NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT CAMERA SOCIETY

FORMED 1905

FORMED 1909                FORMED 1922                FORMED 1937

Thursday 14th September 1905  Page 4 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

At a meeting of the Newcastle and District Camera Society, held on Tuesday last. Mr J.T. Williams gave a demonstration on development, showing the different stages from under to over development. The society is showing a steady increase in membership.



21st March 1906  Page 110 - The Australasian Photographic Review

NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT CAMERA SOCIETY
The Newcastle and District Camera Society held its first exhibition on 27th February at the room, 43 Hunter Street, Newcastle, when some excellent work was shown by the members and viewed by a large number of visitors. The awards were as follows:
Class A: Division 1: G. Dawkins, 1st; T.F. Boden, 2nd.
Class A: Division 2: G. Dawkins, 1st; T.F. Boden, 2nd.
Class B: Division 1: G. Ardron, 1st; T. Howies, 2nd.
Class B: Division 2: W. Dickinson, 1st; G. Ardron, 2nd.
Class C: postcards: W. Fraser, 1st; G. Dawkins, 2nd.

There were also several non-competitive exhibits. Amongst them, two cloud scenes by Mr. J. Swain were worthy of special mention and also a series of stereoscopic transparencies by Mr. R. Gow, which were much appreciated by the visitors. There were altogether upwards of 100 pictures exhibited, all being the work of amateurs. Mr. Tuckham acted as judge and gave general satisfaction. At the close of the exhibition votes of thanks were passed to Mr. R. Gow, Mr. Tuckham, the Press and the President. The Society started six months ago with 12 members and now has increased in membership to 29, an increase of 17 for the six months.

The officers being: Mr. J.T. Willliams, president; Messrs. J. Swain and T.J. Crawford, M.A., vice-presidents; and Mr. M. Cramp, Hon.Secretary and Hon. Treasurer.

The usual meeting of the Newcastle and District Camera Society was held at the room on 13th March, Mr. Williams presiding. A discussion on Lenses took place, some valuable information being gained from Mr. Suffrin. Mr. Boden gave a short lecture on Nature’s Lens, viz., the Pinhole. Mr. Boden was conversant with his subject and gave some valuable hints on pinhole work and also described his method of making the pinhole.



Wednesday 9th May 1906  Page 4 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

A meeting of the Newcastle and District Camera Society was held at Messrs. W.H. Soul and Co.'s premises last night. Mr J.T. Williams delivered an interesting lecture on "Photographic chemicals and their action" and at the conclusion was accorded a vote of thanks.



21st May 1906  Page 190 - The Australasian Photographic Review

NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT CAMERA SOCIETY
The Newcastle and District Camera Society held their usual fortnightly meeting on the 8th May, at the room, Mr. Williams presiding. At the conclusion of the usual business, Mr. Williams gave a lecture on photographic chemicals and their actions. The time at the lecturer’s disposal being short he only touched briefly on each chemical in alphabetical order. Mr. Williams showed an interesting, capable and instructive method of handling his subject and also a thorough knowledge of it. Several members expressed great regret at not being able to have the lecture reproduced in print for future reference and a hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Williams at the conclusion.



21st June 1906  Page 230 - The Australasian Photographic Review

NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT CAMERA SOCIETY
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Newcastle and District Camera Society was held at the room on Tuesday 22nd May, Mr. T.T. Williams presiding. At the conclusion of the usual business, Mr. Dawkins gave a demonstration on "flashlight photography".

The members of the club present were grouped at one end of the room and an exposure made on a Special Rapid plate, a flashlight cartridge of 4 seconds being used. A portrait of the president and one of the vice-presidents was then taken on Zenith plates. The three plates were developed with the following developer:
(l) Soda carb., l 1/2 oz.; pot. carb., 1 1/2 oz.; yellow prussiate pot., 1 1/2 oz.; water, 16 oz.
(2) Soda sulphite, 1 1/2 oz.; water 16 oz.

Used in the following manner: No. 1, 1 oz.; No. 2, 7 oz. to 16 grains pyro.

This developer is the old and tried friend of the demonstrator. The demonstration was very interesting and instructive to the members present and probably the most popular one for the quarter.

The usual fortnightly meeting was held at the room on 5th June. This night being devoted to general business, when it was decided that the usual meeting night should be devoted to the syllabus subject only and all the business of the society transacted by the committee.



21st August 1906  Page 313 - The Australasian Photographic Review

NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT CAMERA SOCIETY
The Newcastle and District Camera Society held its usual fortnightly meeting on 17th July, when Mr. R. Gow gave a very interesting and instructive demonstration on lantern slides and transparencies. The lantern slides were made by reduction from an illustration and a printed hymn and the transparencies by contact. The exposures were made by means of magnesium ribbon, the developers employed being metol-hydrokinone single solution and Powell’s lantern slide developer. Some excellent results were obtained and the transparencies were examined through the stereoscope at the conclusion of the demonstration by the members present.



Wednesday 12th September 1906  Page 5 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

The first annual meeting of the Newcastle and District Camera Society was held in the rooms, 43 Hunter-street, last evening. The president Mr J.T. Williams, occupied the chair and there was a full attendance of members.

The Hon.Secretary, Mr M.W. Cramp, read the report, which showed that the society was formed on August 29th, 1905, with a membership of 13 and although seven had resigned, the members now numbered 28. An exhibition had been held, at which certificates had been issued and 18 demonstrations on the various processes connected with the art had been well attended. The balance-sheet showed that the income for the year was £10 4s 6d and the expenditure £6 12s 5d, leaving a credit balance of £3 12s 1d. Thanks to their president, the society hand been favored with the use of a room, rent free. The report was received. The election of officers then took place and resulted as follows: President, Mr J.T. Williams; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Swain and T.F. Boden; committee, Messrs. A.E Ash, G.H. Dawkins, R. Gow, H.S. House and J.W. Maudson; Hon.Secretary and Hon.Treasurer, Mr M.W. Cramp; auditors, Messrs. A.E. Ash and T. Rowles. The former having been elected to the committee, resigned his appointment as auditor, which would subsequently be filled up by the committee.

The consideration of amendments in the rules and bylaws was then proceeded with, among them being the alteration of the name from the Camera to the Photographic Society. Several matters dealing with the internal management of the society were then dealt with, including the status of professional members and associates. The rules and bylaws were ordered to be printed and an offer by a member to provide members tickets was accepted. A vote of thanks to the press and the president and retiring officers having been carried and suitably acknowledged, the proceedings terminated.



Wednesday 9th January 1907  Page 6 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

The Newcastle Photographic Society's Meeting for 9th January, postponed till 15th January.

Montague W. Cramp, Hon.Secretary.



21st October 1907  Page 395 - The Australasian Photographic Review

NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
This society held its half-yearly exhibition of competition pictures at their rooms, Hunter-street, on October 8th. There was a large attendance of members and visitors. After the inspection of the pictures, the chairman, Mr. J.T. Williams, announced the result of the competitions. The prize-winners were; A class. Messrs. A.E. Ash. F. Boden, and W. Dickenson, each obtaining highest possible marks. B Class: Bert Green 1st, C. Moore 2nd, N. Potter 3rd. Best Enlargement: G.H. Dawkins 1st, J. Swain 2nd. The successful competitors were congratulated and invested by the President, Alderman Arthur H. James, the Mayor, also took the opportunity of complimenting the members of the Society upon the excellent work which had been accomplished, and wished the Society every success. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. F. Tuckham for his services as adjudicator.



Wednesday 29th April 1908  Page 5 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

A lecture was given last night, in the Brown-street schoolroom, by Mr A.S. Burrows, upon "The Human Eye Compared with the Camera". There was a large attendance of persons interested in photography and of visitors. Mr J.T. Williams, president of the Newcastle and District Photographic Society, was in the chair, the lecture being given under the auspices of the society.

The lecturer gave a full and clear explanation of the construction of the human eye and illustrated his remarks by means of a model showing the actions of the eye and the working of the muscles which allow objects at various distances to be correctly focused, The camera, he pointed out, was really modeled upon the human eye; for each part of it was represented in the eye. Afterward, Mr Burrows explained what occurred in the development of photographic plates and in the printing of papers. He mentioned a number of new products for use in such work and then gave a practical illustration of the toning of bromide prints. At the conclusion of the lecture, Mr Burrows answered a number of questions. A vote of thanks was accorded him for his address.



21st May 1908  Page 193 - The Australasian Photographic Review

NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Newcastle Photographic Society meets fortnightly on Tuesday nights at the rooms, Brown Street and is rapidly increasing in popularity. The present membership is 45, with an average attendance of about 40. The recent introduction of lady members has proved a pleasing and helpful innovation and an enthusiastic tone characterizes all the meetings.

On April 20th a lecture entitled “The Human Eye Compared with the Camera” was given by Mr. S.A. Burrowes, of Sydney and proved both interesting and instructive. The lecturer likened the eye lids to the shutter, cornea to outer lens, iris to diaphragm, crystaline lens to inner lens, retina to sensitive plate, chloroid to backing on plate, lateral muscles to tripod.

The half-yearly competition and exhibition of pictures was held on 12th May, and some excellent work was shown and highly commented upon by the adjudicator, Mr. W. Stinson, who awarded the following prizes: Champion picture, A.E. Ash; best three pictures, “A” Class, R. Lamont; “B” Class, A.E. Ash; “C” Class, J. Blissard; lantern slides and transparencies, G.H, Dawkins; enlargements, J. Swain; carbons, G.H. Dawkins; 2nd prizes were obtained by T. Rowles, B. Green, G.H. Dawkins and R. Lamont. The winners were invested by the ladies present and an inspection of the exhibits, which included two beautiful transparency lamps, the work of the members, brought a successful meeting to a close.



Saturday 13th June 1908  Page 11 - The Maitland Weekly Mercury (NSW)

The Newcastle Photographic Society held a launch picnic at Lake Macquarie on Monday. About 25 members boarded the Mermaid at Cockle Creek wharf and after a run down the lake landed at Wangi Wangi, where luncheon was partaken of. Some excellent views were taken of the scenery around the lake.



Wednesday 24th June 1908  Page 4 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

At the meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society, a lecture was given by Mr T. Rowles on the toning of bromide pictures. After the lecture, Mr Rowles toned several pictures, producing pleasing tones in sepia, green, blue, violet and crimson colors. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the lecturer.



Wednesday 8th July 1908  Page 4 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

At the Newcastle Photographic Society's rooms last night, an interesting lecture on the manufacture of lantern slides was given by Mr R. Gow. The lecturer took his hearers over the whole range of lantern slide-making and ran the gamut of criticism afterwards. A large range of finished lantern slides were shown on the screen, some being by local amateurs and others by Mr W.W. Wilson, of London. Mr Gow was accorded a hearty vote of thanks by the meeting.



Wednesday 28th October 1908  Page 6 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

The half-yearly competition and exhibition of pictures in connection with the Newcastle and District Photographic Society was held at the rooms, Brown-street, last evening. The chair was occupied by Mr. R. Gow. The pictures exhibited were the work of the members, and some excellent views of landscapes, seascapes, and street scenes were shown, besides enlargements, cartoons, postcards, and lantern slides. The adjudicator, Mr. W. Stinson, awarded prizes as follows:

BEST THREE PICTURES: A CLASS: R. Lamont, 1; A.E. Ash, 2. B CLASS: C. Smith, 1; C. Gow and J. Bleazard 2.
BEST CARTOON: J. Swain, 1; R. Lamont, 2.
BEST THREE LANTERN SLIDES: R. Gow, 1.
BEST SIX POSTCARDS: R. Lamont, 1; A.E. Ash, 2.
BEST ENLARGEMENT: A.E. Ash, 1; G.H. Dawkins, 2.

CHAMPION PICTURE: J. Swain.
CHAMPION PHOTOGRAPH: R. Lamont.

The winners were invested with ribbons of honor by the ladies and gentlemen present, and a vote of thanks to Mr. Stinson (adjudicator) brought the meeting to a close.



Tuesday 25th May 1909  Page 4 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

To-night;- An exhibition, under the auspices of the Newcastle and District Photographic Society, of pictures will be held at the Brown-street school hall.



Wednesday 15th September 1909  Page 6 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

The annual meeting of the Newcastle and District Photographic Society was held at the rooms, Brown-street, last night. The president, Mr T.F. Boden, occupied the chair and there was a large attendance of members and friends.

The annual report and balance-sheet were presented and the officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Mr T.F. Boden; vice-presidents, Messrs. H.S. Thompson and J. Bleazard; Hon.Secretary, Mr R. Lamont; treasurer, Mr J.W. Maudson; auditors, Messrs. B. Green and D. M'Leod; committee, Messrs. G.H. Dawkins, J.T. Williams, Stokes, C. Gow, Candish.

The report showed the present membership to be forty. Half-yearly, competitions were successfully held and some excellent pictures were exhibited by the members. The gold medal for the year was won by Mr R. Lamont and a silver medal by Mr A.E. Ash. The members were also successful exhibitors at Newcastle, Wallsend and Maitland shows and carried off all the prizes at each place. The fortnightly meetings of members were held regularly throughout the year and demonstrations were given in carbon work, factorial development, flashlight, gaslight and bromide printing, dry mounting, intensification and reduction of plates, enlarging by lantern and a lecture on photo. chemicals. The treasurer's statement showed a credit balance of £9 19s 2d.

During the evening a program of vocal music was rendered by the Brown-street Male Voice Party, assisted by Mr H.S. Thompson and light refreshments brought an enjoyable meeting to a close.

NEWCASTLE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

FORMED 1909

22nd October 1909  Page 550 - The Australasian Photographic Review

NEWCASTLE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Newcastle has been going strong on Photographic matters and recently a large number of the leading amateurs met together and decided that they would form a Club that should offer exceptional advantages to its members. Two large rooms were secured over the premises of Messrs. W.H. Soul and Co., together with the use of their daylight enlarging and dark rooms and a formation meeting was held on 7th October. Mr. J. Williams (of W.H. Soul and Co.), was elected President; Mr. T.F. Roden, Vice-President; B.C. Green, Hon.Secretary; J. Maudson, Treasurer.

It is on the tapis to form one room into a reading and social room, where the newspapers and photographic magazines, etc., may always be consulted, as well as standard works of reference, of which the club intends to form quite a library. Opening off this room is a wide balcony, which is being turned into a smoking and lounge room and is being fitted up with lights, deck chairs, game tables, etc. The demonstration room is to be fitted up with enlarging lantern, sinks, lockers and other obvious conveniences. It is hoped to go in for some advanced work and also some experimental work, perhaps original and also elaborating the ideas of others.

If any photographic friends are visiting Newcastle we give them a most cordial invitation to make our rooms at 43 Hunter-street their headquarters during their stay. Our feeling towards them is expressed in a clause of our bylaws, e.g., any member of a sister society shall be accorded all the privileges of this society (except voting) when visiting Newcastle for a period of fourteen days with out any fee whatsoever. We shall also be glad of any literary contributions from sister societies that will forward our objects.

B.C. GREEN
Hon.Secretary.



22nd November 1909  Page 601 - The Australasian Photographic Review

NEWCASTLE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The rooms of the Newcastle Amateur Photographic Club were officially opened on Thursday 28th October, by Dr. J.L. Beeston M.L.C. There was a large number of members and visitors present.
The President, Mr. J.F. Williams, presided at the function. Dr. J.L. Beeston and Vice-President T.F. Boden on his left. The President, in his speech, said it had been found necessary to provide more accommodation for the members, so that they could meet for social intercourse. Photography was not only an art, but a science and the club proposed to study the chemistry of the higher branches. To do that effectively they had found it necessary to band themselves together. They wanted it to be a scientific club, but at the same time they did not want to lose the social side. Their presence that evening was largely due to the effects of Mr. B.C. Green, their ingenious Hon.Secretary.

Dr. J.L. Beeston, in his opening remarks, thanked the members for the honor conferred upon him. He felt it was an honor to preside at such a function. He did not know why he had been called upon, unless it was because he was one of the latest converts to the photographic art. It had always struck him that such a club as this where men could meet and talk over ideas was one that would tend to expand the ideas of members. The thought of forming a club was a good one and he predicted a great future for it. After looking round the rooms so comfortably fitted out and free from debt, he said they must all feel proud of such a Hon.Secretary and trusted that they would continue in that gratifying condition. He had much pleasure in declaring the club open and wished it every success.

The rooms are well furnished and indications point to a successful future for the club. In addition to the reading rooms, there are two dark rooms, enlarging and smoke and lounge rooms and all the latest photographic literature is provided.

Mr. B. Green, Hon.Secretary, submitted a statement showing that after paying for all the furnishing there was a small credit balance. There were 32 members on the roll and a substantial addition was expected in the near future. Arrange merits had been made for the Newcastle and District Photographic Society to use the rooms for demonstrations. The club would be open daily and members urged to use them. Mr. W.F. Gale afterwards delivered a lecture on Stellar Photography and recounted the early applications of photography, special reference being made to the first efforts put forward to photograph the heavens in the middle of last century. He proceeded to say that fairly good photographs of the moon were taken and exhibited in London in 1851 and it was after that that celestial photography was undertaken. The comets of 1851 and 1861 were also photographed, but they gave no impression on the plates. The results on brighter stars were encouraging as far back as 1858, but it was not until the dry plate was introduced that modern stellar photography had been successful. In 1882 the great comet in September of that year appeared and was photographed at the Cape of Good Hope, the lens being strapped on to the telescope of the Observatory. Some of the photographs did not turn out too well, but others that did were of good character. In the course of four years the whole southern sky had been photographed, and the work of compiling the star catalog had been enormous in character. It was the publication of this catalog that brought about the Congress in Paris in 1887. Sydney took part in the work, but the measurement would take six or seven years to complete. A century hence the good work that was now being done would be appreciated.

