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MILLAR, William Robertson
William Robertson Millar
previously Millar and Austin
born 12 March 1871, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
died 13 July 1933, West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, England
married 1896 Alice Bennett
Tuapeka Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 4758, 2 June 1900, Page 2
Photography
Mr W. A. (sic) Millar notifies elsewhere that he has removed his place of business from Peel street to Ross Place, where, having premises more adapted to his business, he expects to be able to command an increased measure of support. In his old premises, in addition to being off the principal business street, Mr Millar labored under great disadvantages— the studio not having been designed to secure the best results in the matter of lighting — a most important thing in the art of photography. His present premises, which are situated in a good prominent position in Ross Place, have been fitted up according to his own ideas, with the result that the very best effects can be got. A feature of the new premises is that the acetylene gas installation has been put in, thus enabling photographs to be taken in the evening. The studio is nicely fitted with all the necessary paraphernalia usually to be found in the best photographic studios Mr Millar's enterprise will no doubt meet with the reward it deserves.
Tuapeka Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 4809, 28 November 1900, Page 4
Tuapeka Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 4768, 7 July 1900, Page 3
Mr W. R. Millar, who has been engaged in the photographic business in Lawrence during the past few years, leaves to-day for Rotorua, where be has received an appointment under the Government as assistant electrical engineer in connection with the Sanataria at that place. During his residence in Lawrence, Mr Millar identified himself with the Fire Brigade and with the Orchestral Society and Brass Band. On Monday evening he was presented with a silver pencil ease by the members of the Fire Brigade.
Mr W. R. Millar. A.M.A.I.E.E., M.Inst., Mun.E., who was with the Wellington City Council until coming to England as electrician of the Ruahine, with the 29th Reinforcements, has taken up munition work in London. He is works engineer at the National Filling Factory, at Park Royal, under the Ministry of Munitions.
Tuapeka Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 4961, 21 May 1902, Page 2
Mr W. R. Millar. A.M.A.I.E.E., M.Inst., Mun.E., who was with the Wellington City Council until coming to England as electrician of the Ruahine, with the 29th Reinforcements, has taken up munition work in London. He is works engineer at the National Filling Factory, at Park Royal, under the Ministry of Munitions.
Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16137, 15 February 1918
photo by William R. Millar, Lawrence
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Optimus Studio Co. Milton
Optimus Studio Co.
Milton
Bruce Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 137, 19 May 1903, Page 4
Clutha Leader, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2114, 1 May 1908, Page 4
Clutha Leader, Volume XXXV, Issue 2116, 18 December 1908, Page 4
W. Moffat
Clinton
YEREX, John Henry
John Henry Yerex
John Henry Yerex born circa 1863, died 28 February 1943 Auckland, aged 80 years, married 1896, Green Island, Otago, Barbara Ellen Keen (IGI), reg. as Gerex 1896/3161
Yerex-Keen.— On the 6th May,(1896) at St. Mark's Church, Green Island, by the Rev. D. O. Hampton, John H. Yerex, photographer, Milton, late of Belleville (Canada), to Barbara E. Keen, Milton.
Bruce Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 2755, 29 May 1896, Page 2
Births.
Yerex.— On the 23rd April (1897), at Union street, Milton, the wife of J. H. Yerex, photographer, of a son. (Reginald Earle Franklin Yerex died in 1900 aged 3 years)
Otago Witness, Issue 2258, 10 June 1897, Page 29
Yerex.— On the 29th November, at his parents' residence, Thames street, Oamaru, Reginald Earle Franklin, the dearly beloved and only child of John H. and Barbara Yerex; aged 3 years 7 months and 6 days. Deeply regretted.
Otago Witness, Issue 2439, 12 December 1900, Page 37
photograph by J. H. Yerex
Bruce Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 2660, 21 June 1895, Page 2A notice appears in another place which should attract attention. Mr Yerex, the local photographer, who has started in the studio behind the Bon Accord Bazaar (Milton), has a few words to say. He guarantees first-class work, and what we have already seen of it is really excellent. We would advise a call, See advt.
Bruce Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 2660, 21 June 1895, Page 2
Pushing — We learn from our local photographer, Mr Yerex, that he is employing a canvasser who will make a house to house canvas with coupons, which will give photos at a very much reduced rate. We wish Mr Yerex and his canvasser, Mr Barber, every success.
Bruce Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 2662, 28 June 1895, Page 2
Mr J. H. Yerex, our local photographer, draws attention to the coupon system, giving photos at reduced rates. Enlargements are a specialty. Mr Yerex announces that he has come to stay. See advt.
