRAND EXHIBITION of World's Prize Pictures in £1000 Competition and Promenade Concert.
PROTESTANT HALL
SATURDAY, 28th JULY, At 8pm.
Pictures nearly 6 ft. high, by photographic artists in Spain, Norway, Venice. France,
Orchestra in attendance.
Admission: 1s.
W.S.A. HUNTER
President
R.W. EVANS
Hon. Secretary.
Saturday 28th July 1906
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AN EXHIBITION OF PICTURES
An exhibition of world's prize pictures will be made under the auspices of the Rockhampton Camera Club in the Protestant Hall at eight o'clock to night. The collection includes about 120 pictures, forty-six of which have gained prizes in high-class competitions. As the price of admission is only nominal, and the collection of pictures is an excellent one, the opportunity should not be missed of viewing it. The pictures, which will be returned to Melbourne on Wednesday next, were kindly lent by Messrs. Baker and Rouse, who are the Australian agents for the Kodak, Limited.
21st August 1906
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The public exhibition, held recently, was a great success. Considerable interest was taken in the Kodak £1,000 competition, pictures lent by Messrs. Baker and Rouse, who also got together the Brisbane pictures, and forwarded them to the Rockhampton Camera Club. These, and the fine collection sent forward by the various camera clubs, were a revelation to the visitors. The lantern was operated by Mr. F.T. Grimley, and an excellent lot of slides, contributed by local and Brisbane workers were put through.
Saturday 9th February 1907
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
A meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club was held in the "Record" Office on Thursday night. The meeting was called to elect a secretary in the place of Mr. R. W. Evans, resigned, and to get the club in working order again. Mr. A. T. Nelson was appointed secretary. All who wish to join the club are requested to communicate with the Secretary.
Thursday 2nd July 1908
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
A MEETING of the Rockhampton Camera Club will be held at Mr. Hunters Shop at 8pm, TONIGHT. A full attendance requested.
A.T. NELSON
HON. SECRETARY.
Wednesday 19th October 1910
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The Rockhampton Camera Club held its fortnightly meeting at the club rooms on Monday night. Mr. Coyne presided. There was a fairly good attendance. The old court-house competition was closed and the exhibits were judged. Mr. Stevens was awarded the prize. A member offered a prize for the highest number of points gained on three pictures of river craft, sunset, and landscape with figure.
FORMED JULY 1933
Monday 3rd July 1933
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CAMERA CLUB FORMED
MEMBERSHIP INVITED
A meeting was held on Thursday night to form a local Camera Club. Mr. J.H. Wood was invited to preside as chairman, and Mr. Vaughan was selected to act as secretary-treasurer. The club by formal motion was then brought into existence, the name chosen being the Rockhampton Amateur Camera Club. Membership is open to all amateur photographers. Fees were fixed at 2/6 per year. Meetings will be held every alternate Thursday night at 8.15 sharp. Objective of club — to further the interests and welfare, photographically, of all amateur photographers. Field outings and exhibitions will be held later. The manager of the local Kodak branch generously placed his workshop at the disposal of members gratis, and also intimated that until the club found more suitable accommodation meetings could be held in his premises. All enquiries should be addressed to the secretary, Rockhampton Camera Club, c/- Kodak, Ltd., East street, Rockhampton.
Tuesday 4th July 1933
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CAMERA CLUB
Local Body Formed
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS
A large number of amateur photographers met on Thursday night to discuss the formation of a camera club. Mr. J.H. Wood presided. Those present decided to form a club, which is to be known as the Rockhampton Camera Club. The objects of the club were decided upon: "To advance amateur photography by means of lectures, practical demonstrations, field outings, exhibitions, oversea correspondents, and helpful advice by correspondence with country members, also any other means to further the knowledge of club members".
It was further decided that membership be open to all amateur photographers. The membership fee was fixed at a nominal amount. Meetings will be held alternate Thursdays. Until other arrangements can be made meetings will take place at Kodak, as the club has not yet been able to arrange for a suitable meeting room. Members were advised at the conclusion of the meeting to bring forward any point on photography for discussion.
Monday 30th August 1937
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Tuesday 31st August 1937
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MAYOR WELCOMES PROPOSED EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS
Judging by the enthusiastic manner in which the Mayor of Rockhampton (Mr R.W. Evans) was greeted a decision of the trustees of the Queensland National Art Gallery to send a selected number of pictures and etchings from the gallery to be exhibited in Rockhampton and other coastal towns, there is little doubt that arrangements will be made for a display locally.
