Re: QR and photographers

[Rod Gayford <rjaygee@smatchat.net.au>]

Just because some little facist staion master opines that you cannot take
photos doesn't mean there is a legal impediment to taking photos.  One
contributer wanted to know what piece of legislation prevented one from taking
photos and I suspect the answer is there is none. The old I was only following
orders excuse was thrown out at the Nuremberg trials. Why should the public
tolerate such bullshit in a democratic society, although one has to wonder
about Queensland.

Cheers

Rod Gayford

John Boxall wrote:

> Thanks for the offer but going to the various stations is half the fun ! I
> think on the day I will just call QR operations and ask them what to do if
> necessary...
> Roy Wilke <royboy@bit.net.au> wrote in message
> 37955D41.B3B6A8C0@bit.net.au">news:37955D41.B3B6A8C0@bit.net.au...
> > Well, if it's any help to John, I'll go and take the pictures for him (if
> he pays
> > for the developing) - there are times when being a card-carrying
> journalist is
> > useful during "playtime" :)
> >
> > Roy Wilke
> >
> > David Bromage wrote:
> >
> > > John Boxall wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Next week I'd like to go to Roma St for a while and photograph the
> various
> > > > trains. As long as we stay in the normal areas accessible to
> passengers,
> > > > does QR have any problems with this ? Anyone had any experience or
> have any
> > > > ideas ?
> > >
> > > Back in 1992 I was told off for taking photos at Roma St, even though I
> was
> > > just standing on the platform. Apparently I was supposed to get
> > > permission
> > > from the Station Master, unless I could produce evidence that I worked
> > > for a
> > > media organisation.
> > >
> > > And in connection with DJ's post, no I am not joking.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > David
> >