Griffiths and Burrell


 
Griffiths and Burrell
Military Photographers
Featherston Camp
John Griffiths and Charles Gregory Burrell


John Griffiths
born circa 1876, died 3 July 1954 aged 78 years, reg. 1954/24285, married 27 June 1918, St. Peter's Church, Wellington, reg. 1918/2470 Rose Emma Simons, she died 20 April 1964 aged 86 years, reg. 1964/29207, both buried  Hamilton East Cemetery, Hamilton.

On Thursday last at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, a wedding of local interest took place. The contracting parties wore Miss Rose E. Simons, recently teacher in the Featherston school, and Mr John Griffiths, photographer at the Featherston Military Camp.
Wairarapa Age, 2 July 1918


1928 Electoral Roll
2719 - John Griffiths, Duke Street, Te Kuiti, photographer
2721 - Rose Griffiths, Duke Street, Te Kuiti, married



Charles Gregory Burrell 
born 19 October 1880, reg. 1913/27172 (this birth was not registered until 1913), son of Ruth Nicholas and John Burrell, died 18 September 1956 Christchurch aged 75 years, reg. 1956/21736, married 20 September 1911, reg. 1911/4645, Rosina Magdaline Hoft [Madelina/Madeline], born 13 April 1879, reg. 1879/13823, daughter of Magdalina Maria Hoft and Herman Hoft, died 23 August 1951 Christchurch. No issue of this marriage.

He was a brother to the photographers George Edward Albert Burrell, 1862-1942 and Frederick William Trehair Burrell, 1870-1946. Their sister Blanche Etheldreda Maude Burrell, 1875–1965 was married to the Christchurch photographer Frederic Boulton Hughes.



Featherston Camp Weekly
Issue Vol 2, No 4. October 19th, 1918, page 22, 
National Library of Australia



Photograph by Griffiths and Burrell
not identified
 
Medical staff photographed by Griffiths and Burrell, Featherston, 30cm x 24.8cm, image 20cm x 15.3cm, blind stamped
"Griffiths and Burrell, Featherston", purchased November 2021.


 

New Zealand Seventeenth Mounted Rifles
by Griffiths and Burrell
Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 270, 11 November 1916




also see a group portrait by Griffiths and Burrell of the New Zealand Field Ambulance about January 1916 - here




WILTON, Ernest Edward






Ernest Edward Wilton
 photographer 
Hardy Street, Nelson




Mr. E. E. Wilton has opened a photographic studio in the buildings known as Brown's, Hardy-street. Mr Wilton advertises that he has been connected with the best establishments elsewhere, and promises to execute orders with taste and skill.
Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXIV, Issue 8, 10 January 1900


 
back row, centre Helen Gertrude Neumann, she married David Thomas Hight in 1903
by Ernest Edward Wilton, Hardy Street, Nelson



born 6 December 1875 eldest son of Edward William Wilton and Elizabeth Bowles, died 15 July 1909 at the residence of his sister, Mrs G. E. Bowles, Derwent Street, Island Bay, Wellington aged 33 years [1], reg. 1909/5046, buried Karori Cemetery, Wellington, married 2 April 1901, Wesley Church, Taranaki Street, Wellington by the Rev. W. C. Oliver, reg. 1901/1792 Mildred Harriet Mary Tiller she died 1955 aged 77 years, reg. 1955/24056, daughter of George Tiller [2], she married secondly 15 October 1913 at 29 Campbell Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, reg. 1913/7188 John James Hilliam son of the late James and J. L. Hilliam, Lincolnshire, England [3]

issue:
Ronald Keith Wilton born 1907, reg. 1907/22356, died 1963 aged 55 years, reg. 1963/35280


[1] Evening Post, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 15, 17 July 1909
[2] Evening Post, Volume LXI, Issue 77, 2 April 1901
[3] New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15470, 29 November 1913


Beer, G




G. Beer


Evening Post, Volume XXIII, Issue 126, 1 June 1882

BINNS, Reginald William

 
 
Reginald William Binns
  1872-1953



Nui Tirini Photographic Studio
Goulburn, NSW
1897-1898


 Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW), 23 Jan 1897, Page 3



Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW), 23 Jan 1897, Page 3

 Goulburn Herald (NSW), 25 November 1898, page 5



Operator and Manager
Wrigglesworth and Binns
Dunedin
from about 1903

Exhibition 1906-1907, Industrial Awards.
Successful Dunedin competitors in the industrial awards at the Exhibition are as follow: Metal work: ... Class 25, Reginald W. Binns, Dunedin (gold medal) ... Baldwin and Rayward's special prizes for best working models showing greatest originality in construction: Reginald W. Binns, Dunedin (electric locomotive with motor)...
Evening Star, Issue 12057, 27 February 1907 