"IT is an excellent idea and will do much to encourage an interest in art", said the Mayor. "About thirty year ago the Queensland. National Art Gallery staged a similar exhibition in Rockhampton and it created considerable interest. Paintings were exhibited in the School of Arts and opportunity was taken by local artists, prominent among which was Mrs N.M.M. Davidson, to copy these work of art".
The Mayor expressed the opinion that the main hall of the School of Arts was about the only suitable place available for the exhibition. He was prepared to take the matter up with the City Council and see what could be done regarding subsidizing the proposal so far as Rockhampton was concerned, but, as the expense would be small, he did not anticipate any difficulty in that direction.
ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The Mayor recalled the time when the Rockhampton Camera Club — of which he was promoter and secretary — staged an exhibition in premises formally occupied by McVeigh, coach-builder, in Alma Street. "Those were the days when you had to sensitize printing paper and an amateur photographer's room was like a chemist's shop", said the Mayor, who has in his possession "snaps" that he took more than 40 years ago.
Friday 23rd July 1948
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Saturday 24th July 1948
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Monday 26th July 1948
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KODAK (Australasia) Pty Ltd extend a cordial invitation to all movie camera owners and all others interested including the members of the Rockhampton Camera Club to be present at the showing of a series of instructional movie films entitled "You Can Make Good Movies" to be screened at the Adult Education Centre (Harris Building) on Tuesday, July 27th, at 8 pm.
Saturday 15th July 1950
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CAMERA CLUB MEETING
At the fortnightly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club, held at the Government Health Laboratory last Thursday night, it was decided that members of the club should accept an invitation to accompany members of the Rockhampton Naturalists Club on their field days.
Mr H.G. Simmons, who represented the Naturalists Club at the meeting, said that it would be advantageous to the members of both clubs if they could combine their outings. He said that the naturalists wished to obtain photographic records of specimens gathered during their outings and at the same time the members of the Camera Club would benefit by the experience gained on these field days. A combined field day at Lion Mountain has been arranged for Saturday, July 29.
The president of the Camera Club (Dr K. Porter) thanked Mr Simmons on behalf of the photographers and assured him that they would be pleased to accept the invitation.
Special business for the night was a lecture by one of the Camera Club members (Mr H. Baker) on photographic filters and their uses. This lecture proved interesting to all members and provided material for an enlightening discussion on the composition of light and the effects of filtered light on the various photographic films.
Another Camera Club member (Mr F.W. Webb), concluded the night's program with a lecture and practical demonstration on fashion photography and several other club members then took photographs under Mr Webb's direction.
Saturday 29th July 1950
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CAMERA CLUB MEETING
An own choice print competition for the Junior section of the club and a lecture on 35mm cameras and technique were the highlights of the fortnightly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club last Thursday night.
It was pleasing to see the large attendance and the number and quality of prints entered in the competition, which was won by Master K. Gricks, with Mr J. Bartholomew second and Miss J. McKinlay third. Guest speaker for the night, Mr T. Bencke, was called upon to give a personal criticism of the competition prints, and imparted some valuable information regarding points of composition and print quality on which prints are judged.
In his informative lecture on 35mm cameras and technique, Mr Bencke traced the history of 35mm cameras back to the first Leica, which was built by Oscar Barnack, an instrument maker for the Leitz microscope factory in Germany in 1914 - a period when a photographer's reputation was judged by the enormity of his camera.
Mr Bencke outlined the advantages and disadvantages of miniature cameras (there are more advantages than disadvantages - any 35mm fan will tell you) and impressed several points which should be digested by all camera users. Topmost of these points is the necessity of knowing well the mechanical workings of a camera, so that one's mind is free to concentrate on the artistic side of making a picture. The lecture was concluded with a detailed account of the precise processing so necessary in miniature work, and the club members showed their appreciation by a spontaneous round of applause and an invitation to "call again".
The combined Naturalists Club - Camera Club outing to Lion Mountain, which was to have taken place today, had to be canceled due to unsuitable weather, but it is hoped that a date will be set for a similar field day at the coast, sometime in August.
