Steel, George Albert

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"

(1) Daily Southern Cross, Volume XIX, Issue 1877, 23 July 1863, Page 2

Comyns, Thomas Walter

 

Comyns

probably Thomas Walter Comyns

 

 

unknown child photographed by "Comyns"

 

Blakey, Alan

 

 

Alan Blakey

Auckland

 

 

Alan Gordon Blakey born 27 June 1888 Auckland, son of John George Blakey [printer] and Laura Jane Gimbel, service number WWI 52311, died 8 April 1971, married 28 September 1915 Auckland, Alice Mary White
 

1917 working for Bartlett, Queen Street, Auckland 

Mr. John George Blakey. The death occurred on Saturday of Mr. John George Blakey, of Ponsonby. Mr. Blakey was born in Sunderland, England, 89 year's ago. He arrived in Auckland by the ship Spray of the Ocean 71 years ago. His father, Mr. T. G. Blakey [Thomas George Blakey], who was several times Mayor of Onehunga had preceded him. He participated in several of the Maori wars, campaigning mostly in the Otahuhu district.

In 1863 Mr. Blakey married Miss Laura Jane, the daughter of Mr. George Gimbel, who was born in Wyndham Street nearly 87 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Blakey achieved rare distinction, having celebrated the 67th anniversary of their wedding. After spending some time in Australia, Mr. Blakey, in 1865, joined in the rush to the west coast of the South Island, where he was later joined by his wife and child. After spending about 15 years in Greymouth they returned to Auckland in 1884.

Mr. Blakey is survived by his wife and the following sons  and daughters:— Mr. G. O. Blakey, Mr. Clement J. Blakey, Mr. Thomas Blakey, Mr. F. E. Blakey, and Mr. Alan G. Blakey, all of Auckland. The daughters are Mrs John Duthie, of Wellington, and Mrs. Burgess, of Auckland.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20754, 23 December 1930, Page 12

 

Eighty-Third Birthday.

Mrs J. G. Blakey, Ponsonby,
Link with Early Auckland,

Still in excellent health and vigour, Mrs. J. G. Blakey, of 11, Ponsonby Terrace, celebrated her 83rd birthday yesterday. Mrs. Blakey was the daughter of one of Auckland's pioneers, Mr. J. Gimbel, and a sister of Mr. George Gimbel, who was for a long period overseer of the printing office of the Daily Southern Cross newspaper, and passed over to a similar position in connection with the New Zealand Herald when the two proprietaries amalgamated. Her grandmother, Mrs. Ramplin, had a grocery shop in Wyndham Street in the early days on part of the site now occupied by the Herald printinghouse, while her uncle, Mr. William Otto, had another business place in the same block.

Mrs. Blakey was born in May 6, 1844, in a house which stood on the southern side of Wyndham Street, about the present position of the Observer Office. Her parents afterwards removed to Durham Street East, where they owned a large part of the property at the corner of Durham and High Streets.

Mr. and Mrs Blakey celebrated their diamond wedding nearly four years ago, having been married on November 2, 1863. Mr. Blakey was born at Sunderland, in the North of England, in 1842, and came to Auckland in the ship Spray of the Ocean, in 1859. He followed the trade of a painter, and is proud to say the only trade union to which he ever belonged was that of which he was the sole member, and that he had a hand in painting many of the city's early warehouses and offices. His father was an early Mayor of Onehunga. In the time of the Waikato War of the "sixties" Mr. Blakey served in both the first-class militia (single men) and the second-class (married men), and was one of the last civilians on guard duty at Albert Barracks, when they were handed over to the regular troops. When in the first-class militia he was in No. 3 Company, under Captain Taylor and Lieutenant "Jim" Russell, and on his transfer to the corps of benedicts he was under Lieutenants R. Hobbs, John Heron and Hague Smith, with Colonel " Mickey" Tighe at the head of the militia organisation.

