Early New Zealand Photographers: Oamaru

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photographs by an unknown photographer/s

Herbert Vivian Kerbins, born 5 December 1870, 33 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia [1], reg. 24881/1870 Victoria [as Herbert Kerbins], the third child and eldest son of Catherine Kneefe [born circa 1846, at sea] and George Kerbins [born circa 1836, Exeter, England] hotel waiter, restaurant keeper, later a ship's steward, died 8 June 1937 at his residence 25 Benelong Crescent, Bellevue Hill, Sydney [2] aged 66 years, reg. 10971/1937, buried Waverley Cemetery, Sydney [3], married 1903, reg. 9715/1903 Woollahra, New South Wales, Alma Margaret Petersen born 25 May 1880 Queensland, reg. 1880/C/5997 [as Alma Magrethe Petersen], daughter of Hilma Amalie Carlsen and Hans Thomson Petersen, [or Hans Thomsen Petersen] watchmaker and jeweller of the firm Horn and Petersen, died 28 August 1970 Petersham, New South Wales, she married secondly 1943, Woollahra, New South Wales, Harold Glenmore Broughton.

His parents Catherine Kneefe and George Kerbins married on 13 June 1864 at the Wesleyan Parsonage, Lydiard Street, Ballarat by James Waugh, Minister, he was then a hotel waiter aged 28 years and Catherine was a servant aged 19 years [4].

The Star (Ballarat), Tuesday 3 April 1860, page 1

Kerbins had two older sisters, Georgina Kerbins born 3 July 1865 at Armstrong Street, Ballarat and Jane Kerbins "Jeannie" born 26 January 1868 at Melbourne Road, Ballarat, there were two younger siblings, a sister Minnie Kerbins born in 1873 in Melbourne and a brother Rudolf Edgar Nicholas Kerbins born in 1878. Both these younger children died shortly after their births. Georgina married in 1882 to John Hutchinson and Jeannie married in 1890 to Charles McCoy.

Obituary

Mr. Herbert Vivian Kerbins, who died at his residence at Bellevue Hill on Tuesday, was one of the pioneers of the motor industry in Australia. He was one of the earliest car owners and one of the original members of the Royal Australian Automobile Club. He was associated with the distribution of British automobiles, and for many years was managing director of Light Cars, Ltd. He is survived by Mrs. Kerbins.

The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Thursday 10 June 1937, Page 8

The grave and headstone of Herbert Vivian Kerbins [right]. He is buried with members of the Petersen family.

Kerbins & Co's Studio

348 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne

1889

The Age (Melbourne), Monday 30 December 1889, page 1

Kerbins & Co.

[Bust portrait of man, to right, with moustache, wearing military uniform].

State Library of Victoria

New Zealand

1892-1893

During the period from about April 1892 to March 1893 Vivian Kerbins worked for the Christchurch studio George Eden Co. Ltd., as the Head Printer and Manager. Eden incorrectly identified him as an American in his advertisements.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXVII, Issue 9697, 11 April 1892, Page 1

Press, Volume L, Issue 8402, 8 February 1893, Page 1

Messrs Wrigglesworth, and Binns, the celebrated photographers of Wellington have purchased the whole of the businesses of The Eden George Company, Limited. The staff, including Mr Vivian Kerbins, the manager of the work-rooms, are retained, and all persons holding deposit tickets are informed that they can use same until March 31st. Messrs Wrigglesworth and Binns will also shortly open a further studio in Christchurch for the production of their (patented) matt opal types and other work of the most fashionable type. Offers of premises for a second studio are invited.—(advt)

Press, Volume L, Issue 8417, 25 February 1893, Page 7

Early in February 1893 Wrigglesworth and Binns of Wellington purchased the studio, initially retaining the George Eden name. Vivian Kerbins then resigned with effect from 4 March 1893. However by that time he had already made arrangements to form his own photographic company Vivian Kerbins & Co., with George S. Parker, who was perhaps another former George Eden employee.

