TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
1st March 1948 Page 159 - Vol. 55 No. 3 Australasian Photo-Review
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Tamworth Photographic Society is now an accomplished fact, following on a successful initial meeting held on February 13th. Twenty-three prospective members attended and, in addition, apologies were received from almost an equal number.
An election of office-bearers resulted in: President, David Rich; Vice-Presidents, Frank Asher and Miss Adams; Hon.Secretary, O.E. Worth; Committee, Rev. Baker, Mr. Layton and Miss Stevenson.
The newly-formed society is fortunate in its prospects of securing both meeting and dark-rooms, assets which will certainly make them the envy of many older groups.
An ambitious program is envisaged. Enquiries will be welcomed by the Hon.Secretary.
1st April 1948 Page 221 - Vol. 55 No. 4 Australasian Photo-Review
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The first general meeting of this newly-formed Society was held on the evening of March 19th. After a short business session for adoption of constitution and other matters, there were displayed the entries to the recent Tamworth Show — first as a general display and then the award pictures of each section were “put up” for criticism and discussion.
Then followed a general symposium, “Know Your Camera”, when members described and explained the workings of their own cameras. Time did not allow of the scheduled lecture, “First Principles of Photography”.
It was decided that early in October a general exhibition of members prints would be held and to his various other camera clubs would be invited to send prints.
1st June 1948 Page 300 - Vol. 55 No. 6 Australasian Photo-Review
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Our meeting was held on the night of Friday, 16th April, in the science demonstration room of the Tamworth High School, where a Verichrome film was developed and printed for the benefit of those just commencing in photography.
D.L. Rich then traced the history of the development of photography, from the works of Aristotle (350 B.C.), who first mentioned the camera obscura, to the present day. Discussion on the night’s proceedings then followed.
At our meeting held on May 7th, O.E. Worth gave a lecture on “Exposing the Negative”. Later, D.L. Rich followed with a short introduction to photographic optics, confining his remarks mainly to the common types of lenses, and to aberrations and their correction. At this meeting, which, incidentally, was very well attended, a very satisfactory number of entries was submitted for the print competition.
1st July 1948 Page 409 - Vol. 55 No. 7 Australasian Photo-Review
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
At the meeting held on May 21st, a most instructive talk was given by Mr. S. Layton on “Composition", using as a general guide the principles laid down by R.N. Haile. Then followed a practical demonstration of contact printing by D.L. Rich, using quarter-plate negatives (displaying under-, normal-, and over- exposure) and printed on normal, soft, and contrast Velox, to show the many differences and methods of compensation. Several of the members present who had not previously made contact prints tried their hand and were immediately converted to doing their own D.&P. work in the future.
On June 4th, a very interesting talk was given by Mr. L.G. Williams on “Enlarger Construction,” during which he demonstrated most effectively an enlarger ingeniously made from a cardboard box. He then went on to point out the many advantages of a more solidly constructed vertical type enlarger.
Mr. O. E. Worth then made, in preparation for the next meeting — nine (9) exposures of a volunteer model. Three of each, respectively, were under-, normal-, and over-exposed, so that by under-, normal-, and over-development he will be able to demonstrate the “nine negatives”.
1st August 1948 Page 426 - Vol. 55 No. 8 Australasian Photo-Review
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
On 6th June, L.C. Williams talk on “Enlarger Construction” showed how easy it is to build a simple enlarger. He brought to the meeting (for purposes of illustration) an enlarger made from a stiff cardboard box, and explained the functions of lamp, reflector, ground glass or condenser, and projection lens. He then demonstrated the model in use.
On 20th June, F. E. Asher gave an interesting talk on “Enlarging,” enumerating the essentials for high quality prints—-a good negative, fresh chemical solutions, a reliable safelight, fresh paper, large test strips, composing the picture on the masking board, accurate timing. He then demonstrated the technique of making prints with a portable enlarger owned by one of the members.
On 2nd July, Dr. D.L. Rich presented a carefully prepared lecture on “Print Control,” dealing with methods of control through holding back, burning-in, flashing, developer strength, developer temperature, paper contrast, sepia toning, bleaching and re-development, insertion or clearing of highlights with ferricyanide. Gadgets were shown for achieving varied effects in dodging, and the lecturer ably illustrated each point of his talk with a “before” and “after” pair of prints showing the improvement wrought by the methods outlined.