Mr. Gale then gave a practical illustration of stellar photography and some wonderful slides were shown by the lantern, which was in the capable hands of Mr. R Gow. Votes of thanks to Dr. Beeston and Mr. W. Gale were carried and they suitably responded. Four new members were proposed for membership and the future of the club will no doubt be prosperous in every sense.



23rd May 1910  Page 266 - The Australasian Photographic Review

NEWCASTLE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The regular monthly meeting of the Newcastle Amateur Photographic Club was held on Tuesday evening, the President, Mr. J. Williams, in the chair. The following subjects were dealt with during the quarter; X Ray Photography, by B. Filmer, who gave one of the most interesting and instructive demonstrations the Club has had. The machine used was a powerful one and when connected the rays penetrated a 3-foot brick wall. 10 x l2 Plates were exposed on hands and various parts of the body and most satisfactory results were achieved. Carbon and Ozobrome Processes were also dealt with by R. Lamont and B. Green through the various stages and some very artistic results were shown.

A chemical lecture by J. Williams and E. Mackinnon proved instructive. The various chemical changes shown when contaminated with other chemicals in Photography showed many failures encountered by the amateur in the careless use of Hypo, etc., proved an object-lesson to many.

Flashlight Portraiture and Firelight Effects was also an interesting subject suitable for winter evenings at home. Mr. G. Dawkins exposed some 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 plates on single and group subjects, which on developing proved the excellence of this branch of indoor Photography.

The Club generally is in a prosperous condition. We are enrolling new members monthly and the work generally speaks for itself. The Club can congratulate themselves on the success achieved at the Newcastle and Maitland Shows, where the Club members secured the whole of the prizes and showed some of the finest work yet exhibited.

We intend to hold a Salon Exhibition of Work in the near future, when every member will be exhibiting his best work from an educational point of view. In all, we expect to be able to show at least 200 productions. Our new rooms are a boon to the members and visitors from the various States are constantly dropping in, which proves the convenience of such a Club as ours. During the quarter we have conferred honorary memberships on 17 visitors during their stay in Newcastle. The reading, enlarging and dark rooms are fully in demand and it is the intention of the Committee to purchase a half plate enlarging lantern in the near future.

Again we extend to all photographers a hearty welcome to our rooms.

B.C. GREEN, Hon.Secretary.



Saturday 14th December 1912  Page 7 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

The monthly meeting of the Newcastle and Northumberland Benevolent Society was held at the office, Parry-street, on Friday 13th December 1912.

Donation 30 shillings, was received from the Newcastle Photographic Society.

NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

FORMED 1922

Tuesday 9th May 1922  Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY - NEW SOCIETY ESTABLISHED
A meeting was held in the rooms of the Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association for the purpose of considering the formation of an amateur photographic club or society. As a result of the enthusiasm shown, it was unanimously decided to form a society for Newcastle and the necessary preliminaries were completed by resolution. The newly-formed body has arranged a field day at Merewether, to take place within the next week, under the conductorship of an amateur of some standing in Sydney. The results of the day are to be shown at the next meeting of the society, when they will be subject to criticism for the benefit of members. At this meeting the newly-formed society will also appoint its officers. The subject for the field day will comprise cliff, foreshore and tree studies.

VALUABLE EDUCATION
The necessity for such a club in Newcastle has long been recognized, the standard of purely amateur work here being good and decidedly on the up grade. The benefits of organization will soon appear to those who join it, as the results are positive and immediate and the mutual help and instruction of the field days and subsequent discussions are a means of education to beginners. Processes of seeing and taking pictures, developing and printing and the higher branches of the science of photography all find their place. Many top notch photographers owe their development to similar means of obtaining knowledge and also the power to select and criticize their own work from an expert point of view. Persons desiring to join the new body will have to go through the form of proposal necessary. Any further information at this juncture may be obtained from Mr Ronald D. Browne, Tudor-street, Hamilton, one of the acting secretaries.



Tuesday 20th June 1922  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

A Meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society will be held in Messrs. Donald's Photographic Department, Tudor-street, Hamilton, to-morrow (Wednesday) night, at 8pm.

R.D. BROWNE,
A.C. PAGE,
Joint Hon.Secretary's



Tuesday 27th June 1922  Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

The Newcastle Photographic Society, a newly formed body, is evidently possessed of the elements necessary, for success, judging from the selection made for illustration of its curliest attempts. Two pleasing little snapshots disclose the artistic sense, while another picture, of a more topical character, is the view of Newcastle beach, which is a fine example of picture-making. We congratulate the members on their good start. Many efforts, in addition to those deputed, would be reproduced if space permitted.

The first outdoor gathering was held at Merewether beach and a large number of good views were photographed and pretty effects of light and shade pictured. The gathering was followed a week later by a comparison of notes and a brief chat by Mr Corfield, who journeyed from Sydney for the purpose and gave some valuable hints on composition and other matters. Officers were elected and at a subsequent meeting new members were enrolled and a second excursion planned for the riverside at Mayfield. This was a success and resulted in another batch of results, some of them distinctly promising.

The latest meeting was held in the darkroom at Mr R.C. Donald's Hamilton establishment, kindly lent for the purpose and the experiments in developing and other darkroom processes should be of great benefit to the less advanced students belonging to the society.

As the new body grows in numbers so it is expected, will grow the quantity and quality of its efforts. A formal syllabus of a progressive and educational character is spoken of and by the time that next Newcastle show eventuates there should be an imposing mass of good work ready for public inspection, between now and then, it is to be hoped, much of the progress made will be illustrated in one or more of the shop windows of the city, as many business men have evinced every desire to help the society.

Mr Ronald Browne, of Tudor-street, Hamilton, is co-secretary with Mr A.C. Page. In the absence of Mr H.S. Thompson, Mr E.J. Dann has occupied the position of President, with Messrs. H. Morris Cohen, R.C. Donald and H.S. Thompson as Vice-Presidents. The subscription for gentlemen is 7s 6d per half-year and for ladies 5s. The committee, which is designedly small in number, is enthusiastic. Photographic students are elected to membership after nomination. Any amateur desiring admission to the society can obtain all necessary information from Messrs. Browne or Page.

WITH THE SPRING
As spring approaches no doubt the number of outings will increase with the improved active power of the light available and the hours for taking pictures will, of course, be correspondingly lengthened. As the membership grows it will become necessary to select a rendezvous for meeting and arrange for suitable transport to the scene of action. These outings bid fair to be very pleasant and informal and as ladies are joining up with the society there is likely to be a system adopted under which the provision of refreshments will be anything but haphazard, as is generally the case with the sterner sex. A record of the proceedings of the society will be published in "The Sun" from time to time and the columns of this paper will also be open for the reproduction of selected work of outstanding merit done by members.



Wednesday 12th July 1922  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

IMPROVING PHOTOGRAPHY
NEWCASTLE PLANS
WORK OF ASSOCIATION
Plans for improving the art of enthusiastic Newcastle Photographers were discussed at last night's meeting of the newly formed Photographic Society, held in the Agricultural Society's rooms.

A sub-committee was appointed to draw up a syllabus for the period ending December 1922. It was decided to meet every fortnight, and to hold a special meeting, on August 1, to meet an expert from Sydney.

In connection with the meeting on Tuesday week, an outing was arranged for this week-end at the Mayfield River side. The photographs taken then will be criticized at the meeting.

The work of members during the past fortnight was exhibited and criticized. It included a number of promising enlargements, negatives, and pictures from the last outing at Mayfield. A flashlight demonstration was given by one of the more advanced members.

The association decided to ask the show authorities to provide a more extended schedule for amateur photographers, for which the association would influence extra prize money.

The association intends as soon as possible to take up several branches of photography for the beautification of the home with lantern slide and other work. With that object they hope to have demonstrations by specialists on each subject.



Thursday 27th July 1922  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

THE SOCIETY MEETS - PROGRESS MADE
The Newcastle Photographic Society met on Wednesday night, there being a fair attendance. The syllabus for the quarter ending 30th September was proceeded with, the item for the evening being a number of flashlight studies taken with three separate types of camera and subsequently developed by three of the more expert members, each of whom used a different method and developer.

The next item on the syllabus will be a lecture on transparencies, by a Sydney expert, following which there will be a demonstration in printing and developing bromide and gaslight papers by three different experts and with different developers. The Syllabus also includes in the following order a demonstration in enlarging by artificial light, an outing for the purpose of photographing architectural exteriors, a couple of outings for landscape work and a final rally of a social nature, in which the work of the quarter will be exhibited and criticized.

It has been decided that no competition work shall be entered upon until the younger members of the society have had a fair amount of coaching from the older members. It was announced that "The Newcastle Sun" had promised to subsidize the photographic section of the prize list for the next show and it was decided that the society should acknowledge the encouragement so offered.



Thursday 3rd August 1922  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY - EXPERT'S VISIT
A well attended meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society was held on Tuesday evening in the rooms of the Agricultural society. An expert from Sydney gave an interesting talk on the subject of making transparencies and lantern slides - a branch of study in the making of which the more advanced members of the new society are keenly interested. As a result of this meeting it is expected that some good work of this type will be shown at the next Newcastle show. The syllabus made by the sub-committee appointed received general approval and at the next meeting there will be a demonstration of printing in bromide and gaslight paper, with three different developing mediums, which will be handled by three of the more advanced members.



Thursday 7th September 1922  Page 5 - The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate (NSW)

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY VISIT GOSFORD
Mr E.J. Dann, President of the Newcastle Photographic Society, recently arranged for a visit of his Society to Gosford and six members of that energetic body, in company with Mr Hills, spent last Sunday exposing plates on the beautiful outskirts of the town. Some time was spent around Mr Adcock's old home, where the Kendall lore gripped the visitors and much good stuff was obtained, the lighting conditions being perfect for outdoor work. Mr Bob Smith's big Buick speedily ran them up the mountain side, where more exposures were made and then on to Somersby. After a hurried lunch, the several falls were well pot-shotted and the negatives made should yield some very fine results, as the water, though not at its best, was nevertheless good. After subjecting a couple of gay maidens astride a big plough horse to a fire of clinking shutters and adding to their discomfiture by informing them that the camera fiends were press men, the Society clambered aboard and hitting trail for Gosford, speedily ran out to Wyoming, where through the courtesy of Mrs Campbell, the remaining plates were exposed on more historic and picturesque matter, particularly attractive proving the large pine, known as the "whipping-tree"! The Society, on leaving, expressed great pleasure in the visit, recognizing in Gosford and its surroundings the veritable home for the artist and cameraman.



Saturday 9th September 1922  Page 2 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

STEADY ENTHUSIASM
PHOTOGRAPHERS ACTIVITIES
NEWCASTLE SOCIETY
The steady enthusiasm of members of the Newcastle Photographic Society was commented on by the president at the fortnightly meeting held in the show association rooms. A quantity of good work was inspected.

The last meeting having been spoilt by rainy weather, outings were planned for Cockle Creek to-day and Cardiff next Saturday. A sub-committee was appointed to arrange details for the quarterly social meeting on September 19, and also for the compilation of the next quarterly syllabus.

The president reported that five of the members had visited the Gosford district since the last meeting and had taken pictures of the Somersby Falls and other points of interest. They had been guided by Mr. C. Mills manager of the Commercial Bank of Australia, Gosford, who was enrolled as a member of the society. Mr. Hills had taken them to the historic home of Capt. St. John Adcock, formerly owned by Mr. Fagan with whom the poet Kendall had made his home for many years. The house was built by convicts in 1836. Several pictures were taken and shown to members present. From there they had gone to Somersby Falls, eight miles from Gosford, and some beautiful results of the trip were shown.

The day ended with a visit to the site of the old convict settlement, and several views of the historic "whipping tree" and convict stables were shown.



Wednesday 13th September 1922  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PHOTOGRAPH SHOW
Arrangements have been made for summarizing the first quarters activities of the Newcastle Photographic Society, by holding a meeting for the display of work next Tuesday, in the Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association's rooms, London Bank Chambers.

Attention is drawn by advertisement to the event, which is to be made specially interesting by the display of lantern slides and transparencies. Persons other than members who are interested in photography are cordially invited to attend and an opportunity will be given for intending members to submit their names for enrollment. The society is doing excellent work and is laying itself out to instruct beginners in every possible way.



Wednesday 13th September 1922  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

Newcastle Photographic Society
The Quarterly Meeting for Exhibition and Review of Work, will be held in the offices of the Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association, Scott-street, on Tuesday 19th September, at 8pm. Visitors interested in Photography will be cordially welcomed. Members requested to bring their work.
A.C. PAGE
R.D. BROWNE
Joint Hon.Secretary's



Thursday 20th September 1922  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY - EDUCATIONAL WORK - ENTHUSIASTIC MEMBERS
The first quarterly meeting of the newly-formed Newcastle Photographic Society was held in the Agricultural Society's room last night, when there was a large attendance of members and their friends. The members included one from Gosford (Mr C. Hills) and one from Paterson (Mr G.J. Geggie).

The president welcomed the visitors and members from the country districts. He gave a brief report of the quarter's work and outlined the syllabus for the next quarter.

Mr H. Morris Cohen, President of the Agricultural Association and Vice President of the Photographic Society, made a brief and encouraging speech. In which he praised the undoubted quality and volume of the work shown and stressed the value of the society as an educational body and an aid to the development of the highest aspirations in the district.

The society would, he thought, be beneficial in many ways and in conjunction with the great influences connected with the public school work at the Newcastle Show, would receive the whole-hearted support of the committee of the Agricultural Association.

SCHOOL WORK
In connection with the school work at the show, Mr Cohen claimed that for years the thoroughness in this section challenged comparison with any show in the Commonwealth and there was reason to hope that the photographic work would fill a similar position.

Every available wall space in the room was taken up by a fine display of enlargements, picturing the portions of the district visited by the society during the past three months. The tables were covered by portfolios of the smaller work, from tiny prints of 1 3.4 x 3 inches to half plate pictures of 6 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches.

After a general inspection of the work and comparison of the results, some fifty lantern slides were exhibited by Mr N. Harris and described by the owner, Mr C. Hills, of Gosford. The pictures represented by the slides were taken mostly in the Cradle mountain district, Tasmania.

FLASHLIGHT WORK
A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Hills, after which Mr E. Cameron, of West Maitland, demonstrated the process of preparing flashlight material and ended up by taking a picture of a portion of the gathering. He also stated that he would donate a finished print and the negative to the society. Mr Cameron was heartily thanked and his offer gratefully accepted.

The proceedings were informal and some useful hints were given by the visitors. The work shown covered a large range, from portraiture and still-life studies, to enlargements up to twenty inches in size. Some of them were toned beautifully in various shades. Within the next week or two. some of this work may be exhibited in Newcastle. Many residents of the district are unaware of the beauties which surround them. The Photographic Society aims at the loyal advertisement of the district and an increase in our sense of pride in the undoubtedly picturesque character of our immediate surroundings.



Thursday 21st September 1922  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

WANGI TRIP
The Newcastle Photographic Society proposes to visit Wangi in search of picturesque matter next Sunday and an advertisement appears in this issue, advising the time of leaving Newcastle to connect with the necessary launch at Toronto and Belmont.

As a rule, the society confines its outings to Saturdays and holidays, but Wangi requires a whole day and arrangements have been made to make the most of the light and return in good time for church-going members to attend evening service, if desired.



Friday 22nd September 1922  Page 6 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
WANGI EXCURSION
Members of the above Society are advised that Accommodation up to 30 persons will be provided on SUNDAY NEXT, 24th September, by Launch connecting with train leaving Newcastle at 8.50am for Torontoand 9.00am for Belmont. The Launch will leave Toronto about 10am and will call at Belmont about 10.20am.

Return from Wangi in time to connect with train leaving Toronto at 3.50pm and Belmont at 4.40pm. All members requested to attend.

R.D. BROWNE
A.C. PAGE
HON.SECRETARIES



Saturday 23rd September 1922  Page 1 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

UNSPOILED BEAUTIES - Photographers Snaps
GOSFORD DISTRICT - PRETTY WILD FLOWERS
The unspoiled natural beauties of the Gosford district were unfolded to members of the Newcastle Photographic Society in an interesting tour. Many valuable photographs were taken, including an ancient stone farm-house, built by convicts and the beautiful Somersby Falls.

The party was met by Mr Hills and conducted to all points of interest, while, the light was available for photography. The first call was made at the old farm now in the possession of Captain St. John Adcock. This old farm was formerly the property of the Fagan family. The farm-house was built of stone, by convicts, in 1836 and the poet Henry Kendall resided there for many years just before his death. Captain Adcock conducts a new and interesting industry in the distillation of perfumes and essences and the growing of many plants for the purpose of the industry, which have previously not been grown in Australia. On the commercial side, Captain Adcock's company produces essences and essential oils from citrus fruits and other commercial plants. The manufacture of perfumes and the experimental and scientific side, of course, is exploited so far as is possible.

