Charles Alfred Winn
Charles Alfred Winn was the son the photographer Benjamin Winn and his wife Susannah nee Farrants. He was born in Hammersmith, England in 1871 and his birth was birth registered Kensington, London June Quarter 1871 vol. 1a page 191 or 194).
He arrived at Port Chalmers, Otago on the ship Piako on 5 February 1878 aged about 7 years. In 1899 he married Mary Ann Kearney, the eldest daughter of the late Daniel Kearney at Barbadoes Street, Christchurch by the Very Rev Father Le Menant Des Chesnais, S.M., Vicar-General, reg. 1899/3467.
He died 22 November 1946 Dunedin aged 76 years, reg. 1946/36207 and was buried Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin, Block 190, plot 11.
Tauranga
June 1896
Mr Chas. A. Winn, photographer, has opened a studio at Mr E. J. Allely's premises, Strand, and is quoting extremely reasonable rates for the current month. Specimens of various styles of his work can now be seen at the studio, consisting of photographs and enlargements of a high order of merit and these should be inspected by any who contemplate, having photographs as they will serve to show that Mr Winn is quite at home in the various branches of his art.
Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XXII, Issue 3405, 1 June 1896, Page 2
After about a month the studio was destroyed by fire.
Sydney, Australia
1896-August 1897
He went to Sydney, Australia probably in 1896 for a short time returning to Lyttelton on 13 August 1897 on the s.s. Mararoa, from Sydney via Wellington.
New Zealand Times. Volume, Issue 3203, 12 August 1897, page 2
Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9805, 14 August 1897, page 9
The Crown Studio
145 Manchester Street, Christchurch
from October 1897 to 1901
145 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
- Sorrell's Studio
- N. L. Baird and Co ., ticket and signwriters. Advertised as "late Sorrell's Studio" from June 1896
- Charles A. Winn (Oct 1897)
Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9865, 23 October 1897, Page 1
Artistic.— Mr Chas. A. Winn has opened business as a photographer in Manchester street, nearly opposite Burkes Hotel, and judging from the artistic excellence of the samples exhibited, this new aspirant for public favour ought to secure a goodly share.
Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9872, 1 November 1897, Page 5
Star, Issue 6632, 2 November 1899, Page 3
Star, Issue 6670, 16 December 1899, Page 5
Star , Issue 7231, 22 October 1901, Page 3 |
"Aggie & Eva"
by Charles A. Winn, Christchurch
[purchased July 2023]
above photograph courtesy of The Laurence Eagle Collection
Elizabeth Ann Raddon nee Jackson born 9 September 1860, died 3 September 1937 at her residence, 37 Sullivan Avenue, Opawa, Christchurch with her children Kenneth Hugh Hunter Raddon, 1885-1963 and Kathleen Elizabeth Hocking Raddon, 1892-1977 (married 1stly James Arthur Taylor, second Henry Sweney).
Elizabeth Ann Raddon nee Jackson born 9 September 1860, died 3 September 1937 at her residence, 37 Sullivan Avenue, Opawa, Christchurch
Feilding
1901
In January 1901 he was appointed the Manager of Bunting's Studio in Manchester Street, Feilding. He continued in Feilding until June 1903. The following year he is shown at Temuka.
Feilding Star, Volume XXII, Issue 172, 24 January 1901, Page 3
Feilding Star, Volume XXII, Issue 172, 24 January 1901, Page 3
Temuka
1903-1910
succeeded William McGuire June 1903
succeeded by William Holwell January 1910
Mr Winn, who has taken over the business recently carried on by Mr McGuire, photographer, of Temuka, announces in another column that a dozen cabinet-size photos, can be procured for 12s 6d. The work turned out by Mr Winn is of a high class, and he is in consequence meeting with encouraging support in his business.
Temuka Leader, Issue 4062, 13 June 1903, page 2.
In 1907 his studio was one of four buildings destroyed by a fire. This building he leased from Mrs C. Hornbrook.
Town Improvements
New Buildings in King Street, Temuka
New Buildings in King Street, Temuka
... Bates' Buildings ... The southern shop is occupied by Mr Winn, photographer, and has also a frontage of 15 feet, the walls being 12 feet high and running back 65 feet. The front portion of the building is devoted to the show room, and fitted with large plate-glass windows, at the back of which are sliding kauri sashes, glazed with Muranese glass.
