The Journal of the Gordon College Amateur Photographic Association and the Gordon Sketching Club. VOL. I.-No. 4. JULY, 1895. No. 4. All communications to be addressed to G. H. Brinsmead, Editor, Amateur Photo Association, Gordon College, Geelong. NOTES. A close season for Murray fish has been proclaimed from 31st September to 29th February, on the recommendation of the chief inspector of fisheries. The fishermen at Swan Hill state that, within a distance of 150 miles of that township there are 31,000 fish-killing birds which destroy 205,000,000 baskets of fish per annum, and in this connection the inspector suggests that a bonus be offered for the destruction of these birds. (Daily Paper.) We all know the capabilities of cormorants in the destruction of fish, but to accomplish the above feat the birds would have to average nineteen baskets each per diem, which appears to us beyond the powers even of a cormorant. And it would be interesting to know how the number of birds was computed. An expedition left Adelaide the other day for Geraldton, W.A., to continue the exploration left unfinished by the Elder expedition. The necessary funds are supplied by Mr. Calvert, and Mr. L. A. Wells is leading the party. It is estimated that the trip will last about eighteen months. We note with pleasure that the College Council has decided to purchase a copy of the Report on the work of the Horn Expedition to Central Australia. This will be a valuable addition to the Library as a work of reference for students. DRINK W. J. BROCKWELL'S Hop Beer, Ærated Waters, and Cordials. 'Kangaroo Brand' Harvest Twines. COIR MATS IN ALL VARIETIES. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. L. STINTON, New Seed, Plant, and Fruit Merchant, 45 RYRIE ST. WEST, GEELONG (NEAR CORNER OF FENWICK AND RYRIE STREETS). The Choicest Fruit & Vegetables supplied daily. Families waited on for Orders. Vegetable, Flower, and Farm Seeds of the very best qualities (Colonial and Imported) always on hand. Bridal, Ball, and Presentation Bouquets, Memorial Wreaths, Crosses, and all other Decorations. Telephone 194. J. B. LEITCH, M.M.C.V.S. Veterinary Surgeon, SALE YARDS, RYRIE STREET, GEELONG. Veterinary Surgeon to the Geelong Agricultural and Horticultural Society, Geelong Poultry, Dog, Pigeon and Canary Society. The only duly qualified Veterinary Surgeon in the Geelong and Western Districts. CASES PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. CHARGES MODERATE, The Council has also voted a sum of money for various Museum improvements. These actions indicate that the institution is gradually recovering from the heavy blow it received three years ago when the Government Subsidy was so much reduced. The Museum and Library Committee has elected Mr. H. G. Roebuck as its chairman, and he will doubtless find himself with the Hon. Curators oftenerthan heretofore in the rooms under this department, for there is much to be done. Room No. 1 is now set apart as a reading room for students and members of the clubs associated with the College. The Council's action in this respect will be highly appreciated. by all. It is also probable that the set of meteorological instruments belonging to the College will be placed in position, and a record kept of the various registrations. The Autumn Social of the Sketching Club was successful both as regards the number of paintings exhibited and the attendance of members and their friends. Process Work is to hand in new form. Within an artistic cover it contains a large amount of specially interesting matter. The whole production does credit to its publishers who bring it out under the new title of Process Work and the Printer. A very old portrait taken on leather in Cornwall in 1860. The ground coating, which is of a black coloured preparation, is very uneven, but the portrait is still very distinct, although it has been much handled, in an album, and on the back it has instructions "to be sure and have it framed." The lady it represents lived to nearly 100 years. It is in the possession of Mr. J. Hammerton, jun. The "Year Book of Photography and Amateur's Holiday Guide" for 1896 has been received, and is full of useful information, well illustrated, and should be added to the library of all amateur and professional photographers. The new lantern accessories recently supplied by Mr. Gunn will be a great acquisition to the outfit, and will doubtless raise the enthusiasm of our lantern engineers, and minimise the risk of failures at future lantern performances. ALBERT COFFEE PALACE, Corner of Yarra Street and Market Square, CLOSE TO BATHS, RAILWAY, SHIPPING AND GARDENS. INSTRUCTOR 'CARPENTRY & JOINERY CLASS, GORDON TECH. COLL. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR EVERY WORK. J. W. Tingate, Builder and Contractor, WELLER ST., GEELONG WEST. J. J. TRAIT, Wine & Spirit Merchant, ÆRATED WATERS AND CORDIAL MANUFACTURER, Fine Stock of TEAS. Everything guaranteed highest . quality. MALOP ST., GEELONG. XXX Hop Beer A SPECIALITY. ANALYSED AND RECOMMENDED BY G. F. LINK, ESQ. DICKINS & SONS, Nos. 89 TO 93, MERCER ST., GEELONG. Tubular and other descriptions of Iron Gates for Carriage Entrances, Stations, Gardens, and Farm Purposes. Wrought and Cast Iron Railings of various designs for Building. D. & Sons have on hand a very large assortment of Wrought and Cast Iron Enclosures for Graves. Estimates for Bridge Work and General Contracting. SMITHS' WORK IN GENERAL. Makers of Shaw's Patent Self Opening Gate and Post Lifters. "The Photographic News" is the latest addition to the list of journals received by the Association. It is replete with valuable information to all students in the art, and the publishers have our best wishes. In the Photographic Times Almanack the following is recommended as a test for the last trace of Hypo:— Potassium Permanganate, I part. Potassium Carbonate, 10 parts. Water, 10,000 parts. This solution is red, and if there be the least trace of Hypo in the washing water it becomes green. HAND CAMERAS. By J. H. It is often said that Amateurs will not be satisfied with a small camera after they have gained mastery over the difficulty of plate development and printing. But to my mind things have altered. The use of small hand cameras for their convenience seems to be on the increase, and by the use of the enlarging camera, those negatives or films which are worth keeping for use are treated. There is a saving of weight, and many more pictures can be secured (this was the remark of a very old worker). Now this is so with the Pocket Kodak. One can carry it about with little trouble, and the films are easily changed. It has been the impression that instantaneous work with them would not be successful during the winter, but some shown this month was without doubt equal to any picture taken with time exposure. being a house and garden, the detail was splendid; another, an One old farm building showing minute cracks and figures in the foreground, giving throughout the finest detail; also, animal studies moving; these were developed with Pyro Ilford formula; others with Hydroquinone gave just as fine detail. This shows that the Pocket Kodak is much faster than we give it credit for. Why then burden yourself with a heavy Camera when you can get such good results from Hand Cameras. W. BOX & SON, General Ironmongers, Tinsmiths & Ironworkers, MOORABOOL STREET, GEELONG. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE TOWN. Galvanized Iron Tanks a speciality, any size, made on the premises. |