Sydney International Exhibition of Photography

Founded in 1899 as the Malvern Photo Club, but the name was changed to the The Adelaide Camera Club when meetings were transferred to the city in 1904.
The Adelaide Camera Club is the oldest camera club in South Australia and incorporating the South Australian Photographic Society, which was founded in 1885.

Thursday 22nd July 1904 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The The Adelaide Camera Club met in their rooms, Citizens' Life Buildings, on Tuesday evening. The subject was a practical demonstration on bromide toning by Mr A. Stephen, who dealt very ably with his subject, the very keenest interest being taken by those present. An excursion is to be held at Fulham on August 6.

Thursday 19th July 1906 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

A meeting of the Adelaide Amateur Camera Club was held at the rooms, Waymouth-street on Wednesday evening. Mr G. Laughton occupied the chair. Mr S. Smeaton, B.A., lectured on "Enlarging." At the close of the lecture a general discussion was indulged in.

Wednesday 4th September 1912 The Register (Adelaide SA)

A meeting was held at the Institute, North terrace, on Tuesday evening, Mr. J. White presided. An application by the Adelaide Camera Club to use the rooms was granted. Mrs. Irwin was admitted as an honorary member, Mrs Barringer, Misses Cleland, Rudkin and Bosworth, and Mr J.F. Scott were admitted as Fellows and Misses Irwin and Fenton as Associates. About 60 Lantern slides lent by Messrs S.P. Bond & Co., and H.W. Marshall and the Tourist Bureau, showing views of early Adelaide, were screened and Mr Marshall explained the subject depicted in each.

1st April 1921 - The following is from the Harringtons Photographic Journal.

The The Adelaide Camera Club has for its aim: "The inculation of a love for the artistic and beautiful and the improvement of photography as a medium of artistic expression," and judging by the reproductions of some of the members work in the Harringtons Photographic Journal March 1921 and the Harringtons Photographic Journal April 1921, they appear to be living up to their ideals.

There is a charm and breadth about Adelaide, situated as it is on the slopes of beautiful hills, that seems to lend itself to the artistic, so that one is not surprised to find that there is an ever increasing number of the younger generation striving after artistic expression.

This is apparent in the fine exhibition of local work, both in color and otherwise. The Annual Exhibition of the The Adelaide Camera Club can be reckoned as one of these outlets and is fortunate in being able to have the use of the spacious Society of Arts Gallery which, undoubtedly, enables them to present their work under favorable viewing conditions.

Mr A. Wilkinson and Mr P.H. Williams are outstanding workers and they have between them carried off the championship for the past eight years.

Morning by Mr Wilkinson, reproduced in the March 1921 edition of the Harringtons Photographic Journal, is a fine effort, as is also Mr Williams A Slanting Ray, which curiously enough is a Sydney scene.

Other successful workers are Mr C. Tofts (the energetic Hon.Secretary), Mr A. Young (President), Mr W.S. Sinnett, Mr P.J. Williams, Mr A.P. Hogben, Mr M.G. Miller.

Specimens of the work of several of these being reproduced in the March 1921 Harringtons Photographic Journal and the April 1921 Harringtons Photographic Journal.

The Adelaide Camera Club also has several lady members, Miss D.C. Barnes and Miss Robertson both came forward with work of distinctive merit.

In the beginners section (open only to members of under two years membership) were several creditable prints showing high promise for the future of the The Adelaide Camera Club.

Wednesday 15th June 1922 The Register (Adelaide SA)

A meeting of the Adelaide Camera Club was held on Monday evening at the Institute Building, North terrace. The occasion was devoted to a criticism of enlargements by Mr A. Wilkinson. Many members brought work along for the opinion and criticism of the advanced worker. Mr. Wilkinson showed how, in composition and otherwise, many of the prints could have been improved and gave valuable advice to both beginners and advanced workers.

The President (Mr W.S. Sinnett) thanked Mr Wilkinson for the interesting and educational evening he had provided. At the invitation of Sir William Sowden, it was arranged that the outing next Saturday afternoon will take place at his home at St. George's, Glen Osmond.

Wednesday 15th June 1922 The Register (Adelaide SA)

A meeting of the Adelaide Camera Club was held on Monday evening at the Institute, North terrace, Adelaide.

After the conclusion of general business Mr A. Wilkinson, on behalf of the members of the club, presented the President (Mr W.S. Sinnett) with an artistic flower vase to mark the occasion of his approaching wedding. In making The presentation Mr Wilkinson referred to the interest Mr Sinnett had displayed in the welfare of the club and expressed good wishes for his future prosperity and happiness.

Mr L.H. Howie gave interesting notes on "Composition", based upon the ideas of some of the principal artists of the world. Mr Howie's excellent interpretation of them proved highly instructive and was much appreciated. Final arrangements were made for an outing to take place next Saturday at Stirling.

27th June 1923 The Register (Adelaide SA)

The Adelaide Camera Club held its monthly meeting in the Institute Buildings, North terrace, last Monday. There was a good attendance of members, Mr J. Holden, an old and experienced member of the club, gave an interesting and instructive demonstration of the process of 'cloud printing' by the wet method. Mr Holden prefaced his demonstration with an outline of the process. He said that a bromide print was either by contact or projection of the landscape portion of the picture which was to have clouds printed in.

That was fully developed in a very dilute solution of developer; the paper was then replaced in the printing frame or on the enlarging easel behind the cloud negative, which was to be printed in the white sky of the landscape print. The paper was then replaced in the developer which only acted on the clouds. As the other portion of the print had been developed to the utmost they would not darken. Also it was seen that the already developed parts acted as a mask to cover the portion of the print which had no clouds printed on it.

The disability of reprinting by contact on to a wet paper was overcome by inserting a piece of thin gelatin between it and the negative after the paper had been surface dried with blotting paper. Several prints were then made by the demonstrator. Mr. Holden was thanked for his demonstration.

27th June 1923 The Register (Adelaide SA)

ART PHOTOGRAPHY

From R.C. EDWARDS, Hon. Secretary, The Adelaide Camera Club: — Having noticed the report on art photography in The Register of June 25, I would like to draw attention to the fact that at the exhibition of the The Adelaide Camera Club, held during last October, the Public Library Board selected three picture from that exhibition for the photographic art section of the Art Gallery, which, some time ago, it was decided to establish.

The three pictures referred to were 'Morning Mist at Blackwood' by Mr. M.G. Miller; 'Mystic Morn' and the 'Wool Team,' by Mr. A. Wilkinson - which were the first three pictures selected by the board.

The report gives the impression that only two pictures were selected on the occasion when the board met at the exhibition with a view of making its first purchase of photographic art. ''Morning Mist at Blackwood' was generally admitted as the finest work at that exhibition and it is a matter for regret that no mention was made of it or its author.

Thursday 4th October 1923 Page 8 - News (Adelaide SA)

CAMERA CLUBS BIRTHDAY

Art lovers gathered to celebrate the coming of age of the The Adelaide Camera Club last night. Mrs G.H. Dean, in opening the exhibition, wished it many happy returns of the day. She issued an invitation to the members to visit her Mount Lofty home and photograph some of the picked spots of the neighborhood.

Mr H.G. Mibler (president) welcomed Mrs. Dean and those present.

Mr W. Sinnett (past president) thanked Mrs Dean and Mr G. Hutchison (vice-president of the association) also spoke. The demonstration will be open day and evening until Tuesday.

Wednesday 13th February 1924 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The The Adelaide Camera Club met in the Institute Buildings, North-terrace on Monday. The vice president Mr G. Hutchinson occupied the chair. The members, of whom there was a large attendance, were greatly interested in a most instructive paper by Mr G.I. Meller of Messrs Chas Moore's studio.

Mr Meller dealt with the subject of portraiture and discussed the types of cameras and lenses most suitable for that branch of photography. A lens with a long focal length was advised as the best for portraits, as distortion would then be reduced to a minimum, while a wide aperture used in conjunction there with would add a pleasing softness to the negative, which could be duplicated with chiffon. With regard to the lighting of the sitter, he very clearly explained how electric light was used to supplement daylight and to produce spot light and other unusual effects in illumination. The arrangement of the model was dealt with and some very fine points were exhibited, illustrating different types in a variety of poses. Other points mentioned were the development of the plate or film, local reduction in the negative and the choice of printing mediums.

Mr Meller urged beginners in portraiture to commence with children as models, as the unconscious pose of the child and its natural expression greatly assisted in the composition of the picture.

At the instance of Mr P.H. Williams, the lecturer was heartily thanked for his paper and for his invitation to visit his studio, where a practical demonstration in portraiture would be given. The monthly outing of the club will take place at Burnside on Saturday next.

Tuesday 7th October 1924 Page 8 - The Register (Adelaide SA)

CAMERA CLUB EXHIBITION

Admirers of pictorial photography will have an opportunity to visit the The Adelaide Camera Club's twenty-second annual exhibition, which is to be opened by the Lady Mayoress (Mrs. C.R.J. Glover) on Thursday evening. The photographs, which will be on view in the Society of Arts Gallery, Institute Building, North terrace, will be open to the public for a week, beginning next Friday. The work of the members this year fully maintains the high standard of previous exhibitions, and an incentive to still better productions has been given this year by the awarding of diplomas for the best prints in the various sections — still life, portraiture, landscape, seascape, and so on. Additional attractions to the display will be exhibits of pictorial work from the Western Australian Camera Club and from the Pictorial Workers Association of Victoria. There will be, altogether, about 100 prints from members of the The Adelaide Camera Club, and about 50 from interstate exhibitors, which include a great variety of subjects. Landscapes, however, will be the prevailing section, but there will be also a large number of portraits, including several of outstanding merit. The seascapes will also call for special commendation, notably the diploma winner in that section, which depicts a section of the Brighton coast. A charming study of roses, and a remarkable cloud picture are among other photographs which have gained awards, while a photograph of a Sydney scene, which will be exhibited, has won special commendation. Awards of diplomas to interstate exhibitors have also been made for work of very high standard, technically and pictorially.

Friday 18th November 1927 Page 11 - The Register (Adelaide SA)

BEAUTY PERPETUATED

ADELAIDE CAMERA CLUB EXHIBITION

One of the finest exhibitions yet held by the The Adelaide Camera Club will be opened this evening at the Society of Arts Gallery North terrace. There are more than 130 exhibits, and each commands its own share of attention. The studies have been grouped into their respective classes that include portraiture; a pictorial selection comprising seascapes, views of the countryside, flowers and architecture and three loan sections — from Mr A. Wilkinson, the Melbourne Camera Club and Miss N.G. Bruce. The action of the Melbourne association in sending over some of their work has been much appreciated, and the southern wall has been devoted to displaying their 23 pictures. This portion is non-competitive, and consists of a variety of subjects from children's portraits to gum tree studies. Three children, sheltering under an umbrella, form a happy theme; a poplar tree against the deepening tones of a cloudy sunset sky; windblown trees silhouetted against a darkening landscape, portraiture, including the nude; and a beautiful; sylvan scene, a glade done in sepia, are other engrossing subjects. A prominent treatise of light and shade is that entitled "The Shadow of Destruction", showing a building in the process of demolition and yet the photographer has so caught the light values that the archway, men, and horses become a poetical study.