All the walls arc match-lined, and painted cream colour. The room is fitted with counter and stands to display specimens of the artistic work done on the premises.
A 4ft hall leads to the photographic studio, but between this room and the shop are dressing-room, dark-room, and work-room.
The photographic studio is a large room 30ft by 15ft, fitted up in the most modern style. and is beautifully lit with large skylight reaching from the ridge to within two feet of the floor on the south side, The floor is covered with linoleum of neat pattern, the furnishings are appropriate and handsome, and the room presents quite a luxurious appearance.
A bull-nosed iron verandah runs along the front, and gives a good finish to the building...
All the walls arc match-lined, and painted cream colour. The room is fitted with counter and stands to display specimens of the artistic work done on the premises.
A 4ft hall leads to the photographic studio, but between this room and the shop are dressing-room, dark-room, and work-room.
The photographic studio is a large room 30ft by 15ft, fitted up in the most modern style. and is beautifully lit with large skylight reaching from the ridge to within two feet of the floor on the south side, The floor is covered with linoleum of neat pattern, the furnishings are appropriate and handsome, and the room presents quite a luxurious appearance.
A bull-nosed iron verandah runs along the front, and gives a good finish to the building...
Temuka Leader, Issue 5780, 18 February 1909, page 2
above - a photograph by Charles Alfred Winn, Temuka
above - a photograph by Charles Alfred Winn, Temuka
Dunedin
Mr C. A. Winn, who has carried on business in Temuka for some years as a photographer, has disposed of his business to Mr William Holwell, who is well and favourably known throughout the district, Mr and Mrs Winn purpose taking up their residence in Christchurch. While in Temuka Winn has done all he could to advance its interests. He has been from its start an enthusiastic member of the Catholic Club, and is now its president, and when he leaves he will take with him the good wishes of a wide circle of friends.
Temuka Leader, Issue 5816, 27 January 1910, Page 2
above - a photograph by Charles Alfred Winn, Temuka
[purchased October 2023]
Dunedin
Mr Charles A. Winn who has been Dunedin manager for Wrigglesworth and Binns for the past 16 years [1923] of his 26 years’ [1913] service with the firm, is resigning at the end of the month for health, reasons.
Otago Daily Times, Issue 23925, 28 September 1939
Photographer - Winn Charles A., 145 Manchester Street, Christchurch
The New Zealand Post Office Directory (Wise's) for 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909 and 1910.
Photographer - Winn Chas. A., Temuka
Daniel Kearney
An inquest was held at the Mitre Hotel, Lyttelton, yesterday, before Mr R. Beetham, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr J. T. Gifford was chosen foreman, to inquire into the facts surrounding the death of Daniel Kearney, who died on board the steamer Wakatu on the passage from Port Robinson to Lyttelton on Wednesday.
The evidence was to the effect that the deceased, who had been engaged upon the road works at Cheviot, was taken ill on Tuesday, and had to cease work. He was given a dose of "pain-killer" by one of his mates, but getting no better, was put on board the steamer to be brought to the hospital for treatment.
During Wednesday afternoon he died. Dr T. O. Guthrie deposed to conducting a postmortem examination and found that death had resulted from stoppage of the bowels. The jury returned a verdict accordingly, and added a rider expressing the opinion that the Government should provide a medicine chest under the charge of some competent person at the works.
An inquest was held at the Mitre Hotel, Lyttelton, yesterday, before Mr R. Beetham, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr J. T. Gifford was chosen foreman, to inquire into the facts surrounding the death of Daniel Kearney, who died on board the steamer Wakatu on the passage from Port Robinson to Lyttelton on Wednesday.
The evidence was to the effect that the deceased, who had been engaged upon the road works at Cheviot, was taken ill on Tuesday, and had to cease work. He was given a dose of "pain-killer" by one of his mates, but getting no better, was put on board the steamer to be brought to the hospital for treatment.
During Wednesday afternoon he died. Dr T. O. Guthrie deposed to conducting a postmortem examination and found that death had resulted from stoppage of the bowels. The jury returned a verdict accordingly, and added a rider expressing the opinion that the Government should provide a medicine chest under the charge of some competent person at the works.
Star, Issue 4871, 9 February 1894, Page 3
