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The increased prestige and influence gained would be of 

 great benefit to all concerned, and would ultimately lead to a 

 general union of these societies throughout the colony. It is 

 only thus that they will be able to grow to full maturity and 

 bear fruit, and thus only, that the full advantages of mutual 

 thought and work will be apparent. It is a subject well 

 worth the consideration of our members, and as such it is 

 placed before you in the hope that some practical result will 

 be the outcome of the suggestion. 



PHOTO ASSOCIATION. 



SUMMARY of Business Transactions and Compe- 

 titions held during the Quarter. 



29/1/96. .jr. 1 • 



G. H. Brinsmead, Vice-President, occupied the chair, 

 and there were 15 members present. 



The Syllabus for the ensuing half-year was adopted. 



Among the items therein, Mr. J. H. Harvey, '.Secretary of 

 the Victorian Amateur Association of Melbourne, will read a 

 paper (illustrated) on the Jenolan Caves ; also a paper from Mr. 

 Baker, of Messrs. Baker and Rouse, on use of different Toning 

 Baths on Sun paper ; and from Mr. R. Harvie, of Messrs. J. 

 W. Small and Co., Melbourne, on Plate and Film develop- 

 ment, and chat on Shutters. 



A minor addition was made to the rules. 



Correspondence bearing on matters intercolonial and 

 foreign was received. 



The subjects chosen for February competition were :— 

 Best Instantaneous Picture on date of the Governor's visit, 

 and the best original picture. It was decided to hold a Social 

 Re-union at an early date. 



7/2/96. . 



J. B. Leitch, Vice-President, in the chair, and 12 

 members present. 



The Lantern Engineers recommended the purchase of 

 new retorts in connection with the lantern accessories. 

 Decided to purchase same. 



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