MERITORIOUS PRIZE WINNERS

The principal mediums used in the production of the various groups were ordinary bromide prints and bromoils. Prizes were awarded in each section, the judges being Messrs. L.G. Meller, F. Milward-Grey and R. Fraser. Mr T. Andrews, as the new Hon.Secretary, ably managed the initial arrangements, aided by his committee. In the space reserved for portraiture, excellent specimens of that branch of art were on view. Miss D. Barnes won the trophy given by Mr Gilbert Meller, with an expressive study of a girl's face, set off by a mediaeval head dress. The quality of light and the animation caught by the artist, were outstanding points. Mr K. P. Phillips was successful in achieving a double award, Portrait of a girl, and one of an elderly lady wearing a Paisley shawl, both indicated Mr Phillips's facility in conveying a "living" impression. For the former he secured a certificate of merit, and for the latter honorable mention. The pictorial series embraced as wide a meaning as was conveyed in scenes, architectural grouping and miscellaneous. Charming effects were those gained in 'Evening Quiet,' by Mr J. Askill, a very gifted member of the club. The picture breathed atmosphere in keeping with its title, and the creek and shadowing gum trees were well balanced in artistic values. A diploma was the award bestowed by the adjudicators. "The Shadowed Roadway." another gem perpetuated by Mr. McAskill's camera, gained a certificate of merit. The poet spoke through the graceful turn of a winding roadway, sentineled by luxuriant trees. Their dark trunks threw a strong shadow of weird ribbing across the white road, and the whole effect was impressive in its strength. Mr W.S. Sheerah was given hon. mention for 'Creeping Shadows,' an appealing old-world scene embodying a tree-shaded approach to a farm and its outbuildings.

Seascapes contributed a wide measure of beauty to the show. The sea, in all its moods had been captured, from storm to serenity at eventide. Mr P.H. Wilhams's cleverness in catching a picture on the spur of the moment was indicated in a diploma-winning pilot boat churning its way through the foam crested waters, off Albany coast. It was taken on Mr Wilhams's way to Europe. One of the cleverest expositions of 'Nature lost in art' was 'The Silvered Sands,' a midday impression of a winding beach, gleaming in the ripple of wavelets fringing the wet sands. By a process of extreme difficulty, a wonderful contour has been secured by Mr C.P. Mountford, richly deserving the certificate of merit that crowned it. Tranquility was the keynote struck by Mr J.C. Stone in 'Boats at Anchor' — three fishing smacks riding upon dancing sun-flecked ripples. The shadows were a feature in themselves, and the whole scene merited the hon. mention given to it.

VARIETY AND VERSATILITY

The value to a city of its architecture has induced the club to speed on this portion of their work. A number of fine specimens adorn the walls of the gallery, and among the notable ones are two that shared the diploma. Mr C.N. Tomlinson made a fine picture of the Adelaide University entrance, despite the difficulties to be met with in the matter of catching adequate sunlight. Mr P.H. Williams, the other winner, gained his honors with a clever impression of the Uffizi Gallery entrance, at Florence. A fine vista has been secured in looking through the arched entrance to the pathway.

Night photography enabled Mr P.J. Williams to win a certificate of merit for his effective picture of Government House, illuminated so that the whole structure was thrown into artistic relief. Turning to the miscellaneous portion of the exhibits, one found a graceful and gracious study of roses that added further prestige to Mr J. McAskill, in the form of a diploma. To Mr P.H. Williams was given recognition, through the medium of a certificate of merit, for a clever and difficult portrait of Durham Cathedral, in England, containing delightful effects in the foreground. The same competitor secured another certificate for an unusual view, taken in Paris, from the Eiffel Tower, conveying all the sense of that long distance to the boulevard. The prize winning section of the exhibition by no means limited the scope of its merits. There was not a poor picture upon the walls, and the lover of 'the out-of-doors' will find much to occupy him, from boats drifting idly in mid-stream to sheep browsing on secluded hillsides.

SPECIAL DISPLAYS

The club is indebted to Mr. A. Wilkinson for showing half a dozen laboratory studies to be placed on view, not for competition. Mr Wilkinson showed numerous typical bush scenes at prominent London galleries during his recent tour abroad, and won many prizes. Among the series now in evidence are such subjects as sheep mustering, shed machinery, a view on the lakes, at Poltalloch and some gems of the countryside. Miss N.G. Bruce's camera was kept busily at work during her trip to the Continent, and seven of the pictures thus obtained are to be seen at the exhibition. They comprise bits of Merano and of Bruges.

This evening the opening ceremonial will be held at the Society of Arts Gallery, when the President of the The Adelaide Camera Club (Mr C.P. Mountford) will ask the President of the Society of Arts (Mr L.H. Howie) to declare the show open. Subsequently it will be available to the public, free of charge, every day from noon and each evening.

Friday 18th November 1927 Page 11 - The Register (Adelaide SA)

PICTORIAL PHOTOGRAPHS CAMERA CLUB'S EXHIBITION

The attractive exhibition of the The Adelaide Camera Club at the Society of Arts Gallery, North terrace, was formally opened on Thursday evening by Mr L.H. Howie (President of the Society of Arts).He was introduced by Mr C.P. Mountford (President of the The Adelaide Camera Club), and announced the winners in the various sections as follow:— Winner of the Gilbert Meller Trophy for portraiture, Miss D. Barnes; diploma for landscape, Mr. J. MacAskill; seascape, Mr P.H. Williams; architecture, Mr C.M. Tomlinson and Mr P.H. Williams; and miscellaneous, Mr J. MacAskill.

Referring to the exhibition, Mr. Howie said it had given him great pleasure and afforded keen interest. It was notable for the inclusion of the splendid work of the Melbourne Camera Club on the south wall of the gallery. He stressed the affinity between the requirements of painting and those of photography, and said the function of all arts was to please, so that, generally speaking, rules relative to one might be applied to all, in so far as it was possible at all to make rules for picture making, which were largely a matter of taste and feeling. Rules should not be regarded as fetters. They were only such to the weak worker. A knowledge of art was essential to the success of the photographer. In portraiture it was necessary, in addition to getting a likeness, to have artistic arrangement. Many great portraits lived as pictures as distinct from likenesses. He wished the The Adelaide Camera Club every success in its exhibition and in its future activities.

A notice of the works exhibited was published in The Register on Thursday.

Thursday 16th February 1928 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The regular monthly meeting of the The Adelaide Camera Club was held on Monday evening, in the rooms of the Royal Society of Arts, Institute Building, North terrace. The President (Mr C.N. Tomlinson) expressed his gratification that the syllabus for the year had attracted several members of the public to join the club.

The special subject for the evening was a demonstration of lantern slide production. Mr H. Horswill (technical manager for Messrs. Haringtons Limited), having undertaken to unveil the mysteries of this fascinating work. Several slides were printed from various negatives. At the conclusion of the demonstration Mr Horswill was warmly thanked for his trouble, the President remarking that the evening's proceedings had added considerably to the knowledge of those present.

Comment was made by several members that the next 'outing' of the club, which will be in the form of a visit to the Botanic Gardens next Saturday afternoon, should provide opportunities to prove whether Mr Horswill is really the champion lantern slide maker of the State.

It is not generally understood that the Camera Club is really open to anybody and is not hedged in by monastic exclusiveness. Many members possess no equipment more ambitious than a folding Kodak and even the actual possession of a camera is not strictly insisted upon.

Thursday 12th July 1928 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

That the The Adelaide Camera Club is again flourishing is evident from the increased attendance at the monthly meetings. At the last meeting on Monday evening at the Institute Booms, North-terrace, the business included criticism of pictures taken at the last outing and a lantern lecture by Mr P.H. Williams on the subject of his recent trip through Europe.

The newly arranged competition for pictures taken at the outings is popular and as the work is submitted to the judges anonymously many beginners are feeling less bashful. As usual, the equipment in use ranges from box cameras to large stand outfits and apparently the best pictures are within the reach of any member, regardless of the apparatus used.

The lantern lecture was enjoyable on account of the speaker's cheerful style and particularly good pictures. The subjects were selected from widely scattered places. The next outing will be held at Brown's Creek.

Thursday 24th October 1929 News (Adelaide SA)

PHOTOGRAPHIC ART - Camera Club President

Knowledge of art in photographic and other circles should assist Mr C.P. Mountford in his position as president of Adelaide Camera Club. It is the second time he has occupied the presidential chair.

The club is one of the oldest established societies in Australia for the study of photographic art. Many of the leading pictorialists of Australia have been members.

Mr Mountford has been successful in this form of art. Several of his photographic works are hanging in Adelaide Art Gallery. He is acknowledged as one of the leading authorities on aboriginal art in South Australia, having traveled extensively in the Northern Territory and in South Australia.

Mr. Mountford discovered and recorded about half of the localities in this State where evidences of native art exist. He has written a number of monographs, especially on aboriginal art and customs.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and a member of the Anthropological and Field Naturalists' Society. He is attached to the technical staff of Adelaide Post Office.

Tuesday 15th June 1935 News (Adelaide SA)

PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOW FOR CENTENARY SUGGESTED

An all Australian photographic exhibition in Adelaide during the centenary was suggested by Mr Harold Cazneaux, a New Zealand photographer, in a talk to the Adelaide Camera Club last night.

Mr Cazneaux said that he was sure that photographers in Melbourne and Sydney, would be willing to support an exhibition and that pictures would be sent from the other States.

Members received the suggestion enthusiastically. It was decided to make a definite decision within the next few days.

Thursday 29th August 1935 Page 17 - News (Adelaide SA)

ADELAIDE CAMERA CLUB EXHIBITION

Originality Lacking

An exhibition of photographs by members of the Adelaide Camera Club will be opened tonight by Mr H.S. Dunks, M.P., at the Society of Arts Gallery, North terrace. The exhibits are mainly the work of local photographers and the subject matter includes portraiture, still-life, and landscape.

Although a number of attractive studies are on view, the exhibition as a whole lacks variety and originality. The modern trend in photography is conspicuously absent. Many of the pictures, though sound photographically, fail artistically through lack of form, design, and composition.

The character of the Australian bush land has been, convincingly portrayed in a number the of exhibits, and, although a vague mistiness has been infused into some of the work, which is hardly typical of our landscape, these subjects seem to be the most satisfying generally. Portraiture and figure work, while offering great possibilities to the photographer, also provide a number of difficulties for the amateur, and very little work of outstanding merit is shown.

Hugh Le Messurier's exhibits are exceptions. He is represented by several charming studies of figures posed against backgrounds of sea and sky. Nos. 54 and 59 are two studies by this exhibitor, which are pleasing in subject matter and treatment and show an understanding of line and composition. Strong contrasts in tonal values is a characteristic of J.M. Tomlinson's landscapes. The success of his study of "Lorne" (No. 68) depends greatly upon the contrast between the dark, silhouetted foliage against the white foam of the breakers. No. 67, a photograph of a modern liner and tug, is another example of satisfactory contrast.

"Autumn Skies" (No. 28), by D.H. Le Messurier, is noteworthy for its attractive composition and interesting cloud effect.

In "Sand Dunes at Port Noarlunga" (No. 29), by G. L. C. Page, the local atmosphere and the texture of the varieties of foliage has been admirably rendered. M. Sherrah is showing an excellent study of the Blue Lake, Mount Gambier (No. 8), and one of the most unusual and sensitive pictures on view is J.N.G. Tomlinson's "Sunlit Seat" (No. 33).

A number of loan photographs are to be seen, including a group from the Melbourne Camera Club. The exhibition will be open until September 5.

Saturday 9th November 1935 The Australian Women's Weekly

Her Photography Has Won Renown Overseas

MISS DORIS BARNES, of the Adelaide Camera Club, has more than Australian awards to her credit, for her artistic photographs have gained her a bronze plaque and several certificates from the Royal Photographic Society in London during the last few years.

Examples of her work have been hung in the Victorian Salon and three are in the Adelaide Art Gallery.

One of the first women members of the Camera Club, she also belonged to the now non existent Adelaide Photographic Society, to which Kauffman added such lustre and she was the club's librarian for many years.

Although she prefers portraiture. Miss Barnes has taken some beautiful land and sea studies on her holiday tours through Australia and Tasmania.

