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The Blue Mountains Photography Group was formed on the 25th May 1956 under the name of Springwood and District Camera Club.

The original Office Bearers were: President, A.E. Searle; Vice President, E.A. Oxley, Hon Secretary, Miss Langhorne; Assistant Secretary, M. Davies; Treasurer, D. Hill; and Publicity Officer, Charlie O’Neill.

The first President was Allan E. Searle who was a celebrated Historical writer.



Thursday 3rd July 1958
Page 10 - Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW)

SPRINGWOOD AND DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB
The Autumn color competition held in the clubroom, attracted 23 entries. Following members were successful: Mr. A. Shirlow 1, Mr. H. Searle 2, Miss Langhorne 3. Two honorable mentions, both to Mr. M. Davies.

At the conclusion of competition individual members showed color slides, and arrangements were made for the trip to Burragorang Valley.

Next meeting will be held on July 4th, when an open black and white competition will be held. Visitors and new members contact Miss Langhorne at Oxleys Pharmacy, Springwood.



21st November 1958 - Miss Beverley Fiedler joined.

3rd November 1960 – Nepean Times had the following: The Nepean Summer Festival which will be officially opened on the 10th December 1960, will have a display of photographs from the following Camera Clubs: Katoomba, Springwood, Manly, Petersham, Marrickville, Mosman, Double Bay and a YMCA club.

1961 – At the Annual General Meeting Keith Musgrave AFIAP was elected to the position of President which he held for 26 years, consecutively.

KEITH MUSGRAVE AFIAP
Born 20th June 1914 Mosman, NSW
Died 6th February 1986 Springwood, NSW

1963 – Changed name to Springwood Camera Club.

1963 the Northern Suburbs Camera Club (now Northside Creative Photography) visited with a display of prints for discussion and social contact. It is obvious that Northern Suburbs Camera Club prints were highly regarded.

1964 – Joining fee was ₤0.10.0 and the Annual Fee was ₤1.0.0 which included a Club badge.

1964 - Amended the Constitution, paragraph 5 to read as follows; Office bearers shall be – President, Vice President, Hon Secretary, Assistant Hon Secretary, Hon Treasurer, Social Secretary (Hostess), 3 Committee, to be elected at the AGM.

1966 – Introduction of the MUSGRAVE MERIT AWARD this award covers the highest average placings awarded by the evening three judges for unplaced entries, covering 13 Monochrome and 12 Color competitions. Also embracing consistent competition entry, of at least two thirds of the years syllabus, those also not eligible are first, second and third in Color and first in Monochrome prints Trophy awards.

1967 – Annual fee $2.00

1967 - Springwood was awarded a Pennant for being a Finalist in the Federation of Camera Clubs NSW Metro Zone KO Competition.

1968 – Annual fee $3.00

1968 - Springwood was awarded a Pennant for being a Finalist in the Federation of Camera Clubs NSW Metro Zone KO Competition.

1970 – "This Camera Club began because of the conviction of a few people that there was sufficient interest in the Springwood District to justify the formation of an organization to develop and encourage an interest in photography". Reproduced from the "Mountain Gazette" on the 5th August 1970.

1972 - Springwood was awarded a Pennant for being a Finalist in the Federation of Camera Clubs NSW Metro Zone KO Competition.

1973 – Joining fee $2, Annual fee $4 and Supper charge $0.15

31st March 1973 - Beverley Fiedler gained a Certificate of Merit in the Pictorial section of the Federation of Camera Clubs NSW Inter-Club competition.

1974 - Joining fee $2, Annual fee $5 and Supper charge $0.20

1974 - The FIRST Annual (Newsletter) was produced by David Templeton.

1975 - Affiliated to the Federation of Camera Clubs NSW

1976 – At the Christmas Dinner which was held at the Swiss Inn at Valley Heights the President Mr Keith Musgrave was installed in a Rocking Chair with "Keith" painted in gold letters by Bruce Jones.

1978 - Joining fee $2, Annual fee $6

1978 - Constitution amended to allow for 2 Vice Presidents.

27th July 1979 - for all competitions 3 Slides per member instead of the 2 previously allowed.

1980 - Joining fee $2, Annual fee $10 including supper.
7th and 8th November 1980 - Photographic show conducted similar to an Art Exhibition, with an Opening Night with Ian Maurice from 2KA Radio Station.

1981 Joining fee $2, Annual fee $10 including supper.

3rd and 4th April 1981 - Photographic show (Photographs were For Sale) and display of Historic and Modern Photographic equipment.

17th July 1981 - Special General Meeting to amend the Constitution, to allow the Committee to appoint a Member of the Club to Life Membership.