"I wonder how many present-day Auckland tradesmen would care to turn out at six o'clock in the morning, as we did in those days, and put in two hours' drill every day before going to their regular work?" he remarked yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. Blakey have had a family of nine children, of whom seven are still alive.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19656, 7 June 1927, Page 7

 

 

 

 

Wedding of Leonard Goldstone and Clarice Green 

14 December 1939 

 

 

 

 Clarice Charlotte Goldstone by Alan Blakey

Clarice Charlotte Goldstone by Alan Blakey

Clarice Charlotte Goldstone, Leonard Abner Goldstone
Viva Goldstone, Valda Green, Cicely Green - bridesmaids

Gerald Green - best man, 

Bernard Shieff - "Bill" and Charles Levin - groomsmen

photograph by Alan Blakey

 

[purchased October 2021]

 

Clarice Charlotte Green born 7 August 1916, reg. 1916/23359, died 3 March 2000, reg. 2000/5151, daughter of Agnes Sarah Solomon and Samuel Green, married 14 December 1939, registered 1939/12002, Leonard Abner Goldstone born 23 March 1917, reg. 1917/216, died 21 March 2001, reg. 2001/7234, son of Beatrice Morris and John Goldstone (Jakob Goldstein)

 
Last Night's Wedding.
Goldstone - Green
Maids in Orchid-Mauve

The Synagogue, Princes Street, was the scene of an impressive wedding ceremony last evening, when Miss Clarice Green, only daughter of Mr. S. Green and the late Mrs. Green, of Mount Eden, was married to Mr. Leonard Goldstone, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Goldstone, of Hawera.

Floral decorations in lavender and rose, entwined the pillars of the traditional red velvet canopy, and they made an effective setting for the picturesque bridal group.

Very attractive the bride looked in her distinctive gown of gossamer cloth of silver. Cut on simple lines, the bodice was finished with high wing-sleeve tops and rouleau of brocade while the gauged skirt formed the new bustle back, which flared widely into a long graceful pointed train. A short circular tulle veil attached to a circlet of tiny orange blossoms enhanced the beautiful gown, and the shower bouquet was composed of carnations, roses and lilies.

The bridesmaids were Miss Viva Goldstone (sister of the bridegroom), and Misses Valda and Cicely Green (bride's cousins). They wore becoming frocks of orchid-mauve organdie, over taffeta. The skirts were bouffant, and the bodices were outlined with a vandyked corsage and ornamented with diminutive violet velvet bows. Mauve sweet peas and pink rosebuds wreathed their heads, and similar flowers were used in their charming bouquets.

The Rev. A. Astor performed the ceremony, and Mr. J. Cowley was organist. Mr. Green gave his daughter away. Mr. Gerald Green (brother of the bride), was best man, and Messrs. Bill Shieff [Bernard Shieff - "Bill"] and Charles Levin were groomsmen. The ushers at the Synagogue were Messrs. Phillip Green (bride's brother), Jack Ross and Harry Meltzer.

The guests were later entertained in the reception hall of the Farmers' trading Company's rooms, Mrs. E. Gluckman [Eva Myra Solomon wife of Ephraim Edward Gluckman], of Hamilton (the bride's aunt) acting as hostess. She wore a back lace and georgette gown, with a black tagel pictme hat, and she carried bouquet of blue cornflowers. Mrs Goldstone, the bridegroom's mother, who assisted in receiving the guests, wore a black moss crepe frock, with yoke of black lace over pink chiffon and black sisal hat. Her bouquet was composed of mauve and pink flowers. Mrs R. Green, the bride's grandmother, chose a black Mechlin lace frock, and small black hat, clustered with cyclamen bowers and carried a bouquet to tone.
Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 296, 15 December 1939, Page 10

 

Kirkman, Joseph

 

 

 

Joseph Kirkman

Union Photographic Portrait Studio

Junction of Grey and Pitt Streets, Auckland

J. Kirkman, Manager

 