Vivian Kerbins & Co

Herbert Vivian Kerbins and George S. Parker

1893

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXIX, Issue 9972, 27 February 1893, Page 1

During the period from February to May 1893 Vivian Kerbins & Co., visited seven South Island towns:

Kumara
Hokitika
Ross

Greymouth
Kurow

Oamaru
Temuka

Newspaper advertisements seem to indicate that Vivian Kerbins remained in Christchurch to process the negatives taken by George Parker on the West Coast. Kerbins however appears to gone to Oamaru around the middle of March 1893 and established a studio in Thames Street. Later in May they opened a studio in Temuka.

The company never advertised a studio in Christchurch although "Christchurch" was printed on their cabinet cards. It is likely they never had a studio in Christchurch.

Grey River Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7594, 17 February 1893, Page 2

Kumara

about 22 February 1893.

No details regarding the visit to Kumara have been found other than a notice in the Westport newspaper of 23 February 1893 indicating that Parker had arrived in Westport "from Kumara where they have lately been doing good business".

Mr G. Parker, manager for the great, surprise firm of photographers, arrived here last night from Kumara where they have lately been doing good business. All work will be finished by the Eden George Company, Christchurch. Mr Parker is now making the necessary arrangements to open in Hokitika for a few weeks. An advertisement giving full particulars, will appear in to-morrow's issue.

West Coast Times, Issue 9500, 23 February 1893, Page 2

Hokitika

Revell Street

from 22 February 1893, a notice in The West Coast Times of 23 February 1893 indicates "Mr G. Parker, manager for the great, surprise firm of photographers, arrived here last night from Kumara." They continued in Hokitika until about the 24 March when they went south to Ross.

Twelve beautifully enamelled cabinet photos and one 15 x 12 enlargement on opal for 17s 6d. This is indeed a wonderful announcement, and yet quite true. Mr George Parker, representing Vivian, Kerbins and Co., has taken the premises opposite Williams' chemist shop, Revell street, and will take photos at the price we have named. Go and see him and verify our statement.

West Coast Times, Issue 9501, 24 February 1893, Page 2

A great attraction was presented in Revell street last night, in the shop opposite that of Williams', chemist, Messrs Vivian Kirbins [sic] and Co have a show of photos which are a veritable surprise when we consider the very low price at which they are supplied and the excellence of the work.

West Coast Times, Issue 9502, 25 February 1893, Page 2

West Coast Times, Issue 9502, 25 February 1893, Page 3

West Coast Times, Issue 9518, 16 March 1893, Page 3

Ross

about 25 March 1893

West Coast Times, Issue 9521, 20 March 1893, Page 3

Sergeant John Millar Langdon [or John Miller Langdon] of the Brunner Rifle Volunteers. He was killed in the Brunner Mine disaster on 26 March 1896 aged 33 years. A total of 65 miners died in the disaster, almost half of the Brunner underground work force. This was the worst mining disaster in New Zealand’s history.

Photographed by Vivian Kerbins & Co., probably during their visit to the West Coast during March and April 1893.

[purchased September 2021]

unidentified woman by Vivian Kerbins & Co.
Ferrymead Heritage Park, Christchurch

Oamaru

The Surprise firm of photographers advertise elsewhere that for one month they will offer a very special line to the public of Oamaru, as detailed in the advertisement. The firm have already established studios on the West Coast and extensive workrooms in Christchurch, and intend to leave no stone unturned to turn out satisfactory work. Mr Vivian Kerbin [sic], who is the manager of the firm, has had wide experience in Australia, and has also been managing for the well-known firm of Eden George and Co. It is the intention of the new firm to establish studios in the south.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XVIII, Issue 5583, 14 March 1893, Page 2

The Vivian Kerbins Photographic Company, who are located next the Waitaki Buildings, announce their intention of executing 12 enamelled cabinet photographs and one 15 by 12 opal enlargement for the sum of 15s. Particulars appear in our advertising columns. Mr Kerbins, the head of the company, is known in Melbourne as "the King Photographer," on account of the extensive business he carried on there. The company's head establishment is in Christchurch.

North Otago Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 7831, 25 March 1893, Page 2

Temuka

from 3 May 1893

Temuka Leader, Issue 2497, 2 May 1893, Page 2

Hawera

June 1893

The Lyttelton Times of 5 June 1893 shows Kerbins [as Kerhein] and Parker departed for Wellington on the s.s. Rotorua. However the Wellington newspaper the New Zealand Times shows them arriving from Lyttelton on the s.s. Penguin.