1st October 1981 - changed meeting place from the Fire Brigade Hall to the Masonic Lodge in Macquarie Road, Springwood.

March 1982 - rejoined the Federation of Camera Clubs NSW.

1st April 1982 - Miss Glad Hood had a display of old Photographs including some Daguerrotypes and Photographic equipment.

6th May 1982 - Hugh Spiers (Artist) presented a talk on "Photography – Painting – Art".

29 July 1982 - Special General Meeting the Club changed the name to the Springwood Photographic Society.

The logo for the “Springwood Photographic Society” was designed by David Templeton. The design is a graphical representation of light thru a prism. David presented 2 designs around the light thru a prism, with a total of 16 different color variations.

1982 - Joining fee $2, Annual fee $12 including supper.

30th April 1983 – hosted the Federation of Camera Clubs NSW Inter-Club

The Mayor of the Blue Mountains Council – Peter Quirk presented a plaque to the Club.

Beverley Fiedler presented a lecture on "Wildflowers of the Blue Mountains".

1983  FCC Inter-Club - 2nd Color prints

1983  FCC Inter-Club - 2nd Nature slides

Blue Mountains Photography Group
Inaugural - Photographer of the Year
2nd June 1983

Each entrant has to submit a panel of 4 Prints or 4 Slides and they will be judged as a panel.

The Print Perpetual trophy was donated by Kerry's Motors.

The Slide Perpetual trophy was donated by Mary and Boris Hart - Springwood Laundromat.

1984  – Campbelltown Camera Club conducted an Inter-Club between Berrima District, Campbelltown, Henry Lawson, Springwood and Wollongong clubs. Keith Musgrave gained 1st in Color prints and Dorothy Munro gained a Certificate of Merit in Color slides.

1984 FCC Inter-Club - 2nd Monochrome

4th July 1985 – Mr Peter Russell from Polaroid presented a lecture on "Instant Slides".

31st January 1986 – W.H. (Bill) Munro Snr passed away.

6th February 1986 - Keith Musgrave AFIAP passed away.

1986 FCC Inter-Club - equal 3rd Color prints
1986 FCC Inter-Club - 1st Nature prints

1987 – Annual fee $15

1989 – Annual fee $20 and $35 Married Couple.

1990 FCC Inter-Club - 3rd Nature slides
1990 FCC Inter-Club - 2nd Australian Landscape/Seascape slides
1990 FCC Inter-Club - equal 2nd Theme in Ten Slides
1990 FCC Inter-Club - 1st (small club) Nature prints

1991 - Annual fee $25 and $45 Married Couple.

1992 – Annual fee $30

1992 FCC Inter-Club - 1st Australian Landscape/Seascape prints
1992 FCC Inter-Club - equal 3rd Australian Landscape/Seascape slides
1992 FCC Inter-Club - 1st (small club) Nature prints

1st October 1992 Special General Meeting to change the name to “Blue Mountains Photography Group”.
1st October 1992 Special General Meeting to incorporate the Club under the Associations Act.

1994 FCC Inter-Club - 3rd Nature prints
1994 FCC Inter-Club - 1st (small club) Australian Landscape/Seascape slides

1995 FCC Inter-Club - 1st (small club) Nature prints

1996 FCC Inter-Club - 1st (small club) Nature prints

1st to 23rd November 1997 - Ruth Price LAPS presented an exhibition "Photographs of the Antarctic taken from a 747", at the Braemar Gallery.
1997 FCC Inter-Club - 1st (small club) Small prints

1998 FCC Inter-Club - 1st (small club) Small prints
1998 FCC Inter-Club - 1st (small club) Open slides
1998 FCC Inter-Club - 1st (small club) Nature slides

2004 – Annual fee $40 and the door fee $2 unchanged.

2nd April 2005 – Exhibition of current members work, displayed in the Presbyterian Church Hall, Macquarie Road, Springwood.

There were 32 Monochrome, 45 Color, 33 Small and 14 Freestyle prints on display.

Peoples Choice – Small print "Mornings Wonder" by Ruth Price: Monochrome "On His Own" by Russell Kirkland: Color print "Homestead" by John Skarratt: Overall People's Choice "Platinum Lillies" by Peter Mills.

2006 50th Anniversary: with an excellent exhibition of members work, which was successfully organized by Mr Ted Szafraniec.

2008 FCC Inter-Club - 1st (small club) Monochrome

14th July 2010 – Prue Angell passed away due to an accident whilst traveling in Serbia.

           

PRUE ANGELL

6th May 2010  – Edna Kirkland passed away

EDNA KIRKLAND

2011  - David Glazebrook was awarded the Student Photographer of the Year by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography.

9th July 2012 – Russell Kirkland passed away.

