Tuesday, July 16, 2024

PHOTOGRAPHERS

  PHOTOGRAPHERS

NEWS ITEMS

1871 - NEW DISCOVERY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
A new process called heliotype, by which photo-graphs can be printed independently of light, and in a permanent style, is attracting attention. It maybe thus briefly described. The photograph is taken on a sheet of gelatine; this sheet is fastened down upon a plate of metal, and after a little preparation, in which sponge and water play a part, can be printed from it as if it were an engraved block. Ordinary printing-ink laid on with a roller is used, and the sheet is printed in an or-dinary printing press, and with a remarkable preserva-tion of the lights and half-tones.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No. 23, July 22nd, 1871

1871 - [ADVERTISEMENT]
A. Soloman Photographic Artist – Has opened his Studio opposite Rossiter’s hotel Queen Street. Pictures copied, variety of styles.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No. 38, 4 November 1871

1871 - [ADVERTISEMENT]
Photography - A. Solomon - Photographic Artist
H AS OPENED his STUDIO, opposite Rossiter’s Hotel, where he is prepared to take PORTRAITS in every variety of style. In Life Size, Carte-de Viste, Lockets, Glass, Views. Pictures Re-copied. A Visit Respectfully Solicited.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No. 38, 4 November 1871

1875 - Photographic
We announce the arrival of Mr H Billington, Photographic Artist, from the studio of Mr A Collins. Mr Billington is prepared to take likenesses of all kinds at his temporary residence next Mr Janson’s hay and corn store. He also purposes taking view of different parts of Gulgong and every house in it, so that the owner can have a photo of his house at a merely nominal cost.
Source: GULGONG EVENING ARGUS, January 26, 1875

1876 - H. Billington—Photographer
Will be open at his Old Place opposite O’Neill Brothers, for ONE WEEK ONLY. Portraits taken in first class style.
Source: GULGONG EVENING ARGUS, 12 January 1876