Joseph Kirkman born circa 1832, died 23 April 1887 at his residence Mount Eden, Auckland aged 55 years [1], buried 25 April 1887 Waikumete Cemetery, Roman Catholic Division A, Row 1, Plot 31, married 1stly Louisa Lee born circa 1841, died 10 January 1866, North Side, Greenpoint, Cape Town, South Africa, married [?] 2ndly Harriett Ann Humphries, married 2ndly or 3rdly Eliza Brennan [or Elizabeth Mary Brennan] born circa 1839, died 10 April 1899 at her residence Mount Eden Road, Auckland aged 60 years, reg. 1899/1940, buried Waikumete Cemetery, Roman Catholic Division A, Row 1, Plot 31 [her sister was Johanna Brennan or Johanna Brennan spinster of Mt Eden in 1899, died 19 January 1901 Auckland, buried Waikumete Cemetery, Roman Catholic Division A, Row 2, Plot 109]

 

issue:

1. Arnold Joseph Kirkman of Mossel Bay, South Africa born circa January 1858, Mowbray, Western Cape, South Africa, died 2 April 1892, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

2. Josephine Louisa Kirkman (Mrs Fisher) wife of Walter Fisher, butcher, Auckland, born circa 1863, died 30 October 1901, Arden Street, Little Coogee, Sydney, New South Wales

 

issue:

Walter Joseph Arnold Fisher born circa 1883, reg. 1883/10156    
Clifton Fisher born circa 1885, reg. 1885/1036    
Stanley Ruper Fisher born circa 1888. reg.  1888/16822     

3. Harold John Kirkman born 1866 Capetown, South Africa, died 17 June 1942 Hastings aged 76 years, reg. 1942/21209, married 8 August 1893, reg. 1893/4018, Sarah Ann     Lansdown

 

issue:

Ellen Kirkman born circa 1894, reg. 1894/4928
Mildred Lucy Kirkman born circa 1895, reg. 1895/9736
Josephine Annie Kirkman born circa 1897, reg. 1897/1215
Jane  Kirkman born circa 1898, reg. 1898/7397
Richard Arnold Kirkman born circa 1901, reg. 1901/3598
Frank Kirkman born circa 1902,  reg. 1902/10191
Dorothy Doris Kirkman born circa 1903, reg. 1903/8016
Harold John Kirkman born circa 1906, reg. 1906/6837
Elise Kirkman born circa 1908, reg. 1908/13077
Charles Eres Kirkman born circa 1910, reg. 1910/20262
Marjory Kirkman  born circa 1912, reg. 1912/28435
Aubrey Kirkman born circa 1913, reg. 1913/20441

 

Obituary

Mr. H. J. Kirkman. The death has occurred of Mr. Harold John Kirkman, a well-known settler of Mangateretere. Born in Cape Town in 1872 [sic], Mr. Kirkman came to New Zealand 50 [sic] years ago, having resided in the Hawke’s Bay district for practically the whole period. Before taking up property at Mangateretere 35 years ago, he lived at Omarunui, Ruketapu and Papakura. For many years he was engaged in fruit-growing, being one of the best known growers of the district. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 144, 22 June 1942, Page 1

 

 

 

South Africa

1859

Joseph Kirkman was a commercial photographer active in South Africa. In 1859 he opened a studio in Greenmarket Street, Cape Town. For a time he was in partnership with William Barclay. In 1860 Kirkman and Frederick York were employed by the Government and the Harbour Board to photograph the tilting of the first truck of stone off the Breakwater by Prince Alfred. In 1866 Kirkman disposed of his studio negatives to Lawrence and Selkirk. He set up a studio in George in 1867, but in December 1868 he returned to Cape Town with a studio at 2 Adderley Street. Kirkman's attempt to reestablish himself was not successful. He retired from professional photography in 1870 and left for New Zealand in 1879 (Bull and Denfield 1970, p.201).  University of Cambridge, Archive Search.