A full attendance is expected for the next meeting, two weeks hence, when art teacher, Mr C. Haywood, will give a lecture on pictorial composition, in conjunction with a landscape and seascape competition and a showing of photos of the Hartley Memorial. Visitors are cordially invited to attend the meeting which commences at 8pm on August 10 at the Commonwealth Health Laboratory.
Saturday 12th August 1950
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CAMERA CLUB MEETING
On the eve of his departure for Melbourne, the president of the Rockhampton Camera Club (Dr. K.C. Porter) expressed his regrets at having to tender his resignation due to his transfer.
"I wish to thank the members of the Camera Club for their cooperation in the past, and wish them every success in the future", he said as the farewell party given in honor of himself and his wife at the conclusion of the club's fortnightly meeting last Thursday night.
The secretary (Mr. R. Gabriel) presented them with a small token of remembrance on behalf of the club and wished them God speed on their motor trip South.
Other activities for the night included a lecture on pictorial composition by the guest speaker, Mr. C. Haywood, and a landscape and seascape competition. In his talk, Mr. Haywood, although speaking solely from an artist's point of view, divulged many important points which apply to all branches of the graphic arts. He illustrated his lecture with some of his own water colors and rough pencil sketches.
"If an artist knows what to leave out of a picture he knows how much to include in the picture", Mr. Haywood stressed.
While this advice may seem redundant at first sight, it is, however, a very true statement, but unfortunately it is very hard for a photographer to move a tree that detracts from the beauty of a scene.
Another point made by the lecturer was: "Learn the elementary rules of composition and then forget them. After that let your feelings rather than your eyesight guide you in your picture-making efforts".
The junior section of the print competition was won by Mr. M. Brookfield, who has been a consistent winner in the past and should be due for a promotion to the senior section in the very near future. The senior grade was a little disappointing, as there were only three prints entered. Mr. H. Baker, another consistent first place-getter, took first and second places with two fine pictures in this section.
The club should have a worthy successor to Dr. Porter for the presidency in Mr. F.W. Webb, who was elected without an opponent.
Top of the bill for the next meeting night is a talk on cameras by the club secretary, Mr. "Russ" Gabriel, followed by a competition of flower shots. Looks like the bees will have to stand back for the next fortnight and let the cameras in close to collect some pollen on the lenses.
Tuesday 12th September 1950
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
Due to the absence of a good showing of character study prints at the fortnightly meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club last Thursday night, the time for this competition has been extended to give the members more time to collect some prints.
The president (Mr F.W. Webb) made an effort to find out why members were reticent to enter prints for the competitions. As many of the members possess only box cameras, they said that they are unable to take close-ups and many of the competition subjects are therefore outside the scope of their equipment. One club member gave a short talk on how to take close-ups with a box camera with the aid of a supplementary lens, such as a spectacle lens, held in front of the camera lens.
The subject for the next competition is "Hands". To the uninitiated, this subject may seem too common to warrant a second look, let alone a photograph; but very often it is the everyday object that makes the best photographic subject. Hands, when treated properly, make a picture that can tell a story which hundreds of words may not convey.
Of particular interest to all members was a practical demonstration on print retouching and finishing by Mr F. Webb. Starting with a "raw" black-and-white print, Mr Webb proceeded to show club members how to work on the print with a knife, pencil and brush, until the finished article was completely devoid of all disturbing marks and blemishes, and contained some highlight areas which were not in the original, but which made a world of difference to its quality.
It may be a good plan if several members get together and make a photographic record of the various stages of Mr Webb's demonstration, because of its value to photographers who intend exhibiting their work in the future, but do not have the "know-how" on how to make their work more acceptable to salon and competition judges.
Thursday 27th March 1952
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
MEMBERS are advised that the Annual General Meeting of the Rockhampton Camera Club will be held TONIGHT. All members are requested to attend by 8pm.
Thursday 31st July 1952
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MODEL WITH PORTRAITS
Monday 31st August 1953
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ROCKHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB
The 2nd Rockhampton Annual Youth Show staged its display, on the 29th August 1953, at the Show Grounds.
Rockhampton Camera Club showed in sepia toned and black and white photos the work of its members. It was a splendid show and covered a wide range of subjects.
Thursday 31st July 1952
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AUSTRALIAN PICTURE WINS WORLD AWARD
