Second National Convention of Amateur Astronomers, 1968

The second National Convention of Amateur Astronomers was held at various venues in Port Macquarie over Easter 1968 (April 12-14).

The convention was organised by members of the Port Macquarie Astronomical Association. The convention secretary was Mr J.N. Webb, assisted by Mr Fred Flowers.

Some observations:

• It's interesting that several presentations were made by teenagers, including a visitor from Florida.
• The convention was also attended by Dr Harley Wood, NSW Government Astronomer at the time, and Mr W.A.L. Forsyth, Deputy Director of the Deep Space Information Facility at Tidbinbilla.
• There is no mention of the constitution.
• There is no mention of how the event was funded.

The attached document contains a report on the proceedings of the second NACAA. The formatting is as close as possible to the original typewritten layout, and typographical errors have been retained as much as possible.

Steve Russell, May 2014.