 

 

 

 

Auckland, New Zealand

about 1879 - about 1884

 

Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 4322, 24 March 1884

 

 

Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 41, 18 February 1889

 

 

unidentified couple photographed by the Union Photographic Portrait Studio
 

 

 

[1] Auckland Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 98, 27 April 1887

 

 

 updated 3 January 2023

 
 

 

Slack, John Alfred

 

John Alfred Slack

 

John Alfred Slack son of Edwin Slack (ironmoulder) and Mary Cantrill [1], baptised 30 July 1858 St. Stephen's, Sheffield, arrived New Zealand circa 1883, returned to England circa 1899, died after 1933, England, married 7 January 1885 at the residence of the bridegroom, Gisborne, New Zealand by the Rev. G. W. J. Spence to Amy Mildred Bradford, youngest daughter of the late Samuel Bradford of Clonmel, Ireland [2]

 

issue:

1. Archibald Alfred Slack born circa 1885, reg. 1885/17616        

2. John Bradford Slack born 8 June 1889 Mount Eden Road, Auckland, reg. 1889/7486

 

Gladstone Road

Gisborne

1883-1885

Mr A. Slack, photographic artist, who has gained considerable experience in the best English establishments in all branches of the profession, has just arrived from England, and has decided to take up his residence in Gisborne. He announces that he will shortly open his studio in Gladstone road.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume X, Issue 1954, 23 June 1883

 

 

Mr. Slack's photographic studio will be opened to-morrow. It is situated in the Gladstone Road, adjacent to Mr. Aislabie's shop. The studio is tastefully fitted up and the appliances for photographic purposes are on the latest and most approved principles. Mr. Slack is very clever in all branches of the photographic art,

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume X, Issue 1995, 10 August 1883

 

 

Mr. Slack, photographer, opened his new studio and commenced business in Gisborne this morning. His apparatus is a perfect one, and the studio is very tastefully fitted up. As an example of the lightning rapidity in which the portraits are taken by the instantaneous process, we were shown to-day a photograph of a leading member of our staff, on the table alongside him being a copy of this journal. The visitor had dropped into the studio on business totally unconnected with either photography or journalism. "Be seated a second," said the artist, and the visitor obeyed. "You see that circle, projecting from that box on three legs," said the artist —" it is the latest invention in cameras." The visitor looked, and as quick as thought the artist removed a cap and replaced it again. The time of the visit had not extended over two or three minutes, when, to the surprise of the visitor, an excellent photograph of himself and of the Poverty Bay Herald were shown him. These were the first subjects " immortalised" by the new photographer at his studio.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume X, Issue 1996, 11 August 1883

 

 

 

 

Pitt Street

Auckland

 1889-1896

 

 

Mr J. A. Slack, photographer, Pitt-street, possesses very high credentials, having been articled to Vincent Hatch, Huddersfield, and was for four years operator and retoucher to A. and G. Taylor, photographer to the Queen. Mr Slack makes copying and enlarging a specialty.

Observer, Volume XI, Issue 633, 14 February 1891

 

 

 

346 Queen Street

Auckland

 1896-1899

 

 

 

1901 - Rotherham, Yorkshire, dentist aged 43 at residence of Margaret Bradford, his sister-in-law
1911 - Wickersley, Yorkshire, artificial tooth manufacturer aged 52 years, widower

 

 

 

Family of Edwin Slack (ironmoulder) born 1826 Kimberworth, Yorkshire and Mary Cantrill born 1827 Sheffield Yorkshire

 

1. Joseph Cantrell Slack born 1849 Sheffield, Yorkshire

2. Frederick Slack born 1850 Sheffield, Yorkshire

3. Frances Ann Slack born 1852 Sheffield, Yorkshire

4. Richard Edmund Slack born 1854 Derby, Yorkshire

5.  Edward Arthur Slack (printer) born circa 1855, Derby, England, arrived New Zealand circa 1880 died 13 May 1933 Auckland Hospital aged 78 years, buried 14 May 1933 Purewa, Auckland

