FORT STREET SCHOOL CAMERA CLUB
FORMED SEPTEMBER 1910
22nd May 1911 Page 289 - Vol. 18 No. 5 The Australasian Photographic Review
FORT STREET SCHOOL CAMERA CLUB
The first exhibition showing the results of the Fort Street School Camera Club competition was held on April 27th, the principal prizes being cameras and photographic material presented by Kodak (Australasia) Ltd.
The Headmaster, Mr. A.J. Kilgour, B.A., LL.B., presided, and in his opening address, said that some six or seven years ago a camera club had been in existence, but had disbanded owing to the removal of the teacher in charge. The present club seemed to have made an excellent start, and he hoped that the boys would continue to take an active part in its work. Mr. Walter Burke, editor of the A.P-R., who judged the prints, then announced the winning sets — each of six prints,— and pointed out the more prominent defects in these and the other exhibits on the walls. He considered that the exhibition was highly creditable, the work on the whole being excellent, there being very little difference between the winner’s work and many of the other exhibits.
Mr. Kilgour presented the prizes, which were as follows: First. R. Bell; second, T. Daniels; third, R. Strange. (A print from the first and second prize set is reproduced in this issue.)
The proceedings ended with a hearty vote of thanks to Messrs. Kodak (Australasia) Ltd., for the presentation of the prizes, and to Mr. Burke for judging the exhibits.
As a result of the competition and exhibition, the membership of the club has been greatly increased.
PLAY TIME
By Master R. Bell
A picture from the First Prize winning set of six pictures at the Fort Street School Exhibition
A SUNNY CORNER
By Master T. Daniels
A picture from the Second Prize winning set of six pictures at the Fort Street School Exhibition
23rd October 1911 Page 596 - Vol. 18 No. 10 The Australasian Photographic Review
FORT STREET SCHOOL CAMERA CLUB
This Club was formed in September, 1910. Mr. Bauer, the Hon.Secretary, was also elected to act in conjunction with Mr. Esserman as a delegate to the Sports Union of the School.
The Club has 35 members on the roll, though of late military training has considerably lessened the attendance; the average number present at the weekly outings being 16 members.
Considerable pleasure, however, has been derived from these outings and most of the beauty spots on and around Sydney Harbor were visited, as were also many places further afield. The courtesy extended to the Club by the various Ferry Companies, in allowing members to travel at reduced rates, was highly appreciated.
Of the four Photographic Demonstrations given during the year, two were under the auspices of Messrs. Baker and Rouse. These were of a particularly entertaining and instructive character, and were greatly appreciated by the members. The firm has further interested itself in the welfare of the Club by offering two guineas worth of material towards the proper equipment of the darkroom; the Club acknowledges with many thanks this kind donation.
The present darkroom, by-the-way, is unfortunately too small for the Club’s requirements; but the members are looking forward to the time when a larger room will be available, so that they may take advantage of the demonstrations offered by Photographic Experts.
At this juncture, be it said, that since its inauguration the Camera Club has not been any expense whatever to the Sports Union.
In conclusion, members are asked to continue their present interest in the Club, to attend the outings whenever possible, and to induce other members to join.
Photography is not only one of the most interesting, but it is also one of the most intellectual hobbies a lad may indulge in, whilst the physical advantages are of considerable importance.