RUSSELL KIRKLAND

2nd November to 18th November 2012  - presented an exhibition titled IN FOCUS, at the Braemar Gallery, Springwood NSW.

Blue Mountains Photography Group
PRESIDENT

1956  Mr A.E. Searle 1959  Mr A.E. Searle 1962  Mr Keith Musgrave 1965  Mr Keith Musgrave 1968  Mr Keith Musgrave 1971  Mr Keith Musgrave 1974  Mr Keith Musgrave 1977  Mr Keith Musgrave 1980  Mr Keith Musgrave 1983  Mr Keith Musgrave 1986  Mr Len D. Brown 1989  Mr Len D. Brown 1992  Mr Len D. Brown 1995  Mr Tony Waters 1998  Mr Tony Waters 2001  Mr Tony Waters 2004  Mr Tony Waters 2007  Mr Kevin Pritchard 2010  Mr Greg Farmer 2013  Mr Greg Farmer 2016  M 2019  Ms Jodi McConaghy 2022  Ms Shirley Steele

1957  Mr A.E. Searle 1960  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1963  Mr Keith Musgrave 1966  Mr Keith Musgrave 1969  Mr Keith Musgrave 1972  Mr Keith Musgrave 1975  Mr Keith Musgrave 1978  Mr Keith Musgrave 1981  Mr Keith Musgrave 1984  Mr Keith Musgrave 1987  Mr Len D. Brown 1990  Mr Len D. Brown 1993  Mr Len D. Brown 1996  Mr Russell Kirkland 1999  Mr Tony Waters 2002  Mr Tony Waters 2005  Mr Tony Waters 2008  Mrs Dot Radley 2011  Mr Greg Farmer 2014  Ms Shirley Steele 2017  Ms Ann Wharton 2020  Ms Shirley Steele 2023

1958  Mr A.E. Searle 1961  Mr Keith Musgrave 1964  Mr Keith Musgrave 1967  Mr Keith Musgrave 1970  Mr Keith Musgrave 1973  Mr Keith Musgrave 1976  Mr Keith Musgrave 1979  Mr Keith Musgrave 1982  Mr Keith Musgrave 1985  Mr Keith Musgrave 1988  Mr Len D. Brown 1991  Mr Len D. Brown 1994  Mr Tony Waters 1997  Mr Russell Kirkland 2000  Mr Tony Waters 2003  Mr Tony Waters 2006  Mr Tony Waters 2009  Mr John Bulpit 2012  Mr Greg Farmer 2015  Ms Shirley Steele 2018  Ms Jodi McConaghy 2021  M 2024

Blue Mountains Photography Group
VICE PRESIDENT

1956  Mr E.A. Oxley 1959  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1962  1965  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1968  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1971  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1974  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1977  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1980  Miss Bev Fiedler & Mr Len Brown 1983  Miss Bev Fiedler & Mr Len Brown 1986  Miss Bev Fiedler & Mr Terence Darcy 1989  Mr John Tylor 1992  Mr Steve Hill 1995  Mr Glenn Miller 1998  Mr Russell Kirkland 2001  Mr Russell Kirkland 2004  Mrs Margaret Dickson 2007  Mr Mike Dingley 2010  Mrs Jan O'Leary 2013  Ms Shirley Steel 2016  M 2019  Mr Hans Holleis 2022  Ms Robyn Cook

1957  1960  1963  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1966  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1969  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1972  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1975  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1978  Mr Charlie O'Neill & Mr Len Brown 1981  Miss Bev Fiedler & Mr Len Brown 1984  Miss Bev Fiedler & Mr Len Brown 1987  Miss Bev Fiedler & Mr Terence Darcy 1990  Mr Chris Todd 1993  Mr Tony Waters 1996  Mr Tony Waters 1999  Mr Russell Kirkland 2002  Mr Peter Mills 2005  Mrs Margaret Dickson 2008  Mr Dave Glazebrook 2011  Mrs Jan O'Leary 2014  Mrs Robyn Cook 2017  Ms Shirley Steel 2020  Mr Hans Holleis 2023

1958  Mr E.A. Oxley 1961  1964  Mr John Monk 1967  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1970  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1973  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1976  Mr Charlie O'Neill 1979  Mr Charlie O'Neill & Mr Len Brown 1982  Miss Bev Fiedler & Mr Len Brown 1985  Miss Bev Fiedler & Mr Len Brown 1988  Mr Russell Kirkland & Mr Chris Todd 1991  Mr Geoff Higgins 1994  Mr Michael Taylor 1997  Mr Tony Waters 2000  Mr Russell Kirkland 2003  Mr Peter Mills 2006  Mrs Margaret Dickson 2009  Mrs Jan O'Leary 2012  Ms Shirley Steel 2015  Ms Ann Wharton 2018  Ms Angela Mabee 2021  M 2024