June 3—Rotorua, s.s.. 876 tons, Cameron, for Wellington. Union Steamship Company, agents. Passengers for Wellington - Misses Kerbein and Johnston, Mesdames Howell, Pearce, Hayhurst and Francis, Hon J. M’Kenzie, Messrs Eiby, Hayhurst, Francis, Kerhein, Parker, Hollow, Leeming, Barty, Brabner, Hayhurst and Headings.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXIX, Issue 10055, 5 June 1893, Page 4

Penguin, ss, 442 tons, Phillips, from Lyttelton [to Wellington]. Passengers — Saloon ... Kerbins, Parker ...

New Zealand Times, Volume LIV, Issue 9919, 5 June 1893, Page 1

Mr G. Parker, advance agent of the Great Surprise firm of photographers— who hays been doing very large business in the South Island— arrived here yesterday, and is now busily engaged making the necessary arrangements to open in Hawera, for a short season. It will be seen by the business notice in another column that sample pictures can now be seen in the shop next door to Mr McNiven, plumber, Regent-street.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XX, Issue 2454, 15 June 1893, Page 2

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XX, Issue 2459, 21 June 1893, Page 3

[this notice first appeared in the Hawera & Normanby Star on 15 June 1893 Page 3 and continued until 21 June 1893. Some overdrawing on the original image has been removed digitally.]

Olga Studio

160 Regent Street, Redfern, New South Wales.

Managed by H. Kerbins

At the marriage of Emma Moon and Henry Clifton Jones at Redfern on 15 June 1908, Mr. Kirbins [sic] of the Olga Studios presented the bride with photographs of the bridal couple.

The Ulladulla and Milton Times (NSW), Sat 27 Jun 1908, Page 8

Mr. H. Kerbins has taken over the management of Messrs. Maillard and Co., of Phillip-street. This firm holds the agency for the Brasier, Morris-Cowley, and other high-grade cars. Mr. Kerbins has been connected with motoring from its inception, and was one of the first half-dozen motorists in the State to drive a car.

Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), Sunday 29 February 1920, page 14

Alma Margaret Kerbins

Dear Editor.- A paper was given to me entitled the Young Idea, and while looking over it I saw your offer of a pail of pretty bangles to the girl who sent you the Best Original Letter so I thought I would try. I was twelve years on the 25th May, 1892 ; I have two brothers and a sister, but as I am the youngest I have not much to do, my brothers names are Alfred and Charles, and my sister is Hilma and my own is Alma I am generally happy, but there is one thing that makes me feel unhappy when I think of it, and that is, that I have no father, he died when I was only three years old [died 6 November 1883 aged 42 years], so I do not remember much of him; he has been dead nine years now. There is a lady who is staying with us and has got a baby boy, he was born on the 23rd of May, 1892, and is going to be called Charles Albert, he is three weeks old now and is a very healthy baby; I have been promised to go out with this lady the first time she takes the baby out, I was very glad because I love little babies very much, I have not any more to tell you this time so I will now close.
-I remain, Yours sincerely, Alma M. Petersen. 56 Windsor-street Paddington.

The Dawn (Sydney, NSW), Friday 1 July 1892, Page 26

Birthday Card Led to Divorce Court
On her husband's birthday two years ago, Mrs. Olga Eva Broughton found a birthday card in his pocket, inscribed "From Alma to Glen." On the card was a picture of an elephant and the words, "An elephant never forgets." Mrs. Broughton, 44 (formerly Hart) of Girilang Avenue, Vaucluse, said this when she petitioned yesterday for divorce from Harold Glenmore Broughton, 58, photographer. She alleged that Broughton had committed adultery in June last with Alma Kerbins, of Benelong Crescent, Bellevue Hill.

The suit was undefended, and Mr. Justice Owen granted a decree nisi.

