George Albert Steel
Queen Street, Auckland
George Albert Steel, born circa 1837-1842, [possible birth registered Births Mar 1840 George Albert Steel, reg. Abingdon vol. 6 page 151], died 23 March 1891 Wellington Street, Auckland aged 54[?] years, reg. 1891/2113, buried 24 March 1891, Purewa Cemetery, Auckland, block A row 5 plot 38, arrived at Auckland from London on the ship "Portland" on 22 July 1863, as cabin passengers, Thomas Fairs, Mrs Fairs, J. Steel and Maria Steel also arrived at this time (1), married 6 January 1870, reg. 1870/4800, Kate Redward, born circa 1839, died 5 June 1912 aged 73 years, reg. 1912/634, buried 7 June 1891, Purewa Cemetery, Auckland, block A row 5 plot 39 (as Caroline).
issue:
1. Clara Elizabeth Emily Steel, born 24 June 1870, reg. 1870/14430 (mother registered as Kathleen), died 6 January 1947, NSW, Australia, reg. 24/1947, married 10 May 1893, St Sepulchre's Church, Auckland by Ven. Archdeacon Dudley, reg. 1893/86 [as Steele], Ernest Gerald Diddams [later Commercial traveller, Sydney], son of John and Lydia Mary Diddams, died 5 April 1953 at a private Hospital, NSW, Australia, reg. 13638/1953
issue:
Phyllis Olivia Diddams, born 12 November 1896, reg. 1896/7820, married 9 June 1923 at St Mary's Church, Waverley, Sydney by the Rev. E. A. North Ash, Stanley Jack Grace
2. Jessie Amy Steel [sometimes Amy Jessie Steel] born 28 July 1875, reg. 1875/785 (mother registered as Catherine), died circa 1959, reg. 8156/1959 Sydney, NSW, married circa 1912, reg. 4284/1912 Sydney, NSW, William Stewart
Mary Cripps of Burcot, Oxfordshire friend or relative, mention in probate record. Kate Steel was a lunatic within the meaning of "The Lunatic Acts", inmate of the Avondale Lunatic Asylum near Auckland - from about 1894.
Coromandel
A revolver, which was found in the possession of Charles Pierce, who was convicted the other day of larceny, has since been identified by Mr. Steele, of Auckland, who was taking photographic views here some time ago. It appears that Mr. Steele lost his revolver while stopping at the Royal Hotel, and very little doubt remains but that it was stolen from there by the prisoner.
Daily Southern Cross, volume XXIII, issue 3054, 10 May 1867, page 5
Daily Southern Cross, volume XXVI, issue 3916, 11 March 1870, page 1
Pulman
We noticed to-day in Mrs Pulman's photographic establishment, Shortland-street, several life-like portraits of his Excellency the Governor, Lady Fergusson, Captain Fergusson and lady, also of the Rev Mr Hare, in excellent style. Mr Steele has been eminently successful in his art, and has executed the portraits with remarkable fidelity, and in a manner which has given much satisfaction to Sir James and Lady Fergusson.
Auckland Star, volume V, issue 1358, 17 June 1874, page 2
We have frequently had occasion for expressing our satisfaction at the production of our city photographic artists, and on Saturday we were particularly struck on seeing two beautiful views, of large size, of St John's Wood, Epsom, the country residence of Edwin Hesketh, Esq. These views were taken by Mr Steele, with numerous others, and may be seen at Mrs Pulman's photographic rooms, Shortland-street. The views are distinct, shewing the house and grounds with the various lights and shade, flowers and avenues, and form an excellent pair of pictures for the drawing room. The sketches are carefully executed and highly creditable to the artist.
Auckland Star, volume V, issue 1511, 14 December 1874, page 2
In Reed and Brett's forthcoming almanac for 1876, will appear a graphic sketch of the district of Rotomahana, a part of New Zealand visited by tourists for the beauty of the scenery, the lake and its wonderful terrace formed by the invisible hand of the Creator. We notice at Pulman's photographic rooms, Shortland-street, a fine collection of photos of the lake scenery, taken by the artist (Mr Steele) on the spot, which are beautifully executed, and worthy of special notice by lovers of art, and persons who may desire to send correct impressions of the beauties of New Zealand to their home friends.
