Early New Zealand Photographers: HARDY, Alfred

Friday, August 8, 2008

HARDY, Alfred

Alfred Hardy

previously Fischer and Hardy

Mr Ferrier and Messrs Fischer and Hardy both secured some good photographs of snow scenes last week. The former has prepared some nice Christmas cards from his views.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 3018, 1 August 1899, Page 2

Having brought out Adolf Fischer's interest in the photographic business formerly carried on under the name of Fischer and Hardy, I am now working it entirely under my own management and on my own account. A. HARDY, Photographer.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 3162, 17 January 1900, Page 1
(this notice continued until about 30 January 1900)

Wanted - Girl to undertake printing and other work. One with previous experience preferred. Apply A. Hardy, Photographer.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 3223, 29 March 1900, Page 1
(repeated until 31 March 1900)

To carpenters. Tenders will be received up till 12 o'clock, Friday, 6th July, for building residence in Bank St. for Mr A. Hardy. Plans, &c, at my office. Jas. S. Turnbull, Architect.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 3300, 28 June 1900, Page 1

Mr Ferrier has a large collection of local photographs for Christmas cards, and his album of South Canterbury views (issued in conjunction with Mr Wagstaff) is a good line. Mr Hardy has also got choice photographic gift lines.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 3451, 22 December 1900, Page 4

Xmas and New Year Card Photos.
A large variety to choose from. All sizes. From 5s upwards.
A. Hardy, Photographer

Timaru Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 3437, 6 December 1900, Page 1
(repeated until at least 31 December 1900)

Possible marriage for Alfred Hardy.
Hardy— Williams.—On the 17th April, at St, Andrew's Church, Cambridge, Waikato, by the Ven. Archdeacon Willie, Alfred, youngest son of the late John Hardy, Notts, England, to Laura Mary, eldest daughter of W. H. Williams, Invercargill (formerly of Shag Point, Otago)

Mataura Ensign, Volume 17, 25 May 1894, Page 4