WONDERFUL SCENERY
After leaving the farm, the party motored up the mountain to Somersby Falls and were fortunate enough to arrive when a fair average volume of water was in evidence. They were charmed with the beauties of the district. Wild flowers were in profusion everywhere, from the giant lily, with items 10 to 18 feet, to the native rose and fuschia. The accommodation at the Falls has been well attended to. There is a shelter shed near the top fall and access to the beauty spots up and down the gorge has been provided by means of well arranged pathways and rough steps. Another thing which pleased the party was the fact that the natural beauties were unspoiled.

RELIC OF CONVICT DAYS
After taking several pictures, the party went back to Gosford and journeyed on to "Wyoming", an old stone built homestead formerly occupied by the governor of the convict settlement of the early days. An old ruined tomb exists, in which one of the governors of the settlement was buried, but the greatest object of interest was a tremendous pine, known as the whipping tree, a picture of which is reproduced. At the back of the tree may be seen what remains of the old convict stables. The whole journey may be accomplished in one day, at a very moderate cost. Somersby Falls are about eight miles up the mountain, from Gosford and should be a big attraction to Newcastle people.



Thursday 28th September 1922  Page 8 - The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate (NSW)

EDUCATIONAL WORK
The first quarterly meeting of the newly-formed Newcastle Photographic Society was held in the Agricultural Society's room, when there was a large attendance of members and their friends. The members included one from Gosford (Mr C. Hills) and one from Paterson (Mr G.J. Geggie).

The President welcomed the visitors and members from the country districts. He gave a brief report of the quarter's work and outlined the syllabus for the next quarter.

Mr H. Morris Cohen, President of the Agricultural Association and Vice President of the Newcastle Photographic Society, made a brief and encouraging speech, in which he praised the undoubted quality and volume of the work shown and stressed the value of the Society as an educational body and an aid to the development of the highest aspirations in the district.

After a general inspection of the work and comparison of the results, some fifty lantern slides were exhibited by Mr N. Harris and described by the owner, Mr C. Hills, of Gosford. The pictures represented by the slides were taken mostly in the Cradle Mountain District, Tasmania, by Mr Hills, while on a recent visit to that State and also included prints from the negatives gained by the visit of the members to Gosford recently, when some strikingly artistic pictures were obtained at the old Fagan homestead, now occupied by Mr Adcock, Somersby Falls in flood and Wyoming. Mr Hills speaks quite enthusiastically regarding the type of work turned out by the newly-formed Society, which comprises camera artists of much ability and predicts great success for its future operations under the able presidency of Mr E.J. Dann.



Wednesday 4th October 1922  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

KEEN SNAPPERS
Photographic Society
NEW QUARTERS WORK
The syllabus for the second quarter of the Newcastle Photographic Society was commenced at the meeting in the Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association rooms last night by a lecture on developing and toning, by Mr C.C.S. Stanmore. There was a good attendance and helpful discussion took place.

The president announced that Scott's Limited, had consented to set aside space in a prominent position on their first floor for displaying samples of the work done during the three months. It was decided to take advantage of the offer, for many people had regretted that they were unable to see the work.

Mr Barnes, the Hunter-street photographer, offered to give a demonstration in his darkroom of toning prints and enlargements in red chalk, sepia and blue and green baths. The president was authorized to make the arrangements.

BETTER QUALITY WORK
The work done by members of the society on the recent trip to Wangi was exhibited and showed a distinct advance in quality. The juniors were the guests of Mr P. Capewell, of Wallsend, last Saturday and some good examples of flower and landscape photography resulted. The syllabus for the new quarter will be very helpful to juniors. Lectures on printing, enlarging, mounting and toning will be combined with instructive outings in charge of senior members. darkroom and other demonstrations also provided for.

William Scott, founder of Scott's Ltd., Newcastle

1916 Scotts Ltd, a department store formerly in Newcastle, NSW, Australia.

1952 Scotts Ltd, a department store formerly in Newcastle, NSW, Australia.

Thursday 12th October 1922  Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

CAMERA MEN - ART OF TONING - Mr Barnes's Demonstration
The Newcastle Photographic Society continues busy and enthusiastic. On Tuesday night the members attended a demonstration of toning in various colors by Mr Barnes, of the Gresham Studios. It was held in the large dark room at the studios and was much appreciated on account of the excellent explanations made by Mr Barnes in the case of each toning bath. Prints and enlargements were toned in three different shades — red chalk, blue and a pretty green. Toning in sepia was not demonstrated, as most of the members are familiar with the process.

The president moved a vote of thanks to Mr Barnes, which was seconded by Mr R.G. Shea and supported by Mr C.C.S. Stanmore.

Mr Barnes gave several useful hints and advised members to prosecute their hobby thoroughly, as they would find it very satisfying. It involved a smattering of chemistry, meteorology and to some extent astronomy, as well as giving great scope to the artistic side.

The evening concluded with an analysis of prints and printing, during which members were invited to pick out the failings and excellencies of a large number of photographic pictures.

The exhibition of the society's work, which will be held in Scott's Limited, will be opened in November. It is expected to be interesting, not only as an illustration of the many beauties of the district, but as evidence of progress in the art of presenting these pictures in many attractive ways.












Thursday 9th November 1922  Page 6 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

Members of Newcastle Photographic Society will make an exhibit of their work on Wednesday next on the first floor of Scott's Limited, in a gallery placed at their disposal by the directors of the firm. The work of the foremost photographers of the district will be shown.



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Saturday 11th November 1922  Page 1 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

An exhibition of beautiful photographic studies will be held under the auspices of the Newcastle Photographic Society, on Wednesday 15th November, in a special display gallery at Scott's Limited, who have kindly placed this at the disposal of the society. Newcastle's foremost photographers will contribute studies and the subjects dealt with will include landscapes, seascapes and still life.



Saturday 11th November 1922  Page 6 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

The Newcastle Photographic Society will hold their first exhibition of photographic art next Wednesday in a special gallery provided by Scott's, Limited. The exhibition is representative of the best work and the subjects include, landscapes, seascapes, still life, portraiture and classical figures. The object of the exhibition is to focus the attention of residents of Newcastle and district on the many beauty spots they are surrounded with. The members have penetrated into places with their cameras and produced pictures of scenes hitherto not generally known. A visit to the exhibition is not only pleasing but educational, if for no other reason then to know our home town and its many pleasant walks, beautiful beaches and shady bowers.



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Wednesday 15th November 1922  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY - NEWCASTLE SOCIAL - EXHIBITION OF WORK
The Dean of Newcastle (Rev. Horace Crotty) performed the opening ceremony this afternoon of the exhibition of pictures by the members of the Newcastle Photographic Society, which is being held in one of the large show-rooms of Scott's Ltd. Evidence of the enthusiastic support which the society has received from the residents of Newcastle was shown by the large amount of exhibitors. The photographs are of a very fine and artistic order, showing the varied temperaments of exhibitors. The display includes pictures of the surrounding districts, as well as many from overseas countries. Among these are many fine photographs of English scenery taken by Mr H.S. Thompson during his recent tour. In addition to landscape studies, there are seascapes, still life, child study, interiors and studies of general interest.

One of the outstanding pictures is one by Mr C. Hill, which is a photograph of himself, taken by himself. This photograph achievement has an added attraction, as Mr Hill, who is a very young man, is disguised. "Portrait of a Little Girl" ranks among his best. Some fine enlargements are shown by Mr Shea, including many Tasmanian scenic views, admired both for the beauty of the scenery and the photographic art. The cliffs of Newcastle, above the Bogey Hole, was the splendid picture and Somersby Falls (Gosford) is outstanding. "Landscape" and "child studies" are among the most attractive of photographs shown by Mr Stanmore.

ENGLISH VIEWS
Among the many beautiful photographs taken by Mr Thompson are some magnificent scenes in England of places which attracted him and which photographs he took especially for the society. "District Scenes" is a good picture, by Mr H. Sheridan and Miss Russell also has some interesting snapshots. "Views of Middle Harbor" and "Sunlet on Lake Macquarie are exhibited by Mr Drinkwater, as very old. For this picture he has been awarded many prizes.

Another very fine study is "Spring's Awakening", showing a beautiful study of a child. There are many attractive studies of life and scenery among Mr Hill's collection. Mr E.J. Dann, the president of the Newcastle Photographic Society, has a fine collection, mostly of familiar scenes of the surrounding country. "Wangi Bay" and "Rocks and Pools", which have been beautifully colored by Miss Dann, are among his outstanding exhibits. There is a great variety of tone and subjects in Mr Geggie Paterson's collection and such pictures as "The Bend in the River" and "While the Billy Boils" call for much admiration.

Mr Beresford V. Bristed has some very interesting photographs of the district round Newcastle. One of the Newcastle Cathedral is excellent, the detail being exceptionally clear. A large and varied collection is shown by Mr Ronald Brown. With some of his interior studies he has had splendid results. "Noon on Wyong River" and "The Bend in the Road" are among his greatest successes. A prettily tinted photograph is exhibited by Miss Mary Dann. The subject is a little scene at Cockle Creek.

REV. HORACE CROTTY
Born 9th October 1886 Greenwich, England
Died 17th January 1952 Westminister, England
DEAN OF NEWCASTLE from 1919 to 1928
BISHOP OF BATHURST from 1928 to 1936

Thursday 16th November 1922  Page 4 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

EXHIBITION OPENED
Seventeen exhibitors were represented by more than 200 exhibits at the first public exhibition of the Newcastle Photographic Society, opened yesterday, on the first floor of the new building of Messrs. Scott's Limited, Hunter-street. The majority of the subjects, which made an attractive display, were scenes in and around Newcastle, including a number of beauty spots in which the district is so rich.

Mr E.J. Dann, president of the Newcastle Photographic Society, in inviting the Very Rev. H. Crotty, the Dean of Newcastle, to declare the exhibition open, said the Newcastle Photographic Society had been in existence about five months and the work shown was with a few exceptions the product of the society during that period. The society had a two-fold object, education and mutual instruction in art principles, technique and photographic processes was one and the other was a patriotic desire to seek out and make pictures of the beauty spots of the district. They had asked the Dean to open the exhibition, as he was known for his marked interest in education and art.

The Dean said the first object of the society was mutual instruction in the principles and technique of art. There was no question of the place and great importance of photography in regard to science, but in discussing its relation to art they were on more uncertain ground. It was obvious that the mechanical element in photography lifted it out of the realm of pure art, but in modern photography there was far more than mechanism. There was increasing room for the play of personality and interpretation, which made the photographer much more than a mere mechanical recorder of a purely natural process. Photography afforded to many who had the opportunity of mastering the technique of pure art of being something of an artist and cultivating that instinct of self-expression which was the artist's first aim. The world to-day was an adept at physical self-expression. The cult of the body was supreme. They needed art to encourage the people's self-expression in their highest faculties. That was what the artist did, now in a musical phrase, now in a picture, now in a poem. Even the preacher was an artist if he was true to his task. The other mission of the artist was to detect beauty, catch it, express it and present it in a form which would conserve its message and its inspiration. There was no community that so needed the ministries of art as an industrial one. Their second object was civic and patriotic. There were many people in Newcastle who had no faith in their city and district, no eye for its beauties and no thought of it, or for it, except as a place for the making of money. He would urge the Newcastle Photographic Society in this most important aspect of their work to do all in their power to make the beauties of their district known and above all be concerned to uplift its life and build not only its body, but its soul.

Mr H.M. Cohen, on behalf of the Newcastle Photographic Society, thanked Mr W. Scott for the use of the room and also paid a tribute to the energy and enthusiasm shown by Mr Shea, the Hon.Treasurer of the society. Mr Scott briefly responded. The exhibition will be continued to-day.



Thursday 16th November 1922  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOW - VALUE OF ART - EXPRESSION OF CHARACTER
Two exhibitors, whose work in the Newcastle Photographic Society's display, opened yesterday at Scott's Limited, were singled out by experts and picture lovers, because of the general quality and artistic value of their work. Mr Norman Harris exhibited a dozen picture's, enlarged and toned in various colors. The quality of his work was much admired. Mr Herbert Crofts was responsible for eleven of the very best studies in the exhibition. His "Gems from the Garden" and his wave and tree studies were probably the pick of a fine lot.

In opening the exhibition, the Dean of Newcastle was particularly happy in his remarks. He mentioned the great value of art as a means of expressing the higher side of personal character. He pertinently pointed out that the Newcastle Photographic Society was doing good work, by first of all seeking out the beauties of our district and in preparing pictorial records of their researches, which would be available as a guide and stimulus to others. The Dean's remarks were frequently applauded.

SCOTT'S LIMITED'S HELP
Mr H. Morris Cohen, in proposing a vote of thanks to Scott's Limited, for their assistance to the Newcastle Photographic Society in lending the fine space being used as a gallery, did so in the capacity of senior vice-president of the society. He mentioned that he could not recall a single instance in which Scott's Limited, had been appealed to, when the public benefit was the projective, that firm had declined to help.

Mr William Scott, in responding on behalf of his co-directors and himself, stated that they hoped to be the means, of exhibiting another collection of art work shortly and would at all times be glad to assist the Newcastle Photographic Society by providing space for similar exhibitions.



Thursday 16th November 1922  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Thursday 16th November 1922  Page 6 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES AT SCOTT'S

opened yesterday, when many beautiful samples of the art of the Camera were placed on view.

These, studies represent the best work of Newcastle and district Photographers. Among the district views are Newcastle Beach scenes, Merewether, Mayfield, Toronto, Dudley, Swansea, Speer's Point, Warner's Bay, Cardiff, Qostord, Paterson, etc.

THE DISPLAY CONTINUES DAILY and inspection by all is invited. The Special Display Gallery is situated on the First Floor at Scott's Ltd., just Immediately adjoining the Directors Offices.



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Friday 17th November 1922  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PHOTOGRAPH EXHIBITION
HELPFUL CRITICISM
FINE NEW PICTURES
The exhibition gallery at Scott's Ltd., was thronged yesterday with visitors from all parts of the district. The criticism of the pictures exhibited by the different members of the Newcastle Photographic Society speaks well for the future of the society. An invitation has been extended to the schools, so that pupils can see from an educational point of view the many beautiful scenes from all parts of the world. One prominent member has just returned from a tour of England, France, Canada and America and has a fine collection of views. There are also a number of panoramic views of the harbors of Australia, which should interest the school children and prove of much educational value. Among the additions to the exhibition are some fine marine views of notable ships in full sail, the work of amateurs, lent by Mr Chas. Fenwick, of Newcastle.

OLD CARDIFF MINE
A photograph which is creating much interest, both from an educational and artistic point of view, is of an old coal mine at Cardiff, which is among the exhibits of Mr Shea. It is a finely produced picture, the detail being excellent. The mine top is very clear and the old workings surrounding it are plainly seen. This mine was perhaps one of the earliest worked in the State and must be the oldest of this district. Two corresponding pictures are of the Cardiff playground and "The Scrap Heap", a typical scene of parts of the bush surrounding Newcastle. It shows large trunks of felled trees, from which gum leaves have commenced to sprout.



Saturday 18th November 1922  Page 1 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

FINE PHOTOGRAPHS - CHILDREN AND TREES
At the Newcastle Photographic Society's exhibition at Scott's Ltd., particular attention should be paid to the work of Mr A.C. Page, one of the first secretaries of the society. Mr Page has been particularly happy in a couple of snapshots showing children asleep which are much admired. He is also responsible for some excellent studies of trees. By the courtesy of the directors of Scott's Ltd., the exhibits will be on view for several more days. The society extends a cordial welcome to everybody to visit the exhibition. catalogs are provided.



Wednesday 22nd November 1922  Page 7 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

The artistic exhibition of the Newcastle Photographic Society, which is located at Scott's Limited, is now entering upon its closing days.



Wednesday 22nd November 1922  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Wednesday 22nd November 1922  Page 8 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

Newcastle Photographic Society
LAST FEW DAYS
Special Exhibition Of Photographic Studies at Scott's

Opened last Wednesday, when many beautiful samples of the art of the camera were placed on view. These studies represent the best work of Newcastle and District Photographers. Among the district views are Newcastle Beach Scenes, Merewether, Mayfield, Toronto, Dudley, Swansea, Speer's Point, Warner's Bay, Cardiff, Gosford, Paterson, etc. The Display Continues Daily and Inspection by all is invited. The Special Display Gallery is situated on the First Floor at Scott's, Ltd., just immediately adjoining the Directors Offices.



Thursday 23rd November 1922  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Tuesday 28th November 1922  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES AT SCOTT'S
Many beautiful samples of the art of the camera are placed on view. These studies represent the best work of Newcastle and district photographers. Among the district views are Newcastle Beach, Merewether, Mayfield, Toronto, Dudley, Swansea, Speers Point, Warner's Bay, Cardiff, Gosford, Paterson, etc. Through the courtesy of Kodak Ltd., Monte Luke and Charles Wakeford an addition has been made to the Gallery, pictures that have been exhibited in the London and Canadian Salons. This is an opportunity that no photographic lover should miss, as they are the finest productions of the greatest artists. By kind permission of the Directors of Scott's Ltd.and the request of the residents of the district, the Exhibition will be extended until Wednesday 29th November. Inspection by all is invited. The special Display Gallery is situated on the First Floor at Scott's, Ltd., just immediately adjoining the Directors Office.