 
 Evening Star, Issue 14727, 20 November 1911



Evening Star, Issue 14756, 23 December 1911


 699 Colombo Street
Christchurch
to 1938
From 1939  Hamish Keith Studios were located at this address




Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22581, 10 December 1938



Reginald William Binns born 18 November 1872 Wellington, reg.  1872/21932, the second son of  Harriet Mills and Frederick Charles Binns (photographer), died 17 August 1953 Christchurch, reg. 1953/24193, married 1stly 8 December 1896 at Rangitata Island, reg. 1896/3688 Lucy Snell [or Louise Snell], second daughter of Fanny and William Snell, Rangitata Island [William Snell was accidentally killed by a train at the Denmark Street railway crossing in Temuka on 2 January 1911], she died 26 February 1907, buried St Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Papanui, Christchurch, married secondly 5 October 1911, St Michael's Church, Christchurch by Rev. E. K. Mules, reg. 1911/8540, Elizabeth Arrow [also known as Dorothy], eldest daughter of W. H. Arrow, Christchurch, issue:
1.  William Reginald Binns born 10 July 1912, 60 Hills Road, Richmond, Christchurch, reg. 1912/10375
2. Frederick Colin Binns born 30 September 1915, reg. 1915/27411      
3. Henry Arrow Binns born 12 January 1919, reg. 1919/5781  
 


 
Reginald William (R.W.) Binns, a son of Frederick Charles Binns, was a photographer from Christchurch, NZ who had an Australian connection. He announced the opening "for a few months" of his Nui Tirini Photographic Studio about Australia Day (26th January) 1897 in Goulburn, NSW. Nui Tirini stood opposite the Oddfellows Hall (now Argyle Mall) in Auburn Street. The last mention of him in the local newspaper, the Goulburn Penny Post is in August 1898, and a competitor, the Rozelle Studio announced in December that they had bought all his stock. Also during his brief time in Goulburn (c. 20 to 24 months) he patented a new photographic process http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108054166.

R.W. Binns appears to have returned to Christchurch, which was maybe his original intention. Is there any more information on this photographer?

BINNS, Frederick Charles





Frederick Charles Binns
1843-1915

 Frederick Charles Binns
by Wrigglesworth and Binns
Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Canterbury, page 209


Frederick Charles Binns was born on 24 October 1843 in London the son of William Binns, engineer and Mary Ann Bates. He was brought up as a civil engineer, but devoted much of his leisure time to amateur photography. He arrived in  Wellington on 1 July 1864 on the "West Australian" from London as a cabin passenger [1]. Shortly after his arrival in Wellington in 1864 he became associated with James Wrigglesworth and established the partnership of Wrigglesworth and Binns. He became one of the most prominent Freemasons in New Zealand. 

He married Harriet Mills, their children included Reginald William Binns also a photographer, who married in 1911 to Elizabeth Arrow and Stanley Walter Binns, a clerk, who married in 1909 to Grace Elizabeth Heney. While walking to work on 13 August 1915 with a friend Mr. W. I. Bolam he was struck by a motor vehicle in Victoria Street and received serious head and body injuries. He was taken to hospital unconscious and died early in the afternoon. 

At the time of his death he lived at 73 Winchester Street, Merivale, Christchurch. He was buried in the Papanui Churchyard on 16 August, his wife Harriet died in 1921 aged 72.


Wellington Independent, Volume XXIV, Issue 2960, 26 February 1870 



St Peter's choir met last night for the purpose of bidding farewell to Mr. F. C. Binns, who leaves by the Ionic next Saturday to take a holiday in the Old Country. Mr. Hautrie West, the choirmaster expressed the good wishes of the choir for Mr. Binns and wished him a pleasant voyage and speedy return.
Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 73, 29 March 1886



Mr F. C. Binns of the firm of Wrigglesworth and Binns, will arrive by the Coptic this morning, on his return from his voyage to England. We are glad to  hear that his health has been much benefited by the trip.
New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 7873, 7 September 1886



Evening Post, Volume XLIII, Issue 44, 22 February 1892



 




 Evening Post, Volume XLV, Issue 103, 3 May 1893


... Other sales to be held by the firm this month will be — On Wednesday next Mr. F. C. Binns's property in Claremont Grove, off Austin street, 66ft by 264ft, with eleven-roomed house ...
Evening Post, Volume LVI, Issue 116, 12 November 1898


Messrs J. H. Bethune and Co. publish in another column particulars of a residential property in Claremont Grove, off Austin street, to be sold by them at public auction to-morrow at 2:30 p.m., by instructions from Mr F. C. Binns, This freehold has a frontage of 66ft to Claremont Grove by a depth of 264ft, there being erected thereon the residence known as “Waringa,” containing 11 extra large rooms, formerly occupied by Mr B. M. Molineaux, and adjoining the residence of Mr D. T. Stuart. This property is situated immediately opposite the Victoria bowling green, having a sunny aspect and commanding a good view of the harbour.
New Zealand Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 3589, 15 November 1898



While Mrs. Binns, wife of Mr. F. C. Binns, of the firm of Wrigglesworth & Binns, was getting into her trap at Springfield-road, Christchurch, the horse shied at some cement casks and backed the trap, causing Mrs. Binns to fall and fracture her ankle.
Evening Post, Volume LVI, Issue 133, 2 December 1898