Bruce Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 2671, 30 July 1895, Page 2
Photography. — A very large crowd of people were gathered round the premises next the National Bank on Saturday night, all of whom were attracted by the fine display of photos in the windows, the work of Mr J. H. Yerex, our local artist. Some of the work turned out is really excellent.
Bruce Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 2679, 27 August 1895, Page 4
Arrangements have been made to have the Milton Football Club photographed at Mr J. H, Yerex's studio to-morrow. All members of the club are therefore requested to roll up at the studio at two o'clock.
Bruce Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 2681, 3 September 1895, Page 5
On Wednesday last, prior to the match with the Lawrence juniors, the members of the Milton Football Club, to the number of twenty-two, were photographed by Mr J. H. Yerex, at his studio. I have seen a copy of the group, and I must say that it is an excellent picture; in fact, a better group could not be wished for. I expect every member will take a copy, as it will make a fine picture to frame.
Bruce Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 2683, 10 September 1895, Page 5
Mr Yerex, photographic artist, has opened a studio in Peel-street next to the Commercial Hotel. Specimen's of his work may be seen in Mr J. H. Pearson's window, Ross Place. Mr Yerex has had very large and varied experience as a photographic artist, having been ten years in one of the largest studios in Canada. He has commenced a permanent business in Lawrence and Milton, and purposes visiting Lawrence on Thursdays and Fridays in each week during the summer months.
Tuapeka Times, Volume XXVLL, Issue 4275, 14 September 1895, Page 2
Mr J. H. Yerex, whose photographic studio is in Peel-street, announces that, for business reasons, he has decided to alter the periods of his professional visits to Lawrence. In future, therefore, Mr Yerex will visit Lawrence every alternate week, and will remain here for a week at a time. He will arrive in Lawrence to-day (Wednesday), and will be found in his studio any time until Saturday next; after that he will be in Lawrence every alternate Monday and remain until the following Saturday.
Tuapeka Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 4284, 16 October 1895, Page 3
Mr Yerex, photographer, is at present on a visit to Millers Flat, and intends to return to Lawrence in the course of a few days. His stay here, however, will be limited, as he purposes re-opening in Milton, where he will remain over the winter returning to Lawrence in the spring.
Tuapeka Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 4324, 7 March 1896, Page 2
photograph by J. H. Yerex, Lawrence
Photography; Local v. Whitewashed Yankee.
To The Editor. Sir,- The term whitewashed Yankee is given to a man (gratis) who pretends to be an American, but who is not. Last year a certain individual came travelling the Tuapeka district with a covered waggon taking photos of people's houses, etc., (a sort of a shilling a card trade) who then hailed direct from Nelson. The same individual has now blossomed out into the American Photo Co., from Wellington. I happen to possess the acquaintance of every photographer in Wellington during the past eight years and during that time no such name of firm has been in business there; a name apparently adopted since arrival in Balclutha as it sounded greater than his own, and some people are so easily carried away by a flowing name. Now what I am writing this letter for is not to find fault with their misleading title exactly but merely to vindicate myself from some of the insinuations which they or some of their touts (evidently some one photographed on the cheap, who feel grateful) are spreading the report that their work is vastly superior to mine, that I only come from Milton, etc., is very weak chaff indeed. I claim the honour of being able with truth to say that I have had nine years practical experience in two of the largest studios in Toronto and Bellville, Canada, before coming to New Zealand, and have settled in Milton during the past two years. The new American system which they claim to be introducing is so new that I learned it nearly 11 years ago. As I propose returning to Balclutha at an early date and probably making my headquarters there, I claim the right of a local man to warn the people against being misled by such false statements. — I am etc., J. H. Yerex. Kaitangata, December 17.
Clutha Leader, Volume XXIII, Issue 1172, 18 December 1896, Page 5
Joe and Richard Taylor
by Yerex, Photographer and Stationer, Milton, Otago, NZ
by Yerex, Photographer and Stationer, Milton, Otago, NZ
Mr J. H. Yerex has just returned from a week's tour through the Catlins district as far as Houipapa. He obtained a goodly collection of photos comprising settlers' homesteads, groups of men road making, river scenes, etc. Returning by Port Molyneux he secured a photo of a bottle-nose whale 21ft in length which was stranded on the beach near the mouth of the Clutha on Tuesday evening, and first discovered by Mr J. Tulloch. A second photo was taken during the process of cutting up the blubber, surrounded by a group of spectators. These photos will be on exhibition at Mr Yerex's studio in the course of a day or two.
