THE WOMBAT. 



a vacancy has been created that will never perhaps be filled. 

 His zeal and his world-wide fame as a scientist need no com- 

 ment. He was always to the fore in promoting scientific 

 research, and his genial and courteous disposition endeared 

 him to all whose privilege it was to meet him whether pro- 

 fessionally or otherwise. He filled the position of Government 

 Botanist of Victoria for 45 years, during which period his 

 labours were crowned with great success. 



PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION. 



Summary of Business and Competitions. 



37/7/96. 



Practical demonstration by T. Baker, Esq. Subject — 

 Various Toning Baths for Sun Paper. Good attendance of 

 members. Chair occupied by Mr. C. O. Dentry, Vice- 

 president. 



24/7/96. 



Mr. J. Wadelton, Vice-president, in the chair. Large 

 attendance of members. 



Correspondence from various societies. 



Mr. H. E. Hill was elected to membership. 



Monthly competitions. — Interiors — A. E. Bratley, 1st., 

 2nd., and 3rd. 



Beginners' Division — H. Wadelton, 1st ; H. Smith, 2nd. 



Judges. — Messrs C. O. Dentry, W. Waddell, and A. 

 Purnell. 



3!/7/96. 



Practical demonstration by Mr. J. B. Leitch. Subject — 

 Platinotype on Fabric. Good attendance. Good results 

 were obtained. 



28/8/96. 



Mr. C. O. Dentry, Vice-president, in the chair. Large 

 attendance. Correspondence and journals received from 

 various sources. H. Wrathall was elected junior member. 



Competition for trophy presented by Mr. S. Wrathall. 

 Subject — " Fox Terriers." — G. H. Brinsmead, 1st. ; W. 

 Waddell, 2nd ; G. H. Brinsmead, 3rd. 



Judges. — Messrs H. G. Roebuck, J. B. Leitch, and S. 

 Wrathall. 



Monthly competition. — Architectural exteriors on Sun 

 Paper — J. Wadelton, 1st ; G. H Brinsmead, 2nd ; A. E. 

 Bratley, 3rd. 



Beginners' Division — H. Smith, 1st., 2nd., and 3rd. 



Judge — Mr. T. Baker, Melbourne. 