Messrs. J. H. Bethune and Co, land and estate agents, report that they have negotiated the sale by private contract of Mr. F. C. Binns's fine residential property in Claremont-grove, off Austin-street, situated opposite the Victoria Bowling Green.
Evening Post, Volume LVI, Issue 146, 17 December 1898




Mr. Frederick Charles Binns. Right Worshipful Grand Superintendent of Canterbury, was initiated into Freemasonry in 1873, in the Pacific Lodge, No. 517, E.C., Wellington. He passed through the chairs of this lodge, and for the years 1878 and 1880 was Worshipful Master. Subsequently he became the Z. in the Royal Arch Chapter, was twice Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Wellington, E.C., and for a time Treasurer. With the Pacific Lodge he came over to the New Zealand Constitution. Later on he affiliated with the St. Augustine Lodge, Christchurch, but did not accept office. He was installed as Grand Superintendent of Canterbury on the 30th of April, 1902. 

Mr. Binns was born in London, where he was brought up as a civil engineer. He devoted much of his leisure time to amateur photography, and shortly after his arrival in Wellington, in 1864, he became associated with Mr. Wriggles worth, now senior partner in the firm of Wrigglesworth and Binns, photographers. This partnership was formed in 1870, and since then branches have been established in Christchurch and Dunedin, where the firm maintains its reputation for high-class artistic work.
The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District], 1903










The grave and headstone of Frederick Charles Binns.
9 Nov. 2008




Well-Known Mason Killed
Mr. F. C. Binns.
(by Telegraph - Press Association
Christchurch 13th August.)
While proceeding to business this morning Mr. F. C. Binns, of the firm of Wrigglesworth and Binns, was the victim of a collision which occurred between a motor-car and a motor-cycle with side-chair attached, in Victoria street. Mr. Binns, who is 71 years of age, was by some means knocked over by one of the vehicles and sustained severe injuries which necessitated his immediate removal to the Christchurch Hospital, where he expired as the result of the injuries he had sustained.

The late Mr. Binns was born in 1844 in London, where he was brought up as a civil engineer, but devoted much of his leisure time to amateur photography, and shortly after his arrival in Wellington in 1864 he became associated with Mr. Wrigglesworth, and established the partnership which had continued ever since. Mr. Binns was one of the most prominent Freemasons in New Zealand; he was initiated in 1873 in the Pacific Lodge, Wellington, and was Master of the Lodge in 1870 and 1880. Subsequently he became the Z.V. in the Royal Arch Chapter, was twice Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Wellington (English Constitution), and for a time was also treasurer. With the Pacific Lodge he came over to the New Zealand Constitution, and later on, on coming to Christchurch, he affiliated with St. Augustine Lodge. He was installed as Grand Superintendent of Canterbury in 1902, and on the inauguration of the Provincial Grand Lodge, as Grand Master, an office which he held till his death. He was a foundation member of the Civic Lodge. Mr. Binns was also Grand Master (honoris causa) of Grand Lodge of New Zealand in 1911, and he was also Pro-Grand Master in 1906-08.

The funeral will take place on Monday, at 2.30 p.m.

Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue 39, 14 August 1915, Page 9 




 
1. Edgar Percy Binns [farmer] born 23 January 1871 Wellington, reg. 1871/11903, died 30 August 1952 New Plymouth aged 81 years, reg. 1952/24574, buried Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, married 7 April 1896, reg. 1896/673 Jessie Ross Munro Isabel MacKenzie
    1a. Leonard Fredrick Binns born 7 February 1897 Mangahoe, reg. 1897/2416
    1b. Donald Urquhart Binns born 29 May 1899 Feilding, reg. 1899/1389, died 8 April 1963 Palmerston North [headstone incorrectly gives year of birth as 1900]

2. Reginald William Binns [photographer] born 18 November 1872 Wellington, reg.  1872/21932, died 17 August 1953 Christchurch, reg. 1953/24193, married 8 December 1896, reg. 1896/3688 Lucy Snell, she died 26 February 1907, married secondly 5 October 1911, reg. 1911/8540 Elizabeth Arrow
    2a. William Reginald Binns born 10 July 1912, 60 Hills Road, Richmond, Christchurch, reg. 1912/10375
    2b. Frederick Colin Binns born 30 September 1915, reg. 1915/27411       
    2c. Henry Arrow Binns born 12 January 1919, reg. 1919/5781   

3. Nina Emily Maude Binns born 7 February 1875, Willis Street, Wellington [2] reg. 1875/1500, died 6 January 1958, reg. 1958/20288, married 29 April 1908, reg. 1908/4229 Thomas Urquhart Alan McKenzie 
    3a.  Yevily Lucie Lilian McKenzie born 26 December 1908, reg. 1909/4086, married 16 April 1936, St John's Church, Feilding, Harold Churton Wild, second son of Mr and Mrs L. J. Wild