Saturday 19th December 1936 The Mail (Adelaide SA)

CENTENNIAL PHOTO EXHIBITION NEXT WEEK

At the Society of Arts Gallery, Institute Buildings North terrace, on December 23, at 8 pm, the Lord Mayor (Mr. Cain) will officially open the Centennial Photographic Exhibition, which will continue until January 7.

Arranged by the Adelaide Camera Club, which is affiliated with the Society of Arts and the members of which will contribute the major portion of the exhibits, a fine display of photography will be open for all interested in this art.

The exhibits will consist wholly of the work of keen and enthusiastic local and interstate amateurs. All classes of cameras have been used to produce the exhibits, many of the pictures being enlargements from negatives taken with pocket-size cameras. Admission will be free.

Thursday 12th June 1937 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The 1937 Australasian Photographic Exhibition, under the auspices of the Adelaide Camera Club will be opened at the Society of Arts Gallery, Institute Building, North terrace, by Professor Kerr Grant, at 8 pm on Wednesday.

The exhibition will remain open daily, with the exception of Sunday, from noon to 5.30pm and from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, until August 26 and no admission charge will be made.

Thursday 19th August 1937 Page 21 - The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

Camera Club Display Opened

Opening the 1937 Australasian photographic exhibition at the Institute Building, North terrace, last night, Professor Kerr Grant said that, although he could not be accused of ever having taken a photograph which was artistic, he was intensely interested in the use of photography in science.

Photography is continually in use in our laboratories and it is used in every laboratory in the world, said the professor. It is an indispensible adjunct to science. Astronomers rely more on photography than on their own eyes. It has been proved time and again that the camera can pick up objects invisible to the naked eye.

Professor Kerr Grant said that there had been wonderful progress in photography. He was glad to learn of the successful work of the members of the Adelaide Camera Club, particularly the beginners. He believed that the works displayed at the exhibition were well worthy of display in the Royal Photographic Society's Salon in London, where he once saw a big exhibition. The standard of photography and the artistic value of the exhibits were very high.

The awards are:—

Landscape — Diploma, Harold Cazneaux; certificates, S.H. Hartmann, F.M. Day.

Seascape — Diploma, Irene Viney; certificates, Irene Viney. F.A. White.

Architecture — Diploma, F.A. White: certificate, F. Gill.

Portraiture — Diploma, Harold Cazneaux; certificates, Harold Cazneaux, C. Mountford.

Figures — Diploma, Laurence Le Gray; certificate, J. Tomlinson.

Still life — Diploma, Laurence Le Gray; certificate, F.M. Day.

Other subjects — Diplomas, "Wistful" and "Majestic Bows" by J. Tomlinson. Certificates, "Flight" and "The Dinghy" by F. Cole, and Nos 30 and 25.

Saturday 21st August 1937 News (Adelaide SA)

SEEN THROUGH THE LENS

Conducted by L. A. W.

For the ADELAIDE CAMERA CLUB

The Australasian Photographic Exhibition, which was successfully launched last Wednesday night, will remain open to the public until next Thursday Exhibitions, such as the present one, are of great value and assistance to photographers, besides giving the public an opportunity to see the latest pictorial work by South Australian and inter state camera enthusiasts.

Keen amateurs are able to compare their own work and progress with prints from the hands of some of our leading Australian photographers. The results of such comparisons invariably betray our own weaknesses and assist in dispelling any thoughts we may have had that our work is perfect.

GENERAL IMPROVEMENT

The present exhibition, however, does not leave us despondent, for it reveals a definite improvement in general workmanship by all club members. The variety and choice of subjects indicate a careful study and selection, while composition and technique are of high standard and definitely prove the ad vantages gained by the exchange of knowledge and ideas by club members.

We can therefore look forward to future exhibitions with every confidence and when the present one closes its doors for 1937, our work will recommence in an endeavor to produce those "perfect" pictures which, even to those with great photographic experience, are somewhat like will-o'-the wisps.

INTERNATIONAL SALON

While it is a little early to give definite assurances, I can at least say that the Adelaide Camera Club hopes to be able to organize an international salon for 1938. This means that South Australians will probably have an opportunity of seeing photographs by some of the leading British and European experts alongside prints by South Australian and interstate photographers.

INTERSTATE EXHIBITS

There are some excellent prints from all over Australia on the walls of the present exhibition and if you have not yet visited this photographic display I would strongly recommend that you do so. The Society of Arts Gallery, Institute Buildings, is open from noon until 5.30 pm and from 7.30 pm until 9.30 pm each day until and including August 26, except tomorrow. Some of the photographs exhibited have been displayed in England and Europe and have thus been seen by the people of many countries.

AWARDS

The following awards were made by the judges:

Landscapes - Diploma - Landscape, H. Cazneaux (NSW);

Landscapes - Certificates of Merit - Be It Ever so Humble, C.R. Hartmann (VIC); A Summer's Morning Idyll, Frank M Day (SA).

Seascapes - Diploma - Breaking Wave, E. Irene Viney (SA);

Seascapes - Certificates of Merit - The Anchorage. F.A. White (SA); On the Turn, E. Irene Viney (SA).

Architecture - Diploma - Bridge Pylon, F.A. White (SA);

Architecture - Certificate of Merit - The Cellar Steps, F. Gill (SA).

Portraiture - Diploma - Dr Julian Smith. H. Cazneaux (NSW);

Portraiture - Certificates of Merit - Portrait of a Young Girl, H. Cazneaux (NSW); Old Tuckamara, C.P. Mountford (SA).

Figure Studies - Diploma - Sunset on Life, Laurence Le Guay (NSW);

Figure Studies - Certificate of Merit - The Young Scout, J.N. Tomlinson (NSW)

Still Life - Diploma - Flower Study, Laurence Le Guay (NSW);

Still Life - Certificate of Merit - The Kitchen Corner, Frank M. Day (SA).

Other Subjects - Diplomas - Wistful, W.S. Talbot (SA); Majestic Bows, J.N. Tomlinson (SA);

Other Subjects - Certificates of Merit - Flight, John P. Finney (WA): The Dinghy, F. Cole (SA); Down for a Drink, Frank M. Day (SA); Winter Fishing, N.C. Howard (SA).

Beginners Section (S.A.) - Certificate of Merit - Winter's Landscape, H. Nimon.

Thursday 11th August 1938 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

SHOW OF AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHY

An Australian exhibition of photography will be held in the Society of Arts Gallery, North terrace, from August 17 to 26.

The official opening ceremony will be performed by Sir Stanton Hicks next Wednesday evening.

The exhibition has been organized by the Adelaide Camera Club, the president of which is Mr L.A. Wilde and the secretary Mr H.L. Austin.

The main section of the display will comprise prints entered by Adelaide and interstate photographers, which have been selected from a wide collection.

The pictorial subjects will include landscapes, seascapes, portraits and figure studies.

A feature of the exhibition will be a special display of scientific photographs, lent by Professor Kerr Grant, of the Adelaide University.

Wednesday 9th August 1939 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Lady Mayoress To Open Show Next Week

For an Australian exhibition of pictorial photography, it will hold in the Royal South Australian Society of Arts Gallery, North terrace, from August 15 to 25, the Adelaide Camera Club has received an entry of 129 picture including entries from other States.

The Lady Mayoress (Mrs Barrett) will open the exhibition at 8 pm on Tuesday. Judging will take place on Monday. In each of the seven sections one diploma and three certificates will be awarded by the judges, Messrs J.C. Goodchild and M.J. McNally.

The Adelaide Camera Club will present a special plaque each to the best exhibitor from another State and the best South Australian exhibitor, irrespective of class. The exhibition will include 20 loan pictures from the Dunedin (N.Z.) Photographic Society.

The following sectional entries have been received:— Landscape 45, seascape 12, portrait 12, figure study 8, architecture 6 and other subjects 18.

The exhibition will be open daily between noon and 5 pm and 7pm and 9.30pm. There will be no evening session on Saturday August 19 or Sunday August 20. No charge will be made for admission.

Monday 4th May 1942 News (Adelaide SA)

ARTISTIC PHOTOS ON EXHIBITION

The The Adelaide Camera Club held an exhibition of artistic photography in aid of the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund today.

A careful survey reveals the amazing strides made by some of the exhibitors in technique, composition and selection. Some of the studies in bromide are quite the equal to the work done by the co-ordination of the brain and hand and in this department Mr. Day shows his finest efforts.

Mr Tomlinson's study of the two children at the lakeside is a masterpiece of composition, and so is Miss Irene Viney's study of the breaking wave at Port Victor.

The Camera Club has the credit of being the first artistic body to attempt anything concrete for the fund and it is to be hoped that its example will be followed by other organizations.

Ainslie Roberts 12 March 1911 – 28 August 1993

Ainslie was born in London, England in 1911 to Harold Roberts and Rose (née Dougall). His early education was at St James School, Clapton. The family migrated to Australia in 1922, staying first at Ardrossan before settling in Adelaide. Ainslie resumed his schooling at Westbourne Park Primary School, Blackwood in 1923 and was school dux and first in the state of South Australia in his Qualifying Certificate in 1926. His paintings and drawings from this period demonstrate proficient drafting skills and adept use of color, along with affection for the Australian landscape and ships, locomotives, buildings and bridges as favorite subjects.

In 1927, he commenced work as an office boy in an insurance firm and developed a small graphic arts business as a sideline. He took evening classes in art at the South Australian School of Arts and Crafts for four years, where he found little inspiration but honed his technique nonetheless. Joining with the more commercially-oriented Keith Webb in 1937 and Maurice McClelland in 1938, he formed Webb Roberts McClelland Pty Ltd, which was to become South Australia's largest advertising agency.

He married Melva Jean ('Judy') Andrewartha on 27 February 1937.

Ainslie was a keen photographer and was for some time president of the The Adelaide Camera Club.

Small in stature, but fit through swimming and working out in a health studio, he was rejected from military service during World War II because of a history of rheumatic fever. But joined the Volunteer Defence Corps, where his experiences inspired some fine cartoons. Ainslie and Judy Roberts' son Rhys was born in 1944.

Doris Constance Barnes 1897 - 1994

Doris became interested in photography at the age of 16 when she received her first camera from her brother Gustave. Working from the family home at St Peters, she built a darkroom in the garden and even developed her own colored slides.

She was a member of the The Adelaide Camera Club and exhibited her work in Adelaide and England. Her 1926 photograph, The Close of Day (horses drinking), was purchased by the Art Gallery South Australia that year.

1912
President - Mr T.B. Ragless Vice President - Mr H.F. Holden Hon.Secretary - Mr G.T. Harber	Hon.Treasurer - Mr W.E. Hill Librarian - Mr C.A. Hutchison Members Representative - Mr W.J. Henderson
1915
President - Mr A. Wilkinson Vice President - Mr N.S. Fry Hon.Secretary - Mr H.P. Williams	Hon.Treasurer - Mr A. Young Librarian - Mr Moyle Members Representative - Mr W.J. Henderson
1922
President - Mr W.S. Sinnett Vice President - Mr M.G. Miller Hon.Secretary - Mr R.C. Edwardes Assistant Secretary - Mr P.H. Williams	Hon.Treasurer - Mr P.H. Williams Librarian - Mr G.T. Clarke Members Representative - Mr A. Wilkinson -
1923 13th August - Twenty First Annual Meeting
President - Mr M.G. Miller Vice President - Mr G. Hutchinson Hon.Secretary - Mr R.C. Edwardes Assistant Secretary - Mr G.T. Clarke Hon.Treasurer - Mr G.T. Clarke	Librarian - Miss E.M. Jenkins Librarian - Miss S. Barnes Committee - Mr H.T. Holden Committee - Mr F. Stone -
1930 President Mr F.A. Joyner Hon.Secretary Mr R.C. Edwardes
1940 Committee
President Mr Les Fisher Vice President Mr R.L. Packer Hon.Vice President Mr J.D. Brown Hon.Secretary Mr H.L. Austin Hon.Treasurer Mr G.L. Fisher Librarian Mr F.A. Wendt	Publicity and Program Mr F.A. White Publicity and Program Mr J.N. Tomlinson Past President Mr L.A. Wilde Committee Mr J.N. Tomlinson Committee Mr F.A. White Committee Mr W.S. Whisson
Auditor Mr F. Cole

17th June 1944 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

ADELAIDE CAMERA CLUB WINS COMPETITION

The President of the Adelaide Camera Club (Mr. Ainslie Roberts) has received a cablegram from the Johannesberg Camera Club (South Africa) congratulating it on winning the club award in the amateur photographer's colonial and overseas competition in London. The Johannesberg Camera Club had won this coveted award for several years. This competition is conducted every year in Great Britain and the competition is keen, camera clubs in all parts of the Dominions participating with club entries comprising the work of club members.