Clutha Leader, Volume XXIV, Issue 1237, 11 March 1898, Page 5
We understand that Mr J. H. Yerex has received an offer to manage a photographic studio in one of the larger towns in the north, and having accepted the offer, will leave Balclutha about the middle of next month. Those therefore who wish to have pictures taken should attend to the matter at once before Mr Yerex leaves the township. It may be sometime before another photographer of equal ability visits the district.
Clutha Leader, Volume XXV, Issue 1274, 16 December 1898, Page 5
All you People who are always going to come kindly take notice this is final. Yerex Photo Artist, is leaving Balclutha, and gives you one more opportunity, which you should appreciate. You can get. equally as good a photo here in your midst as you will in Dunedin, and it will cost you less. Will be at home every day from now until January 15 (1899), then closed finally. You may miss the little studio and the most attractive window in the town. Your children's noses which have been flattened against this window for the past two years will now have an opportunity to grow straight. Everything in the shop (including this year's Christmas cards, Fancy Goods, etc.) reduced to lowest figure. Dozens of views (old samples) for sale from 3d each. J. H. Yerex, Clyde St., Balclutha.
Clutha Leader, Volume XXV, Issue 1275, 23 December 1898, Page 4
Friday, January 20.
At 4 o'clock.
MacLean and Co
Have received instructions from Mr J. H. Yerex to sell by auction on the premises, Clyde Street, Balclutha — The whole of his Furniture and Effects as Mr Yerex is leaving the district the whole is for absolute sale. At 4 o'clock.
MacLean and Co
Clutha Leader, Volume XXV, Issue 1277, 13 January 1899, Page 4
Oamaru
successor to Charles Martin in Oamaru
Mr Chas. Martin who has been in business so long in Oamaru as a high-class photographer has, through ill-health, been compelled to dispose of his business, and is leaving Oamaru for Wellington. His studio has been taken over by Messrs Yerex and Truelove, two energetic young men who come here with an extensive practical experience in photographic work. Mr Yerex has a record of some fifteen years Canadian and New Zealand experience while Mr Truelove has given the profession some twelve years in London and Johannesburg, South Africa.
Oamaru Mail, Volume XXIV, Issue 7427, 27 January 1899, Page 2
The terrific Canadian fire which recently broke out in the capital destroyed five square miles of beautiful buildings and property, 15,000 persons being rendered homeless. The Canadian Portrait Rooms, in Thames street, Oamaru, being isolated by 12,000 miles of cooling streams, escaped a scotching, and is daily visited by crowds of admiring people, amongst whom are some of the severest critics of Oamaru, all of the one opinion — That Yerex is turning out the best all-round work in Photography ever seen in this city. His enlarged portraits will compare with any first-class photographer in New Zealand, at prices within the reach of all. This Studio is near the Queen's Hotel, Thames street.
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North Otago Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 9751, 2 May 1900, Page 2
North Otago Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 9759, 12 May 1900, Page 2
reverse inscribed
"Mrs Lumer Australia, left Marion Moore"
photograph by J. H. Yerex, Thames Street, Oamaru
photograph by J. H. Yerex, Thames Street, Oamaru
photograph by J. H. Yerex, Thames Street, Oamaru
photograph by J. H. Yerex, Thames Street, Oamaru
photograph by J. H. Yerex, Thames Street, Oamaru
"Mrs Lumer Australia, left Marion Moore"
photograph by J. H. Yerex, Thames Street, Oamaru
photograph by J. H. Yerex, Thames Street, Oamaru
J. H. Yerex, Photographer.
New Zealand Mail, Issue 1787, 6 June 1906, Page 44 (Supplement)
New Zealand Mail, Issue 1787, 6 June 1906, Page 44 (Supplement)
NICHOLAS, Collan
Collan Nicholas
Collan Nicholas born circa 1837 Cornwall, England, emigrated to New Zealand in 1869, died 5 November 1909 aged 72 years, buried 6 November 1909 MacKay Cemetery, Queensland, married circa 1867, reg. Sep 1867 St. Austell, vol. 5c page 142, Emily Caroline Harry, born 5 February 1849, Bodmin, Cornwall, England, reg. Mar 1849 Bodmin vol. 9 page 37, youngest child of Edmund Harry, a physician, and his wife Amy Clarke, bapt. 7 March 1849 Bodmin, Cornwall, England, emigrated to New Zealand in 1869, died 27 June 1920 aged 70 at the residence of her daughter Mrs Josie Sharman, 5 Paterson Street, Brunswick, reg. no 4717
issue:
1. Collan Edmund Nicholas, born circa 1868, reg Sep 1868, St. Austell vol. 5c page 12[14], drowned while fishing at Invercargill 30 October 1885, reg. 1885/5207 aged 17 years
2. Edmund Harry Nicholas (grocer) reg. 1870/36890 New Zealand, married 24 August 1896 Launceston, Tasmania, Alice Matilda Ray daughter of Alfred and Ellen Ray
3. James Martyn Nicholas reg. 1872/38861 New Zealand, died 1872, reg. 1872/8675 aged 6 weeks
4. Emily Josephine Nicholas reg. 1874/14731 New Zealand
5. Amy Clark Nicholas reg. 1877/3307 New Zealand
6. Evelyn Wood Nicholas reg. 1883/6282 New Zealand
7. Theresa Annette Nicholas reg. 1885/1392 New Zealand
others?