4. Amy Florence Binns born 19 August 1877, reg. 1877/12412, died 10 October 1877 aged 7 weeks, reg. 1877/2237, buried Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington 

5. Minnie Ada Binns born 7 September 1879, reg. 1879/16923, died 1979 Australia, married 26 March 1903 St Mary's Church, Merivale, Christchurch by the Rev. Canon Averill, reg. 1903/1714 Fred Hill eldest son of J. T. Hill, Bradford, England

6.  Charles Frederick Binns [Tannery Manager, Woolston, later grazier, Victoria, Australia] born 28 November 1882, reg. 1883/2638, died 16 January 1955, at his home, Victoria, Australia, married 21 August 1912, reg. 1912/6288 Emily May Pole
     6a. Clifford Raymond Binns born 8 April 1913, reg. 1913/16279
     6b. Derek Reginald Binns born 29 October 1915, reg. 1915/27447

7. Stanley Walter Binns [clerk, land agent] born 14 September 1884 [this birth does not appear to have been registered], died 11 March 1961 Christchurch, reg. 1961/21716, married 14 September 1909 at St Mary's Church, Merivale, Christchurch by Archdeacon C. H. Gossett, reg. 1909/3870, Grace Elizabeth Heney third daughter of James Heney, she died 1969

8. Ilma Eileen Binns born 9 December 1894, reg. 1895/3976, died 22 January 1981, reg. 1981/43797


[1] Wellington Independent, Volume XIX, Issue 2082, 2 July 1864
[2] New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4336, 11 February 1875








Swan and Wrigglesworth








Swan and Wrigglesworth
25 January 1864 to January 1866






Wellington Independent, Volume XVIII, Issue 2014, 26 January 1864 



Wellington Independent, Volume XVIII, Issue 2014, 26 January 1864


New Photographic Studio.
We perceive that Messrs Swan and Wrigglesworth (late Mr G. H. Swan), Lambton Quay, have erected a most appropriate and commodious gallery for the purpose of practicing on a more extensive scale the art of photography.

The room is comfortably large, being 31 x 15 and is fitted up with every facility for the comfort and convenience of the sitter.

By a judicious contrivance the light is modulated or subdued at the will of the artist, a desideratum much required, inasmuch as sometimes it would, we believe, be impossible to obtain a picture when the sun is at a certain height. The firm have also converted the old shop into a waiting room, which is plentifully supplied with portraits of "old familiar faces" and the no less pleasing stereoscopic views of Home and Colonial scenery.

By recent arrivals the most improved cameras have been received and we can confidently assure our readers that a call at the Studio of Messrs. Swan & Wrigglesworth will amply repay them for their trouble;

STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS OF WELLINGTON AND SUBURBS. — Messrs. Swan & Wrigglesworth are at present engaged in taking stereoscopic views of this town and the surrounding neighborhood, which, we doubt not will meet with a ready sale at the hands of those colonists who wish to show their friends at home faithful sketches of the principal scenery of the " Land we live in."
Wellington Independent, Volume XVIII, Issue 2015, 28 January 1864, Page 2






  












 
Wellington Independent, Volume XIX, Issue 2065, 24 May 1864, Page 2


 
Wellington Independent, Volume XIX, Issue 2110, 1 October 1864, Page 4





WRIGGLESWORTH, James Dacie




James Dacie Wrigglesworth
 c. 1836 to 25 October 1906

James Dacie Wrigglesworth
The  Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Wellington Provincial District 1897




James Dacie Wrigglesworth was born 28 June 1836, Middlesex, England the son of James Wrigglesworth, a chemist and Elizabeth Clayton formerly Green, he was baptised 20 November 1842 in St Mary's Church, St Mary-Le-Bon, London. The family were then living at 23 Adam Street.

His mother Elizabeth Clayton, the daughter of William Clayton had previously married on  6 January 1824, Saint James, Westminster, London to Charles Frederick Green. Following his death she married 4 June 1835, St Leonard, Shoreditch, Hackney, to James Wrigglesworth, he died in February 1845 aged 46 years and was buried 16 February 1845 in the Parish of St Martin in the Fields, London from Bedford Street, Strand.

  
Canterbury, New Zealand
31 July 1852 to 20 June 1854

He arrived in Lyttelton with his mother on the "Samarang" 582 tons from Gravesend on 31 July 1852, he was then a hairdresser aged 16. His mother Elizabeth Wrigglesworth was a Governess aged 48. 

A month after arrival he commenced business in London Street, Lyttelton as a hair cutter  and continued there until March 1854 when he moved to a store in Christchurch previously occupied by Mr Gibbs.


 

Lyttelton Times, Volume II, Issue 86, 28 August 1852, Page 1
[this notice continued in the Lyttelton Times until 30 October 1852]



Lyttelton Times, Volume II, Issue 98, 20 November 1852
[this notice continued in the Lyttelton Times until 15 January 1853]


Lyttelton Times, Volume IV, Issue 166, 11 March 1854
On 20 June 1854 he left Lyttelton on the steamer "Nelson" for Wellington, his mother followed on the "Nelson" on 29 August 1854.
 