In August the Adelaide Camera Club will be holding its ninth annual Australian exhibition of pictorial photography. Hundreds of Australian camera workers contribute to this annual event which is representative of the best in Australian photography. Messrs Hans Heysen, J.C. Goodchild and A.E. Tulla will be the judges.

Saturday 17th June 1944 News (Adelaide SA)

CAMERA CLUB'S LONDON SUCCESS

Between 20 and 25 photographs, the work of nine South Australian photographers, made up the Adelaide Camera Club's exhibit which has won the club award in the Amateur Photographer's Colonial and Overseas competition in London.

News of the award was received yesterday by the president of the Adelaide Camera Club (Mr. Ainslie Roberts) in a cablegram of congratulations from the Johannesburg Camera Club, which has won the award for several years.

The South Australian photographers whose work was included in the exhibit were:-Messrs. F. Day, F.A. White, F. Cole, E. Robertson, J.B. Shearer, R.H. Fisher and Miss I. M. Capper.

The trophy will be a plaque and a signed exhibition photograph by F.J. Mortimer, of London, who is considered to be the world's greatest marine photographer.

Mr. Roberts said the Adelaide Camera Club was the only one in Australia that had managed to hold an exhibition every year during the war. Most of the members were using pre-war materials so old that they had become a problem, but with care they had managed to carry on.

The Camera Club's exhibition this year would be held in the Royal South Australian Society of Arts Gallery from August 21 to September 1.

Tuesday 7th August 1945 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

ADELAIDE CAMERA CLUB - International Salon Awards Announced

Awards in the first international salon sponsored by the Adelaide Camera Club were announced yesterday by the president of the club (Mr. Ainslie Roberts). The salon will be opened by the Governor (Sir Willoughby Norrie) in the Royal Society of Arts Gallery, Institute Building, North terrace, at 8 pm on Monday 20th August 1945.

There were 726 entries, 489 from Australia and 237 from overseas. Of these, 211 were selected for hanging.

The judge, Mr. Hans Heysen, awarded the silver medal for the best Australian print to Harold Cazneaux (Sydney) for his "Steam and Sunshine." P. Bentley (Canada) has secured the silver medal for the best overseas print with "The Pearl Mosque" and J.O. Fitzgerald (USA) won the bronze plaque with special mention with "For Lunch."

Mr. Roberts said that the number of prints submitted for the salon represented an all-time record for a South Australian effort. The last record was established last year when 430 prints were received for the Adelaide Camera Club ninth annual Australian exhibition of photography. For the first time, an Adelaide organization had now prepared an exhibition of photographs which included overseas works.

Thursday 25th July 1946 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

ADELAIDE CAMERA CLUB - Second International Salon Awards Announced

The Premier Mr Playford will open the second International salon presented by the Adelaide Camera Club in the Royal SA Society of Arts Gallery, North terrace, on August 5.

The exhibition, which consists of 203 photographs chosen from 780 submitted by 17 countries, will be open free to the public from August 6-19.

More than twice as many pictures were received from countries overseas as were received for the club's first international exhibition in 1945.

Australian exhibitors submitted 374 pictures and of 15 awards made for outstanding work, five were made to South Australians.

Awards were:

Silver medals - Miss Verne Parsons (SA) and Miss Eleanor Parke (US).

Bronze plaques — Mr E.C. Crossett (US) Mr A.R. Eade, Mr J.L. Wray (Australia); Mr R. Winquist (Sweden), Mr F.W. Knight (England) and Miss Verne Parsons (SA).

Merit certificates — Mr F. Cole, Mr F. Robertson, Mr H. Keil (SA), Mr H.D. Dircks (Australia ), Mr R. Winquist (Sweden), Mr J.N. Unwalla (India) and Mr K.V. Arntzen (US).

Friday 23rd August 1946 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The Adelaide Camera Club would shortly conduct a three months course of instruction in photography similar to last year, the President (Mr. A.V. Clutterbuck) said yesterday.

The syllabus of 10 lessons would include home portraiture, all phases of developing, enlarging, and contact printing, after-treatment of prints, sensitive materials and pictorial composition. Application forms were now available. The first lecture would be given at the University of Adelaide on September 18.

1951 President Mr J.N. Tomlinson
1952 The Editor of The Australasian Photo Review presented this plaque to the Adelaide Camera Club "in recognition of its fine history of achievement in photography over a period exceeding half a century." The Club was founded in 1899.

1953 President Mr D.G. Dansie
1955 President Mr Ian Monfries
1958 President Mr R. Cann
1961 President Mr D.D. Mullins

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Founded 15th August 1885

Saturday 16th July 1892 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The monthly meeting of the South Australian Amateur Photographic Society was held at the Chamber of Manufactures on Thursday evening. Mr. George Stace presided over a good attendance of members.

The report for the last six months showed that the membership had increased by nine, the number on the roll now being 40. Nine new books had been added to the library, making a total of 24. A program for the first 10 months of the year had been drawn up.

The following demonstration have been given and papers read before the members: On February 11 Mr G. Stace gave a paper on "The use of iodine in washing prints"; March 10 was devoted to a "Lantern night," which which was very successful. On April 7 Mr C.F. Clough read a paper on " Intensification," and on May 6 Mr Adamson gave a practical illustration of photographing the moon. Mr Stace read a paper on "The Toning Bath" at the June meeting.

Mention was also made of the enjoyable excursion, arranged by the Hon. Dr. Cockburn, to Mount Barker on February 20. During the present year communication had been opened up with kindred societies in the other colonies and arrangements had been made for exchanging sets of lantern slides. The members of the society had directed special attention to the production of lantern slides and great improvement had been shown in this branch of their work. A standard mask and a uniform style of labelling slides had been adopted. Attention had also been given to enlarging and reducing photographs.

1892 Committee
President - Mr G. Stace Hon.Secretary - Mr A.H. Kingsborough Committee - Mr E. Gall	Vice President - Mr C.F. Clough Hon.Treasurer - Mr R.B. Adamson Committee - Mr S.J. Dailey

Friday 9th September 1892 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

The first annual conversazione in connection with the South Australian Amateur Photographic Society was held on Thursday evening at the Chamber of Manufactures, exhibition Buildings. Around the room were ranged specimens of work done by members of the society and also photos and pictures lent by Mrs J.G. Dixon, Messrs. D. Murray, W.A. Kingsborough and others.

Mr G. Stace, president of the Society, gave a resume of the work of the society. Mr C.F. Clough then took a flashlight portrait of the Hon. Dr Cockburn, M.P., and the plate being developed a lantern slide was made for the negative.

A series of views prepared by the members for the purpose of exchange with kindred societies in the other colonies was shown. Mr R.B. Adamson operated the oxy-hydrogen limelight lantern and Mr G. Stace described the views, as shown on the screen.

After refreshments an exhibition of bromide printing was given by Mr A.H. Kingsborough and then a series of slides, sent on loan from the Boston Society, U.S.A. were shown. The series was a magnificent one illustrative of the city of Boston.

A very large amount of photographic apparatus, consisting of cameras of various kinds, shutters and burnishers was also exhibited by members of the society.

Saturday 15th July 1893 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was held in the Chamber of Manufactures on Thursday evening. Sir G. Stace presided over a large attendance of members. Miss Stace and Messrs F.A. McNeill, G.L. Jones and J. Draper were proposed and elected members of the Society.

The annual report presented by the secretary showed that the society was in a flourishing condition. Twelve ordinary, one special and twelve committee meetings had been held. There had been a marked increase both as regards attendance at the meetings and the interest taken in them. The number of members now on the roll was 58. Twenty-three gentlemen were elected and five resigned during the year.

The stock of apparatus had been increased and the library supplemented by the addition of 23 new books and three periodicals.

At the Mount Barker show on February 18 the silver medal for the best collection of views of the district was awarded to the society.

Permission under certain conditions had been granted to photograph the animals in the Zoological Gardens. Four very successful excursions have been held, one to Mount Barker, arranged by the Hon. Dr. Cockburn; one to The Acacias, by the invitation of Sir E.T. Smith; one to the Government Photo-Lithographer's Department, under the guidance of Mr E.W. Belcher; and one to Port Adelaide. It was hoped that the number of outings and the number of those attending them would be increased during the coming year.

A competition for the best four views taken at the Mount Barker excursion was held in March. Messrs E.W. Belcher and R.B. Adamson secured first prizes, while Messrs S.C. Von Bertouch and J. Gazard were awarded second honors. The thanks of the society were due to Messrs H.P. Gill, F.C. Krichauff and E. Gall for acting as judges in this competition.

The following papers and demonstrations had been given during the year:— On August 11 Mr Gall gave an account, illustrated by means of the lantern, of a trip round the world. In September the conversazione was held and at the October meeting a collection of lantern slides, "Illustrated Boston," sent on loan by the Boston Camera Club, was shown. Professor W.H. Bragg, M.A., delivered a lecture on "The simpler rules of optics" on November 10, while a demonstration of the working of gelatino chloride paper was given by Mr A.W. Dobbie on December 8. Mr S.J. Dailey contributed a paper on "Stereoscopic photography" in January and at the February meeting Mr Clough gave a paper and demonstration on "Instantaneous work." Professor E.H. Rennie lectured before the members on "Notes on the chemistry of photography" in April, while a lantern evening was held in May. The closing month of the year was devoted to a paper by Mr E.W. Belcher on "Decorative photography."

The treasurer submitted the balance sheet, which showed a small credit balance. The reports were adopted.

The President then delivered his retiring address and referred at length to the progress made in photography generally during the past year. Mr Stace received the thanks of the members for his paper and many complimentary remarks were made as to the ability which he had displayed during his term of office as president. Mr Stace has been untiring in his attention to the interests of the society and has been largely instrumental in bringing the society to the position it now holds.

1893 Committee
Patron - His Excellency the Governor the Earl of Kintore Patron - Sir E.T. Smith Patron - Hon. Dr J.A. Cockburn Patron - Sir Charles Todd President - Mr C.F. Clough Hon.Secretary - Mr A.H. Kingsborough Hon.Librarian - Mr J.D. Dixon Committee - Mr A.W. Dobbie	Patron - Professor E.H. Rennie Patron - Professor W.H. Bragg Patron - Mr J.J. Green Vice President - Mr E.W. Belcher Hon.Treasurer - Mr R.B. Adamson Committee - Mr G. Stace Committee - Mr S.J. Dailey

Saturday 14th July 1894 South Australian Register (Adelaide SA)

The annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was held in the Chamber of Manufactures on Thursday evening. Mr C.F. Clough presided and there was a good attendance. Miss F. Dailey was elected a member of the Society.

It was unanimously decided to recognize the services which the Hon. Dr Cockburn, M.P., has rendered to the Society by electing him a LIFE MEMBER. Since the last meeting the committee had drawn up an attractive program for the coming year.