Thursday 23rd November 1922  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

SYDNEY PHOTOGRAPHS
AT THE EXHIBITION
In connection with the exhibition of the Newcastle Photographic Society, which has been extended until next Wednesday by the courtesy of Messrs. W. Scott's, Ltd., the president (Mr E.J. Dann) announced last night that he had been in communication with Kodak, Ltd., through whose offices 12 pictures had been sent up by Messrs. C.E. Wakeford and Monte Luke, members of the Sydney Camera Circle.

Many of these pictures have hung in the London, Paris and Canadian salons and they have been nicely placed in a suitable light in Scott's, Ltd. No doubt all photographers and the public generally will take the opportunity of seeing these works of art.

The attendance at the exhibition throughout has been very encouraging and the exhibition of this work will form a very interesting confirmation of the Dean's remarks in opening the exhibition on the subject of art.



Friday 24th November 1922  Page 5 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

An opportunity has been given Newcastle by two Australian artists in photography of viewing some of their gems at the exhibition now being held at Scott's Limited, gallery. Monte Luke and Charles Wakeford, whose pictures have appeared in the London and Canadian Salons, have lent specimens of their work to further the interests of the Newcastle Photographic Society. The first thing that strikes one on viewing their pictures is that they are masters of their art. The honors are evenly divided, each being equally successful in his particular branch. Mr Monte Luke's "Sincerity" and Mellsande" make instant and forceful appeal. The latter is perhaps the most haunting of two exquisite pictures. Mr C. Wakeford's exhibits are beautiful, particularly his "Deserted Homestead" and "The Breezy Hilltop", while his "Disc Thrower" is one of the best. As a whole the pictures are so artistic and full of appeal that it is almost impossible to make a choice. The above are only a few of a very fine collection lent for exhibition for a short period. Every lover of art should make an attempt to see them at least once.



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Monday 27th November 1922  Page 6 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

The exhibition which is being held at Scott's Limited, under the auspices of the Newcastle Photographic Society, will be brought to a close on Wednesday. The collection includes some admirable examples of the work of Monte Luke and Charles Wakeford.

MONTE LUKE

Wednesday 29th November 1922  Page 7 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

The fine exhibit of the Newcastle Photographic Society, which is strengthened by works of Monte Luke and others, will be on view for the last time to-day at Scott's, Limited.



Wednesday 6th December 1922  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

SNAPPERS SOCIETY
The Newcastle Photographic Society is progressing very favorably. There have been several new members enrolled during the past week and at the last meeting there was an interesting discussion on lenses, Mr C.C.S. Stanmore giving an able lecture on the subject, which was followed by other advanced members.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, when the president will wind up the quarter's activities with a short resume of his experiences as an amateur photographer over a period of 27 years. Some of those experiences may be considered humorous. No doubt other advanced members will contribute to the budget which is designed to help beginners to avoid many pitfalls and to encourage them to seek out the best means of producing good work without undue disappointments.



Thursday 7th December 1922  Page 9 - The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate (NSW)

A couple of Gosford residents having an hour to spend when on a recent visit to Newcastle, decided to run into Scotts Ltd., where they understood an exhibition of photographic art was staged and were delighted to find that Gosford's beauty spots comprised a large section of the camera work, which was of a very high grade pictorially and as regards technique. It was the first exhibition by the Newcastle Photographic Society and covered over 200 pictures, first on the catalog being 13 pictures by Mr Chas. Hills, whose work compared favorably with the best on view, at least so our Gosford visitors say, but perhaps they were biased in favor of their local darkroom fiend. Quite a number of Gosford views from several cameras were scheduled and it is expected that further visits to this locality will be the subject of future arrangement by the Newcastle photographers. A beautiful little catalog was printed and will constitute an interesting souvenir of an interesting event. Messrs. Scotts; made a big feature of the display, meeting the whole cost thereof recognizing the desirability of encouraging what appears to have in the past been lacking in the Coal City — an outlet for artistic talent.



Wednesday 13th December 1922  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
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PHOTOGRAPHY MORE PRIZES PROMISED
The Newcastle Photographic Society held the last meeting of the current quarter last night, when the president gave his experience as an amateur photographer of some 27 years standing. There was much humorous matter. Mr H.S. Thompson, vice-president, proposed a vote of thanks, which was carried by acclamation.

The president announced that, on a recent visit to Sydney, he had met Mr J.J. Rouse, managing director of Kodak Ltd., who had undertaken to put up an adequate stall with photographic supplies at the next show. This stall will be made attractive. Mr Rouse also offered a champion prize, valued at £7 7s, to cover the four classes mentioned in the show schedule, as promoted by "The Newcastle Sun".



Wednesday 13th December 1922  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Thursday 14th December 1922  Page 10 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
Saturday 16th December 1922  Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Thursday 18th December 1922  Page 10 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
Wednesday 20th December 1922  Page 6 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Saturday 23rd December 1922  Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

NEWCASTLE 1923 SHOW
FEBRUARY 27-28. MARCH 1, 2, 3.
(BACK TO NEWCASTLE WEEK)
PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION
A champion prize, value 7 guineas, has been offered by J.J. ROUSE, Managing Director of Kodak (Australasia) Proprietary, Limited, Sydney and will be presented to the Member of the Newcastle Photographic Society who exhibits the best Half-dozen Prints in Classes 40, 41, 42 and 43 of the Newcastle Show Schedule, 1923. Any prints may be submitted to the required number and Mr Walter Burke, Editor of the "Australian Photographic Review," will be asked to adjudicate the prints submitted. No Member may submit more than one series of prints. All things being equal, preference will be given to the Member who shows the series of prints most representative of the four classes mentioned. In addition to the prize, the Association's Champion Certificate will be given to the winner. No entry fee is required, but Members must fill in entry forms and lodge them with the undersigned on or before 13th FEBRUARY 1923.

E.J. DANN
Hon.Secretary.



Thursday 14th December 1922  Page 5 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

NEWCASTLE SHOW
At the forthcoming Newcastle Show, prize of seven guineas will be presented to the member of the Newcastle Photographic Society who exhibits the best half dozen prints in classes 40, 41, 42 and 43 of the show schedule, 1923 and in addition to the prize, the association's champion certificate will be given to the winner. No entry fee is required, but members must fill in entry forms and lodge them with the Hon.Secretary on or before 13th February 1923.



Thursday 21st December 1922  Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

REPATRIATION FUND
The Hon.Treasurers of the Newcastle Repatriation Relief Fund for Unemployed Returned Sailors and Soldiers, Messrs. Charles A. Earp and B.B. Rodd, acknowledge receipt of the following additional donation:
Newcastle Photographic Society £3/0/0



Saturday 23rd December 1922  Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Tuesday 26th December 1922  Page 2 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)

NEWCASTLE 1923 SHOW
FEBRUARY 27-28; MARCH 1-2-3
PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION: A Champion Prize, value £7 7s, has been offered by J.J. Rouse, Esq., Managing Director of Kodak, Ltd., Sydney, and will be presented to the member of the Newcastle Photographic Society, who exhibits the best half-dozen prints, in classes 40, 41, 42, and 43 of the Newcastle Show Schedule, 1923.

Any prints may be submitted to the required number, and Mr. Walter Burke FRPS, editor of the "Australasian Photo Review", will be asked to adjudicate on the prints submitted.

No Member may submit more than one series of prints.

All things being equal, preference will be given to the Member who shows the series of prints most representative of the four classes mentioned. In addition to the prize the Association's Champion Certificate will be given to the winner.

No entry fee is required, but Members must fill in entry forms and lodge them with the undersigned before the 13th February 1923.
E.J. DANN
HON.SECRETARY



15th January 1923  The Australasian Photo-Review - Page 49

NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The syllabus for the last half-year included lectures and demonstrations on developing, printing, toning, flashlight work, trimming and mounting and the development of the lens, from the non-achromatic to the latest anastigmat, with an instructive illustration of the qualities of each type. The outings have sometimes been general, but during the last quarter the practice has been to hand over the juniors to the care of a responsible senior, who has picked his place and subjects. The remaining seniors have then been free to choose as to whether they would accompany the party or work in groups, or individually, in some other subject or district. During the formative period, competition of all kinds has been taboo, but it will commence during the next quarter, as the local Agricultural Association has prepared a thoughtful schedule of prizes, which the local amateurs hope, in the main, to annex. Another feature of the past quarter was an Exhibition of work, displayed in a progressive local Emporium. Some of the work, which consisted of more than 200 efforts, was distinctly good, both technically and pictorially and the Exhibition was well attended for a fortnight. Through the influence of Kodak Ltd., Sydney. Messrs. Monte Luke and C.E. Wakeford were induced to send a dozen high-class pictures and this action has given quite a fillip to the local artists, who appreciate the contests and have made progress to reach out after the highest in photographic art.



Wednesday 17th January 1923  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
NEWCASTLE WORK
EXHIBITS OF SLIDES
The first meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society's new quarter was held in the Agricultural Society's rooms last night. There was a good attendance and two new members were enrolled.

A working syllabus for the quarter ending 31st March was adopted and an outing arranged for Warner's Bay next Saturday,

The remainder of the evening was spent in an exhibition of lantern slides, the work of members of the society. Mr Ronald D. Browne operated the lantern and showed pictures, mainly of the district, from negatives supplied by Messrs. N. Harris, A.C. Page, R.G. Shea, C.C.S. Stanmore, Sheridan, Miss Curley, Miss Dann, Mr E.J. Dann, Miss Orrell, Mr H.S. Thompson, Mrs Dann, the president and Mr Browne. The society expressed indebtedness to Mr Browne by a vote of acclamation. The bulk of the slides was prepared by him. Most of them represented work done during the past six months by the various members.

After the exhibition, Mr Bainbridge made available a number of slides prepared by himself and including a wide range of subjects. These slides were greatly admired as being highly artistic and technically excellent. This collection was a valuable exhibition to members, who gained many hints as to slide making therefrom. A vote of thanks was also passed to Mr Bainbridge.

The services of Mr Henri Marie Mallard have been obtained for the judging of the photographic section of the Newcastle show. Mr Mallard will be an eminently suitable judge, as he has a large knowledge of amateur work and is a recognized authority on artistic photography generally.

HENRI MALLARD

Wednesday 14th February 1923  Page 8 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

NEW BADGE
We have had the opportunity of admiring a neat little enamel badge, which has been procured for the members of the Newcastle Photographic Society, whose pride in their organization is tremendous. It is all the more pleasing to know that the design was prepared by Miss Mary Dann, who is a member of the society and whose clever artistic work often appears in our columns.

Miss Mary Dann has evidently struck the right idea in monograms, which is the most popular form of decorative jewelery, both in enamel and in other forms in Europe and which is fast becoming popular in Australia.



Wednesday 14th February 1923  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

NEWCASTLE SHOW
The Newcastle Photographic Society will make a pleasing exhibit.



Saturday 24th February 1923  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

CAMERA EXPERT VISITING NEWCASTLE
Newcastle will shortly be visited by a recognized photographic authority in the person of Mr Mallard who is coming primarily to judge the photographic exhibits at the show.

During his stay Mr Mallard has kindly consented to give the members of the Newcastle Photographic Society and their friends some interesting and instructive hints on "The artistic side in photography". Mr Mallard is a distinguished exhibitor of pictures, a number of them having been accepted for the London Salon of Photography and considered amongst the best there shown.

The exhibition will be held in the Australasian Society's hall in King-street, on Tuesday night, February 27. Any member of the Newcastle Photographic Society is at liberty to bring friends and should a member wish to bring a print for examination Mr Mallard will describe the errors, if any, of the composition. There will be no charge for admission.



Saturday 24th February 1923  Page 5 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

ART IN PHOTOGRAPHY
A meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society will be held in the Australasian Society's rooms on Tuesday evening, when Mr W.H. Mallard will deliver an address on the Artistic side of photography, Mr Mallard will be visiting Newcastle as one of the Judges of exhibits in the show. He is an authority on the subject on which he will speak, some of his pictures in the London Salon of Photography being considered among the best on view. The meeting will be open to the public, Mr Mallard will be prepared to deal in an advisory way with works submitted to him.



Wednesday 28th February 1923  Page 8 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Wednesday 28th February 1923  Page 6 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

EQUAL TO WORLD'S BEST
NEWCASTLE VIEWS
PICTORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
A very large and appreciative audience listened to a most interesting lecture. on "Pictorial Photography", by Mr H.M. Mallard last night in the Australasian Hall.

Mr H.S. Thompson, vice-president of the Newcastle Photographic Society, under whose auspices the lecture was held, occupied the chair. Mr Mallard, who was introduced by the chairman and supported by Messrs. C. Stanmore and J. Lance Lawson, exhibited thirty prints, most of which had been shown in the London Salon of Photography, the Los Angeles Salon and the New Zealand exhibition.

He commented upon the excellent work he had seen here and said that photographers had views in and around Newcastle equal to any part of the world. He felt sure that from the samples submitted to him, that the society, with its promising and enthusiastic band of members would certainly occupy, in the near future, a highly honorable position in the realm of pictorial photography. Mr Mallard's remarks upon the technique of photography in all its branches were followed with great attention. He was accorded an enthusiastic vote of thanks upon the motion of the chairman.

The Australasian society, on the motion of Mr R.G. Shea, was thanked for the free use of the hall. Mr Moloney, on behalf of the Australasian society, expressed the pleasure it afforded the society to assist any movement for the benefit of Newcastle.



Tuesday 6th March 1923  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL DEMONSTRATIONS
The Newcastle Photographic Society has been considerably helped in its usefulness by an offer by Mr J.J. Rouse, of Kodak Ltd., to send their special demonstrator, Mr Van der Velden. Mr Van der Velden will give three demonstrations, tonight, tomorrow night and Thursday night. Tonight's demonstration is intended for amateur photographers, who will be shown the best class of paper to print on. Beginners are invited. Tomorrow night a demonstration of enlarging will be made and on Thursday night the subject will be lantern slides. The demonstrations will be held in the Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association offices.



Tuesday 6th March 1923  Page 6 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
MEMBERS of the Society are reminded of the three Demonstrations to be held TO-NIGHT (Tuesday), TO-MORROW NIGHT (Wednesday) and THURSDAY NIGHT, commencing; at 8pm each evening.

DEMONSTRATOR: MR VAN DER VELDEN (Demonstrator for Kodak (Aust.) Pty. Ltd).

To-night's Demonstration - Printing from Amateurs negatives on the proper papers.

Tomorrow Night - Enlarging for amateurs.

Thursday Night - The making of Lantern Slides and transparencies, followed by an exhibition of special slides by the best camera artists in New South Wales.

Amateurs, not members of the Society, will be cordially welcomed at these demonstrations.

On behalf of the Newcastle Photographic Society
E.J. DANN
President.



Thursday 7th March 1923  Page 2 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PRINTING PHOTOGRAPHS
ADVICE FOR AMATEURS
The first of the three demonstrations given by Mr Van der Velden to amateur photographers under the auspices of the Newcastle Photographic Society took place last night in the Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association's rooms. About 40 persons were present and the demonstration was in every way a great success.

The demonstrator arranged a table with the necessary apparatus and after a general and very interesting address describing the history and development of the printing processes now used, he inspected several negatives and showed the amateurs the papers most suitable for printing from in each case. Altogether, nine prints were made and everything was so clearly explained that the youngest beginner could not fail to understand the lecturer.

To-night's demonstration will carry the audience one step further forward. The principles of enlarging will be demonstrated and to-morrow the making and exhibition of lantern slides and transparencies will complete the most useful course in photography yet put on by the Newcastle Photographic Society.

At the conclusion of last night's demonstration, a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Van der Velden, on the motion of the Rev. J.J. Willings, seconded by Mr R. G. Shea.



Thursday 8th March 1923  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

ENLARGEMENTS ADVICE TO PHOTOGRAPHERS
The second of the demonstrations given by Mr Van der Velden to amateur photographers under the auspices of the Newcastle Photographic Society was held last night. The subject dealt with was enlargements and the audience was very appreciative.

Mr Van der Velden dealt with the history of enlarging and gave some simple scientific facts and hints to the amateurs. He then proceeded to a practical demonstration, for which purpose he had brought up a cheap and handy vertical enlarging camera. He made five enlargements in all, ranging from 7 x 5 inches to 15 x 12 inches. During the operation of enlarging developing and fixing, the expert kept the audience interested by his remarks, all of which were educative and which were interspersed with humorous and instructive illustrations. The lecturer was very clear in his explanations of processes and his answers to questions on photographic subjects.

The president expressed the society's gratitude to the manager and director of Kodak Limited (Mr J.J. Rouse) for having arranged to give the services of such an admirable exponent and demonstrator. A vote of thanks was moved by Mr J. Lance Lawson and seconded by Mr Crofts. Mr Van der Velden responded suitably. The final demonstration tonight will be on the making of lantern slides and transparencies.