Wellington, New Zealand
from 20 June 1854 to 24 April 1874
[during the period March 1858 to January 1859 he may have visited England]

After moving to Wellington his mother ran a circulating library, bookseller's and fancy goods shop in Lambton Quay. She died at her residence in Cuba Street, Wellington on 14 June 1864 aged about 62 (1).

Hairdressing.
J. D. Wrigglesworth begs to announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Wellington, that he has commenced Business as Hairdresser in the Shop lately occupied by Mr. Elton, mattrass-maker (sic), and hopes, by skill and attention, to merit a share of their patronage.
Charges.
Gentlemen's Hair Cut...6d.
Ladies' do...1s.
Ladies' Hair dressed for Balls and Parties. 1s. 6d. at their places of residence, 2s. 6d, July 5, 1854.
New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume IX, Issue 938, 29 July 1854, Page 2
 

Mysterious Robbery. — On Thursday a robbery of a cash-box, took place from the bookseller's and fancy goods shop occupied by Mrs Wrigglesworth on Lambton Quay. The cash box which we believe contained notes and money to the amount of £25, was kept under the counter in a place which could only be known by some one familiar with the premises, was discovered yesterday to be missing. Two theories are put forward to account for the theft, one being that the shop had been entered during the temporary absence in the back room of the person in attendance, and the other, that the robbery was committed by a regular caller. Meantime not the slightest clue has been found of the guilty person.
Wellington Independent, Volume XVII, Issue 1806, 20 December 1862, Page 3




J. D. Wrigglesworth
January 1866 to February 1874




 Wellington Independent, Volume XXI, Issue 2304, 2 January 1866


Photography. — The studio of Messrs. Swan & Wrigglesworth is well worthy a visit at the present time, for among the various works of photographic art we observe pictures which must be pleasing to home friends. Besides the excellent portraits of those members of the New Zealand Parliament who honored Mr. Wrigglesworth with a "sitting" during last session, we notice views of important places and portraits of "Maori nobility;" while likenesses, alike striking and faithful, of town celebrities abound in the well-stocked reception-room of this studio. Foremost amongst the "nobility" we notice William Thompson — the king maker — an excellent picture displaying physiologically the characteristics of this great chief. Then again, there are groups of Maoris, the most striking of which is one formed by members of the retinue of Thompson who were present in Wellington a few days ago. These Maoris have doffed the European costume, for the sake of effect, and show themselves in "fighting trim" and "eager for the fray." In this first group there are three figures. Heta Tauranga, who is standing with a spear which he has evidently just drawn from the body of tho prostrate Hamiora Te Ahuroa, while Porakoru Ngaurui is presenting a double barrelled gun at the fallen victim. The expression on the countenances of the actors in this scene is very telling, particularly that of Hamiora who, with pitying up-turned eyes, has seized the gun and appears imploring his assailants to leave their murderous work unfinished, while the stolid dog-like expression of the features of Heta, who apparently thinks he has done his part of the work, and is simply waiting for Porakoru to fire the fatal shot which shall quit them of their enemy, is very life-like. The last figure is evidently relenting, and his face is marked by an expression of doubt, which must have inspired the victim with confidence. The manner in which these characters are "posed" is very artistic, while the picturesque back-ground lends additional attraction to the picture. A Maori representing the "waiting for the fight," impersonated by William Thompson's son-in-law — the victim of the last group — displays to advantage the muscular form and warlike bearing of the New Zealand warrior. The only incongruity in this picture, to our mind, is a handkerchief worn round the neck of the chief, while the rest of his costume is purely Maori. Heta is the subject of another picture in which he is represented as an "out-post" watching, and waiting for the approach of the enemy. He is kneeling on the ground beside a stream of water, resting on a double-barrelled gun, while each nerve appears strained to the utmost to catch the first sound of the enemy's foot fall, or get a glimpse of the approaching form of the hateful pakeha. Amongst other pictures we notice a number views of the principal places in and about Wellington, which are perfect gems in their way, and the price at which they are sold (1s. 6d. each) must commend them to parties wishing to inform their friends of the peculiarities of the Empire City of New Zealand. Mr. Wrigglesworth introduces every now invention and discovery in the science of photography, and evidently, taking a great pride in his profession, produces pictures which must give the utmost satisfaction to the "sitter," and always reflect the highest credit upon the artist.
Wellington Independent, Volume XXI, Issue 2407, 28 August 1866, Page 5





 
 

above - An early carte de visite by J. D. Wrigglesworth, Wellington of Sir Walter Clarke Buchanan, 1838 - 1924 stock dealer, storekeeper, runholder, politician.