The Society now has a membership of thirty, and meets on the first and third Friday of each month at 7.30pm. Photographically interested visitors to Tamworth are invited to come along to any of our meetings. Enquiries may be made from E.F. Asher (Jeweller) or A. J. Cohen (Chemist), in the main shopping block.
1st September 1948 Page 545 - Vol. 55 No. 9 Australasian Photo-Review
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
On July 16th the meeting was addressed by Mr. L.C. Williams, who spoke entertainingly of his experiences in photography over the last two decades, and illustrated his talk with a large number of his own prints, many of which had won awards and honorable mention in overseas, as well as Australian salons. He then demonstrated the use of artificial lighting in portraiture and invited members to make exposures of model while he arranged the lighting.
The meeting held on the 23rd July took the form of an evening at the studios of Mr. J, Solomons. On that occasion, Mr. Solomons gave a detailed account of the lighting methods as used in a commercial studio, describing and demonstrating in succession side-, one-, overhead-, back-, spot-, background-, fill-in-, and general lighting. Placing a model in position and using the ground glass of a view camera, so that members could also observe, Mr. Solomons turned on the different lights, gradually building up to the full 6000 or more watts. He then made several exposures for demonstration at a later meeting.
At our meeting on July 30 we were fortunate in being addressed by Mr. Douglas Glass, English documentary photographer, who built his talk on a series of enlargements. He is an intense realist with the camera, and, apart from the technical brilliance of his 24 x 20in. prints, one could not help but be impressed by the stark portrayal of the English village and its inhabitants — not so-called “candids” by any sense, but each one showing the character and personality of these people.
Another evening was held at Mr. Solomons studio on August 6th. On this occasion the studio was placed at the disposal of members who, in groups of four, arranged the lights, posed one of themselves as a model, and made exposures. This meeting was the third dealing with artificial lighting and portraiture, and now members feel that many obstacles in this regard have been overcome.
1st October 1948 Page 564 - Vol. 55 No. 10 Australasian Photo-Review
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Dr. Banks-Smith, the lecturer for the meeting on August 13th, proved himself as an entertaining and experienced speaker. His address, entitled “Photographic Optics”, embraced the subject from the very beginning; Light and its reflection and refraction — lenses and their manufacture and use — aberrations and their correction — and finally an historical survey of the parent types and their modern derivatives. The lecture was well illustrated with drawings and diagrams projected with an extremely efficient epidiascope made by himself.
On August 20th, Mr. O.E. Worth introduced the Society to the fascinating subject of color. Before dealing with true color, he made brief mention of the various methods of toning and hand-coloring, and proceeded to demonstrate there and then how simple (to one who knows) hand coloring could be — using first crayons and then oils. Passing then to the question of color film, he dealt with the various types of color film used; the essentials of exposure and processing; color harmony and composition; and concluded his most comprehensive address by projecting a series of Kodachrome transparencies.
Mr. A.J. Cohen wound up proceedings by showing a number of 8mm Kodachrome films taken in Tamworth and abroad.
On September 3rd, we were delighted to receive a visit from Mr. K.J. Mierendorff, of the Sydney Camera Club, who — to use his own words — was “highjacked” into addressing us. He spoke of the formation and progress of his own Club and of the activities of camera clubs in Sydney; of new material now becoming available; answered many questions and followed with a general discussion.
The next day, incidentally, we were able to welcome A. Coupar, also of the Sydney Camera Club, who was passing through Tamworth.
1st December 1948 Page 744 - Vol. 55 No. 12 Australasian Photo-Review
FIRST ANNUAL EXHIBITION
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
1st December 1948 Page 751 - Vol. 55 No. 12 Australasian Photo-Review
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Much to the satisfaction of the Society, an excellent response by exhibitors all over the State resulted in over 250 prints being displayed. The exhibition was held in the Municipal Library; here the fluorescent lighting installed therein did full justice to a first-class series of photographs. Tamworth had never before seen an exhibition of such magnitude, and the general opinion amongst members was that local citizens received the project very well indeed. Much to our discomfort, however, we noted with some alarm that the most popular print appeared to be an action shot of a local football semi-final!
However, the many “salon” prints received their share of attention. When the exhibition closed on October 20 it had been on view for nearly two weeks and had been viewed by over 1000 visitors.