Friday 9th March 1923  Page 1 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

LANTERN SLIDES
EXPERT AT WORK
PHOTOGRAPHERS ADVICE
The final demonstration under the auspices of the Newcastle Photographic Society by Mr Van der Velden, demonstrator for Kodak Proprietary Limited, was the most interesting of the series and formed a fitting conclusion to a very instructive amateur course.

Mr Van der Velden took a negative of good average quality and after explaining the principles of lantern slide making, made several lantern slides with the aid of different developers, after which results were thrown upon the screen. The demonstration was followed by a display of lantern slides by several members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales. The pictures were by Messrs. S.W. Eutrope, Hill, Arthur Smith, Bedgood and a few by Captain Frank Hurley.

The president said that it had been suggested that Mr Van der Velden be asked to accept an honorary membership in the society. He left it in the hands of the members and it was unanimously passed, on the motion of Mr R.G. Shea, seconded by Mr R.D. Browne, that Mr Van der Velden be admitted as a member. After presenting the member's badge to Mr Van der Velden, the president said that the members wished to recognize his personality, courtesy and liberal instructions in some personal manner. He humorously suggested that as Mr Van der Velden had to borrow a pencil one night, the members thought the best thing they could do was to supply him with one. A handsome silver pencil case was handed over amid applause. Mr Van der Velden, in replying, aid that he appreciated both the honor and the present and stated that though his work throughout Australia led him mainly among professionals, he was always glad to be of assistance to amateurs. He invited members who had difficulties to submit them to his firm, when he would deal with them personally us quickly as possible. A letter of appreciation has been forwarded to Kodak, Limited, for their goodwill to the society in providing such valuable assistance as Mr Van der Velden's demonstrations have proved to be.



Tuesday 13th March 1923  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

SHOW PHOTOGRAPHS
"SUN" PRIZES
JUDGE'S DECISION AWAITED
The Hon.Secretary of the Newcastle Show has received word that the four prizes presented by "The Sun" for competition by members of the Newcastle Photographic Society were judged yesterday by Mr Walter Burke FRPS, who marked the winning prints.

A prize was presented for the best photograph of the ring from the outside taken during the show and exhibited in the arts pavilion on Saturday, March 3. Another for the best photograph of prize cattle, same conditions. The third was for the best photograph of a crowd, same conditions; and the fourth for the best photograph of winning horse or turn-out. On receipt of the prints, which have not yet come to hand, the result in each of these four classes will be published in "The Sun".

The winner of the Kodak prize, presented by Mr J.J. Rouse, for the best six prints of the above subjects was Mr N. Harris. The amount of this prize is £7 7s.



Friday 16th March 1923  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

THE SUN PRIZES
Photographic Competition
SHOW PICTURES
The Hon.Secretary of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association received the awards made by Mr Walter Burke FRPS, in connection with the prizes offered by "The Newcastle Sun" at the recent show, for photographs taken at the show and exhibited on Saturday 3rd March.

The results are as follows: Class 40, best photograph of the ring from outside, taken at the show by a member of the Newcastle Photographic Society: Norman Harris 1, Ronald D. Browne 2.

Best photograph of prize cattle: Ronald D. Browne 1, Norman Harris 2.
Best photograph of crowd: R.D. Brown 1, Norman Harris 2.
Best photograph of winning horse or turnout: Norman Harris 1, Ronald D. Browne 2.

There were five competitors.



14th April 1923  The Australasian Photo-Review - Page 207

NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Newcastle Photographic Society received a stimulus by three lectures, accompanied by demonstration, arranged by Kodak (Australasia) Pty., Ltd., and given by Mr. W. van der Velden, the Kodak Company's Demonstrator, on the 5th, 6th and 7th March, at the Club meeting room.

At the suggestion of the Club’s President, Mr. E.J. Dann, the subjects of the three evenings were :

A talk on negatives, with a demonstration of printing from negatives of different types, thus showing in a practical way what may be expected from both negative and printing paper. The qualities and characteristics of the different grades of Velox, Nepera and Pearl Papers were contrasted, remarks being illustrated by actual prints, made in the room. The demonstration table was lighted from above by the new type of triple darkroom lamp, which by switches can furnish red, orange, or white light at a moment’s notice. In addition to this, the advantages of indirect lighting by reflection from the ceiling were demonstrated and general surprise was expressed at the comfort, convenience and efficiency of this lighting system.

The second demonstration dealt with Enlarging, both by daylight and artificial light and the various methods were compared for speed and quality of results. The Kodak Auto Focus Enlarger was demonstrated and the number of prints from negatives brought in by members of the audience were made quite quickly and in the simplest possible way.

The third demonstration dealt with Lantern Slide Making, in which the lecturer emphasized the very fine effects that may be obtained by the use of Pyro Developer, both in the form of Pyro-Soda and Pyro-Ammonia, with the addition of Ammonium Carbonate, for securing brown tones by direct development. A series of lantern slides made by members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales were also shown and were greatly admired. The exhibitors were Messrs. Eutrope, Hill, Bedggood and Arthur Smith. The slides were marked by strong individuality, good technique and presented a great variety of tones and illustrated admirably the process that had been described by the demonstrator. Particular attention was given to Mr. Arthur Smith’s slides, on account of their novel masking, which gave the picture projected on the screen the appearance of an exhibition print, tastefully mounted on a selection of art papers.

The lectures were well attended and did much to stimulate the activity of the members. The thanks of the Society were conveyed by special resolution to the demonstrator and Messrs. Kodak Limited, for having made the demonstrations possible and for this practical evidence of their interest in the welfare of photographic societies.



14th April 1923  The Australasian Photo-Review - Page 207

Mr. E.J. DANN
President of the Newcastle Photographic Society and
Secretary of the Newcastle and District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association
Photograph by Monte Luke.

Friday 1st June 1923  Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

BRANXTON CAMERA CLUB
An inaugural meeting of the Camera Club was held at Branxton last night. Mr Bendich was in the chair.

By invitation the president of the Newcastle Photographic Society (Mr Dann) was present and gave some useful information to beginners in photography in an address which covered all the necessary ground for beginners. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Dann and that gentleman conveyed an invitation to the members of the newly formed club to an outing to be held on the holiday falling on 25th June.

Mr H.M. Mallard, a member of the Sydney Camera Circle, will conduct the party of the Newcastle Photographic Society and Branxton Camera Club on taking pictures of the harbor, shipping and foreshores.



Wednesday 27th June 1923  Page 6 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

NEWCASTLE FOR PICTURES
Newcastle's fame, from a picturesque point of view, was in evidence at the weekend by the visit of Messrs. H. Mallard, J.E. Paton and H.C. Walker, general manager Harrington's Limited, whose pictures grace the walls at the London and Canadian salons. Messrs. Mallard and Paton, on a previous visit, secured several pictures of Newcastle scenery which are now on their way to London for the next exhibition.

The visitors were entertained by the members of the Newcastle Photographic Society at a dinner, held at the Criterion Hotel, on Saturday evening. Mr E.J. Dann, the president of the Newcastle Photographic Society, welcomed the guests on behalf of the society and was supported by Mr Ronald D. Browne, Hon.Secretary, Mr R.G. Shea, Hon.Treasurer and Messrs. Norman Harris, H. Crofts and Lance Lawson. In reply, Messrs. Mallard, Paton and Walker spoke in glowing terms of the society, the excellent work produced and predicted a great future for it.

After dinner the guests were treated to a lantern show of coastal and many fine picturesque scenes around Newcastle, the slides being made by Mr Ronald D. Browne. The party then drove to Belmont and were the guest of Mr Lance Lawson at his weekend home. In the early morning some very fine pictures were taken, which will be in evidence at some future date and will show the beautiful scenery we have at our own door. On Monday a trip was taken in a launch round the Newcastle Harbour and a visit paid to the steel works, where our visitors reveled amongst the ships, cranes, ashes and smoke stacks. At 4pm, the light began to fade and all adjourned to the launch and returned home. Many useful hints were given by the visitors as to the true meaning of a picture, their visit being of profit to local artists as well as a pleasure to themselves.

HENRI MALLARD

Friday 29th June 1923  Page 4 - The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder (NSW)
Saturday 30th June 1923  Page 8 - The Maitland Weekly Mercury (NSW)

BRANXTON CAMERA CLUB
The camera club, which was recently opened by Mr E.J. Dann, president of the Newcastle Photographic Society, has a good membership and the officers have mapped out a, good program for the ensuing term. Lectures are to be given and outings arranged and intending members are invited to get into touch at once with the Hon.Secretary, Mr C.L. Perrett, Mr W.W. Bendeich is President, Mr M.J. Brunner is Vice President and Mr A.J. Brunner is the Hon.Treasurer.



Wednesday 1st August 1923  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

CAMERA ENTHUSIASTS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
FIRST YEAR'S PROGRESS
The annual meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society was held last night, fourteen members being present. The annual report showed that the society had been fairly active during the year and had increased in numbers from ten to over forty members.

Several outings, demonstrations and lectures have been given during the year and special meeting with members of the Sydney Camera Circle had resulted in improving the work of members very considerably. Acknowledgment was made of the kindness of Messrs. Scott's Ltd., in providing space for an exhibition of worn last November and in contributing some handsome catalogs.

The financial statement showed that after paying everything for the year there was a small balance of £2 7s. 3d in the bank. In moving the adoption of the report, the president, Mr E.J. Dann, stated that he did not intend to stand for re-election. Mr J. Lance Lawson was elected President for the coming year, with Messrs. E.J. Dann, A.E. Bainbridge and George A. Daniel as Vice Presidents. The offices of Hon.Secretary and Hon.Treasurer were amalgamated and Mr H.K. Mulholland was elected to the position.

A vote of thanks to the retiring officers was carried by acclamation and a sub-committee was appointed to prepare a syllabus for the next six months. Eight new members were proposed and elected. The general feeling was that the society, founded twelve months ago, was very much alive and that next year's activities would see a great accession of members and continued improvement in the quality of work produced.



Wednesday 29th August 1923  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

CAMERA ENTHUSIASTS
A meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society was held last evening at Mr George A. Daniel's studio, Thorne-street. The President, Mr J.L. Lawson, occupied the chair and there were upwards of 20 members present. Mr C.C.S. Stanmore gave an address concerning photographic lenses and submitted sketches showing details of the various combinations of glasses entering into the well-known makes of lenses. He also gave formulae and showed illustrations for determining the focal length and working apertures of lenses.

Mr E. Daniels gave a demonstration of the carbro printing process, which is a comparatively new development, being an adaptation of the better-known carbon process and does away with the necessity of using daylight. Mr Daniels prepared prints in black and green tones and showed that the greatly improved quality of pictures obtained from the carbro process fully warranted the additional work compared with the ordinary bromide print, while in addition the image was permanent and would last as long as the paper

GREAT POSSIBILITIES
There were great possibilities in regard to working up any parts of the picture it was desired to emphasise, as well as having a wide range of colors for tone. At the instance of Mr H.G. Shea, the thanks of the meeting were accorded to Messrs. Stanmore and Daniels.

Sixteen prints and enlargements, the work of members, were displayed on the wall of the studio and were individually criticized. A vote was taken to ascertain the three best in the opinion of the meeting. The prints will be exhibited next week in the window of Messrs. Washington Soul Ltd., Hunter-street.

On the motion of Mr E.J. Dann the rules of the society were altered to provide for an executive committee of five members, with the President and Hon.Secretary ex-officio. Three new members were elected. It was decided to approach Mr E.A. Daniels with a view to arranging for the regular meetings of the society on alternate Tuesdays, at his studio.



Thursday 13th September 1923  Page 2 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

CAMERA ENTHUSIASTS
A well attended meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society was held in the photographic studio of Mr George A. Daniels. A short, yet very interesting and instructive address on "Exposure and Selection of the Picture" was delivered by Mr L.V. Harris, who drew particular attention to the lines upon which present day pictorialists worked. He illustrated his observations by means of copies of actual work, as exhibited by these experts in the world's salons. This address was followed by one no less interesting, yet of a different nature, by Mr George A. Daniels, on bromide papers. This lecture proved of great benefit to all members, both advanced and elementary. The thanks of the meeting were accorded the lecturers on the motion of Mr C.C. Stanmore, seconded by Mr R.G. Shea. The exhibition of prints, which has become an established feature of the meetings, evoked considerable enthusiasm. A ballot for the three most worthy pictures resulted as follows: Mr Bainbridge 1, Mr R. Brown 2, Mr R. Winn and Mr Harris 3. An outing on the harbor has been arranged for the afternoon of 25th September.



15th September 1923  Page 470 - The Australasian Photo-Review

NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The annual report showed that the Newcastle Photographic Society had been fairly active during the year and had increased in membership from ten to over forty. Several outings, demonstrations and lectures were given during the year and a special meeting with members of the Sydney Camera Circle had resulted in considerably improving the work of members.

The financial statement showed that there was a small credit balance.

The President (Mr. E.J. Dann) stated that he did not intend to stand for re-election and Mr. J. Lawson was elected President, with Messrs. Dann, A.E. Bainbridge and G. Daniel as Vice-Presidents. The offices of Hon.Secretary and Treasurer were amalgamated and Mr. H.K. Mulholland was elected to the position.

The general feeling was, that the Society, founded twelve months ago, was very much alive and that next year’s activities would see a great accession of members and continued improvement in the quality of work produced.



Wednesday 26th September 1923  Page 6 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

CAMERA ENTHUSIASTS
A well attended meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society was held last night. Mr E.J. Dann gave an address on "Developing the Negative" and dealt with various developing agents and methods of correcting under and over exposure during development. Mr A. Bainbridge spoke on "After Treatment of Negatives", explaining the two best-known intensification methods by chromium and mercury reagents. He also exhibited speciments of dense plates reduced, by alternative use of persulphate and ferricyanide reducers, demonstrating the special characteristics of the former in reducing the high lights and leaving the shadows untouched.

The president, Mr J.L. Lawson, conveyed the thanks of the Newcastle Photographic Society to Messrs. E.J. Dann and Bainbridge for their interesting addresses.

The print exhibition of the evening dealt with artificial light subjects and the exhibits were of a uniformly high quality, special commendation being given to the work, of Messrs. A. Bainbridge, Ronald D. Browne, E. Daniels and C.C.S. Stanmore. The members present were also interested in viewing a seascape subject in bromoil by Mr E.J. Dann, who was congratulated on the result achieved by him in working the bromoil process, which is a comparatively new method in photographic technique.

The meeting confirmed the arrangements made by the president and Hon.Secretary with Mr George A. Daniels for the regular fortnightly meetings of the Newcastle Photographic Society to be held in his studios at Thorn-street. Details were also settled concerning the outing for next Saturday afternoon on Newcastle Harbor, in connection with which Mr Durbridge has placed his launch at the society's use.



Wednesday 10th October 1923  Page 2 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

A well attended meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society was held in Mr George A. Daniel's Studio on Tuesday evening. Bromoil work was shown by two of the members, three excellent prints by Mr Crofts being much admired, as was also a fine still life study in three color work by the same artist.

Prints for criticism (subject, red roses with green leaves) were submitted by Messrs. Ronald D. Browne, Harold Winn, A.S. Bainbridge, Eric Daniel and C.C.S. Stanmore. The subject presented many photographic difficulties and the various methods of correction, exposure, development, etc., were explained by each exhibitor. A highly profitable discussion followed.

One new member was elected and a report on the recent outing was made by members present, a hearty vote of thanks being accorded to Mr Durbridge for the use of his launch.

It was decided to entertain Mr Arthur Smith, a distinguished photographer artist from Sydney, on the occasion of his visit, lecture and demonstration on Tuesday 23rd October. The entertainment is to consist of an informal dinner, which all members are invited to attend.



Wednesday 24th October 1923  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

There was a large attendance of members of the Newcastle Photographic Society at the closing meeting of the current quarter held last night at Mr George Daniel's Studio, Thorn-street.

Mr Arthur Smith, who is one of the leading pictorial photographers of New South Wales, gave a fine lecture on pictorial photography. He showed clearly, with the aid of some magnificent lantern slides, the difference between mere photographs and pictorial photographs. He explained the laws of composition and illustrated the effects of selection of the subject, grouping, concentration, light and shade and tone value.

Mr Arthur Smith, who is one of the leading pictorial photographers of New South Wales, gave a fine lecture on pictorial photography. He showed clearly, with the aid of some magnificent lantern slides, the difference between mere photographs and pictorial photographs. He explained the laws of composition and illustrated the effects of selection of the subject, grouping, concentration, light and shade and tone value.

LOCAL VIEWS
Other local views included a fine picture of the prow of a sailing ship lying at the wharf, a pretty picture taken within a few hundred yards of the cemetery at Sandgate and a wonderful study of light and shade obtained in the council quarry at Merewether. All these subjects were singularly simple and throughout his remarks the lecturer stressed the importance of selection of the subject and simplicity.

Mr C. Stanmore moved a vote of thanks to the lecturer, which was seconded by Mr W.H. Winn and supported by Messrs. Shea, George A. Daniel, L. Cavalier, A.E. Bainbridge and Ronald D. Browne. Mr Smith briefly made acknowledgment and expressed gratification at the splendid manner in which he had been treated at Newcastle.