[purchased October 2023]


unknown woman photographed by James Dacie Wrigglesworth
[purchased January 2023]
 
 



 Geoffrey Potts, 1873
by James Dacie Wrigglesworth

Geoffrey Potts born 27 June 1853, Croydon, Surrey, England the son of Emma Phillips and Thomas Henry Potts of Ohinetahi, Governors Bay, arrived New Zealand 1853 on the "John Taylor", died 29 October 1929 Paekakariki, buried Kelvin Grove, Cemetery. His uncle was Grosvenor Miles.





  

 
 



above - a cabinet card by James Dacie Wrigglesworth, Wellington
[purchased September 2020]


Photography. — There is at present on view at Mr Wrigglesworth's photographic studio a collection of upwards of 600 portraits all in one frame, which are arranged in a most artistic and beautiful style that could be well imagined. Few people pass the place without expressing their admiration at the taste and skill displayed by the artist, and there are none who cannot find an old familiar face amongst the hundreds there represented.
Wellington Independent, Volume XXIV, Issue 2806, 6 March 1869, Page 4



Mr Moeller's New Buildings.
Two buildings are being erected in Willis street, opposite the Empire Hotel, to the order of Mr Moeller, Mr J. Read being the contractor. The total cost will be about £1900. The northernmost of the two buildings is intended us a soft goods warehouse for Messrs Samuels and Ladd, the other as an atelier for Mr Wrigglesworth... Mr Wrigglesworth's new atelier when completed will be probably the most spacious and handsome in the colony. The entrance will be through half plate glass paneled doors, with side lights. Immediately inside the entrance there will be a handsomely furnished art gallery, 24ft 6in by 19ft, to be used as a sitting room for visitors.

Behind this there will be a hall, from which will spring a handsome flight of stairs to the first floor, and the hall will communicate with two dressing rooms, one measuring 6ft by 10ft for gentlemen, the other 8ft by 10ft for ladies. The principal feature on the upper floor will be a room for taking solar photographs of full length size, the rest of the space being divided into artists' rooms, and other departments requisite in the photographic business. Mr Wrigglesworth, we understand and, will spare no expense in fitting up the interior handsomely, and his enterprise will no doubt meet with the reward it so well deserves.
Wellington Independent, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3971, 6 December 1873, Page 3


 Evening Post, Volume X, Issue 20, 12 March 1874

He departed Wellington on 24 April 1874 on the s.s. "Tararua" for Melbourne (7)




Australia
from April 1874 to March 1883


Arrived Melbourne 5 May 1874 on the s. s. "Tararua" as a saloon passenger from Wellington (9).

Departed Melbourne for Launceston 5 January 1875 on the s.s. "Derwent" (10), arrived 6 January 1875 as a cabin passenger (11). Arrived back in Melbourne from Launceston 13 February 1875 on the s.s. "Derwent" (12). Departed Melbourne 18 February 1875 on the "City of Adelaide" for Sydney (13).  Departed Sydney for Melbourne on the "Alexandra" [passenger S. D. Wrigglesworth] 13 March 1875 (14). Departed Melbourne 23 March 1875 for Hobart Town on the s.s. Tasman (15).

Married 7 April 1875

Mr and Mrs Wrigglesworth departed Hobart Town 12 January 1876 on the s.s. "Southern Cross" for Melbourne (16), arriving there on 14 January 1876 (17)




Wellington, New Zealand
from March 1883 to 18 August 1906

He probably arrived Wellington on the s.s. "Tarawera" on 23 March 1883. This vessel departed Melbourne on 13 March 1883 with a passenger named Wrigglesworth (17), however the Evening Post in Wellington does not show him as a passenger. Mrs Wrigglesworth and her four children arrived Wellington 18 August 1883 on the "Te Anau" from Melbourne via Hobart.

A very old and much respected Wellington resident, in the person of Mr. J. D. Wrigglesworth, the well-known photographer, has returned to the Empire City, from Melbourne, after an absence of nine years. Mr. Wrigglesworth, who intends remaining here and resuming his profession, will, we feel sure, be welcomed by a host of friends.
Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 69, 24 March 1883

His step-daughter Inez Jessie Pearson died 2 June 1885:

Yesterday afternoon the funeral of the late Miss Inez Jessie Pearson, stepdaughter of Mr. J. D. Wrigglesworth, took place, and was attended by many friends. The deceased young lady had been a pupil in the Girls' High School, and was much beloved for her many excellent qualities. A number of her fellow-pupils, together with Miss Hamilton, the Lady Principal, and Mr. Inness, attended at the mortuary chapel, and placed flowers and chaplets of immortelles upon the coffin. The Ven. Archdeacon Stock conducted the funeral service.
Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 112, 4 June 1885

Departed Wellington 18 August 1906 for Sydney on the s.s. "Waikare"


After over forty years' residence in Wellington, Mr. J. D. Wrigglesworth, that very clean old gentleman who always looks as if he had just left his bedroom mirror, and who swore an unbroken allegiance to the Beauford coat and silk hat many years ago, has left this place to settle permanently in Melbourne, whence he came as a young man. In 1863, he established in Wellington a photographic business that grew to be a very first-rate concern, and, after going into partnership with Mr. Binns, the firm's excellent work became known throughout the colonies and branches were established at Christchurch and Dunedin. 