1st May 1949 Page 322 - Vol. 56 No. 5 Australasian Photo-Review
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The annual meeting was held on Saturday, 19th March. Features of the meeting were:
(1) Election of office-bearers as follows: Patron, Mr. T.J. Treloar; President, Mr. F.E. Asher; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. O.E. Worth and G.A. Baker; Secretary, Mr. G.A. Tunks; Treasurer, Mr. Glen Barrett; Committee, Mr. A.J. Cohen, Miss M. McKinney and Miss M. Archbold.
(2) An interesting address by Dr. Rich (here on a return visit) on the subject of “The Individual Approach to Photography”, in which he competently discussed the possible variations in subject matter, composition and technique which go into the making of a picture which has individuality.
(3) The decision to hold an exhibition on salon lines next October.
1st December 1949 Page 738 - Vol. 56 No. 12 Australasian Photo-Review
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Though no reports have appeared in the A.P.-R. recently, the Society has been far from idle. The chief project has been the equipping of the club darkroom; this is now finished and processing operations are in full swing. Owing to unsettled conditions, the annual exhibition was postponed, but plans are being laid for this to be held early in the new year. The conditions for the photographic section of the local Tamworth Show were submitted to the Society and have been duly revised; details will be announced in due course.
It was with much regret that members received the news that their President, Mr. F.E. Asher, wished to relinquish office owing to pressure of business. Mr. S.H. Layton was accordingly elected for the balance of the year. Other office-bearers are: Vice-President, Mr. O.E. Worth; Secretary, Mr. G.A. Tunks; Treasurer, Mr. Glen Barratt; Committee, Mr. A.J. Cohen, Rev. Baker, Miss McKinney, Miss Archbold.
1st March 1950 Page 132 - Vol. 57 No. 3 Australasian Photo-Review
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
At the Annual General Meeting held on 3rd February, 1950, the following office-bearers were elected: Patron, Mr. T.J. Treloar, M.H.R.; President, Mr. O.E. Worth; Vice-Presidents, Mr. F.E. Asher, Rev. Mr. G.A. Baker; Hon. Secretary, Mr. S.H. Layton; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. G. Barrett; Committee, Miss M. McKinney, Messrs. W.T.L. and A. Middleton.
A Point-Score Competition is to be held by the Society.
1st November 1950
Page 724 - Vol. 57 No. 11 The Australasian Photographic Review
IMPRESSIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
From the TAMWORTH LEADER - October 19th, 1950
A veritable feast of photographic artistry was in store for Tamworth people who attended the exhibition arranged by Tamworth Photographic Society, which opened at the City Library yesterday and would conclude on Friday.
This was stated yesterday by Mr. Keast Burke ARPS, APSA, visiting editor and photography authority, who judged the exhibits.
Mr. Burke said he appreciated the invitation to judge at Tamworth. He had accepted very gladly, having heard so much of the attractions of Tamworth and its ringed setting of hills.
“In fact”, he said, “it proved considerably more beautiful than I had anticipated”.
As for the photographs, they were over 150 in number and had come from all the eastern States. Particularly noticeable were such well-known names as Messrs. W.H. McGlung and Frank Tully, of Newcastle, Dr. D.L. Rich and Mr. C.V. Jackson (Sydney), Messrs. A.G. Gray (Melbourne), and J.R. Hopkins (Warrnambool), J.P. Carney (Griffith) and Dr. L.T. Lloyd (Warwick).
With the support of photographers of such calibre the exhibition must be of a very high standard.
Mr. Burke stressed that the majority of these pictures were not just records, but were expressions of the personal outlook of the makers. As such, they were deserving of the closest study.
The special award list, based on Mr. Burke’s selections, is as follows;
SILVER PLAQUE: Mr. John Hopkins (Victoria);
BRONZE PLAQUES: Messrs. Frank Tully and W.H. McGlung;
CERTIFICATES: Messrs. Cyril Jackson and D.H. Featherstone, F.E. Asher, John R. Adamson, A.G. Gray, Charles Collins and J.P. Carney ARPS.
1st December 1950
Page 780 - Vol. 57 No. 12 The Australasian Photographic Review
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
October saw the holding of our Society’s annual exhibition, the awards for which were published in the November A.P.-R. (page 724). Although the continued wet and flood conditions affected the attendance, we enjoyed excellent support. Visitors were specially pleased with the interstate character of the show, five States being represented.
TAMWORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
EDITORIAL OUTING
Society members and the Editor posed in front of the giant gum of Piallamore, featured by L.C. Gentle in the “A.P.-R.” for October, 1950