WOLLONGONG CAMERA CLUB
1914
Tuesday 17th March 1914 Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong NSW)
A meeting of the newly formed Camera Club was held last night, Mr Frank Rose presiding. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs Rose, Tindall and Crook, was appointed to draw up rules and by-laws to be submitted to next meeting. It was decided to hold a competition amongst members, the object selected being a view to include the Wollongong lighthouse. Mr H.P. Crook was appointed secretary to the club.
Friday 3rd April 1914 Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong NSW)
A meeting of members of the newly formed Camera Club was held at the club rooms on Monday night. Mr Frank Rose presiding.
The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mr Frank Rose; Vice Presidents, Messrs A. Brickwood and S.R. Musgrave; Hon.Treasurer, Mr R. Tindall; Hon.Secretary, Mr H.P. Crook; auditors, Messrs E. Allsep and R. Bevan.
It was decided to have a road scene for the next competition.
A code of rules was adopted and membership fee was fixed at 5s per annum. The executive was authorized to draw up a syllabus for the year.
15th April 1915 Page 213 - The Australasian Photographic Review
PROPOSED PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION AT WOLLONGONG
The Wollongong Photographic Club, a recently formed and enthusiastic body, have under consideration the holding of an amateur photographic and art exhibition at an early date. The camera workers of the district have unanimously promised assistance and the proposal bids fair to be a great success.
The objects of the exhibition are three fold. First and most important, the raising of funds for the Belgian Food Fund, to which the total nett proceeds are to be donated; secondly, to encourage amateurs to come out with their best efforts and show the public what they can do; thirdly, to give camera workers an opportunity of united assistance in one of the most deserving causes the world has ever known — “The cry for bread from Belgium”.
Other bodies have taken such action and the amateur photographers of Australasia are now directly appealed to, to assist in making this initial effort a huge success. Pictures of commercial value, of all sizes, framed or unframed, but in all cases neatly mounted and titled, albums of views, collections of post cards and such other works as may be at the disposal of intending contributors, will be gladly received. Colored enlargements, interesting reproductions of old and historical scenes or buildings, pencil sketches, oil or color work, will all find a ready welcome. No objection whatever will be taken to cash donations, but all pictures or parcels sent must be carriage paid, otherwise the expense may overweigh the benefit derived from the contribution.
Competitive sections are being arranged and the club’s gold medal for best collection of photographic work will be worth competing for. Particulars of competitions will shortly be available. All exhibits (unless otherwise specified) will be sold and the proceeds, as stated, devoted to the Belgian Food Fund. Secretaries of kindred clubs are invited to interest their members in the movement and thus ensure success. Arrangements will be made for all pictures not sold at the exhibition to be sold by auction by a leading city auctioneer. Enquiries and donations will receive prompt acknowledgment from the club secretary, H.P. Crook, Wollongong, N.S.W.
(NOTE: This is a good movement and Mr. Crook is a most enthusiastic worker. The idea will have our hearty support and we hope that workers in other centers will get in touch with the promoter and assist the Wollongong club to carry the scheme through to success. It has been arranged that donations shall be acknowledged in these columns and we understand the date of the exhibition will be some time in June or July. Editor A.P.-R.)
Friday 23rd June 1922 Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong NSW)
Mr C.W. Toobe won the first prize for seniors and Mr R. Tucker the first prize for juniors in connection with the first competition under the auspices of the Wollongong Camera Club.
The next competition closes on July 15th, when prizes will be awarded for ladies and gentlemen. For the former the subject for competition will be a seascape and for the latter an indoor study — portrait or interior view, For juniors under 18 years the subject will be "Stuart Park."
Prizes will be donated by Mr E. Burrows to the value of 10/6 for each of the adult sections, and 5s for the junior section.
Next meeting on June 29th, when lectures will be delivered on selecting the picture and exposure.
The next outing has been arranged for Prince of Wales Birthday (26th) to Bulli Pass.
The committee elected at the last meeting comprises — Mr G.T. Wensor, president; Miss Summerllee, Messrs Hamey and Oyston, vice-presidents; Mr R.B. Dash, secretary and treasurer; Mr Jack Sykes, librarian, together with Messrs Allsep, Harmon and Burrows. Membership for 12 months: Gents 2/6, ladies and juniors 1/6.
Friday 21st July 1922 Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong NSW)
The meeting of the club on Thursday night took the form of a lecture by Mr P. Neeson on his experiences as an amateur photographer.
The club's next competition is set down to close on 5th August; the subject, "Child Study" (portrait of a child or children doing something). The entries will be judged in three sections gents, ladies and juniors (under 18), the entrance fee being 6d per print entered.
All information in respect to membership and competitions can be had from Mr R.B. Dash, the Hon.Secretary, at 165 Crown Street.
15th August 1922 Page 418 - The Australasian Photo-Review
The "The Australasian Photo-Review" are frequently asked for some suggestions as to a program or syllabus for a small Photographic Society and that of the Wollongong Camera Club, recently established in one of the small coastal towns of New South Wales and printed below, will be found of interest to the members of other small societies.
OBJECTS
THe association of photographers for mutual instruction in photographic technique, art principles, demonstration of processes and exchange of ideas.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
Gentlemen, 2/6; Ladies, 1/6; Juniors (under 18 years), 1/6.
COMMITTEE
President: Mr G.T. Wensor; Vice-Presidents: Miss Summerlee and Messrs. A. Hamey and G. Oyston; Hon.Secretary and Hon.Treasurer: Mr R.B. Dash; Librarian: Mr J. Sykes; together with Messrs. E. Allsep, E.W. Burrows and J. Harman.
