The Northern Tasmanian Camera Club was formed at a meeting held at Frank Styant Brownes' pharmacy on 24 July 1889. The group limitied its membership to amateurs, but promoted high technical and artistic standards. Though it went through periods of recession during both World Wars, the Northern Tasmanian Camera Club remains active to this day.;;The Club current aims are to "promote and advance photographic excellence through...lectures, demonstrations, field trips, tutorials, workshops, and encourage participation in all levels and standards of photographic competitions and exhibitions"