6. John Alfred Slack of Wickersby near Rotherham [1933], born 1858 Sheffield, Yorkshire

7. Thomas Slack born 1860 Sheffield, Yorkshire

8. Alice Slack of Maltby, Rotherham [1933], born 1861 Rotherham, Yorkshire

9. William Henry Slack born 1863 Rotherham, Yorkshire

10. Caroline Slack "Carrie" of Maltby, Rotherham [1933], born 1867, Rotherham, Yorkshire

11. Ada Slack of Rotherham [1933], born circa 1870 Rotherham, Yorkshire

 
12. Archie Slack of Rotherham [1933]

 

Hector Lennox Johnson, nephew 

 

[1] New Zealand Probate records 1933, Edward Arthur Slack, P52797/33-P52860/33

[2] Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XII, Issue 4190, 15 January 1885

 

McDermott, Saul

 

Saul McDermott

 

Saul McDermott born 6 July 1850 Auckland, died 28 June 1908 Auckland.

 

 

Mr. Saul McDermott, who was born in Auckland 58 years ago, passed away at Nurse Jones' Home, at Ponsonby, yesterday afternoon. Mr. McDermott was stricken down with paralysis over two years ago, and since then had been a comparative invalid. He had a large circle of friends. The funeral takes place at Waikumete to-morrow afternoon.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13788, 29 June 1908

 

 

 

Notice - The Partnership heretofore existing between us, under the style or firm of "Evans and McDermott," Photographers, is hereby dissolved by mutual consent at Auckland, this 15th day of October, 1875.
T. Seddon Evans,
Saul McDermott.
 

I have this day sold to my late partner, Mr. Saul McDermott, all my interest in the goodwill, stock-in-trade, &c, of the Photographic Business hitherto carried on by us jointly. Mr. S. McDermott will carry on the business in future, and pay and received all debts due by or to the late firm T . Seddon Evans. Auckland, October 15, 1875.

Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1774, 21 October 1875, Page 3

 

 

Cantouris Studios

 

Cantouris Studios

105 Kitchener Road, Milford, Auckland

 

Photograph by Cantouris Studios, 105 Kitchener Road, Milford
 reverse inscription " 3rd April 1962. the Day

Left to Right; Punch Craig, Doreen (Dorrie) Duigan, R. W. (Tim) Heal, Eve & Brya de Castro, Winnifred Duigan nee Kaye, Ransford G.K. de Castro and Ron Guilliam

 

 

 

PARTINGTON, William Henry Thomas

William Henry Thomas Partington

born 8 December 1854, Auckland, New Zealand, 
died 22 July 1940, 24 Milton Road, Mount Eden, Auckland aged 85 years

see Martin & Partington about 1880 to 1882
see Partington and Kinsey about 1882 to 1884
Auckland, later Whanganui [Wanganui]
succeeded by Arthur Edgar Watkinson in Whanganui July 1904

24 Grey Street 
 Auckland

1884 to 1892

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections
Record ID 772-1
Date circa 1886
 W H T Partington, Photographic studios, Greys Avenue [Grey Street], Auckland Central

Auckland Star, Volume xxvi, Issue 5496, 28 February 1885 

Auckland Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 308, 31 December 1887

Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 25, 30 January 1892

 

 

 

 

 

Victoria Avenue

Whanganui
about 4 March 1892 - about July 1904

Mr Partington, a well known Auckland photographer, who has determined upon settling in Wanganui, has opened a studio next door to Paul and Co's in the Avenue. The sample photos Mr Partington has on view are of such a quality as should ensure his doing a good business from the start.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11474, 4 March 1892, Page 2

Mr Partington, who has lately come from Auckland, and taken premises in Caxton Buildings, over Mr Willis' old shop, has some fine specimens of photographic art in his show cases. Mr Partington has had a long Auckland experience, and if the high class nature of his work carries any weight with the public, he should secure a good connection.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11481, 12 March 1892, Page 2

We paid a visit this morning to Mr Partington's photographic studio, situated in the upstairs portion of Mr Remington's shop, and were very gratified at noting the completeness of the arrangements obtaining there. The studio itself is very large and lofty, with that essential so necessary for the production of good specimens of the art, namely, a judicious distribution of light, while the accessories are in excellent taste.

