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He gave a most interesting and instructive lecture and 

 practical demonstration, also many very useful hints in film 

 work, showing the difficulties likely to be met, and how to 

 overcome them, especially in reference to the pocket Kodak, and 

 by a 10 % solution of citric acid a picture can be held back till 

 the strip is all developed, and the great number that can be 

 developed in a short time, which makes it more convenient 

 to use when travelling and many pictures are required ; ■ 

 but he did not prefer them for work where plates can be used. 

 Less halation occurs on films. The chat on Shutters was 

 useful, and Mr. Harvie described many modes, of speed tests. 

 At the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. 

 Harvie, and was suitably acknowledged. 



8/5/96. An evening on Lantern Work was taken up 

 by Mr. A. Purnell for the benefit of beginners. The methods 

 of developing lantern plates and opals proved very useful, 

 and with some good results. It. was pointed out that care 

 should be taken in well washing plates, and it was beneficial 

 to pass them through a weak solution of H.C.L., 3 drops in 

 6 oz. water : this has been found of use when the tap water 

 is used; or in any case to get rid of all traces of the hypo. 



22/5/96. Mr. Brinsmead occupied the chair. 20 

 members present. Minutes read and confirmed. Corres- 

 pondence received, also Journals on Photography and sample 

 of new paper from Messrs. Watson and Son, which was 

 given to members to experiment with. Mr. Brinsmead was 

 made responsible engineer to attend to the cleaning and 

 reporting anything necessary to the lantern. Election of 

 members — Messrs. Mockridge, Price, Haines, Westacott, 

 JRobinson, and Bannister. 



Monthly Competitions — Groups — 

 G. Brinsmead, 1st. 

 J. Wadelton, 2nd. 

 A. E. Bratley, 3rd. 

 Still Life— A. Waddell, 1st and 3rd. 

 A. E. Bratley, 2nd. 

 Beginners' Group — H. Wadelton, 1st. 



J. H. McPhillimy, 2nd. 

 Judges — Messrs. R. C. Hocking, C. O. Dentry, A. C. 

 Bartlett. 



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KYRIE STREET, GEELONG. 