The annual report presented by the Secretary showed that the Society was in a flourishing condition. There had been a marked increase as regards membership, attendance at the various meetings and the interest taken in them. During the year 18 members, including two Ladies, had been elected and 8 had resigned, making the number now on the roll 65. The stock of apparatus had been maintained and was in good order. The library contained 58 volumes, besides 5 serials.

Permission to photograph the animals in the Zoological Gardens had been given by the Director (Mr. A.C. Minchin) and under certain conditions the pictures in the Art Gallery might now be copied by means of photography. Two very successful excursions had been held. It was hoped that the number of these outings would be increased during the coming year.

A complete set of slides illustrative of Adelaide, being the Society's contribution to the International Slide Exchange, had been forwarded to Sydney, while a loan collection to the Maryborough District School of Mines, Industries and Science was now in course of preparation.

The Treasurer submitted the balance-sheet, which showed that there was a credit balance of £8.4s.11 1/2d. Both reports were adopted. The President delivered the annual address and referred at length to the progress made in photography generally during the past year.

1894 Committee
Patron - Sir E.T. Smith M.L.C. Patron - Hon. Dr Cockburn ALP Patron - Sir Charles Todd President - Mr C.F. Clough Hon.Secretary - Mr A.H. Kingsborough Hon.Librarian - Mr J.D. Dixon Committee - Mr A.W. Dobbie	Patron - Professor E.H. Rennie Patron - Professor W.H. Bragg Patron - Mr J.J. Green Vice President - Mr E.W. Belcher Hon.Treasurer - Mr R.B. Adamson Committee - Mr G. Stace Committee - Mr P.A. Roberts

Monday 15th July 1895 South Australian Register (Adelaide SA)

The annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was held in the Chamber of Manufactures on Thursday evening. There was a large attendance and Mr C.F. Clough occupied the chair. Mesdames Vaughan and Jerrems, Miss Kingsborough and Mr A.J. Boase elected members of the Society and three nominations were received.

An attractive program for the coming year was placed on the table. Work for criticism was shown by Messrs. Belcher, Bardsley and Gazard. The annual report, presented by the Secretary, showed that the Society was in a flourishing condition. There had been a gratifying increase in the membership, attendance at the various meetings and the interest taken in them. During the year eleven new members had been elected and five had resigned, making the number now on the roll sixty-six.

In recognition of his valuable services to the Society the Hon. Dr. Cockburn, M.P., had been elected a LIFE MEMBER. The rules had been revised and important alterations made. The stock of apparatus was in good order and had been increased by the addition of a changing bag. Three folios for preserving the prize pictures belonging to the Society had also been procured. The library now contained sixty-six volumes, eight having been added during the year, besides five periodicals.

For the third year in succession the silver medal offered at the Mount Barker Show for the best collection of views of the district had been awarded to the Society. The rapid rectilinear lens offered by Messrs. Baker and Rouse for the best six views of Adelaide was won by Mr J. Gazard, and the prizes donated by Dr. Cockburn and Mr Clough for the best three pictures taken at the Mount Barker excursion were secured by Messrs E.W. Belcher and J. Gazard.

A special feature of the year had been the number of exhibitions held in this and the other colonies. In the photographic section, of the Chamber of Manufactures Exhibition eleven out of the thirty competitors were members of the Society and these succeeded in obtaining nine prizes and fourteen certificates of merit out of the fourteen prizes and nineteen certificates awarded.

The Treasurer submitted the balance-sheet, which showed that the receipts had been £34 9s 11 1/2d, and the expenditure £31 6s 1 1/2d. The report and balance - sheet were adopted. Mr C.F. Clough delivered the annual address and in an interesting manner dealt at length with the progress made in the various branches of photography during the past year. The resignations of Mr C.F. Clough as President and Mr A.H. Kingsborough as Secretary were received with regret and each was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his past services.

1895 Committee
Patron - Sir E.T. Smith KCMG, MLC Patron - Hon. Dr Cockburn Patron - Sir Charles Todd KCMG President - Mr E.W. Belcher Vice President - Mr A. Scott Hon.Secretary - Mr P.A. Roberts Hon.Librarian - Mr J.D. Dixon Committee - Mr A.H. Kingsborough	Patron - Professor E.H. Rennie M.A., D.Sc. Patron - Professor W.H. Bragg M.A. Patron - Mr J.J. Green Vice President - Mr A.W. Dobbie Hon.Treasurer - Mr R.B. Adamson Committee - Mr G. Stace Committee - Mr J. Gazard

Saturday 11th July 1896 South Australian Register (Adelaide SA)

The annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was held at the Chamber of Manufactures on Thursday evening, Mr E.W. Belcher presided. Miss Perryman was elected a member and four nominations were received. Mr Clough and Mr Stace showed specimens of work for criticism.

The program for the coming year was read by the Secretary, also the eleventh annual report, which contained the following: The number of members on the roll is now 60, 17 new members were elected during the year, 3 resigned and 3 were struck off for non payment of subscription.

Two slight alterations of the rules were made, one to provide for two Vice-Presidents and the other to make the Librarian also Assistant Secretary. During the year the secretary and Librarian resigned their offices and these positions have since been filled by Mr J. Gazard and Mr J.D. Dixon.

The Society's stock of apparatus, has received the addition of two table gas lamps, a strong box for storing the Society's papers and portable bookshelves. The library has been further extended by the addition of thirteen books, besides periodicals, the total number of volumes on the catalog now being eighty-two. A complete rearrangement of the library has just been made, all the books procurable having been called in and re-numbered.

During the year eleven ordinary and ten committee meetings have been held. The attendances have been very satisfactory and the specimens of work shown by members for criticism have been numerous and some of exceptional merit. The annual conversazione was held in the Victoria Hall on September 12. It was largely attended and proved a complete success.

On February 20 an excursion was made to Mount Barker at the kind invitation of the Hon. Dr Cockburn. This is the fifth year in succession that the Society has benefited by the Doctor's kindness. On this occasion over twenty members accepted the invitation and spent a thoroughly enjoyable day. The Society contributed to the success of the Mayor's conversazione in November by an excellent display of photographs and apparatus.

The Treasurer read his annual statement, which showed a good credit balance. The report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted. The retiring President, Mr E.W. Belcher delivered the annual address and made reference to the progress of photography, the discoveries of the year and the future of the art.

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring President; also to the Treasurer for his seven years services.

1896 Committee
Patron - Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, Bart., K.C.M.G. Patron - Sir E.T. Smith K.C.M.G., MLC. Patron - Hon. Dr Cockburn MP. Patron - Sir Charles Todd K.C.M.G. Vice President - Mr Andrew Scott Hon.Secretary - Mr J. Gazard Assistant Secretary and Hon.Librarian - Mr J.D. Dixon Committee - Mr C.F. Clough Auditor - Mr C. Radcliffe	Patron - Professor E.H. Rennie M.A., D.Sc. Patron - Professor W.H. Bragg M.A. Patron - Mr J.J. Green President - Mr A.W. Dobbie Vice President - Mr A.H. Kingsborough Hon.Treasurer - Mr R.B. Adamson Committee - Mr S.P. Bond Committee - Mr A.W. Marshall Auditor - Mr Kerr

1898 Committee
Patron - Sir E.T. Smith Patron - Hon. Dr Cockburn Patron - Sir Charles Todd President - Mr C.L. Whitham Vice President - Mr Andrew Scott Assistant Secretary - Mr J.D. Dixon Hon.Librarian - Mr J.D. Dixon Committee - Mr A.H. Kingsborough Auditor - Mr F.A. Joyner	Patron - Professor E.H. Rennie Patron - Professor W.H. Bragg Patron - Mr J.J. Green Vice President - Mr R.F. Griffiths Hon.Secretary - Mr J. Gazard Hon.Treasurer - Mr S.P. Bond Committee - Mr K.B. Adamson Committee - Mr A.W. Marshall Auditor - Mr E.E. Mitchell

1899 Committee
Patron - His Excellency the Governor Lord Tennyson Patron - Sir S.J. Way Patron - Sir E.T. Smith Patron - Sir Charles Todd President - Mr Andrew Scott B.A. Vice President - Mr F.A. Joyner Assistant Secretary - Mr R.B. Adamson Hon.Librarian - Mr R.B. Adamson Committee - Mr A.H. Kingsborough Auditor - Mr W.A. West	Patron - Dr Cockburn Patron - Professor Rennie Patron - Professor Bragg Patron - Mr J.J. Green Vice President - Mr R.F. Griffiths Hon.Secretary - Mr J. Gazard Hon.Treasurer - Mr S.P. Bond Committee - Mr C.L. Whitham Committee - Mr A.W. Marshall Auditor - Mr J.D. Dixon

1897 - John Kauffmann joined the South Australian Photographic Society.
1899 - It was decided to institute competitions in connection with the Annual Exhibition held in October. The sum of five guineas was voted as prize money in several classes and all amateurs resident in South Australia, in addition to members of the South Australian Photographic Society will be eligible to compete.
1899 - At the Annual General Meeting the Secretary reported that there were 70 members and the average attendance was 25 per meeting.
1901 - John Kauffmann was invited to judge the South Australian Photographic Society Annual Salon.
1902 and 1903 the South Australian Photographic Society conducted International Salon's and John Kauffmann was invited to be a judge.

Saturday 21st July 1900 South Australian Register (Adelaide SA)

At the annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society, held at the Royal Society's Rooms, North-terrace. Mr Andrew Scott B.A., presided. Two new members were elected and five nominated for membership.

After the criticism of members' work the Secretary presented the annual report, from which the following is extracted:

The membership is now 84. During the year 31 new members have been elected and five have resigned and the average attendance at meetings has been 28, not including the numerous visitors who were frequently present. An interesting program has been carried out. Three photographic excursions have been organized, and the average attendance was 25.

The annual exhibition was held at the Victoria Hall in October, the work shown being an improvement on past years in both quality and quantity and the attendance very satisfactory.

The library has been increased to over 100 books, in addition to the usual periodicals.

The balance-sheet presented by the Treasurer showed a credit balance of over £14. The report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted.

The retiring President (Mr Andrew Scott, B.A.) delivered the annual address and referred to the progress which had been made by the photographic art during the year. After a hearty vote of thanks to the officers had been passed, on the motion of Mr Clough, the election of new officers was proceeded with.

It was decided to hold the next exhibition from October 6 to 13. Twelve guineas was voted as prize money in the following classes:— Landscape, (two divisions), genre, enlargements, seascapes or clouds, lantern slides, portrait copying, flower study, hand-camera work; also a ladies' prize and a special prize for the best picture in the exhibition. The prizes this year will be restricted to members of the Society.

1900 Committee
Patron - His Excellency the Governor Lord Tennyson Patron - Sir Samuel J. Way Patron - Sir Edwin T. Smith Patron - Sir Charles Todd President - Mr R.F. Griffiths Vice President - Mr F.A. Joyner Assistant Secretary - Mr R.B. Adamson Hon.Librarian - Mr R.B. Adamson Committee - Mr A.W. Dobbie Auditor - Mr W.A. West	Patron - Sir John A. Cockburn Patron - Professor E.H. Rennie Patron - Professor W.H. Bragg Patron - Mr J.J. Green Vice President - Mr A.H. Kingsborough Hon.Secretary - Mr S.P. Bond Hon.Treasurer - Mr J.D. Dixon Committee - Mr C. Radcliffe Committee - Mr H.P. Gill Auditor - Mr Wight

Tuesday 23rd July 1901 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was held at the Royal Society's Rooms, North-terrace, on Thursday evening, July l8. There were present - Mr R.F. Griffiths (president), and a moderate attendance of members. Three new members were elected, and two nominated for membership.

A letter was received from the Photographic Society of New South Wales, intimating that Mr C.L. Whitham had secured the second silver award at the society's exhibition just closed in Sydney and stating that the judges had difficulty, in separating the first and second awards. The President heartily congratulated Mr Whitham on his success. A letter was also received from the secretary of the Kapunda Photographic Club, intimating that a club had been formed in that town and asking for copies of rules and all necessary information.