Leading from the studio are several rooms, including a dark room, printing rooms, finishing room, dressing room, vestibule, etc all fitted up neatly and with the latest appliances. Distributed in different parts of the studio are some really excellent specimens of the opal process, finished in carbon — one of the best processes of modern photography, and certainly showing artistic workmanship in the general effect produced. The bromide process, a cheaper but almost an equally good one, is also shown in a variety of pictures, evidence throughout being given of the reputation Mr Partington possessed in Auckland of being decidedly one of the very best artist photographers there, especially in the enlargement process, and it was particularly unfortunate that he should have suffered so severely by the fire, by which he lost the whole of a valuable collection of negatives and appliances, the result of eight years' work.

The price list, which is given in another column, shows considerable reductions in every description of photographs, and as Mr Partington during the short space of time that he has opened his studio here has been visited by a large number of townspeople, there is every reason to believe that he will not regret settling in Wanganui, but that he will soon find himself surrounded by numerous clients, who may be assured that they will meet with every attention from a thoroughly practical and efficient photographer.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 7669, 16 March 1892, Page 2

We had an opportunity this morning of taking a short glance through Mr Partington's studio, and noting a few of the many improvements he has made for the benefit o f the public. Firstly then, in the operating room or studio proper, Mr Partington has added many accessories to such a business, including handsome rustic chairs, a magnificent Elizabethian chair, grass mats, vases, flower bowls, and fancy screens, etc., in numbers. He informed us that he was about supplementing these with a great many more very shortly from Auckland, but what was of more importance he had shortly to arrive from Germany, scenery of the very best description to match the new studio furniture. He had also imported at considerable cost.  specially large camera and lenses for the purpose of taking a photo much larger than is ordinarily seen, namely 12 x 10. As photos direct from the camera are obviously more lifelike than enlargements could be, this venture cannot fail to comment itself. For the photographing of groups and families it is specially adapted ; and we were shown several valuable works of art. If customers should, however, wish enlargements Mr Partington is prepared to undertake the work in either bromide, carbon or opal. So far as cabinet photographs are concerned he guarantees to turn out very first class work, either enamelled or opallette, at a low figure— 2oa per dozen or 12a 6d per dozen.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8306, 20 October 1893 

  
 Partington, W. H. T., Photographer, Victoria Avenue, Wanganui. Telegraphic address, “Partington, Wanganui” Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Private residence, Taylorville. 

Mr. Partington established himself as above in 1891, and has during that short time worked up a very good business. He was born in Auckland, his parents being among the early settlers. He learned his business partly with Mr. Bartlett and partly with Messrs. Hemus and Hanna, of Auckland. He was subsequently in partnership with Mr. Josiah Martin, one of the leading photographers of Auckland, and in conjunction with that gentleman was the first to introduce into Auckland what is known as instantaneous photography. While still in Auckland he was at a later period in partnership with Mr. Kinsey, who is now in business in Wellington. After this Mr. Partington went into business on his own account in Grey Street, Auckland, where he remained for some seven or eight years, until, in 1891, the block of which his studio was a part was consumed by fire. He then removed to Wanganui, and took his present most centrally-situated premises, being a part of the first floor of Messrs. Paul and Co.'s drapery warehouse. Mr. Partington claims to have introduced artistic photography into this district, and certainly his specimens of portraiture are exceedingly fine. As the people of Wanganui and the surrounding district become more accustomed to high-class work, Mr. Partington's business will undoubtedly rapidly increase. His work will compare well with the best that is produced in this Colony, and his prices are such that no advantage can be gained by passing him over to give preference to the larger establishments of the older cities. His studio is handsomely fitted, and his suite of apartment is equal to all the requirements of the district for many years.

The Cyclopedia of New Zealand, [Wellington Provincial District] 1897

 

 Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 15000, 2 January 1901, Page 1


Wanganui Chronicle, 4 February 1902, Page 1

He did not advertise as a photographer in Wanganui after 1902, his last advertisement appearing in the Wanganui Chronicle on 10 February 1902.