The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), Friday 14 June 1940, Page 8

1] Birth certificate downloaded and viewed - 29 August 2021

[2] The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Wednesday 9 June 1937, Page 14
[3] The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Thursday 10 June 1937, Page 9

[4] Marriage certificate downloaded and viewed - 29 August 2021

RIES, Malcolm

Malcolm Ries

1835-1900

Malcolm Ries born circa 1835 Tasmania, Australia the son of Elizabeth and Philip G. Ries, died May 1900 New Zealand. His father Philip G. Ries of Hesse Cassel, born circa 1783, died 26 March 1857 at his residence, "Boxwood Forest", Victoria in his 74th year, reg. no 54/1857 Victoria, son of Bernard Ries, Esq., Councellor, Hesse Cassel and cousin to His Excellency, Francis Von Ries, Esq. of Frankfurt, Germany. His mother Elizabeth Jennings born circa 1806, died 12 June 1871 at her residence, Stafford Street, Dunedin aged 65 years, reg. 1871/6331. His parents, with one child departed the Downs on 14 April 1824 on the ship "Denmark Hill" arrived Hobart Town, Tasmania on 31 August 1824, a second child was born on the voyage [1].

On the 12th June, at her residence, Stafford street, Elizabeth Ries, wife of the late Philip Ries, aged 65 years. Melbourne papers please copy.
Otago Daily Times, Issue 2917, 13 June 1871

Deaths.
In June, 1857, at Hesse Cassel, in the 77th year of his age, His Excellency Francis von Ries, Esq., Privy Councillor, Hessian Minister, &c., at Frankfort, Germany, first cousin to the late Mr. P. Ries, Boxwood Forest, Pentridge. Much and deeply regretted by all his friends and relations.
The Argus (Melbourne), Wed 3 Feb 1858, Page 4

issue of Elizabeth and Philip G. Ries:
[1.] William Philip George Ries born 1823, baptised 2 April 1823 St Stephen's Church, Coleman Street, London, died 1867 New Zealand, reg. 1867/10182 aged 43 years
[2.] Mary Salania Ries or Maria Salacia Ries born 1824, died 20 October 1874 New Zealand, reg. 1874/15974 aged 50 years, buried Southern Cemetery, Dunedin, block 4P, plot 123
[3.] James Dunnell Ries
[4.] Frances Mathilde Ries married 4 October 1870 Sandridge by Dr Plummer, Frederick Richard Ferrar eldest son of Frederick Ferrar, Esq., of London
[5.] Malcolm Ries
[6.] Henry Ries died 1920, reg. 1920/1195 aged 83 years

Mr Henry Ries, an old resident of the town, died at the hospital on Sunday morning and was buried on Tuesday. He had acted as gearman for the Fire Brigade for about 18 years, and was accorded a fireman's funeral. The Rev. A. D. Kirkland conducted the funeral service, and Capt. K. Marshall read the customary Fire Brigade ritual. Mr Ries was 83 years of age, a native of Richmond, Tasmania, and had been in New Zealand for about 60 years.
Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume XLV, Issue XLV, 30 July 1920

Death: Ries.— On October 20, 1874, at her residence, Maria Salacia Ries, sister of Mr Malcolm Ries, photographer, Princes street, Dunedin, aged 50 years.

Evening Star, Issue 3639, 21 October 1874

Ries and Co.,
American Photograph Gallery
1870

Otago Daily Times, Issue 2516, 28 February 1870 [this notice continued in the Otago Daily Times until 5 March 1870]

Ries and Thomson

[Malcolm Ries and Henry E. Thomson]

George Street, Dunedin

1873

Evening Star, Issue 3182, 2 May 1873

Otago Daily Times, Issue 3584, 31 July 1873

Ries and Co.

Oamaru

1876

North Otago Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1200, 16 February 1876

Ries and Co.

Colonsay Street, Lawrence

1876

Tuapeka Times, Volume IX, Issue 589, 9 August 1876

Ries v. Campbell.
(To the Editor.)