Mr Smith has consented to judge the photographic section at the next Newcastle Show. It promises to be an exceptionally choice exhibition of artistic work.

Mr Ronald D. Browne operated the lantern during the lecture.



Saturday 17th November 1923  Page 8 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

NEWCASTLE 1924 SHOW
PHOTOGRAPHY (Amateurs only)
For conditions see book schedule.
OPEN CLASSES

31 Collection of Photographs, which may include Landscape or Seascape, Architecture (interiors or exteriors), Still Life, Figure Work (but not including portraiture), 12 specimens, contact prints only. £1 10/-. (Open only to members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales or the Newcastle Photographic Society).
32 Bromoil Enlargement, any subject, with the exception of portraiture. (Open only to members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales or the Newcastle Photographic Society). Prizes: The Agricultural Society's gold medal and two silver medals to be awarded to the best 3 pictures. Judging to be done by a gentleman appointed by the Photographic Society of New South Wales. Entry Fee for each picture, 3/-.
33 Bromide Enlargement. Same conditions as Class 32. Entry Fee 2/6, £1 10/.

AMATEURS ONLY
34 Six Contact Prints, Landscape or Marine, half-plate or Iess. 10/-, 5/-.
35 Three Landscapes or Seascapes, half-plate or less 10/-, 5/-.
36 Enlargement, Landscape. 7/6, 5/-.
37 Enlargement, any other subject excepting portraiture. 7/6, 5/-.
38 Collection, 1 doz. pictures, any subject or process; less than ½ plate. 7/6, 5/-.
39 Half Dozen Enlargements, not less than 10 x 8. Conditions as per book schedule. £1/10/-, 10/-. Open only to members of the Newcastle Photographic Society. The whole of the prize money in this Class presented by Ronald D. Brown Esq.
40 Enlargement of Flashlight or Artificial Light Subject. 7/6, 5/-.
41 Photograph of a Crowd, taken during the Show, print to be exhibited in the Arts Pavilion on Saturday 1st March. First prize, 10s; second prize, 5s. Open only to members of the Newcastle Photographic Society.
42 Photograph of Prize Cattle, same conditions as above. First prize 10s; second prize, 5s.
43 Photograph of Prize Dog or Fowl or Collection of Cage Birds at the Show; same conditions as above. First prize. 10/-; second prize, 5/-.
44 Photograph of Winning Horse and Lady Rider in the Kodak Leap Year Ladies' High Jump, to be taken on Friday 29th February and exhibited in the Arts Pavilion on Saturday 1st March. First prize, 15/-; second prize, 5/-.

Classes 41, 42 and 43 open only to members of the Newcastle Photographic Society.
The prizes in Classes 35, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44 have been presented by Captain C.W. Dann M.C.

In Classes 41, 42, 43 and 44 prize winning prints are to be the property of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association, with right to reproduce.

45 SPECIAL PRIZE
The Association's Gold Medal, value £2/2/-, is offered by J. Lance Lawson, Esq., President of the Newcastle Photographic Society, for the best enlargement, any subject except portraiture, by a member of the Newcastle Photographic Society. A separate entry is required, but the enlargement may be one of any entered by members of the Society for competition in other classes and the competing exhibit must be indicated and entered by the Exhibitor. Entry Fee, 2/6.



Wednesday 21st November 1923  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY - INTERESTING LECTURE
A well-attended meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society was held in Mr G. A. Daniel's studio. The president (Mr J. Lance Lawson) occupied the chair.

Mr H. Crofts gave a lecture on color photography, dealing especially with the Paget process. The special panchromatic plates used were very slow and he had not had success with a less exposure than two seconds. A filter had to be used during exposure and a taking screen in front of the plate. A bunch of flowers at a window indoors required seven minutes exposure.

Generally speaking, exposure was most important and unless one got that right there would not be a proper registration of colors. Development had to be carried out in the dark. A transparency is then made. This is viewed through a viewing screen, backed with ground glass and a true rendition of colors is obtained. Samples of Mr Croft's work were handed round the audience.

Mr E.J. Dann, in moving a vote of thanks to Mr Crofts, congratulated him on his research work. The vote of thanks was enthusiastically carried.

The next meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society will be held on 4th December, while on 18th December the open competition for the Kodak prize will be held.



Monday 7th January 1924  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

Mr LYON CAVELIER
It is 30 years since Mr Lyon Cavelier arrived in Australia, from the South of France, where he was born and educated. His first years of study were devoted to medicine and later he studied the eye.

Although Mr Cavelier is keen on all matters relating to science, his greatest hobby is photography and he is recognized as among the best amateur photographers of the district. He is a member of the Newcastle Photographic Society.



Monday 28th January 1924  Page 5 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PHOTO LECTURE
Mr W. Van der Velden, of Sydney, is going to lecture to-morrow night before the members of the Newcastle Photographic Society on some interesting subjects connected with the photography of colored objects and tone values, etc. The Newcastle Photographic Society is anxious that he should speak to as large an audience as possible and the Hon.Secretary, Mr H.K. Mulholland, manager of Washington H. Soul, Ltd., will be glad to welcome, on behalf of the Newcastle Photographic Society, any visitors who may be interested. The lecture will be in Mr George Daniel's studio Thorn-street, at 8 o'clock.



Wednesday 30th January 1924  Page 6 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

LENS ARTISTS
Newcastle Photographers
PRIZES AWARDED
The Newcastle Photographic Society commenced its activities for 1924 last night, Mr J. Lance Lawson, the president, occupying the chair.

Through the courtesy of Kodak Limited, Mr W. Van der Velden was the first lecturer for the year and chose for his subject the developments in photography by which the various colors in a picture could now be represented through the agency of the camera as the eye sees them.

He traced the general development of the photographic art for the past 85 years, from the days of Daguerre through the discovery of the collodion wet plate era — during which retouching became a fine art — to the present dry plate period.

It was well understood by photographers that the ordinary dry plate or film had, up to recently, been particularly sensitive to blue and violet rays and insensitive to yellows and reds. Consequently, colors in landscapes, clothing, flowers, etc., would not be registered on the ordinary plate as seen by the eye. Science had produced the orthochromatic film and plate which was sensitive to blues, yellows and greens and enabled prints to be produced which showed these colors in their true relation as seen by the eye. These plates and films are produced in tremendous quantities in Australia, as well as in the older countries of the world. In the case of reds, it was necessary to use a panchromatic plate and the most recent developments show that with a panchromatic plate and color screens any subject could now be portrayed in its true relation to the colors as seen by the eye.

THREE COLOR SCREENS
Mr Van der Velden illustrated the lecture by an ingenious arrangement of three color screens representing the primary colors of the spectrum. He manipulated these colors to produce the various component parts of the spectrum and finished by showing that the combination of the three colors resulted in white. He also used a large number of lantern slides to show the developments in photography and the great strides made in the subject covered by the lecture.

The audience was a capacity one, every chair being filled and at the conclusion of the lecture Mr E.J. Dann proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Van der Velden and referred to his courtesy at all times and his wide knowledge, also to the clearness with which he settled any difficulty which he was asked to advise upon.

Mr Cavalier seconded the vote of thanks which the president supplemented and conveyed to Mr Van der Velden, who responded, expressing the pleasure with which he always addressed his Newcastle audiences and his high appreciation of the manner in which he was treated by the Newcastle Photographic Society.

THE BEST PRINTS
At the close of the lecture Mr Van der Velden was asked to select the best print from 31 submitted in competition for a prize donated by Kodak Ltd. Mr Van der Velden went thoroughly into the merits of the pictures submitted and stated that they were a very fine collection. Eventually he set aside two Bromoils and one Bromide print and finally placed a Bromoil picture of the old wall at the foot of the Cathedral cemetery in King-street first, also highly commending a Bromoil of a tug leaving the wharf and a fine Bromide picture of Nobby's in the early morning.

Prior to the meeting Mr Van der Velden was met by the president of the Newcastle Photographic Society and several of the members and entertained at dinner at Way's Ltd.



Thursday 14th February 1924  Page 1 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

A very successful meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society was held in the studio of Mr George A. Daniel on Tuesday evening. The chair was occupied by the president, Mr J. Lance Lawson. The major portion of the evening was taken up by an interesting demonstration and lecture by Mr Daniel, on toning by the gemcyanide process. It was resolved to hold a lantern slide competition for the W.H. Soul prize on 25th March. It is hoped that Mr A.C. Smith, recognized as one of Sydney's best pictorialists, will give a practical demonstration of bromaic work at the next meeting.



15th February 1924  Page 103 - The Australasian Photo-Review

NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Through the courtesy of Messrs. Kodak (Australasia) Pty. Ltd., Mr. W. van der Velden lectured on 29th January, taking for his subject the correct rendering of color by means of photography.

He traced the general development of the photographic art from the days of Daguerre to the present dry plate period.

He said it was well understood by photographers that the ordinary dry plate or film had, up to recently, been particularly sensitive to blue and violet rays and insensitive to yellows and reds. Consequently, colors in landscapes, clothing, flowers, etc., would not be registered on the ordinary plate as seen by the eye. Science had produced the orthochromatic film and plate which was sensitive to blues, yellows and greens and enabled prints to be produced which showed these colors in their true relation as seen by the eye. These plates and films are produced in tremendous quantities in Australia, as well as in the older countries of the world. In the case of reds, it was necessary to use a panchromatic plate and the most recent developments show that with a panchromatic plate and color screens any subject could now be portrayed in its true relation to the colors as seen by the eye.

The lecturer illustrated his remarks by means of many examples shown as prints and through the lantern. The audience was a capacity one, every chair being filled. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. E.J. Dann and supported by Mr. Cavalier, which the president supplemented; the lecturer suitably responded.

Mr. van der Velden was then called upon to act as judge in a class of 31 prints submitted in competition for a prize donated by Kodak Ltd.



Tuesday 26th February 1924  Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

1924 NEWCASTLE SHOW
Photography Section
AWARDS - OPEN CLASSES

Collection of photographs: C. Stanmore 1.
Bromoil enlargement: G.A. Daniel 1, J.W. Metcalfe 2, H. Bedggood 3.
Bromide enlargement: H. Bedggood 1 and 2.
AMATEURS
Six contact prints: Geo. J. Geggie 2.
Three landscapes or seascapes: C. Stanmore 1. Ronald D. Browne 3.
Enlargement (landscape): Ronald D. Browne 1, Geo. J. Geggie 2.
Enlargement any other subject excepting portraiture: A.E. Bainbridge 1.
Collection 1 doz. pictures, any subject or process, less than half-plate: Mrs W.A. Hodge 2.
Half dozen enlargements: C. Stanmore 1, A.E. Bainbridge 2.
Enlargement of flashlight or artifical light subject: A.E. Bainbridge 1, Geo. J. Geggie 2.

Special prize for the best enlargement, any subject except portraiture, by a member of the Newcastle Photographic Society: A.E. Bainbridge 1.



Wednesday 27th February 1924  Page 2 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

1924 NEWCASTLE SHOW
The photographic section includes the work of members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, Sydney Camera Circle and the Newcastle Photographic Society. All classes of studies have been selected and the display is the finest in the history of the society. A feature of the display are three beautiful pictures by Monte Luke, of Sydney, which have been exhibited in London and the United States.



Tuesday 15th April 1924  Page 4 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

A photographic competition was recently instituted by the trustees of the Niagara Park Estate and prizes to the value of £10 were offered. The whole of the prizes, with one exception, were secured by Messrs. G. Stanmore and R.D. Brown, one prize being awarded to Mr L. Lawson. All the winners are members of the Newcastle Photographic Society.



Wednesday 7th May 1924  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PHOTOGRAPHY POINTS
The fortnightly meeting of Newcastle Photographic Society was held in Mr George A. Daniels's studio last night, when Mr J. Lance Lawson presided. Mr Ronald D. Browne was appointed Hon.Secretary, instead of Mr H.K. Mulholland, who resigned owing to pressure of business. Arrangements for the forthcoming exhibition of work were advanced a stage and it was decided that demonstrations in enlarging should be arranged, with the object of adding this work to that of the members exhibiting privately. An address to beginners was given by Mr E.J. Dunn on "Don't in Photography". At the conclusion of the address Mr A.E. Bainbridge moved a vote of thanks to Mr E.J. Dann, which was supported by Messrs. Daniel, Browne and the president. The subject gave rise to many interesting and humorous reminiscences.



Tuesday 13th May 1924  Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

CAMERA STUDIES
TWO EXHIBITIONS PROMISED
Two photographic exhibitions are promised for residents in Newcastle and district within the next few weeks.

One in contemplation is that organized by the Newcastle Photographic Society and the other by the Newcastle Camera Circle.

The dates and venues of the two exhibitions have yet to be decided upon, but it is understood that the shows will be held either at the end of June or during July.

It is possible that the Newcastle Camera Circle will show at the premises of Scott's Ltd. and that the Newcastle Photographic Society will exhibit at the same place, or at Messrs. Winn's.



Wednesday 21st May 1924  Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

ANOTHER DISPLAY
There was a good attendance of members at the fortnightly meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society held in Mr G Daniel's studio last night. Mr J. Lance Lawson presided. Two new members were admitted. It was decided to hold another exhibition of work at the end of June and the Hon.Secretary was instructed to communicate with Messrs. W. Winn and Co., Ltd., with a view to ascertaining whether they could make space available for the purpose in their new buildings.

The members adjourned to the dark-room, where enlargements were made from a number of negatives selected as typical examples of each member's work. All those present were engaged in the production of the enlargements and it is proposed to continue this class of work right up to the period of the exhibition, for the sake of its educational value. The junior members were particularly interested in the various processes of enlarging, as many of them have not previously had any experience in that interesting photographic process.

In connection with the recent lantern slide competition, it was explained that the results had not yet been received from Sydney, but that they might be expected before the next meeting. The president extended a welcome to Mr Bristed, who had been absent about 12 months on a voyage to the old country and who produced a few capital negatives and prints of subjects photographed in England and Ceylon



Tuesday 4th June 1924  Page 8 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PHOTOGRAPHIC ART
NEWCASTLE SOCIETY'S WORK
There was a good attendance at the fortnightly meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society, held in Mr Geo. Daniel's studio last night.

It was arranged to entertain Messrs. Arthur Smith and Harold Bedgood, visiting members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales and successful exhibitors at the recent photographic salon, at an outing during the weekend.

After the usual business of the society had been transacted an adjournment was made to the darkroom, when various members made a dozen fine enlargements, Mr Geo. Daniels presiding over the enlarging lantern and assisting to make the tests and enlargements, while Mr C.C.S. Stanmore supervised the development of the pictures reproduced.

COMING EXHIBITION
It is intended that all the results of these evenings in the darkroom shall be made a feature at the exhibition, to be held during the first week in July, to typify the progress made during the past 12 months.

It is hoped to procure on loan some of the work of the foremost camera artists of New South Wales and by contrasting the efforts of members of the Newcastle Photographic Society, to illustrate what progress it is making towards the standard set up by some of the best Australian workers, who are justly regarded as among the best in the world.



Tuesday 10th June 1924  Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

Members of the Newcastle Photographic Society entertained two distinguished members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales yesterday. Messrs Arthur Smith and Harold Bedgood. They were taken out to Catherine Hill Bay and some 50 negatives resulted from the trip. Messrs. Smith and Bedgood distinguished themselves in the Australian salon held in Sydney a few weeks ago. Some of the material secured by them was of high order and the instruction they were able to impart to the members of the Newcastle Photographic Society was highly valued. Mr Lance Lawson and Mr Ronald D. Browne provided the cars for the party.



Tuesday 10th June 1924  Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

NOTABLE NAMES - PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION - STATE SUPPORT
Official word has been received from Sydney that the forthcoming exhibition of the Newcastle Photographic Society will receive very strong support from the members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales and from the Sydney Camera Circle. A large number of pictures, in addition to those already mentioned, is being sent forward.

Mr Monte Luke will be represented by eleven prints, bromoils, all of which have achieved salon honors. Mr Douglas R. Hill, president of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, is sending a couple of pictures, both of which have achieved honors. Mr H. Bedgood will be represented by five pictures. In addition to Mr Arthur Smith's fourteen (seven salons), several other members, whose names will be published in the catalog, are sending some of their best work.

FOREMOST ARTISTS
A collection ot photographs by the best photographic artists in the world has been made by Mrs A.G. Milson and was recently sent out from England by her to Australia and exhibited by Kodak Limited, in Sydney.

The work is by some of the foremost artists in the world. Subject to the consent of the trustees, Messrs. Kodak Limited, promise to send up a selection of 30 or 40 of these famous works and there is little doubt that the consent will be obtained for the purpose.

Should this be the case the public of Newcastle and the north will have the opportunity of seeing examples of the finest photographic work in the world, including that of such artists as Hoppe, F. Judge FRPS, F. Jay, F.J. Mortimer FRPS, A.F. Kales (California), Alex Keighley FRPS, J.B.B. Wellington, Sydney A. Thomas, Mesdames Marietta Rath and Morter H. Bairstow FRPS, Ward Muir, A.S. Watson, J.D. Johnston, Hugh ---- FRPS, J. McKissack, H. Lambert FRPS, Leonard Moore, Bertram Cox FRPS, C. Job FRPS, William Milroy, Leonard Masonn, Dr. Robert S. Lovejoy, F.O. Libby FRPS, John H. Anderson and Third. The exhibition will be held in a new gallery set aside by Messrs. W. Winn and Co., Ltd,



Thursday 19th June 1924  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

CAMERA ARTISTS
At the fortnightly meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society, held in Mr George A. Daniels studio, eight members were engaged in making another batch of enlargements for the forth coming exhibition. Thirteen enlargements were made. Messrs. George A. Daniel and A.E. Bainbridge presided over the lantern and developing operations respectively.