Blue Mountains Photography Group
SECRETARY

1956  Miss Langhorne 1959  Miss Langhorne 1962  1965  Mr W.H. Munro 1968  Mr W.H. Munro 1971  Mrs Dorothy Munro 1974  Mrs Dorothy Munro 1977  Mrs Dorothy Munro 1980  Mrs Margaret Marshall 1983  Mrs Barbara Frawley 1986  Mr Steve Pearson 1989  Mrs Sandra Sproule 1992  Mr Russell Kirkland 1995  Mr Michael Jessop 1998  Mr Glenn Miller 2001  Mr Rex Williams 2004  Mr Peter Mills 2007  Mr Rhys Jones 2010  Mrs Robyn Cook 2013  Mrs Robyn Cook 2016  M 2019  Ms Jan Forester 2022

1957  1960  1963  Mrs Barlass 1966  Mr W.H. Munro 1969  Mr W.H. Munro 1972  Mrs Dorothy Munro 1975  Mrs Dorothy Munro 1978  Mrs Dorothy Munro 1981  Mrs Karen Brown 1984  Mrs Barbara Frawley 1987  Mr Steve Pearson 1990  Mr Colin Purser 1993  Mr Russell Kirkland 1996  Mr Glenn Miller 1999  Mr Glenn Miller 2002  Mr Rex Williams 2005  Mr Peter Mills 2008  Mr Rhys Jones 2011  Mrs Robyn Cook 2014  Ms Mandy Ferretti 2017  Ms Karen Coleman 2020  Ms Jan Forrester 2023

1958  Miss Langhorne 1961  1964  Mr W.H. Munro 1967  Mr W.H. Munro 1970  Mr W.H. Munro 1973  Mrs Dorothy Munro 1976  Mrs Dorothy Munro 1979  Mrs Margaret Marshall 1982  Mrs Michele Templeton 1985  Mrs Barbara Frawley 1988  Mr Steve Pearson 1991  Mr Russell Kirkland 1994  Mr Michael Jessop 1997  Mr Glenn Miller 2000  Mr Glenn Miller 2003  Mr Peter Mills 2006  Mr Peter Mills 2009  Mrs Robyn Cook 2012  Mrs Robyn Cook 2015  Ms Mandy Ferretti 2018  Ms Karen Coleman 2021  2024

Blue Mountains Photography Group
TREASURER

1956  Mr D. Hill 1959  Mr D. Hill 1962  1965  Mr R. Clack 1968  Mr R. Clack 1971  Mr R. Clack 1974  Mr John Badman 1977  Mr Frank Miller 1980  Mr Heinz Woelfe 1983  Mrs Margaret Marshall 1986  Mr Stephen Frawley 1989  Mr Ted Szafraniec 1992  Mr Ted Szafraniec 1995  Mr Len Brown 1998  Mr Ted Szafraniec 2001  Mr Ted Szafraniec 2004  Mr Ted Szafraniec 2007  Mr Ted Szafraniec 2010  Mr Anthony Judd 2013  Mrs Anne Baker 2016  2019  2022  Ms Ann Dent

1957  1960  1963  Mr A. Rowies 1966  Mr R. Clack 1969  Mr R. Clack 1972  Mr R. Clack 1975  Mr Frank Miller 1978  Mr Frank Miller 1981  Mr Heinz Woelfe 1984  Mrs Margaret Marshall 1987  Mr Stephen Frawley 1990  Mr Alan Parnell 1993  Mr Steve Hill 1996  Mr Len Brown 1999  Mr Ted Szafraniec 2002  Mr Ted Szafraniec 2005  Mr Ted Szafraniec 2008  Ms Leonie Hannah 2011  Mr Anthony Judd 2014  Mrs Anne Baker 2017  Ms Ann Dent 2020  Ms Ann Dent 2023

1958  Mr D. Hill 1961  1964  Mr R. Clack 1967  Mr R. Clack 1970  Mr R. Clack 1973  Mr R. Clack 1976  Mr Frank Miller 1979  Mr Heinz Woelfe 1982  Mrs Margaret Marshall 1985  Mrs Margaret Marshall 1988  Mr Colin Purser 1991  Mr Ted Szafraniec 1994  Mr Glenn Miller 1997  Mr Ted Szafraniec 2000  Mr Ted Szafraniec 2003  Mr Ted Szafraniec 2006  Mr Ted Szafraniec 2009  Ms Leonie Hannah 2012  Mr Anthony Judd 2015  Mrs Anne Baker 2018  Ms Ann Dent 2021  2024

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