Mr. W. H. T. Partington, the well known photographer, has disposed of his business to Mr. A. E. Watkinson, of Auckland.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 12261, 23 July 1904 

Te Awa: Partington's Photographs of Whanganui Māori

William Henry Thomas Partington
Random House New Zealand, 2003 - Maori (New Zealand people) - 43 pages

The reproduction of this outstanding collection of 19th Century photographs of Maori by WHT Partington is an important event, in both historical and photographic terms. Most of these photographs have never been exhibited before. These photographs were mostly taken in the Wanganui area at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. A large number of them are studio portraits but William Partington also travelled up the Wanganui River 'the Rhine of New Zealand' and photographed people in their own environments. They have now been bought by the Whanganui Regional Museum and will be exhibited there. Through these photographs, we are taken back through time, we see some of the detail of their lives and we can imagine their reactions to the photographer. The photographs document a people in transition. As well as this historical significance, the photographs stand as works of art - displaying Partington's careful eye, fine sense of composition and technical excellence. Partington was an excellent photographer but he was an unknown in the art world until the discovery of this collection, held by some of his descendants. He was the son of early Auckland settlers whose windmill, Partington's Windmill, was a well-known landmark. When his Auckland studio burnt down, he moved to Wanganui and established a studio there.

 Family

William Henry Thomas Partington born 8 December 1854, Auckland, New Zealand, son of Charles Frederick Partington and Francis Johnston, died 22 July 1940, 24 Milton Road, Mount Eden, Auckland aged 85 years, reg. 1940/28641 aged 85 years, buried Symonds Street Cemetery (1), married Mary Jane Goldie "Janie", registered 1879/194, born circa 1849 Hobart, Tasmania, died 18 August 1930 aged 81 years.
issue: 
1. Arthur Victor Partington born 1880, reg. 1880/9072, accidentally drowned in the Wanganui River on 10 January 1895 aged 14 years, buried Heads Road Cemetery, Whanganui.

2. Ethel Maud Partington born 1882, reg. 1882/9212 , married 1904, reg. 1904/4932 Albert Edward Patterson 
issue:
2a. Albert William Dabell Patterson born 1905, reg. 1905/16573        2b. Thelma Dorien Patterson born 1920, reg. 1920/8710        2c. Arnold Frederick Goldie Patterson born 1910, reg. 1910/12164       


3. Charles William Partington born 1884, reg. 1884/623, died 1967 aged 83 years, reg. 1967/43279, married 1912, reg. 1912/7461 Mary Grover 
issue:
3a. Jean May Partington born circa 1917, reg. 1917/14454    

William Partington was doubly related to the artist Charles Frederick Goldie (1870–1947)

(1) His sister, Maria Partington who married David Goldie was the mother of the Charles Frederick Goldie.

(2) His wife Mary Jane Goldie was the sister of David Goldie, the father of Charles Frederick Goldie.

Mrs Mary J. Partington.

The death occurred on August 18 of Mrs. Mary Jane Partington, who was born in Hobart 81 years ago. She was a sister of the late Mr. David Goldie and of Mr. James Goldie, at present living in Paget Street, Ponsonby. The Goldie family came to New Zealand in 1865 by the Bella Mary, the vessel which brought across the stone for the construction of the Supreme Court buildings.

Miss Goldie was married to Mr. W. H. T. Partington, son of the late Mr. C. F. Partington, who owned the old windmill in Newton.

Mrs. Partington in her younger days belonged to the choir of St. James' Presbyterian Church, and was a worker in the Sunday school. She is survived by her husband and the following children:— Mrs. A. E. Paterson [Patterson], of Te Awamutu; and Mrs. (sic) C. W. Partington, of Auckland.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 197, 21 August 1930, Page 25

Mrs. Chas. F. Partington

Mrs. Chas. F. Partington, a much respected and very old colonist of nearly seventy years' standing, whose death was announced yesterday, was born at Belturbet, County Fermanagh, Ireland, in the year 1815 — during the reign of George III - thus having seen five sovereigns on the Throne.