Arrangements in regard to the proposed exhibition were brought to the semi-final stages. Enlargements and contact prints are to be sent in to the selectors, care of George A. Daniel, Thorn-street, by Tuesday 1st July. The Dean of Newcastle (Rev. Dr. Crotty) will be asked to open the exhibition and the Mayor to preside.

A special meeting is convened for next Tuesday for the purpose of demonstrating the process of dry mounting, when it is hoped that all the enlargements prepared during the past four weeks will be mounted ready for exhibition similarly. The demonstration work has proved instructive and will be continued as far as possible.

Mr E.J. Dann has undertaken to bleach three prints for Bromoil workers in three different bleaching solutions with which he has had success. Mr George A. Daniel has also undertaken to demonstrate another step in Bromoil work by inking up a print.

Another demonstration in Bromoils will probably be arranged, making suitable enlargements on the various papers in use for the purpose.

As there is a desire to produce lantern slides and transparencies, a demonstration in this branch of photography will take place next quarter.



Tuesday 1st July 1924  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

CAMERA ENTHUSIASTS - EXHIBITION PREPARATIONS - COMPARATIVE PLAN
The Newcastle Photographic Society will meet to-night to submit pictures to the selectors. In view of the approaching exhibition, the date of which it is also hoped to definitely fix to-night. There is a pleasing mass of work which will show, it is hoped, a distinct advance on last year's achievements.

It is proposed to show local work as far as possible on one side of the exhibition and on the other side a quantity of the best work by Australian workers of note (principally Sydney men) will be placed, with a view to show the objective aimed at.

Much of this fine work from elsewhere has gained salon honors. One exhibitor is sending 14 prints, 13 bromoils and one bromide. Of the 14 prints no fewer than seven were hung in the Australian salon and some of them are Newcastle subjects.

Mr R.N. Winn is the fortunate possessor of some of Mr Monte Luke's famous salon pictures, which have gained prizes on the other side of the world. It is hoped that he will agree to show these pictures. Mr J. Lance Lawson, who also owns a Monte Luke bromoil has promised to exhibit it.

In addition to this, word has been received from Sydney to the effect that an appreciable number of prints will be forwarded from there. Local pictures and prints are expected to total between 80 and 100. About 40 of these were enlarged and mounted by members during the past month working in conjunction with each other. The Mayor has been asked to preside at the opening and the Dean of Newcastle will speak.



Wednesday 2nd July 1924  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
A meeting of the Newcastle Photographic Society was held last night, when prints were submitted for selection for the forthcoming exhibition. There will be at least 150 photographs by 18 members of the society. The first installment of Sydney prints so far promised amounts to 19, of which 11 have gained honors in Australian and other salons.

It was decided to thank cordially Messrs. Scott's Ltd., for the assistance they gave last year in granting space for the first exhibition held by the society. It was determined that this year the exhibition should be held in Messrs. W. Winn and Co.'s premises, the use of which has been kindly granted by that firm.

It was explained to the meeting that another body of advanced workers had obtained the use of Messrs. Scott's room for an exhibition. The opening date of the exhibition will be fixed as soon as the room set apart by Messrs. W. Winn and Co. is ready for occupation.



Monday 7th July 1924  Page 6 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

NOTABLE NAMES
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
STATE SUPPORT
Official word has been received from Sydney that the forthcoming exhibition of the Newcastle Photographic Society will receive very strong support from the members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales and from the Sydney Camera Circle. A large number of pictures, in addition to those already mentioned, is being sent forward.

Mr Monte Luke will be represented by eleven prints, bromoils, all of which have achieved salon honors. Mr Douglas R. Hill, president of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, is sending a couple of pictures, both of which have achieved honors. Mr H. Bedgood will be represented by five pictures. In addition to Mr Arthur Smith's fourteen (seven salons), several other members, whose names will be published in the catalog, are sending some of their best work.

FOREMOST ARTISTS

A collection of photographs by the best photographic artists in the world has been made by Mrs A.G. Milson and was recently sent out from England by her to Australia and exhibited by Kodak Limited, in Sydney.

The work is by some of the foremost artists in the world. Subject to the consent of the trustees, Messrs. Kodak Limited, promise to send up a selection of 30 or 40 of these famous works and there is little doubt that the consent will be obtained for the purpose.

Should this be the case the public of Newcastle and the north will have the opportunity of seeing examples of the finest photographic work in the world, including that of such artists as Hoppe, F. Judge FRPS, F. Jay, F.J. Mortimer FRPS, A.F. Kales (California), Alex Keighley FRPS, J.B.B. Wellington, Sydney A. Thomas, Mesdames Marietta Rath and Morter H. Bairstow FRPS, Ward Muir, A.S. Watson, J.D. Johnston, Hugh ---- FRPS, J. McKissack, H. Lambert FRPS, Leonard Moore, Bertram Cox FRPS, C. Job FRPS, William Milroy, Leonard Masonn, Dr. Robert S. Lovejoy, F.O. Libby FRPS, John H. Anderson and Third. The exhibition will be held in a new gallery set aside by Messrs. W. Winn and Co., Ltd,



Monday 14th July 1924  Page 1 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

LOVERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND FINE ARTS
Will Appreciate the opportunity provided by the Newcastle Photographic Society in the 2nd annual exhibition. Opening To-morrow at 3pm in Winn's new exhibition hall, top floor, Hunter-st, building and all this week. Here will be seen Work of Members of the Society, together with Examples of the Best Workers in Pictorial Photography. Also Exhibits that appeared in the LONDON AND AUSTRALIAN SALONS.

PRINTS FOR SALE Intending Purchasers may obtain any Prints available that may be desired from Messrs. W. Winn and Co., Ltd. Delivery at end of Exhibition.



Monday 14th July 1924  Page 1 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

CAMERA PROGRESS - NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHERS - ARTISTIC PRINTS
The wonderful progress of photography as a branch of the fine arts will be shown at the exhibition, promoted by the Newcastle Photographic Society, which will be opened in Messrs. W. Winn and Co. Ltd.'s new exhibition hall to-morrow afternoon. The catalog has been compiled and it shows that there are 231 pictures.

Of the total number of pictures 160 represent the work of members of the society and although the society is modest in its claims and only exists for educational purposes, it is confidently hoped that many of the local prints will rank as really artistic. At the same time it has been felt desirable, as far as possible, to include work by most of the members as an indication of the progress made during the past 12 months.

SALON HONORS
Pictures forwarded by the president and members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales and the Sydney Camera Circle, are of a high class. Mr Monte Luke is sending 19 pictures, nearly all distinguished by salon honors in England and America. Mr Arthur Smith is forwarding 15 pictures, seven of which are salons and some of which depict Newcastle subjects. Mr Douglas R. Hill, president of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, is sending two pictures which have scored honors in the London and Australian salons and the British Empire Exhibition. Mr Harold Bedgood is sending five pictures, including salon pictures. Other Sydney artists of repute will be represented by Messrs. Tindale, Potter, H. Jones and E.F. Pollock.

POPULAR PRINTS
Mr Pollock is a famous animal and bird photographer. His pictures are small, clever and dainty and include miniature prints of the famous horses Beauford, Gleaming and The Hawk, as well as many beautiful studies of animals and birds.

With the exception of Mr Luke's work, which is not for sale, most of the pictures from Sydney may be purchased on application to Messrs. W. Winn and Co. Ltd., or to officers of the Newcastle Photographic Society. There will be no duplicates for sale, as most of the pictures cannot be reproduced, being in bromoil. In the case of Mr Pollock's popular work, however, duplicates may be ordered. The opening of the exhibition will be presided over by the Mayor (Alderman Kilgour). Other speakers will be Rev. Dr. Crotty (Dean of Newcastle). Rev. Joseph Lundie and Mr H. Morris Cohen.

As an indication of the position which some Newcastle camera men occupy, reference may be made to Messrs. G. Daniel and A.E. Bainbridge, who carried off the gold medals for bromoil and bromide enlargements at the last show.

ROBERT GEORGE KILGOUR
Born 1867
Died 1938
MAYOR
NEWCASTLE NSW

Monday 14th July 1924  Page 1 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)
Monday 14th July 1924  Page 6 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)
Tuesday 15th July 1924  Page 1 and 6 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Patrons of art in Newcastle and District are invited to attend the Opening of the Newcastle Photographic Society's annual exhibition to take place in Messrs. W. Winn and Co. Ltd's., New exhibition hall, Hunter-street, this afternoon (Tuesday), at 3pm. His Worship the Mayor will preside and the Very Rev. Dr. Crotty, Dean of Newcastle, has kindly consented to open the Exhibition. Other speakers will include the Rev. Joseph Lundie and H. Morris Cohen, Esq.

J. LANCE LAWSON, President.
R.D. BROWNE, Hon.Secretary.



Monday 14th July 1924  Page 1 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

Wednesday 16th July 1924  Page 1 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

2ND ANNUAL EXHIBITION
NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

NOW OPEN
IN THE NEW EXHIBITION HALL,
TOP FLOOR,
HUNTER-ST. BUILDING

Wednesday 16th July 1924  Page 8 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

NEWCASTLE EXHIBITION
A total of 230 subjects is being shown by twenty-five exhibitors at the second annual exhibition of the Newcastle Photographic Society, in the new exhibition hall of Messrs. W. Winn and Company, Limited emporium. Throughout the comprehensive display there is a big sprinkling of striking examples of pictorial photography, but the most interest is centered in the work of the Sydney contributors. This applies particularly to the nineteen bromoils of Mr Monte Luke, whose collection includes several shown in London. His figure studies are greatly to be admired and constitute the outstanding feature of the exhibition.

The exacting control necessary in the bromoil process is beautifully illustrated in the likeness of Miss Eve Grey, which, to the uninitiated presents all the characteristics of a portrait. Other attractive groups of bromoils are those presented under the names of Messrs. Arthur Smith and J.H. Tindale. Mr E. Pollock has not pinned his faith to enlargements, but exhibits a number of contact prints, among the most impressive being those of horses heads. Messrs. Douglas R. Hill, H. Bedggood, H. Jones and G. Potter, all of Sydney, have contributed to the success of the exhibition with their artistic offerings.

"Outward Bound", a sepia-toned enlargement by Mr Reginald D. Browne, shows a sailing vessel proceeding to sea from Port Hunter and is probably the most meritorious of the wide range of Newcastle exhibits. The principal value of the photograph is the wealth of detail revealed through an early morning mist. "In Newcastle Harbour", another subject of the same type, commands attention among his collection of eighteen pleasing exhibits. Other exhibits by members of the society show a wide range in the selection of subject and serve to demonstrate the most modern processes as well as the older methods, many of which continue to show their wonderful adaptability.

The opening ceremony was performed by Dr. Crotty, Dean of Newcastle, who was introduced by Alderman R.G. Kilgour, the Mayor. Dr. Crotty said it was good to see the people of Newcastle engaged in the cultivation of beauty and admiration of it. The walls of the hall provided evidences of a development of the love of beauty and of a determination to cultivate the beautiful. He congratulated the Newcastle Photographic Society on the fine attendance and on the obvious progress made by members since the first exhibition. The work that was being shown indicated that there was on the part of members a determination to study and develop not only the mechanical but the artistic type of photograph and to make a picture as opposed to making a photograph. A vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman and the dean. For his interest shown in the welfare of the society, Mr George A. Daniel was made the recipient of a case of pipes, the presentation being made by Mr J.L. Lawson, the President of the Newcastle Photographic Society. Messrs. Winn and Co. were thanked for making the hall available and the vote was acknowledged by Mr W.H. Winn.



Thursday 17th July 1924  Page 1 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

2nd EXHIBITION OF THE Newcastle Photographic Society
An Excellent Display of the Work accomplished by the Society during the year, covering various processes in photographic art and also a wide range of subjects.

INCLUDED IN THE COLLECTION
Are Many Exhibits from the Foremost Workers in Pictorial Photography, in some instances represented by Prints that have been accepted by the Hanging Committees of the
LONDON AND AUSTRALIAN SALONS

Prints may be purchased, on Payment to Messrs. W. WINN & Co., Ltd. Delivery at end of Exhibition.



Friday 18th July 1924  Page 1 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

Monday 21st July 1924  Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

The attendance of the public at the Newcastle Photographic Society exhibition in W. Winn and Company Limited, new exhibition hall has greatly exceeded expectations. The opening of the new tea and refreshment rooms by Messrs. Winn and Company has been a helpful factor, as the tea rooms adjoins the exhibition hall. The pictures will be taken down on Wednesday and the unsold prints belonging to the Sydney exhibition will be returned during the week.



15th August 1924  Page 422 - The Australasian Photographic Review

SECOND ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE
NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Newcastle Photographic Society held its second annual exhibition from the 15th to 22nd July in Messrs. W, Winn & Co.’s new exhibition hall. There were 160 local prints, ranging from the efforts of beginners to some really good bromoil work by the more advanced members of the society. Through the courtesy of the president and members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, seventy prints, mostly bromoils, were shown by members of that society. Messrs. Monte Luke, Arthur Smith, Douglas R. Hill, H. Bedggood, H. Jones, J.H. Tindale, G. Potter, and others being represented in this section. The varied assortment shown by Monte Luke included many of his well-known London Salon works and ranged from portraiture to landscape. A study entitled “Lady with Muff” was very much admired as an example of Mr. Luke’s later work. Mr Arthur Smith had fifteen examples of beautiful bromoil work which was freely admired, some very competent judges being of opinion that the artist was not only a master of composition, but that he had a really wonderful appreciation of chiaroscuro. Mr. Douglas Hill was represented by two of his most popular pictures, “Youth” and "Bacchanal” and Mr. Bedggood showed seven very interesting pictures which were much admired, the technique and taste in each being excellent. Mr. H. Jones was represented by four pictures of excellent quality, “A Corner of the Wharf” being perhaps the most commented upon appreciatively. Mr. James H. Tindale supplied seven studies and added greatly to the popularity of the Sydney exhibits, some of his subjects appealing particularly to lovers of landscape. Mr. G. Potter’s bromoils provided several examples of high-key work and by contrast with middle and low-key efforts shown by the other exhibitors, lent a great opportunity to the lovers of art for discussion and comparison of the various methods of treating landscape and atmospheric effects. Of the local exhibits. Mr. George A. Daniel’s bromoils and bromides ranked well in comparison with the average of the Sydney work and some of the bromide prints of Mr. A.E. Bainbridge were also of high quality and compared more than favorably. Messrs. J. Lance Lawson, C.C. Stanmore and Ron. D. Browne were responsible for some excellent bromide enlargements, among which “The Last Load” by Mr. Stanmore and “Outward Bound” by Mr. Browne, might be regarded as prime favorites. Mr. E.J. Dann showed a number of bromoils and bromides and for educational purposes duplicated some of his principal subjects, showing the straight bromide print in juxtaposition with the bromoil, from the same negative, a thoughtful arrangement very much appreciated, as was also the fine range of subjects put out by this exhibitor. The other local exhibitors were Messrs. R.N. Winn, D. Little, H.S. Sheridan, B.V. Bristed, Mrs. Cavalier, W.P. Comes, R. King, Miss K. Bowes, Miss M. Ranson, Miss M.P. Dann and Frank B. Dann.

Quite a function was made of the opening of the exhibition, the Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Kilgour) presiding, while the Dean of Newcastle performed the opening ceremony and made a happy and inspiring speech in which he pointed out the growing desire of amateurs to achieve something artistic rather than to be content with mere haphazard photographic records. A presentation on behalf of the members was made to Mr. G.A. Daniel, who lent the Society his dark-room and studio on various occasions and acted frequently as principal demonstrator. A comprehensive vote of thanks was given to Messrs. W. Winn and Co., Ltd., who had placed their exceptionally spacious and well-lighted hall at the disposal of the society free of cost and a suggestion was made that Kodak Limited be asked to use its influence to have the Milson Collection sent up for exhibition in the same hall at a later date, as it was considered that the lighting for such an exhibition was pretty well perfect.

It is estimated that the attendance during the week in which the pictures were exhibited was upwards of 3,000 and sincere appreciation of the assistance given by the Sydney exhibitors was freely expressed.



Monday 25th August 1924  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

ART IN PHOTOGRAPHS
PICTURES FOR NEWCASTLE
The members of the Newcastle Photographic Society have a treat in store for their meeting to-morrow night.

The Photographic Society of New South Wales which includes all the first class artists in the State, recently held a lantern slide competition and in conformity with their policy and promises to help the Newcastle Photographic Society the competing slides have been forwarded to the care of Mr E.J. Dann, in Newcastle. They will be exhibited tomorrow night to the members and their friends.

The collection includes the work of most of the well-known artists in New South Wales and covers a wide range of subjects. It also demonstrates the various types of toning and coloring and as the work of the competitors was judged on a purely pictorial basis the exhibition will be not only attractive but also highly educational.