Messrs Baker & Rouse wrote calling attention of members to "The premo photographic competition", the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes in which amounted to £20, £10 and £5 respectively. The President announced, amid applause, that, through the kind offices of Dr. Norman he was able to announce that an anonymous donor offered a special prize of one guinea for competition at the annual exhibition of the society in October next, the subject to be a portrait taken in an ordinary dwelling-house and to be not less than whole plate.

Specimens of members work, including, some beautiful pictures of the Melbourne and Adelaide decorations and illuminations by day and night were exhibited by Messrs Butler, Dobbie, Gazard, Joyner, Kingsborough and Wadey and criticisms upon some of these were delivered by Messrs Dobbie, Scott and Gazard.

The annual report was presented, from which the following is extracted: "The membership is now 101, showing an increase of 17 during the year. Average attendance at meetings has been 30, not including a large number of visitors. One photographic excursion was held, the attendance being 28. The seventh annual exhibition was held at the society's rooms from October 8 to 13 and was characterized by the press as a decided advance on anything the society has ever had before. Owing to the generosity of one of the members the balance of incidental expenses did not fall upon the funds of the society and entailed no expense beyond the prize money. The society having become affiliated with the Society of Arts, has the right to share that society's rooms and has, by the courtesy of the Royal Society, obtained the use of the latter's large room on the occasion of lantern displays.

A South Australian photographic journal, the 'Quarterly Record', has been issued, under the able editorship of Messrs F.V. Joyner and A.H. Kingsborough and the committee feels that it would do much credit to any society."

The balance-sheet submitted by the treasurer showed a credit balance of £15/ 1/10. The report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted. A vote of thanks was tendered to the retiring officers for the admirable way in which they had managed the affairs of the society for the past year. A special vote of thanks was accorded to the editors of the "Quarterly Record" (Messrs. Joyner and Kingsborough).

1901 Committee
Patron - His Excellency the Governor Lord Tennyson Vice President - Mr F.A. Joyner Assistant Secretary - Mr R.B. Adamson Hon.Librarian - Mr R.B. Adamson Committee - Mr C.F. Clough Committee - Mr A.W. Dobbie Auditor - Mr W.A. West	President - Mr A.H. Kingsborough Vice President - Mr S. Smeaton Hon.Secretary - Mr P.H. Evans Hon.Treasurer - Mr J.D. Dixon Committee - Mr J. Gazard Committee - Mr H.P. Gill Auditor - Mr H.H. Wight

Monday 21st October 1901 The Register (Adelaide SA)

The annual exhibition in connection with the South Australian Photographic Society was concluded on Saturday. There was a large gathering of visitors, who were much impressed by the excellent display. Throughout the week the attendance was good and this year's exhibition must rank as the most successful held by the society.

Monday 21st October 1901 The Register (Adelaide SA)

The annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was held at the Chamber of Manufacturers on Thursday evening, July 11. Mr A.W. Dobbie presided over a fair attendance. An exceptionally large quantity of photographic work was exhibited and several of the specimens were greatly admired. The exhibitors were Messrs Whitham, Kauffmann, Joyner, Anderson, Mitchell, Fry and Scott.

The thirteenth annual report, which was presented by the Secretary, stated that that the number of members the roll was 66, 11 having been elected during the year and 7 resigned. The library which numbered 85 volumes, had not been utilized to the extent it should have been. The committee regretted that by the departure from the colony of the Hon. Dr Cockburn, an esteemed Patron and life member, the Society lost one of its best friends and well wishers and one by whose kindness and hospitality the members had much benefited in past years. The report was adopted, as well as the Treasurers statement, which showed that there was a small credit balance.

The retiring president Mr A.W. Dobbie, delivered his annual address, in which he dealt with all the important discoveries and advancements made in connection with photography during the year.

It was decided to hold a photographic competition at an early date for a prize presented by Mr Joyner.

Monday 21st July 1902 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

FAREWELL SOCIAL to MR C.F. CLOUGH

A farewell social was tendered to Mr C.F. Clough M.I.C.E., on Monday evening, at the society's rooms, institute, North terrace, by the members of the South Australian Photographic Society. Mr Clough and his family will this month leave for England, with the intention of permanently residing there. The rooms were filled with members who had gathered to do honor to one of their oldest and most active colleagues.

Immediately after the arrival of the guest those present arose and sang a verse of the national anthem, in honor of the declaration of peace in South Africa. The rooms had been tastefully decorated and arranged by a committee of lady members and the tables were full of objects of interest, to be viewed by means of countless stereoscopes, microscopes, and a lanternoscope.

In proposing the toast of 'The Guest of the Evening' the President (Mr A.H. Kingsborough) referred to the long association of Mr Clough with the society. He was elected in the year 1889 and his name had appeared as a lecturer on every syllabus issued by the society. That fact alone was the best evidence of his whole-souled interest in the work of the society. He had, in addition, served two years as President and on all possible occasions had been untiring in his efforts to further the welfare of the society. Mr Kingsborough, on behalf of the members, requested Mr Clough's acceptance of a large and handsomely bound album, containing on the first page a beautiful address - which was the work of Mr Harry P. Gill, A.R.C.A., Director for Technical Art; indicative of the feelings that members entertained for him. The remaining pages contained pictures supplied by members, who each contributed his or her best picture. These varied in size, tone and quality, but the same spirit and sentiment, said the President, accompanied them all — the heartiest appreciation of Mr Clough's services.

Mr F.A. Joyner (Vice President) and Mr G. Stace (ex President) supported and the toast, with which was coupled the names of Mrs Clough and Master Eric Clough, was drunk with musical honors. Mr Clough, in accepting the album, feelingly acknowledged the honor which had been done to himself and his family.

The following program was rendered: Quartets by Messrs T.H. and P.H. Mitchell, W.P. Nicholls and A. Buring; a duet by Messrs T.H. and P.H. Mitchell; songs by Miss Felstead and Messrs Walter D. Reid and W.P. Nicholls; a pianoforte solo by Miss Radcliffe; and a recitation by Mr A. Buring.

Monday 21st July 1902 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was concluded on Thursday evening, July 17, at the Royal Society's rooms, Institute, North-terrace, the business to be dealt with having occupied two evenings. The retiring president (Mr A.H. Kingsborough) occupied the chair and there was a large attendance of members. Three new members were elected and three nominations for membership were received.

Some beautiful transparencies, printed by Mr. J. Gazard, depicting the illuminations of the General Post-Office, were on view and various specimens of members work were exhibited by Messrs E. Atterton, P.H. Williams, Beaumont Read, W.T. Shapter and others, and criticisms were passed on them at the request of the exhibitors.

The annual report was presented, from which the following is extracted:- The membership is now 116, an increase of 15 during the 12 months. Average attendance at meetings has been 38, not including a large number of visitors. Eleven meetings of members and two photographic excursions have been held.

The eighth annual exhibition was opened on Monday, October 14, by his Excellency the Governor and remained open until the following Sunday afternoon. It proved a great success and your committee feels that members of the society have reason to be proud of their connection with it. Certainly, no event of its kind in this State has attracted such widespread interest and favorable comment. The next annual exhibition will be held in September and gold, silver and bronze medals will take the place of cash prizes.

The 'Quarterly Record' has been discontinued, but a satisfactory arrangement has been made with "The Australian Photographic Journal", whereby the latter has been made the official organ of the society. Mr S. Smeaton, B.A., has sub-edited the society's matter. Your committee has endeavored to secure the abolition or modification of the duties imposed by the Commonwealth Parliament, but so far without success. The society is indebted in particular to Representative Glynn for his courtesy and his efforts to give effect to the wishes of members.

During the year the society has affiliated with the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, with the main, object of participating in the circulation of first-class lectures on photographic and kindred subjects.

The balance sheet submitted by the treasurer showed a credit balance of £13. The report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted.

The retiring president (Mr A.H. Kingsborough) gave an address in which he reviewed the advances made in photography during his term of office and the progress and position of the society. During the course of his most instructive remarks Mr Kingsborough threw out two important suggestions - one, that the society should devise a scheme for obtaining a permanent collection of the works of the photographic masters of the world to serve as a means of comparison with local work; the other, that there should be a systematic photographic survey of South Australia, the purpose of which would be to take and preserve photographs of the scenery, geology, natural history, historic landmarks, buildings, streets, social life, and public events of the South Australia of the present day, as well as the reproduction of old prints, maps, and records of the past. Such a scheme as the latter should enlist the sympathy and support of all members and tend to bring into line the necessary diverse interests which must necessarily exist in so large a society.

A vote of thanks was tendered to the retiring officers.

It was resolved that members be requested to present studies at the next monthly meeting illustrating the subject of "Morning" or "Evening" and treating it either literally or metaphorically.

1902 Committee
Patron - His Excellency the Governor Vice President - Mr S. Smeaton B.A. Hon.Secretary - Mr P.H. Evans Hon.Librarian - Mr R. Bowen Committee - Mr N.W. Beaney Committee - Mr C.F. Rainsford Auditor - Mr J.D. Dixon	President - Mr Andrew Scott Vice President - Mr C. Radcliffe Hon.Treasurer - Committee - Mr R.F. Griffiths Committee - Mr A.H. Kingsborough Lanternist - Mr R.B. Adamson Auditor - Mr H.H. Wight

Wednesday 7th October 1903 The Register (Adelaide SA)

At the meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society held on Thursday evening the Secretary (Mr P.H. Evans) reported that entries had been received or promised for the annual exhibition, to be held next month, from New Zealand, all parts of the Commonwealth, India and Great Britain.

He read the following letter received from the Capetown Photographic Society:— I have to acknowledge the receipt of the prospectus of your annual exhibition to be held in October. My council are pleased that they have been able to respond to the invitation and I am sending you by parcel post today three parcels containing 50 photographs and 12 lantern slides from five members of our society, which I trust will arrive in good order and in time for your exhibition. I trust that you will reciprocate our action and that we may be favored with a good exhibit from your society at our next annual exhibition, which I hope to be able to send you prospectuses of in the course of another fortnight. We shall hope next year to send you another section. The present exhibits are not forwarded with the intention of medal hunting, but with a view to foster a friendly feeling between societies having the common interest in the furtherance of art.

The letter was received with applause.

Wednesday 7th October 1903 The Register (Adelaide SA)

WORLD-WIDE PHOTOGRAPHY

The annual exhibition of the South Australian Photographic Society will be opened tomorrow, by His Honor the Chief Justice, at the Institute, North terrace. The number of exhibits received is nearly double that of last year and those in the open classes have come from Great Britain, India, South Africa, the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand. The results of the judging will be announced tomorrow.

Tuesday 19th July 1904 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was held at the Royal Society's room. Institute, North-terrace, on Thursday evening. The retiring president (Mr S. Smeaton, B.A.) occupied the chair and there was a moderate attendance.

It was resolved that it be a suggestion to the incoming committee that the society's next exhibition be held in March or April, 1905; also that the society will render every assistance to the Chamber of Manufactures in connection with the South Australian Exhibition of products, arts and industries, to be held by it in March and April, 1905.

The secretary read the annual report for the year ended June 30, from which the following is extracted: "The number of members now on the roll is 92, an increase of 7. The average attendance per meeting has been 35. A feature of the work has been the number of practical demonstrations, which at much expense of time and labor have been given by various members. These have been followed by competitions, the entries for which, with one exception, have been very good, and your committee recommends the incoming committee to continue the practice, believing that these competitions have induced many members to take up new processes, which otherwise they would not have attempted.

