Journal
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Notable Issue Of Kodak
Death of Mr. J. J. Rouse
IN the “Australasian Photo Review” of Sep tember there are two notable articles.
One records the passing and describes the life of Mr. J. J. Rouse, who not only was chairman of directors of Kodak (A/asia) Pty.
Ltd., but was also, by reason of his wide vision, his philanthropic and humanitarian interests, and his sense of responsibility in civic affairs, one of Sydney’s really valuable citizens. He died at the ripe age of 77, leaving Kodak Ltd. as a fine monument of a lifetime’s successful enterprise and hard work.
The other article discloses the interesting fact that it is no less than 50 years since the Eastman Kodak Company introduced the first Kodak. At first, it used a roll of paper carry ing a sensitive gelatine emulsion; but, a year later, in 1889, Mr. Eastman produced the first film, and popular photography entered a new phase.
Some very good editorial work is put into the “Photo Review” and the magazine, in lit erary interest, excellence of illustrations and high standard of printing ranks among Aus tralia’s best.