If we mistake not, Mr. Binns still carries on the Christchurch business, but Mr. Wrigglesworth became too old and tired to continue longer in harness, and the Wellington business was sold out about a year ago. The old gentleman, who has been looking very poorly of late, had at one time a rather gay disposition, and was wont to "strut the boards" at intervals, in which attempts he was said to be no mean exponent of the dramatic art. His daughter, who went in for elocution with a good deal of success, took to the stage a few years ago, and, as Miss Kate Gair, is known as a fairly good actress. Mr. Wrigglesworth's many friends will wish him a speedy restoration to perfect health in Victoria.
New Zealand Free Lance, Volume VII, Issue 321, 25 August 1906, Page 3


A cablegram has been received by Mr. P. Levi from Melbourne announcing the death in that city this morning of Mr. J. D. Wrigglesworth, who was a resident of Wellington for over 40 years. The deceased gentleman was born in London, and was about 70 years of age. He established business in Wellington as a photographer in 1863, and carried it on on his own account until 1874, when he was joined by Mr. F. C Binns, now of Christchurch. About two years ago the firm closed its studio here, and Mr. Wrigglesworth went to live in Melbourne about the middle of the present year. He had been in feeble health, for a considerable period before he left Wellington, but his condition became worse after he arrived in Victoria, and for some time before his death he had been confined to bed. In his younger days he was one of Wellington's leading amateur actors, and for many years he took an active interest in the affairs of the Wellington Amateur Operatic Society. He was, also a prominent Freemason and a member of St. Peter's Church. Mr. Wrigglesworth was married three times. His first wife and family were drowned through the wreck of the barque Cyrus near Happy Valley shortly after leaving Wellington for Newcastle. His second wife died in Wellington, leaving one child, now Miss Kate Gair, of the Brough-Flemming Company. His third wife and her only child, a boy of 14, are in Melbourne. The deceased was held in great respect, and his death will be generally regretted.
Evening Post, Volume LXXII, Issue 100, 25 October 1906, Page 8

 
Family

He married three times, firstly 12 May 1864 at St Peter's Church, Wellington by the Rev. A Stock, reg. 1864/8650, Jane Caroline de Montmorency born 30 July 1843, Ballyragget, Ireland, daughter of William Ryves de Montmorency and Mary Proctor (6). There were two children of this marriage, James de Montmorency Wrigglesworth born 23 July 1866 at Cuba Street, Wellington (5) and Harold de Montmorency Wrigglesworth born 17 June 1868, reg. 1868/18119. His wife and their two children, who where travelling from Wellington to Newcastle, NSW, lost their lives when the barque "Cyrus" with the s.s. "Wellington" ran aground at Happy Valley Bay [now Owhiro Bay], near Wellington during a storm in 1874.


On board the Cyrus, as passengers, were Mrs Wrigglesworth, wife of Mr Wrigglesworth, photographer, of this city, and her two children. Mrs Wrigglesworth was standing on the deck beside Captain Andrews, each holding a hand of the younger child, while the elder sat close by. Captain Andrews intended, directly a line could be landed, to swim ashore with one child, and then return for the other and its mother, but his heroic plan was suddenly frustrated by a tremendous sea breaking over them and washing him overboard, so that he only just was able to save himself by catching a rope as he went over. The mighty wave broke the ship in two, and carried away the deck house, which, dreadful to relate, fell right on Mrs Wrigglesworth and the two children, crushing them to death. It is needless to say how earnestly and deeply we sympathise with Mr Wrigglesworth in his sudden and most terrible bereavement.
Evening Post, Volume X, Issue 17, 9 March 1874, Page 2

...The news of Mrs Wrigglesworth's sad fate created a profound impression, as she was wellknown and highly esteemed here. Mr Wrigglesworth was to have joined her in Sydney in about a fortnight.
Otago Witness, Issue 1165, 28 March 1874 





SS Wellington. Wrecked Happy Valley. Wellington. From the album: Guard Family Collection: Cartes de Visite album, circa 1870, Wellington, by Swan & Wrigglesworth. 
Te Papa (O.038285)



A report to the effect that the body of Mrs Wrigglesworth had been discovered gained currency in town during the morning, which tended greatly to increase the number of persons who visited Happy Valley during the day. Mr Baker, Clerk of the Resident Magistrate's Court,, to whom the information was communicated by some Maoris, proceeded to the spot during the afternoon, in company with Henare Punipi, who swam from the shore to the outer rock to ascertain whether the body still remained in the position where it was reported to have been seen. The only trace discoverable was a lady's under-garment, and the rising tide prevented this being recovered, and the Maoris returned to the shore. Mr Binns, who was present, brought in a small jewel case belonging to Mrs Wrigglesworth, which had been picked up by one of the sailors.
Wellington Independent, Volume XXIX, Issue 4049, 10 March 1874