Among the slides, which mainly comprise beautiful pictures of New South Wales scenery, is a very fine set by Mr Douglas R. Hill, the president of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, dealing with pictorial subjects obtained while he was on service in Egypt. As may be expected, the slides to be exhibited are the last word in brilliance and technique.



Thursday 28th August 1924  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

LANTERN SLIDES
ART PHOTOGRAPHY
The Newcastle Photographic Society held a largely attended meeting of members in Mr George A. Daniel's studio, when a series of competitive pictorial lantern slides from members of the Photographic Society of New South Wales were exhibited.

Each subject was screened for a sufficient time to enable members to express opinions on it merits or deficiencies. There were about 150 subjects and in general the work of Mr S.W. Eutrope obtained the most favorable criticism.

The pictures included work by some of the foremost artists in Sydney, many of whom rank among the best pictorialists in the world. The slides had been the subject of competition.

At the instance of the president, Mr J. Lance Lawson, the thanks of Newcastle photographers were conveyed to the brethren in Sydney and gratitude was expressed for the fact that they had sent some of their most valuable work at some risk. It was decided to return the collection by hand, so as not to risk loss by breakage, in view of the fact that many of the pictures shown could not be replaced or duplicated.

The beautiful bromoil process in photography has, up till recently, been practised by only two members of the Newcastle Photographic Society, Messrs. George A. Daniel and E.J. Dann. They will have to look to their laurels, as several of the more advanced members have taken up the process and are turning out good work. Among these are Messrs. A.E. Bainbridge, C.C. Stanmore, Ronald D. Browne, B. Little and J. Henry and two others are contemplating a start.



Tuesday 2nd September 1924  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

According to the Photographic Society's syllabus, to-night's meeting will deal with the pictorial side of the work and members are bringing along their negatives and prints with a view to discussion on the subject. The meeting should be of great value, following the exhibition of pictorial subjects last week by some of the best artists in New South Wales.



Wednesday 5th November 1924  Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

CAMERA ARTISTS
NEWCASTLE SOCIETY'S MEETING
The Newcastle Photographic Society held its usual fortnightly meeting in Mr George A. Daniel's studio last night, A demonstration in the making of lantern slides and transparencies was given, Mr Daniel demonstrating in exposures and Mr A.E. Bainbridge in developing. The negatives of three members were employed and twelve transparencies were made.

An outing to the Paterson district was arranged for Saturday 22nd November, two of the members having offered the use of their cars for the purpose. The schedule for the next Newcastle Show (February 24 to 28 inclusive) is now in print and will be ready for issue early in December.

The photographic section includes a number of classes open to all amateurs, certain classes for pictorialists from the Photographic Society of New South Wales, the Newcastle Photographic Society and the Sydney Camera Circle and a few prizes open to members of the Newcastle Photographic Society only.

The prize-money in these Newcastle classes has been given by Mr J. Lance Lawson (president of the Newcastle Photographic Society) and Messrs. Ronald D. Browne (Hon.Secretary) and E.J. Dann (Hon.Treasurer).



Saturday 13th December 1924  Page 3 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

NEWCASTLE SHOW 1925
SKELETON SCHEDULE OF PRIZES
29 — Special Prizes of £1 11s 6d and 10s 6d are offered by J. Lance Lawson. Esq., for the best and second best Enlargement, any subject except portraiture, the work of a Member of the Newcastle Photographic Society.



Wednesday 17th December 1924  Page 4 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

PRESIDENT HONORED
The final meeting for 1924 of the Newcastle Photographic Society was held last night, when a number of lantern slides made by the members were exhibited. Mr Ronald D. Browne, Hon.Secretary, manipulated the lantern.

Smokers requisites were presented to the president, Mr J. Lance Lawson and also some bromoils specially executed for the purpose by individual members. Speakers eulogized Mr Lawson's many kindly services. He was always at the disposal of the Newcastle Photographic Society and had placed his house and motor launch at Belmont at the disposal of parties on several occasions. He was also an ideal president when it came to entertaining distinguished visitors.

Mr Lawson was gratified at the various presentations. He said that although the society was not numerically strong. It had quite justified its existence and nothing gave him so much pleasure as the reflection that the Newcastle Photographic Society had been the means of great improvement in the work of its members.



15th January 1925  Page 30 - The Australasian Photo-Review

NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
At the meeting on the 16th December, occasion was taken to present the President. Mr. J. Lance Lawson, with smoker’s requisites and a couple of Bromoils specially finished by members for the occasion. The presentation was made by Mr. E.J. Dann, Ex-President, who referred to the whole hearted and efficient support of the Society’s activities by the President. In responding, Mr. Lawson stated that, though not a very strong body numerically, the society had done excellent work and that of its advanced members particularly was very obviously a witness of the fact. He remarked that without such a society it was extremely unlikely that the work of the individuals concerned would have made such remarkable strides. This fact alone justified the society’s existence and made him proud to occupy the position of President.



Thursday 29th January 1925  Page 3 - The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate (NSW)

GOSFORD 36th ANNUAL SHOW
Another display of unusual interest was the collection of bromoil photographs brought by Mr E.J. Dann, an ex-President of Newcastle Photographic Society and Secretary of Newcastle Show. Mr Dann has a veritable genius for selection of a subject, and it is no surprise to hear that handsome prices have been given for some of his work.



14th February 1925  Page 62 - The Australasian Photographic Review

THE BACK ROAD, JENOLAN
Mr. E.J. DANN

Tuesday 24th February 1925  Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

1925 NEWCASTLE SHOW
PHOTOGRAPHY
(Judge: Mr Arthur Smith)

Collection of contact prints on one mount any subject: Alf Bainbridge 1, G. Stanmore 2.
Enlargements in Bromoil, any subject: H. Bedggood 1, 2 and 3.
Bromide enlargement, 9 X 7in. any subject: C. Stanmore 1, H. Bedggood 2, R.D. Browne 3.

AMATEUR SECTION (open)
Six contact prints, landscape or marine, architecture, still life or figure work: G.S. Currey I, Enid Salmon 2.
Three contact prints: George Oyston 1, G.S. Currey 2.
Enlargement, mounted, 9 x 7in: R.D. Browne 1. Alf Bainbridge 2.
Enlargement landscape only: Alf Bainbridge 1, W.P. Rees 2.
Half dozen enlargements (open only to members of the Newcastle Photographic Society): G. Stanmore 1, Alf Bainbridge 2.
Enlargement of flashlight or artificial light: Alf Bainbridge 1, George Oyston 2.
Special prizes offered by Mr J. Lance Lawson, enlargements, any subject, except portraiture, work of a member of Newcastle Photographic Society: R.D. Browne 1, G. Stanmore 2.



Wednesday 25th February 1925  Page 4 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)

1925 NEWCASTLE SHOW
Another display of unusual interest was the collection of bromoil photographs brought by Mr E.J. Dann, an ex-President of Newcastle Photographic Society and Hon.Secretary of Newcastle Show. Mr Dann has a veritable genius for selection, of a subject and it is no surprise to hear that handsome prices have been given for some of his work.



Wednesday 25th February 1925  Page 4 - The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW)

1925 NEWCASTLE SHOW
Conditions throughout the district having been favorable and with an excellent entry, the committee of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association is confident of establishing a record success in its 1925 exhibition. There are some interesting displays in the pavilions and the sporting events give opportunity for good ring programs, for splendid entries have been received. Those in the jumping contests, are the best the society has ever had and include all the best-known performers of this and neighboring States. An artillery skill-at-arms competition will be an other feature. Although yesterday was set down as the opening day, the only judging carried out was needlework, fine arts and schoolwork. Most of the firms occupying advertising space in the pavilions has their displays prepared, but there were many outside working all day getting ready. Very few of the many side-shows occupying space were operating, the day with them, as was the case in other parts of the ground, being, largely one of preparation. The gate takings were £29, against £15/12/ on last year.

The photography was a feature of the fine arts section and the judge remarked on the splendid improvement made by exhibitors. The landscape work was exceptionally good whilst the figure studies are also splendid. The enlargements and general handling were most creditable. Some beautiful non-competitive work was shown by members of the Newcastle Photographic Society. Judging was resumed to-day and will be continued to-morrow. The official opening will be made tomorrow afternoon by the Prime Minister, Mr S. Bruce.

Mr STANLEY MELBOURNE BRUCE
8th Prime Minister of Australia
Elections: 1925, 1928, 1929

DOB 15th April 1883 St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria
DIED 25th August 1967 London, Middlesex, England

Wednesday 25th February 1925  Page 7 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

1925 NEWCASTLE SHOW - PHOTOGRAPHY
Judge: Mr Arthur Smith.

Collection of contact prints on one mount, any subject, not including portraiture: Alf Bainbridge. Enlargement in bromoil: H. Bedggood. Bromide enlargement, not less than 9 x 7 in: G. Stanmore.

Amateur Section (Open) - Six contact prints, landscape or marine, architecture, still life, or figure work, judged from a pictorial standpoint: G.S. Currey. Three contact prints: George Oyston. Enlargement, mounted, not less than 9 x 7 inches: R. D. Browne. Enlargement, landscape only: Alf Bainbridge. Half-dozen enlargements, not less than 9 x 7, subjects, landscape or marine: C. Stanmore. Enlargement of flashlight or artificial light: Alf Bainbridge. Special prizes offered by Mr J. Lance Lawson for the best and second best enlargement, any subject except portraiture, the work of a member of the Newcastle Photographic Society: R.D. Browne.



Saturday 7th September 1929  Page 10 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

NEWCASTLE ARTIST
Mr E.J. Dann, of Newcastle, who is well known as a pictorial photographer, also a member of the Newcastle Photographic Society, submitted three pictures for approval at the last exhibition of the Royal Photographic Society, London, held during the autumn of 1928. After going to other affiliated societies exhibitions in Great Britain, the pictures have been returned, together with a certificate of merit for "Kootingal", a fine evening study in bromoil of this romantic little village near Tamworth. In all 154 pictures were accepted and hung. It speaks well for the Australian pictorialists that about one-third of the successful pictures were Australian and included studies and landscapes from Messrs. Monte Luke, Harold Cazneaux, A. Smith, Eutrope and J.B. Eaton. Mr E.J. Dann is proud of his success in such high-class company. The space at the gallery in London is limited and the competition keen. Pictures selected for the honor of hanging came from many parts of the world, including Burma, India, New Zealand, Canada, Egypt, Federated Malay States, Bermuda, Griqualand (Southern Africa), Cape Colony, Jamaica, Singapore, Trinidad and The Transvaal. Australia is notable for the fine type of its workers in pictorial photography.

       

left to right - MONTE LUKE and HAROLD CAZNEAUX

Tuesday 25th February 1930  Page 7 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

NEWCASTLE SHOW 1930
ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Mr Arthur Smith, judge of the photography and art, when speaking of the photography said that the quality and subjects of the pictures were good, but there was strong evidence of lack of support, which surprised him very much, considering the prizes offered in this section. He said there was a strong improvement in the photography shown this year. He referred to some of the non-competitive pictures shown by Mr Dann, former Hon.Secretary of the A.H. and I, Association and of those showing by Mr H.N. Jones, president of the Photographic Society of New South Wales. He pointed out four beautiful studies of children by Alfred Chambers and one of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, photographed by Arthur Ford. Mr Smith was very enthusiastic in speaking of the exhibits in water colors in the arts section. He spoke in glowing terms of the work of Frank McNamara, a boy of 13, who, he said, showed remarkable talent. "A boy who can paint like that at his age must certainly become an artist of renown". He also spoke of the work of Miss J. O'Donnell, which he said was most praiseworthy. "It has been very difficult for me to judge to-day in this section", concluded Mr Smith.



Wednesday 26th February 1930  Page 10 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
JUDGE COMMENDS EXHIBITS
Competitive and non-competitive exhibits combine to make the arts and photographic section attractive. The competitive section, said the judge Mr Arthur Smith), had fewer entries that at the last show, but the quality of the work showed distinct improvement. Mr Smith was impressed with the bromoils and bromides of Geoffrey Currey. In the water sections of the art division, the work of a 13-year-old boy. Frank McNamara, was outstanding, particularly his marine and landscape views. The judge was enthusiastic regarding the promise shown in the lad's paintings. The boy, he understood, was a first year student. His youth made his effort more meritorious.

The work of Miss J. O'Dennell and Mrs Dirk was also highly commended by Mr Smith.

The non-competitive section in the art and photographic division is of a particularly high standard, Sydney artists having joined with Newcastle photographers and painters to produce a fine display. Mr Smith himself contributes nine photographs, including a number of pictures of scenes at Swansea and Belmont. Mr Arthur Ford's photographs showing the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and a particularly pleasing scene, "Falmouth for Orders", are fine examples of the photographer's art.

Arthur Chambers contributes four child studies, while the former Show-Secretary (Mr E.J. Dann) has six creditable bromoils probably the best of which is a scene on the Jenolan Caves-road. Mr H.N. Jones, President of the Photographic Society of New South Wales, is represented by six effective landscape and marine studies.

The judge spoke in high praise of the non-competitive exhibit in crayon and pen and ink of a Lambton artist. Mr Sid Bell. Mr Bell shows considerable ability in depicting character in a series of facial studies, while his pen and ink work is clearly defined.

An interesting feature in the pavilion is a model of the Pilgrim Fathers Mayflower, built in 1622. The model was built by Dr. W.R. Beeston and is a true representation of the ships of olden times.



Wednesday 19th March 1930  Page 6 - The Newcastle Sun (NSW)

Efforts are being made to revive Newcastle Photographic Society. The society once had a large membership, but it was allowed to lapse. Several exhibitions were held before the society ceased to function.



Friday 16th January 1931  Page 8 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

Mr E.J. DANN'S SUCCESS
PHOTOGRAPHY DISTINCTION
Several months ago reference was made to the success of Mr E.J. Dann, who secured a certificate for some pictorial photographs exhibited at the overseas and colonial competition in the galleries of the Royal Photographic Society in 1929. Later and greater success has been achieved by Mr Dann, who submitted prints last year to the London Salon of Photography and has just received word that one of the prints was not only accepted and hung, but has received the greatest distinction of all, in being one of about 80 pictorial photographs selected for reproduction in "Photograms of the Year 1930". This publication has been the world's principal record of photographic work for 36 years and provides the greatest criterion of excellence for all countries. Some thousands of prints are submitted every year for consideration by the juries of distinguished men who select the pictures accepted for hanging at the London Salon of Photography (perhaps 200 to 300) and the Royal Photographic Society's annual exhibition (about 150 in the pictorial section). These prints are from all over the world and from the successful ones only about 80 are selected for reproduction in "Photograms". The selection is made to typify the best work in the various sections of pictorial photography and includes nude studies, portraiture, landscape and sea studies, design and certain kinds of "stunt" photography.

The work included in "Photograms" this year was criticized by Mr C.J. Symes, one of Britain's foremost pictorialists. In referring to Mr Dann's picture he groups it with several other marine subjects and makes the following comment - "Drying Sails" (LV.), by E.J. Dann, has points of resemblance, but its chief interest lies in the effect of light on the hull and sails rather than in the grouping of the figures. There is something very intriguing about it".

It is Mr Dann's custom to exhibit a few of his studies each year at Newcastle Show in the non-competitive section. If space is available, he intends to carry out this practice at the coming show and will exhibit, among his picture's, a bromoil study of the same subject that was successful in London.

Only two prints from New South Wales achieved the distinction of publication in "Photograms" this year. The other one was a fine study, "The Wheel of Youth", by Harold Cazneaux, which is neither more nor less than an artistic conception of a familiar razzle-dazzle in motion and is full of life.

Photograms of the Year 1930 - Plate LV
DRYING SAILS by E.J. DANN
NEWCASTLE - NEW SOUTH WALES

Friday 26th June 1931  Page 8 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

TOURIST BUREAU DISPLAY
A particularly striking exhibition of photographic studies, executed by Mr E.J. Dann, is now on view at the Tourist Bureau, Scott-street. These pictures, most of which deal with local subjects, include many that have been shown in the exhibitions of the leading photographic societies abroad and are acclaimed by noted authorities the "last word" in this class of art. These pictures will be on view the whole of next week and should offer an education in photography to both amateurs and professionals.



Friday 26th June 1931  Page 8 - Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate (NSW)

PHOTOGRAPHER'S SUCCESS
Mr E.J. Dann a member of the Newcastle Photographic Society has again placed Newcastle on the map in the photographic sphere by succeeding in London with a photographic study in bromoil of the "Back Road", Jenolan. The occasion was the annual exhibition of overseas and colonial pictorial photographs at the London Salon of Photography's galleries in London. The exhibition was open from 4th May to 30th May. There was only room for 152 pictures out of the thousands submitted and the successful prints came from a great variety of places under the British flag. There was a heavy acceptance of pictures by Australians, but the catholic nature of the show induced representation from South Africa, Egypt, Jamaica, India, Singapore, Bermuda, New Zealand, Canada (including British Columbia), East Africa and Tasmania. Mr Dann's son, Mr E.L. Dann, of Kogarah, was also successful in having a picture of mountain scenery amongst the 152 photographs exhibited.

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