She could being to memory, and was an eye-witness of many stirring events which took place during the almost revolutionary times in her native country. She well recollected the crowning of Queen Victoria in 1837, and the festivities on that occasion.

She arrived in Sydney about 1840, and after, residing there for a short period came on to Auckland in the brig Surprise, reaching here in 1841.

At that time there were only some four or five European women, in Auckland, and she and others had often to seek shelter from the Maoris during the war-time in one the of the blockhouses, where stood old St. Paul's Church at the top of Shortland street.

One of her early recollections was the first burial that took place in the Symonds street Cemetery, and also the many events under all the early Governors - Pitt, Fitzroy, Hobson. She was married in the year 1845 in Auckland by the Rev. Churton, at his residence to the late Chas. F. Partington - who predeceased her 30 years ago, and who about the year 1850 built the old Windmill and Steam Flour Mill and Biscuit Factory, now being carried on by one of his sons. He manufactured the bricks used in the construction out of the land adjacent, and carried on an extensive business supplying the British troops and Maoris during the war-time with flour and biscuits.

Mrs. Partington leaves a family of eight sons and one daughter three of the sons predeceased her some fifty-four years ago.

The interment which was private, took place on Sunday morning last in the Symonds street Cemetery, where lay her husband and relatives, immediately under the new Grafton Bridge.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 72, 24 March 1908, Page 5

Mrs. Maria Goldie

The death occurred on Friday evening of Mrs. Maria Goldie, at her residence, 47 Pitt Street, Auckland. Mrs. Goldie, who was 93 years of age, was the widow of Mr. David Goldie, a former Mayor of Auckland and member of the House of Representatives, who died about 11 years ago.

She was the only daughter of the late Mr. Charles Frederick Partington, who built the old mill in Symonds Street, now owned by Mr. Joseph Partington. Mrs. Goldie was married in 1866, her husband having arrived in Auckland three years earlier from Tasmania.

The founder of the present firm of D. Goldie and Sons, Ltd., timber merchants, Mr. David Goldie soon became prominent in the business and public life of Auckland. He was appointed to the Provincial Council of Auckland in 1874, and he won the Auckland West seat in the House of Representatives in 1879. He was also successful in two subsequent elections for Auckland West, but he resigned his seat in 1892 for business reasons, for he had developed a very large timber business, then owning three mills.

He was a member for many years of the Auckland City Council, and was elected Mayor on three occasions, retiring from municipal politics in 1900. He also served on many other public bodies in Auckland.

Mrs. Goldie took no very great part in social life outside her home, but she was very interested in art, and at one time painted a good deal. She inherited her talent from her father, many of whose sketches are still preserved.

A son, the late Dr. W. H. Goldie, was a very fine painter who exhibited at exhibitions of the Auckland Society of Arts, and another son, Mr. C. F. Goldie, is the well-known Auckland artist, whose paintings of Maoris and Native life have won him fame. Two other sons, who are prominent business men, are Mr. H. T. Goldie and Mr. Arthur Goldie. Three daughters are Mrs. J. H. P. Bond and the Misses E. M. and V. E. Goldie.

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 63, 12 September 1938, Page 14

Partington. The death of Mr. Edward Robert Partington, of Morrinsville, a member of the Partington family who have owned the windmill in Karangahape Road since the early days of Auckland, occurred in the Waikato Hospital on August 24, at the age of 74 years.

Mr. Partington was manager of the old Morrinsville creamery, before the present butter factories were built. Prior to that he conducted a flour mill at Te Rore, Piroungia. Later he was a member of the staff of the New Zealand Dairy Association, being stationed at Harapepe, Paterangi, Ohaupo, Rukuhia and Morrinsville.

Mr. Partington was a widower with no children. His wife died about two years ago. He was at various times conductor of several church choirs and also of the Ohaupo Band.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 204, 29 August 1930, Page 16

(1) Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 173, 23 July 1940, Page 1