Auckland Star, issue 1788, 8 November 1875, page 2
At Pulman's photographic establishment in Shortland Crescent, conducted in an able manner by Mr. Steele, are now to be seen a number of views of some of our most prominent buildings. Among these the principal churches occupy a leading position, and are depicted with a faithfulness only to be arrived at by the help of the rays of light. The pictures are cheap, and should be in the possession of everyone.
New Zealand Herald, volume X111, issue 4480, 23 March 1876, page 2
The beautiful art of photography is advancing year by year, and has reached a state of perfection undreamed of a quarter of a century ago. Persons of the present day may not only possess the features of their dearest friends, but their very habitations by means of the lense. On passing Pulman's photographic establishment in Shortland-street, we were particularly struck with a series of six photographic views of the Churches of Auckland, the latest being the Churches of St. Matthew's and St. Paul's —perfect art treasures —and which will be most acceptable to citizens attached to those several places of worship. The cathedral church of St. Paul's, under the pastoral care of Rev. C. M. Nelson, is a very fine picture, and in the artist's (Mr Steele) best style. The series of ten views in the Domain embrace some of its richest scenery.
Auckland Star, volume VII, issue 1943, 11 May 1876, page 2
The fine photographic views of the Western Springs estate, in connection with the Auckland Waterworks may now be seen at Pulman's photographic rooms, Shortland-street. These views were taken by order of his Worship the Mayor, B. Tonks, Esq., and have been greatly admired by members of the City. Council. His Worship has given an order for a considerable number of these views for the South. Mr Steele, the photographer, has succeeded admirably with these views.
Auckland Star, volume V11, issue 1999, 6 July 1876, page 2
The romantic districts of Rotomahana, Rotorua, and the Lakes, with their natural associations, are now amongst the world's attractions, and, year by year, the number of visitors are on the increase. Poets, painters, and authors, have been struck with the unrivalled beauties and marvels of these districts, and have eulogised them in song, picture, and story. Photography also has imparted additional interest to the lake scenes by its perfect delineations of the pink and white terraces, water-falls, and geysers, decorated by the cunning hand of Nature. Without detracting from the merits of other photographic views, we may state conscientiously that Pulman's new views of the Hot Lakes, and the surrounding localities, recently taken by Mr Steel, are among the finest, for clearness of outline and minuteness of detail, that have yet been produced in this colony, and as such are worthy the notice of lovers of art and persons of taste. See advt.
Auckland Star, volume IX, issue 2532, 18 May 1878, page 2
We noticed in Pulman's window, Shortland street, an excellent photographic view of the new Masonic Hall, Princes-street, taken by Mr G. A. Steel, of Pulmans photographic rooms. The picture is highly satisfactory, and very striking in every respect.
Auckland Star, volume XIII, issue 3613, 9 March 1882, page 2
Lake House, Rotorua.— Visitors' list for the week ending 11th March: ... Messrs. B. Digby Tonks, G. A. Steele, F. Pulman, Auckland ...
New Zealand Herald, volume XXII, issue 7283, 23 March 1885, page 4
Shipping.
Arrivals [Auckland]. March 28
Clasman, s.s., 331, Farquhar, from Tauranga, Passengers: Messrs. Gilmour, Lee, Buckley. Cook (2), Metcalfe, Steele, Pulman, Hoyte, East, Moody, Gifford...
New Zealand Herald, volume XXII, issue 7289, 30 March 1885, page 4
King Tawhiao and a number of his party paid a visit to Pulman's photographic establishment yesterday, and, Tawhiao especially, expressed admiration of the new series (200) of Hot Lake views, taken during the months of March and April by Messrs Steel and Pulman.
Auckland Star, volume XXVI, issue 103, 9 May 1885, page 2
"Dr Shephard"
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