PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

This organisation appears to have been an attempt to form an association of South Australian professional photographers. On 6 December 1882 the Advertiser reported: ‘At a largely attended meeting of photographic artists ... it was decided to inaugurate a society to be known as the Photographic Association of South Australia. Office-bearers were appointed and a sub-committee was nominated to draft rules for the consideration of members.’

In January 1883 a meeting was held at George Freeman’s studio in King William Street where it was reported that twenty-four persons had sent in their names for enrolment, and forwarded their subscriptions to the secretary. In May the ‘usual monthly meeting’ was held at E.J. Wivell’s rooms where ‘various subjects relating to instantaneous photography were discussed in a spirited manner.’

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