MEETINGS
are held on Thursdays as notified at 8pm at Mr Dash's store, 165 Crown Street.
SET COMPETITION
Closed 15th June - Subject: Market Square, Wollongong. Cash prizes: Senior, 10/6; Junior, 5/-; presented by Mr R.B. Dash. Senior won by Mr T.W. Tobe; Junior won by Mr R. Tucker.
DEMONSTRATION
"Flashlight" by Mr A. Hamey, on 15th June 1922.
FIRST OUTING
26th June 1922, to Bulli Pass, Lookout and Loddon Falls.
LECTURE and DEMONSTRATION
"Selecting the Picture" by Mr A. Hamey, on 29th June 1922.
BUSINESS MEETING
to elect Sub-Committees and Judges, 29th June 1922.
LECTURE
"Experiences in Amateur Photography" by Mr P. Neeson, 13th July 1922.
SECOND COMPETITION
Closed 15th July 1933. Subjects: Gentlemen, "Anything Indoor"; Ladies, "Seascape"; Juniors, "Stuart Park". Prizes: Photographic materials to value of 10/6, 10/6 and 5/-, respectively, presented by Mr E.W. Burrow. Gentlemen's won by Mr J. Harman, Ladies won by Miss M. Smithers, Juniors won by Mr R. Tucker.
BUSINESS MEETING and LECTURETTE
"Trimming the Print" by Mr A. Hamey, 20th July 1922.
LECTURES ARRANGED
August 3 - "Exposure and Development" by Mr H.W. McLelland.
August 10 - "Toning" by Mr R.C. Rose.
August 24 - "Gaslight Printing" by Mr G. Oyston.
COMPETITIONS OPEN
(1) For the most correctly exposed negative of Open Landscape delivered to the Hon.Secretary by the morning of 3rd August. Cash prize, 10/6, presented by Mr H.W. McLelland.
(2) Closing 5th August. Subject: "Child Study". To be judged in three sections: Gentlemen, Ladies and Juniors. Cash prizes, 10/6, 10/6 and 5/- respectively, presented by the President (Mr G.T. Wensor).
(3) Closing about December. Subject: "Best Set of Six Pictures of Native Wild Flowers". Conditions of judging to be announced later. Cash prizes of 15/- first, 5/- second, presented by Mr A. Hamey.
Number of members to 12/7/1922: Gentlemen, 19; Ladies, 15; Juniors, 6.
Friday 22nd September 1922 Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong NSW)
The decision of the members of the Wollongong Camera Club to exhibit at the Albury Show was crowned with success. Entries were made in nine sections, and awards obtained in six sections, including four firsts and five seconds.
Following were the successful exhibitors — Portrait study of a child — G.T. Wensor 1 and 2. Home portrait (unretouched) — G.T. Wensor 1 and 2. 12 photographic post cards — G.T. Wensor 1, L. James (Dapto) 2. Flower study — G. Oyston 2. Most effective picture — G.T. Wensor 2. Best example of pictorial photography — G.T. Wensor 1.
Friday 7th March 1924 Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong NSW) - Page 5
The Wollongong Camera Club has arranged a lecture and practical demonstration of flashlight photography on Tuesday next at 8 pm, at Harlow's Kodak Store. The lecture has been arranged through the courtesy of Kodak Proprietary Limited, to be delivered by Mr W. von der Velden, who is an experienced lecturer and an expert of foremost reputation . The club invites any one interested to attend the lecture.
Friday 7th March 1924 Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong NSW) - Page 13
A very interesting lecture and demonstration on Flashlight and Silhouette Photography was given at Harlow's Kodak Store on Tuesday evening last by Mr van der Veldon, by the courtesy of Messrs. Kodak Ltd. of Sydney. The lecturer explained the various processes used in making pictures by artificial light, from the earliest experiments to the present up to date methods. A number of exposures were made and the results demonstrated to a large and appreciative audience.
At the closure of the lecture Mr H.W. McLelland, the president of the Wollongong Camera Club, moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr van der Veldon, which was supported by Mr P. Neesan and carried with enthusiasm by all present, who evidently keenly enjoyed an instructive evening's entertainment by an acknowledged expert.
Friday 13th June 1930 Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong NSW)
The Wollongong Camera Club, under supervision of Mr Neison, visited Wollongong Harbour. The members of the Club spent an enjoyable afternoon, taking pictures of the lighthouse and the surroundings. The Club decided to spend their next afternoon at Mt. Kembla.
15th April 1924 Page 206 - The Australasian Photo-Review
WOLLONGONG CAMERA CLUB
A lecture illustrated by practical demonstrations on Flashlight Photography was given at the Wollongong Camera Club by Mr. W. van der Velden, of the Kodak staff, on 11th March, before the largest audience that has so far attended the Club meetings.
The subject was first briefly outlined in its historical and chemical aspects. The processes employed by the professional photographer were then described and the methods specially devised for the amateur dealt with in detail.
Flash lamps and explosive powders of different kinds were exhibited and a practical demonstration given with Eastman Flash Sheets. A silhouette portrait and a semi-silhouette were taken of members in the audience, finishing the demonstration by making a straight out flashlight portrait of the Club’s President seated at the table. Reproductions of prints from the negatives are shown below.
A 3a Kodak and a No. 2 Box Brownie were used to make the pictures, all of which turned out very well. The films were developed by Mr. E.S. Harlow, the local “Kodak” dealer and exhibited before the meeting closed.
Considerable enthusiasm was displayed and a number of questions to the lecturer concluded an interesting evening.