Sir, — About two months ago I was sent for in great haste to photograph the dying daughter of a railway employe (sic) named Campbell, residing at Paddy's Point - a distance of some six or seven miles from Lawrence. I obeyed the summons though it was half-past three o'clock on a Sunday afternoon; and without observing the golden rule among most photographers - namely, payment in advance. I arrived at Campbell's residence about half-past five; had then to construct from his drawing-room what is technically called a dark-room for chemical purposes; took three negatives of the girl whom I found in bed propped up with pillows, her head leaning on her hands, swaying to and fro, unable to speak or keep still for more than a second or two at a time. This part of the work took me fully two hours. I then walked to Havelock, engaged an express for the return journey to Lawrence, which I did not reach before twelve that night, and at a cost of ten shillings. I supplied to Campbell from the best of the three negatives I had taken a dozen and a half of very fair Cartes de Visite (under the circumstances) of his dying child, and half a dozen at his own request from one of the two others, and which were the ones he returned after being summoned and three weeks after having previously seen proofs from all three. When this troublesome and unpleasant work had been performed, I applied to Mr Campbell for payment of my bill, which was only £3, including travelling expenses. All I could obtain from him was one pound for which I had to go again to Paddy's Point, entailing on me more travelling expenses. Well, sir, at this stage of the proceedings applied to the Magistrate's Court at Lawrence for redress, and they awarded me £1 more; so that in reality I obtained less than 30s, deducting expenses for the second journey to Paddys Point. Poor remuneration truly! What a pity for me the Magistrates had not known the trouble of making photographs under such circumstances. - I am, &c,

M. Ries, Edinburgh Photograph Company. P.S.- It is not true that I agreed to give Campbell two and a half dozens of photo, for £2 10s. M. R.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XIII, Issue 612, 6 March 1880, Page 3

Edinburgh Photo Co.
St Bathans
1882

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume XII, Issue 686, 2 December 1882

Edinburgh Photo Co.
Naseby
1883

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume XII, Issue 696, 8 February 1883

Mr Ries of the Edinburgh Photo Company, is still in Naseby, doing a very fair business. He will remain here probably a fortnight longer, when he will take his departure for fresh fields and pastures new. We have been shown several photographic views, etc., taken by Mr Ries, and we have no hesitation in saying that they reflect the highest credit upon his skill as an artist. Our friends should give him a call ere he leaves the town.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume XIII, Issue 701, 15 March 1883

The courts.
Resident Magisrates's Court, Naseby.
Monday, April 16th. Before John S. Hickson, Esq., Warden,

Indecent Language.
On the information of Sergeant Carlyon, Malcolm Ries, photographer, was charged with that he did, at Naseby, on April 10 unlawfully use certain indecent language within the hearing of Mrs Andrew White then and there passing in a certain public place—to wit, Leven-street, Naseby.

Sergeant Carlyon prosecuted; Mr Ries conducted his own case, and pleaded "Not Guilty."

Mrs Andrew White, of Home Gully, Naseby, being sworn, deposed: Some time since I gave an order to Mr Ries for some half-a-dozen photographs. On April 10 I was shown a proof of the likeness. I remarked that they had not been satisfactorily taken, and of course I took exception to them, upon which defendant lost his temper and became very rude to me. I then left the shop, and Ries followed me to the door, and abused me on the public street. He told me I wanted kicking, interspersing this threat with some choice language.

Cross-examined by defendant: I will swear positively I was standing on the footpath when you told me I wanted kicking I did not use any provoking language to you. I believe I did call you a mad fool. I also said, :if I believe in ghosts and spirits as you do, I would shoot or hang myself."

By Sergeant Carlyon: I made the remark about the ghosts and spirits when I was out on the foot-path.

Constable Rasmussen deposed: I saw Mrs White in Ries' shop on the 10th instant. I heard him threaten to kick her. I did not hear the whole of the dispute. When I first entered the shop, Mrs White was looking at some photographs and she said, "They are very dim." Ries replied with an oath and told her to clear out, asking what she meant by coming there to find fault with his work. Mrs White asked, "What have I done to be insulted in this manner?"

Before she reached the door defendant again swore at her upon which Mrs White said,- "You must be mad." After she reached the street, defendant threatened to kick her, when she said "If I believed in ghosts or spirits, I would shoot or hang myself."

Defendant (to witness).: Now, sir, remember that you are in the witness-box, and take care that you do not perjure yourself. On you oath Will you positively and truthfully swear that the statement you have just given is true in every particular?

