Early New Zealand Photographers: Kingham

Henry Hill Kingham

Kinghams Photo Studios

Timaru

The Timaru Photographic Society's first competition has met with quite satisfactory success and the competitive exhibits arc on show in the Society's rooms, Hunt and Worry's Buildings. Mr J..E. Pigott was judge, and the specimens he had to consider were of a very high order of merit. The "A" grade was won by Mr H. H Kingham, with a beautifully finished full plate, which showed very fine technique and a quite artistic setting. Mr E. H. Ombler was second with a half-plate Kodak velvet green tint, very finely executed in a soft tone. In the "B" grade there were nine entries, and the successful competitors were Mrs Bell 1. and Miss Jones 2. The exhibits in the section were particularly promising and in the opinion of the judge very creditable for junior amateurs. The study was the rustic bridge in the Park. The Society's next competition will be a calendar, and the entries will be sold in aid of the Society's funds.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVIII, Issue 16991, 26 November 1919

PHOTOGRAPHY.

THE TIMARU CLUB.

The members of the Timaru Photographic Club, although this is what may be called the "off season" for their hobby, are very profitably employed during the winter months. Slide-making is being taken up with much keenness, and the public will be given an opportunity on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week of viewing the work of the members, when about two dozen slides, comprising views of Timaru and others parts of the dominion, and English scenery and architecture, will be screened at the Grand Theatre.

Mr George Dean, who is travelling as lecturer with the Shackleton Expedition cinematograph film, has very generously donated a number of copies of the photographs taken in the Antarctic regions to the Timaru Photographic Society. The photographs are exceptionally well finished, and will be hung in the Society's rooms.

During a visit to Australia Mr H. H. Kingham attended a demonstration in colour photography given to the Melbourne Camera Club by Mr W. Howieson. The lecturer coloured a picture, representing typical Australian scenery, and at the conclusion of the demonstration it was decided by the Melbourne Club that the picture be presented to the Timaru Photographic Society through the medium of Mr Kingham. The picture, which has just been framed and is on view in the window of Messrs Priest and Holdgate, shows great skill and artistry in colouring, which was done by hand, in special oils, and the picture will be greatly prized by the Society.

Timaru Herald, Issue 170281, 28 July 1920

A photographic supply store, solely devoted to the stocking of everything for camera devotees, has been opened in the Arcade, Timaru, by Mr H. H. Kingham. He has a practical knowledge of the art, intends to stock all makes of goods, and will be pleased to develop, print, retouch, or enlarge...

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170380, 1 December 1920

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170381, 2 December 1920

[this notice first appeared in the Timaru Herald on 1 December 1920]

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170400, 27 December 1920

photographer's reference number 2946c

Stone's Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and Westland Directory June 1924

Kingham H. H., 27 Arcade, Timaru

Stone's Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and Westland Directory June 1928

Kingham H. H., 27 Arcade, Timaru

Stone's Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and Westland Directory 1929

Kingham H. H., 27 Arcade, Timaru

Stone's Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and Westland Directory 1930

Kingham H. H., 27 Arcade, Timaru

Stone's Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and Westland Directory June 1943

Kinghams, 13 Arcade & 277 Stafford Street North, Timaru

Stone's Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and Westland Directory June 1946