Daisy
Philip Christie Nicholas
also see
Nicholas and Dougall [James Martyn Nicholas, brother of Collan and William Dougall]
Nicholas Bros [James Martyn Nicholas and Richard John Nicholas]
Buildings seem to grow apace in this township of Milton. During the past week Mr C. Nicholas has opened his new establishment next the Post Office, which is now quite thrown thereby into the background.
Bruce Herald, Volume VI, Issue 628, 16 June 1869
Saturday, 24th February, at 2 o'clock
Important Clearing - Out Sale Of Freehold Property, Stationery., &c, R. W. Capstick has received instructions from Mr Collan Nicholas, Photographer, Milton, Tokomairiro, to sell by auction, on the premises, on Saturday, the 24th inst., at 2 o'clock sharp.
All that piece or parcel of land, being part of sections 2 and 3, Block II., Mr James Elder Brown's subdivision of the Township of Milton, having a frontage of 30 feet to the Main South Road, and a depth of 155 feet, containing 20 poles (more or less), together with Stationer's Shop, and a four roomed dwelling-house, and detached newly erected Portrait Gallery 30ft in length, lighted from the roof and on both sides. Having spared no expense in making it perfect, the shop is replete, and fitted up so as to economise space. The whole of the valuable stock can be had by the purchaser of property, at valuation, otherwise the whole will be sold without reserve.
N.B.—The Auctioneer begs to inform his friends and the public in general, that the declining health of Mr. and Mrs Nicholas makes it imperative (and is the sole reason) for them to leave Milton. The property adjoins the Post Office, and directly opposite the Bank of Otago, situated in the most central part of the township. Terms at sale.
Otago Daily Times, Issue 3134, 22 February 1872, Page 4
Evening Star, Issue 6962, 23 July 1886
The first meeting of creditors in the estate of Collan Nicholas, of Milton, photographer, was held at the Assignee's office this afternoon. Mr Fraser appeared for the bankrupt.
Obituary.
The first meeting of creditors in the estate of Collan Nicholas, of Milton, photographer, was held at the Assignee's office this afternoon. Mr Fraser appeared for the bankrupt.
The bankrupt's statement showed: Liabilities, L 353 14s 10d; assets, L 255; deficiency, L98 14s 10d. The Bruce Property Investment and Building Society are secured creditors for L200, holding a mortgage on house, shop, and a quarter acre of land in Milton. The principal unsecured creditors are:—J. Horsburgh, L33; New Zealand Drug Company, L56 11s; J. Wilkie and Co., L15; 'Otago Daily Times,' L13; R. T. Wheeler, L8; J. Braithwaite, L6; P. Hayman and Co., L6.
The bankrupt, examined, stated that he had been in business seventeen years [therefore since about 1869], and his present position was owing to sickness in his family and the death of a son [Collan Edmund Nicholas] by drowning at Invercargill. He could not offer more than 2s in the £. The meeting adjourned for a week.
Evening Star, Issue 6966, 28 July 1886
Obituary.
The death occurred at the District Hospital yesterday of Mr. Collan Nicholas, late proprietor of the St. Austell photographic studio. Mr. Nicholas was 72 years of age at the time of his death. He originally came from St. Austell, Cornwall. He had just disposed of his Mackay business, and one of his sons had just opened in business at the Proserpine. The deceased leaves a widow and one daughter, who at present reside in Melbourne, and two sons. The youngest son (who had been at the Proserpine to assist his brother) returned from the north yesterday, and will thus be able to attend his father's funeral, which takes place to-day at 10a.m.
Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld.) Saturday 6 November 1909, page 4
Milton
Otago
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Tokomairiro, Otago
Tasmania
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