The tenth annual exhibition was opened on October 8 last, remained open for one week and was a great success. An exhibition was held by the New South Wales Society at the end of last year, at which Mr A.H. Kingsborough gained a silver and a bronze medal and Mr F.A. Joyner a bronze medal. Your committee also packed and forwarded free of charge to members a very large collection of exhibits to the exhibition held by the Cape Town Photographic Society in April, 1904 and is gratified to notice that Messrs F.A. Joyner, J. Gazard and W.S. Wedd were successful, Mr. Joyner having been awarded a special bronze medal."

The treasurer submitted a balance-sheet, which showed a small credit balance. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The retiring President gave an interesting address on "Photographic exhibitions and their lessons."

1904 Committee
President - Mr S.P. Bond Vice President - Mr J. Gazard Hon.Secretary - Mr P.H. Evans Committee - Mr W. Andrew Committee - Mr F.W. Dancker Lanternist - Mr R.B. Adamson Auditor - Mr E. Atterton	Vice President - Mr A. Vaughan Hon.Treasurer - Mr F. Gabriel Hon.Librarian - Mr P.E. Hayman Committee - Mr T.B. Eagles Committee - Mr S. Smeaton Auditor - Mr J.D. Dixon

Friday 14th October 1904 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

A lecture under the auspices of the South Australian Photographic Society was delivered at the North terrace Institute on Thursday evening by Mr S.P. Bond. The object of the lecture was to illustrate the, advantages of using chemicals in tabloid form and prints were distributed and lantern slides shown illustrative of the system. There was a good attendance and the beautiful slides thrown on the screen were much appreciated.

Friday 14th July 1905 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The twentieth annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was held at the Royal Society's rooms, the Institute, North-terrace, on Thursday evening, the retiring president (Mr S.P. Bond) occupying the chair. The report of the committee stated that the society had 75 members on the roll, a decrease of 17. Three new members had been enrolled during the year and the average attendance had been 24, in addition to a fair number of visitors.

The committee regretted that comparatively little interest was taken in the competitions arranged during the year and in the field-days, which were included in the year's program.

It was gratifying to know that several members were successful in obtaining awards at various exhibitions, notably Messrs Ashworth and Stoward at the Royal Society's, and Miss Kingsborough and Messrs Joyner and Kingsborough in Melbourne and Sydney.

It was hoped that all the members would take part in the forthcoming exhibition in September and endeavor to make it as successful as those of the past. On behalf of members, the committee desired to thank those gentlemen who had prepared lectures and demonstrations for the benefit of the society.

The balance-sheet showed the finances to be in a satisfactory condition and both it and the report were adopted.

The following officers were elected: Patron, the Governor; president, Mr A. Vaughan; vice-president, Mr F.E. Hayman. There was not a good attendance, owing to wet weather and the remainder of the officials will be elected at the next monthly meeting.

1905 Committee
Patron - His Excellency the Governor Vice President - Mr F.E. Hayman Hon.Secretary - Mr Hon.Librarian - Mr Committee - Mr Committee - Mr Auditor - Mr	President - Mr A. Vaughan Vice President - Mr Hon.Treasurer - Committee - Mr Committee - Mr Lanternist - Mr Auditor - Mr

Thursday 16th August 1906 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY

The South Australian Photographic Society, founded on August 15, 1885, celebrated its 21st anniversary on Wednesday evening by a social and exhibition of pictures at Bricknell's Care. There was a large attendance, the president (Mr F.A. Joyner) occupying the chair. The President said that he desired to extend to those present a cordial welcome.

They were celebrating the 21st anniversary of the foundation of the Society and it seemed proper that he should give some short particulars of its history. Before doing so he thanked most heartily those non-members who had so largely contributed to the success of the gathering that evening. To Sir Charles Todd they were indebted for the loan of excellent examples of the application of photography to the science of astronomy, to Messrs Radford and Kauffmann for the pictorial work which embellished the walls of the room and to Mr Dollman for examples of his specialty micro-stereography.

The first public information of the society was contained in an advertisement which appeared in the daily newspapers of August 14, 1885, as follows:- "Photography - A first general meeting will be held at A. Flegelcaub's office, Freeman Street, on Friday, August 15 at 7 pm, for the purpose of forming a Photographic Society. All amateurs wishing to become members are requested to attend or send their names." Following that notice, the first meeting of the society was duly held and the names of the first members were:- President, Mr S.J. Dailey; vice-presidents, Messrs A. Flegeltaub and D. Walker, Hon.Treasurer, Mr F. C. Krichauff; Hon.Secretary and Librarian, Mr James Talbot; committee, Messrs McKenzie, Atkinson, Beare and Elliott. To these names as foundation members must be added those of Messrs Janisch, J.H. Davidson. Henderson, Taplin, Howland, Woodward and Adcock. He regretted to say that none of these gentlemen were now members of the society. It was an interesting fact, however, that three of the present members - Messrs. Kingsborough, Gall and Adamson were then members.

From January, 1889, until the present time the society had continued to progress. A room for meetings was secured in the Chamber of Manufactures and regular monthly meetings had been duly held. A year or two ago the society became affiliated with the Society of Arts and they thereby obtained a domicile in that society's rooms at the old institute building on North terrace. This present meeting would have been held there but for the fact that alterations to the building rendered it inconvenient for the purpose.

The society might fairly claim to be the premier body of the kind in the States. Its individual members had won distinctions in London, Philadelphia, and in all the principal cities of the Commonwealth. As far back as 1897 the society was awarded a certificate of merit at the Jubilee Exhibition in Adelaide. The society was now engaged in an undertaking of national importance - the collection and preservation of photographic records of the history of the country, its people, their manners, habitations and customs.

Messrs Gall, Adamson and Kingsborough had all rendered excellent service to the society. Mr Kingsborough in particular had been a veritable tower of strength. In 1891 he became Hon.Secretary and continued in that position until 1895, when, he took office as a committeeman. In 1896 he was appointed vice-president. During 1897, 1898 and 1899 he acted upon the committee. In 1900 he was again vice-president and in 1901 he was elected to the presidential chair. In 1902 they again found him on the committee and today they had his services as Hon.Secretary. No better secretary could be found. In whatever position he had been placed he had been energetic, devoted and loyal to its cause. In fact, he had ever been an ideal officer and to him in a large degree must be attributed the present success of the society. Realizing this,the members desired to give Mr Kingsborough a little memento of this occasion in slight recognition of his many valuable and esteemed services. The President then handed Mr Kingsborough a handsome case of cutlery.

There were a large number of photographs hung round the walls of the room and the collection was said to be the finest display of local photography ever exhibited in the State. Each member of the society showed his or her best work. A display of about 100 lantern slides followed. Among the objects of photographic interest scattered around the various tables were specimens of kromoscope work by Mr E. Radcliffe and stereo micro photographs by Mr W.P. Dollman and Mr A.W. Dobbie. Lotus band discoursed music at intervals.

Friday 11th January 1907 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was held at the Institute, North terrace, on Thursday evening, when the President (Mr F.A. Joyner) occupied the chair.

The annual report of the committee stated, inter alia: — The roll number now stands at 70. We are pleased to announce that permanent accommodation has been secured in the new Institute Buildings. The eastern bay of the present Gallery and the adjoining room have been allocated for the exclusive use of the society, while splendid accommodation has been provided in the new building for future exhibitions and lectures.

We hope to furnish one of the rooms as an up to date dark room for the, use of members. The affiliation scheme with the Royal Society of Great Britain has been found unworkable and has been canceled. It is hoped that new arrangements for federating the Commonwealth and New Zealand societies will shortly be made.

When your committee assumed office serious attention was at once given to the society's affairs and a comprehensive and progressive policy for conducting the business and for the promotion and encouragement of pictorial, scientific and technical photography was enunciated at the June meeting. The necessarily diverse interests which must exist in a large society such as ours was recognized by your committee, who submitted various schemes sufficiently varied to enlist the sympathy and support of every member. Numerous additions have heen made to the library, your committee, realizing the important part that literature plays in the education of the photographer and the necessity for study if members wish to keep abreast of the times.

The value of excursions as means of promoting good fellowship among the members was made evident in the outing arranged, under the leadership of Mr Collins, on October 13. The success of the fixture was largely due to the fact, that the gathering had a definite aim — the members being asked to illustrate the sentiment of 'Weariness' with a model provided by Mr. Collins.

Photographic Record and Survey - Your committee, on assuming office, deemed the time opportune for initiating as far as possible a photographic record and survey of South Australia. Briefly, the purpose of the survey is to acquire and preserve permanent records of (1) the scenery, geology and natural history of the State: (2) historic landmarks and places of interest: (3) manners, customs, ceremonies and sports of the people: (4) shipping and means of transport: (5) methods of cultivation and manufacture. In short, "the social life and public events of the South Australia of to-day, as well as the reproduction of old prints, maps and records of the South Australia of the past." Your committee are glad to be able to announce that a great measure of success has attended their efforts, and the nucleus of a splendid collection has been formed. As soon as the new rooms are available the committee hope to suitably frame the most important pictures and these will be displayed to the public free of charge. The special thanks of the society are due to The Register and Advertiser for the interest they have shown in this national project.

On the motion of the Chairman the report and balance sheet, which showed a small credit, were adopted.

1907 Committee
Patron - His Excellency the Governor Sir George Le Hunte Vice President - Mr A. Scott BA Hon.Secretary - Mr A.H. Kingsborough Hon.Librarian - Mr W.S. Wedd Committee - Mr C. Radcliffe Auditor - Mr S. Smeaton	President - Mr F.A. Joyner Vice President - Mr H.F. Gill A.R.C.A. Hon.Treasurer - Mr E.J. Lloyd Committee - Mr R.F. Griffiths Committee - Mr C.F. Rainsford Auditor - Mr A. Middleton

Friday 15th November 1907 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

Reference was made at the monthly meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society on Thursday evening to the death of Mr Andrew Scott, B.A. Mr Scott became a member of the society in 1893, was elected president in 1899, and was vice-president at the time of his death. It was mentioned that the deceased had been one of the most useful members of the society and it was resolved to record in the minutes an expression of deep regret at his death.

Friday 13th December 1907 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was held on Thursday evening at the society's rooms in the Institute, North-terrace. Mr F.A. Joyner (president) occupied the chair and there was a fair attendance. The report showed that good progress had been made during the year and a number of valuable volumes added to the library.

Regret was expressed at the death of Mr A. Scott, B.A., who was president of the society in 1889 and vice-president at the time of his death.

The work of collecting and preserving historic records connected with the early days of the State, was being continued, with highly satisfactory results. Interest in the society had been revived during the past few months.

The treasurer's report showed a credit balance of £1 12s 5d. The report and balance-sheet were adopted.

Mr F.A. Joyner gave an instructive address on "Recent advances in color photography", in which he outlined the autochrome process of the Brothers Lumiere.

Examples of improvement of negatives were shown.

1908 Committee
Patron - His Excellency the Governor Sir George Le Hunte Vice President - Mr C. Radcliffe Hon.Secretary - Mr A.H. Kingsborough Hon.Librarian - Mr W.S. Wedd Committee - Mr S. Smeaton Lanternist - Mr R.B. Adamson	President - Mr F.A. Joyner Vice President - Mr H.B. Gill Hon.Treasurer - Mr E.J. Lloyd Committee - Mr R.F. Griffiths Committee - Mr E. Atterton Auditor - Mr A. Middleton and Mr F.E. Hayman

Friday 12th December 1908 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

The annual meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was held on Thursday evening, the president (Mr F.A. Joyner) presiding. The committee's report stated:- The membership numbers 50. During the year instructive programs enabled members to keep in touch with the latest advances in photography.

The committee recommend members to assist the Tourist Bureau in advertising the beauties and fertility of the State as an acknowledgment of generous support received by art societies from the Government.

The committee regret that serious illness prevented Mr S. Smeaton, B.A., from being present at recent meetings and desire to place on record the loss the society sustained through the death of Messrs W.P. Dollman and C.L. Whitham.