He married secondly 7 April 1875 at St Kilda House, Hobart Town, Tasmania according to the rites of the Church of Scotland to Jessie Pearson nee Marshall. St Kilda House was a "superior" boarding house and residence run by Jessie Pearson. She was born 28 October 1843, Hobart, Tasmania, daughter of Henry Marshall and Mary Ann Warner, she arrived Wellington 18 August 1883 on the "Te Anau" from Melbourne via Hobart with her five children. She died at her residence in College Street, Wellington 26 July 1886 aged 42 years, buried Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington. She was married firstly to Jonathon Wesley Pearson, born May 1839, Holburn, London, died 8 January 1873, Sandridge, Victoria.
 

     issue with Jonathon Wesley Pearson:
     1. Inez Jessie Pearson born 1867, Collingwood, Victoria, died 2 June 1885, Wellington, New Zealand
     2. Jonathon Esmond Pearson born 1869, Melbourne, Victoria, died 1957, Victoria
     3. Wesley Marshall Pearson born 1 August 1871, Carlton, Victoria, died 24 June 1940, East Melbourne
     4. Elizabeth Gertrude (Lily) Pearson born 22 April 1873, Hobart, Tasmania, died 1972, Caulfield, Victoria 


arrived 18 August 1883 Wellington on the "Te Anau" from Melbourne via Hobart.


 Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 59, 26 July 1886, Page 2



above - The grave of Inez Jessie Pearson and Jessie Wrigglesworth at plot 2708 Bolton Street Cemetery. It was photographed in the late 1960s by the City Sexton, P. J. E. Shotter, prior to its being dismantled to make way for the Wellington motorway.
Alexander Turnbull Library
ID:35mm-25471-24A-F 




There was one daughter of this marriage, Kate Wrigglesworth born 24 February 1877 at Kent Villa, Lang Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, died 30 March 1946, Pullach, Landkreis München, Bayern, Germany. She was the actress known as Miss Kate Gair, married Dr. Robert Schachner,  Professor of Political Economy at the University of Jena (he died March 1912). 

Issue - twins
Robert Schachner born 13 August 1912, Muenchen, Stadt München, Bayern, Germany, died 30 June 2004, Latrobe, Tasmania, Australia
Jessie Schachner born 13 August 1912, Muenchen, Stadt München, Bayern, Germany, died 2005, Latrobe, Tasmania, Australia, she married  ... Folkerts, their daughter Jessie Folkerts
ballerina/sculptor, married Hans Vonk the Dutch conductor.


 
He married thirdly 2 November 1887 at St John's Presbyterian Church, Willis Street, Wellington by the Rev. James Paterson, Isabella Waters Sutherland Gunn "Belle" the second daughter of Margaret Simpson and William Gunn late of Ballachly, Dumbeath, Caithness. James Wrigglesworth was then aged 51 years, he gave his occupation as "artist" (4). She died 16 April 1940, Scotland.

There was one son of this marriage, Alfred Gunn Wrigglesworth born 2 July 1891, at her residence, Wellington Terrace, Wellington, reg. 1891/9537. Alfred Wrigglesworth was educated at Wellington College, and at the Church of England Grammar School in Melbourne. He served with the Manchester Regiment during World War One as a Second Lieutenant and died in France on 4 September 1916 aged 25 years. 

Lieutenant Alfred D. G. Wrigglesworth, only son of Mrs. Wrigglesworth, formerly of Jolimont square, has been killed in France. He enlisted as a private in the first Australian Expeditionary Force, and being wounded was invalided to a London hospital. Upon his recovery he accepted a lieutenancy in an English regiment. He was an old Melbourne Grammar School boy. (3)
 

James Dacie Wrigglesworth died on 25 October 1906 at no. 7, Valentine Grove, Malvern, Victoria and was buried at Kew Cemetery, Melbourne.


(1) Wellington Independent, Volume XIX, Issue 2075, 16 June 1864, Page 2
(2) Commonwealth War Graves Commission
(3)The Argus, Melbourne - Wednesday 13 September 1916, page 7
(4) Marriages Solemnized at St Johns Presbyterian Church, Willis St, Wellington
(5) Wellington Independent, Volume XXI, Issue 2394, 28 July 1866, Page 4

(6) Ancestry.com
(7) Evening Post, Volume X, Issue 56, 24 April 1874 and Wellington Independent, Volume XXIX, Issue 4087, 25 April 1874
(8) New Zealand Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 5980, 17 August 1906
(9) The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 May 1874, Page 2
(10) Weekly Times (Melbourne ),  9 Jan 1875, Page 14
(11) The Mercury (Hobart, Tasmania), 7 Jan 1875, Page 2
(12) The Argus (Melbourne), 15 February 1875, Page 4
(13) Leader (Melbourne), 20 February 1875, Page 14
(14) The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW),  20 March 1875, Page 374
(15) The Australasian (Melbourne), 27 March 1875.

(16) The Tasmanian Tribune (Hobart Town), 12 January  1876, Page 2 
(17)  The Age (Melbourne), 14 March 1883, Page 4