Jum 20, 1896.

THE AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNAL,

169

NEW SOUTH WALES.

TtjE PHOTOGRAPHIC UNION OF NEW SOUTH WJ\LE$.

ITS SUCCESSFUL INAUGURATION.

C]~HE recently-formed Photographic Union of New South Wales held its first general meeting, at Aarons’ Exchange Hotel, on the 29th instant, Mr. J. Hubert Newman presiding. The progress which had so far been made by this new body was reported in our last issue, and was most encouraging. The Union has been established for the purpose of promoting a feeling of social intercourse among its members, to advance the Art of Photography by diffusing scientific and practical knowledge, fostering photographic literature, and stimulating discovery and invention.

The meeting was largely attended by influential and representative members. The preliminary business of the meeting having been disposed of, a few additions were made to the General Rules published last month, then followed the all-important business of the evening—the election of Office-bearers—which resulted in the following gentlemen being appointed :—

President:

The Hon. J. H. Carruthers (Minister for Lands.)

Yice-Presidents:

His Honor Judge Docker.

Mr. H. C. Russell, B.A., C.M G. (N.S.W. Government Astronomer.)

Professor Wilson (Sydney University).

Professor Threlfall (Sydney University).

Mr. J. Inglis (late Minister of Education).

Mr. J. Hubert Newman.

Secretary:

Mr. Charles H. Kerry.

Treasurer:

Mr. A. J. Brierley.

Committee :

(Representing the Professionals) ;

Messrs. W. R. George, Muir, Gray, H. King, and C. J. Lemaire.

(Representing the Stock dealers);

Messrs. J. Plarrington and Rouse.

(Representing the Process workers) ;

Messrs. Lawson and Plummer.

(Representing the Scientific section) ;

Drs. M'Carthy, Harris, Craig, and Dick.

(Representing the Amateurs);

Messrs. J. R. Yorke, Whitely King, Rich, Carruthers, and Foy.

(.Representing the Employees of photographic establishments.)

Messrs. J, C. Crouden and Bell.

Auditors:

Messrs. Gillett and Scoullar.

Mr. Chas. H. Kerry, the Secretary, in thanking the members for his election, thought they could congratulate themselves upon having the higher offices filled by gentlemen of such standing as those who had honoured them with their patronage. He predicted a great future for the Union, the membership of which was already between 50 and 60, and it was the intention of the original organizing committee that premises should be secured in a central part of the city as soon as possible, No effort would be wanting on his part to ensure the successful carrying out of the objects they had in view. A general opinion was expressed that His Excellency the Governor should be requested to accept the position of Patron, and the Secretary was desired to communicate with His Excellency with this object.

Congratulatory remarks having been made by othe-gentlemen present, a most enthusiastic meeting concluded with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman.

Committee Meeting.—The first meeting of the Committee of the Union was held at Aaron’s Exchange Hotel, on the evening of the 16th inst., a full attendance of

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