Members and their friends at the close of the meeting inspected the Society of Arts' exhibition.

1909 Committee
Patron - His Excellency the Governor Sir George Le Hunte Vice President - Mr F.G. Scammell Hon.Secretary - Mr A.H. Kingsborough Hon.Librarian - Mr W.S. Wedd Committee - Mr F.A. Joyner Auditor - Mr A. Middleton	President - Mr C. Radcliffe Vice President - Mr H.B. Gill Hon.Treasurer - Mr E.J. Lloyd Committee - Mr E. Gall Committee - Mr A. Vaughan Auditor - Mr C. Piggott

Tuesday 13th July 1909 The Register (Adelaide SA)

A meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society was held at the Institute, North terrace, on Thursday evening. Mr Radcliffe presided over a small attendance. The secretary Mr A.H. Kingsborough reported that the collection of old South Australian views in the possession of the Society had been enhanced by the receipt of eight or nine first-rate photographs of aborigines from Mr J.W. Manfield and an extensive array of small pictures from Miss Ruby Patterson, of Blackwood.

Mr A.A. Stump gave an interesting and instructive chat on "Autochromes" and with the assistance of Mr Kingsborough, a practical demonstration of the process adopted in connection with the development of the pictures. A comprehensive description of the "autochrome" was published in The Register recently.

Tuesday 13th July 1909 The Register (Adelaide SA)

ANTARCTIC PHOTOGRAPHS

At the monthly meeting of the South Australian Photographic Society, in the Institute, North terrace, this evening, Mr Douglas Mawson B.Sc. will deliver an address on "Photography in the Antarctic" illustrated with lantern views of scenes in the "coldest south". The subject will be of special interest, illustrating the work accomplished in little known realms and under peculiar conditions of lighting and as visitors are invited, there is sure to be a large attendance of amateur photographers and the general public.

Tuesday 12th April 1910 Daily Herald (Adelaide SA)

DEATH of Mr A.H. KINGSBOROUGH

We much regret having to announce the death, which took place yesterday, of Mr A.H. Kingsborough, secretary of the South Australian Photographic Society. Mr Kingsborough was stricken with serious illness about 18 months ago and although he rallied somewhat after a long period of suffering, was never able to regain complete health. His kindly disposition endeared him to a large circle of friends and he will he greatly missed, particularly in photographic circles. Mr Kingsborough was highly skilled in all branches of photography and was always ready to give advice and assistance to any less skilled than himself. He was at one time connected with the Education Department and was 38 years of age and unmarried.

Monday 20th April 1925 The Register (Adelaide SA)

OBITUARY

The death Mr Ernest Gall, who was well known in photographic and other circles in Adelaide, occurred on Sunday at his residence, Tynte street, North Adelaide. The deceased, who was 62 years of age, was a son of the late Mr David Gall, who at one time had a successful printing business in the city. Many years ago he was employed by McLean Brothers, Rigg and Co., Limited, Ironmongers, in Hindley street, but owing to ill health had to relinquish his position there.

He then took up photography as a hobby and later made it his occupation. Mr Gall was the first in South Australia to do work in half tone prints. He was of a retiring nature and played only a small part in public affairs, but, his friends knew him as a courteous and urbane gentleman of eminently artistic tastes. The deceased was one of the oldest members of the South Australian Photographic Society, which he joined prior to 1889. During more than 30 years he had been among the leading exponents of the photographic art in this State.

Wednesday 13th March 1929 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

STRUCTURE DESIGNERS

Mr F.C. KRICHAUFF

SCHOOL OF MINES

FOUNDATION MEMBER of the South Australian Photographic Society

Mr Frederic Charles Krichauff was responsible for the designing of the fine School of Mines and Industries building on North terrace. He drew the plans for the structure when he was chief draftsman in the office of the Superintendent of Public Buildings.

Instructed to draw a sketch of the elevation of the proposed building, Mr Krichauff produced one in the perpendicular Gothic style of architecture which met with the approval of the council of the school and he then drew up the necessary plans for the structure.

Brick was the chief material used in the school relieved by dressed freestone. It was chiefly through the munificence of Sir Langdon Bonython and the late Sir George Brookman that the pile came into being, replacing the eastern annexe of the Exhibition Building.

Owing to the fall of the ground to the north the site was somewhat limited and as an imposing building was desired the school was designed to be of three stories and a basement. The chief task set the designer was the provision of as many classrooms as possible, with natural lighting and these were planned to give ample accommodation for future expansion of the institution. On the first floor is Brookman Hall, capable of holding 800 persons. In the original design provision was made for a fire escape, which, however, was not constructed.

Mr Krichauff also drew the plans of the Art Gallery and those of the eastern wing of the Museum. Although the latter is similar in exterior design to the older western wing, the interior structure is different. He also was associated with the designing of other government buildings.

After 43 years of Government service Mr. Krichauff retired in 1919 and lives at Portrush road, Toorak. He is still in private practice as an architect. He was born at Bugle Ranges in 1861, his father having been a colonist since 1841 and a member of the first South Australian Parliament in 1856.

Mr. Krichauff was a founder of the South Australian Philatelic Society and was also one of those responsible for starting the now defunct South Australian Photographic Society. In his younger days he won a number of medals for photography. Now he is a keen gardener in the spacious grounds surrounding his home.

Thursday 15th August 1935 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

THE LATE MR R.F. GRIFFITHS

From P.A. Roberts, Port Elliot

The obituary notice in your columns last week, besides reviving the memory of one who was an ornament to his profession, recalls the time when Governor Sir Fowell Buxton arrived in Adelaide. The Mayor (Mr Charles Tucker) arranged for a grand conversazione to be held in the Exhibition Building, to celebrate the occasion and invited the various musical, artistic and scientific societies to take part.

Mr E.W. Belcher (president) and Mr P.A. Roberts (Hon.Secretary) were the accredited representatives of the old South Australian Photographic Society, whose members made an attractive display of their work.

Every evening there was a lecturette in the eastern annexe and Mr Griffiths, with some excellent lantern slides, profoundly interested his hearers, as he told them of the many wonders of the starry depths and with the deep, thoughtful mind of the astronomer, descanted upon the scintiilating jewels of the heavens. The immense and staggering distances of some of the nebulae—always, of course, expressed in light-years—must have mystified many of those who had the pleasure of listening to him, some of whom were probably reminded of the series of astronomical lectures delivered before crowded audiences in the Adelaide Town Hall by the great Richard A. Procter, somewhere in the early nineties.

Mr Griffiths was once president of the South Australian Photographic Society, to which he made valuable contributions, notably in relation to stellar photography, on which he was an authority. His passing will be much regretted by old devotees of the camera who had the privilege of his friendship.

Thursday 15th August 1935 The Advertiser (Adelaide SA)

FIFTY YEARS AGO

From "The Advertiser" - 15th August 1885

With Mr Flegeltaub in the chair, a meeting yesterday decided to form the South Australian Photographic Society, with amateurs and professionals as member. The object is to encourage the exchange of ideas, photographs and suggestions in all branches of photographic chemistry.

The following article written by J.H. Fulcher.

Reproduced from the Australasian Photo Review for November 1949.

ADELAIDE CAMERA CLUB's JUBILEE 1949

In 1949 the The Adelaide Camera Club celebrated their jubilee and the Club's Fiftieth Anniversary Exhibition which opened on the 29th August, marks another milestone in Australia's record of amateur photography.

Since the turn of the century photography, as a hobby, has forged ahead by leaps and bounds and nowadays the man with the pocket-size camera is seen everywhere, taking pictures quickly and easily. It wasn't like that fifty years ago, when photographic enthusiasts were indeed weighed down with their equipment. Popular cameras in those days were cumbersome things, requiring a supply of heavy plates, the inevitable tripod and other accessories, which was quite a load to carry on any excursion.

About this time, a group of amateur photographers met at the Malvern (S.A.) Wesleyan Church schoolroom and decided to form a Club. Their enthusiasm was not daunted by an earthquake which disturbed this meeting and as their first Hon.Secretary naively recorded it: "the meeting has just begun when an interruption occurred in the form of an earthquake; but after the excitement had subsided, it proceeded to business." The following officers were appointed: President - Mrs A. Moyle; Treasurer - E. Pengelly; Librarians - R. Charlick and H. Marston; and all the office bearers on the Committee. They styled themselves the Malvern Photo Club, but the name was changed to the The Adelaide Camera Club when meetings were transferred to the city in 1904.

Their aim was to raise the standard of pictorial photography. a result which was brought about by lectures, by advice from experts, by a free exchange of ideas amongst members and by encouragement to beginners.

Developing a negative and printing a picture was not a simple matter for those early photographers, because, firstly, they were often required to undertake the chemical preparation of their own printing papers, Even as late as 10th May 1912, the Hon.Secretary records a discussion on "home-made printing papers, using as a base hot-pressed drawing paper." What a contrast when we consider today's fine range of printing papers, manufactured in co-operation with research chemists and readily available from photographic dealers.

Frequently members would hire horses and drays to take them on picnic-cum-photography outings to places such as Noarlunga, Brownhill Creek and Morialta. Subsequently, lantern slide evenings would be held and visitors invited to view the slides depicting these beauty spots and other scenes of Adelaide in those days.

The Club held regular local exhibitions and later outstanding prints were loaned to interstate exhibitions. Unlike today, these exhibitions were divided into sections and although the sections varied from time to time, a representative list might include: portraiture, landscape, seascape, natural history, architecture and miscellaneous. On one occasion there was an interesting group of photographs taken with a pinhole camera.

At Exhibition time, the old controversy of art versus photography would rage and the local press would record views of experts and of the inexperts, too, who usually dwelt on the fact that the photographers regularly chose noted contemporary artists to judge their shows.

In 1921 the Club came into line with other Australian and overseas societies by adopting the standard size exhibition prints as set by the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain. This was another step in the Club's fine record of exhibition work and in the 1920's invitations were received from many overseas Salons, including Pittsburgh, Toronto and Copenhagen, requesting entries from South Australia.

Although activities were necessarily curtailed during the depression and war years, the Club continued to conduct its program of invitation exhibitions, the ninth being in 1944.

Meetings, too, were carried on through the stormy years and were frequently held in improvised club rooms. Members still speak fondly of the "Crypt", a basement where they met during the war time blackouts, sitting on old packing cases and criticizing prints with the aid of hurricane lamps.

The Adelaide Camera Club was amongst the pioneers of international salons in Australia by conducting the First International Adelaide Salon in 1945. This was a tremendous undertaking, entailing much organization and many months of preliminary work. Great excitement was aroused when the first overseas entry arrived from an American, the late Stuyvesant Peabody and altogether 736 prints from more than a dozen countries were received and of these 211 were accepted.

Successful salons were again held in 1946 and in 1947, bringing to this country prints from the world's foremost pictorial photographers.

Invitation panels from prominent Australian workers have also been included in Adelaide exhibitions and these include prints from: Harold Cazneaux Hon.FRPS; the late Dr Julian Smith Hon.FRPS; Ainslie Roberts ARPS, APSA and Max Dupain.

In 1948 the Club sponsored a one-man exhibition by E. Robertson ARPS, the first of its type to be held in South Australia.

Club activities nowadays are carried on with the same spirit of enthusiasm as shown at the first meeting. A long list of individual successes reflects the assistance received from well organized programs, while Club prestige was enhanced when the awards were recently received from England's Amateur Photographer for the best Club entries in its overseas competitions for the years 1943, 1944 and 1945.

Today the The Adelaide Camera Club looks back with pride on its fifty years' record in amateur photography. It salutes the stalwarts who founded the Club and pays tribute to the perseverance of members through the long years. Cameras may have been vastly different, but, after all, photography is not the cameras but the men behind them.