Constable Rasmussen: Yes, I swear it Mrs White did not mention anything about the ghost until you used improper language to her. I swear positively she was on the street when you threatened to kick her. You went to the door and used the language; you were not standing behind the counter at the time.

This was the case for the prosecution.

For the defence, Mr Ries called. S. J. Evans, chemist, Naseby, who deposed: I heard the altercation that took place on April 10 between Mrs White and defendant. When I went into the shop I saw Ries was engaged with Mrs White, so I retired into a back room. I heard Mrs White call defendant a mad fool, and tell him that if she believed in ghosts or spirits she would shoot or hang herself. Defendant (who is evidently a Spiritualist): Now, Mr Evans, don't you think that the greatest insult that could be offered to me?

Mr Evans: Well, I could hardly say, Mr Ries.

Sergeant Carlyon: Oh, go on with the evidence, Mr Ries. Surely you haven't brought Mr Evans ' here as an expert on the subject of ghosts and spirits. (Laughter.)

Mr Evans (evidence continued); I swear positively that when defendant threatened to kick complainant he was standing behind the counter, Mrs White being at the time about two yards from she door. I am positive of this. Defendant did not use improper language till complainant provoked and aggravated, him.

Cross-examined : I heard Ries threaten to kick complainant. When he used the threat, Mrs White was not standing on the foot-path, neither had she left the shop. Defendant said something at the door about "damning her eyes," but this was addressed more to himself than to complainant. Defendant lost his temper during the dispute, and behaved in an ungentlemanly manner to complainant.

By defendant : You did not act in an ungentlemanly manner till you were provoked. You indulged in a little profanity after the door was shut.

Re-cross-examined: Mrs White could not have gone ten yards before defendant "damned." her eyes. . Ries looked out of the door after complainant had left the shop; he then closed the door, and made use of some profane language.

By His Worship: The bad language could have been heard by passers-by.

Mr Ries then entered the witness-box, and took the oath in the usual manner, although evidently very much averse to doing so. He said: About ten days ago Mrs White came to my studio and had her likeness taken. She gave instructions for a full length photo. I showed complainant a proof of the picture, when she expressed herself satisfied with it, and forthwith ordered half-a-dozen copies. Mrs White came to the shop on the, 10th instant, and when shown the photos, she found fault with them, and said I had taken them wrong — that I should have taken her bust only. She also said that the face was out of all proportion to the body," and, taking up a photo, of Miss King — a young lady, of Naseby, aged 18, your Worship — said, That's the way I wanted it taken." I replied, "Oh, you are foolish. You surely don't want to be taken like that. I can't make a young girl of you. (Laughter) Hereupon Mrs White called me a lot of bad names. She said I was a mad fool, and told me that if she was a madman like me and believed in ghosts and spirits, she would hang herself. She had no right to say that to me your our Worship, and she insulted me saying it. I state positively that I did not swear at Mrs White when she was on the foot-path.

Cross-examined: I did not swear at Mrs White till she provoked me.

His Worship : I am inclined to believe the evidence of Constable Rasmussen and Mrs White in preference to that of Mr Evans and defendant. No doubt defendant was very angry,and used improper language; and I can readily understand that Mr Evans is right in his mind, as to the truth of his statement. The ease does not call for extreme measures, and I think if I convict defendant and fine him in a nominal amount he' will be sufficiently punished. I hope that on a future occasion, when he has a female to deal with, he will learn to curb his temper and his tongue. Mr Ries, you are fined 10s and costs of case, 14s.

Mr Ries then took two £l notes from his pocket-book, and proffered them to the Clerk of the Court in payment of the fine and costs.

Mr Garvey: I want stamps, please Mr Ries—stamps to the value of 19s, and 5s in money.

Mr Ries: But I haven't stamps, so you'll have to take the money!

Mr Garvey: But, surely you know the road to the Post Office.

Mr Ries: Well, yes. I say, what'll you have? Do you perfer sixpenny, threepenny, twopenny or half-penny stamp? I suppose half-pennies will do?

Mr Garvey: Please get them large as you can.

Mr Ries then obtained the stamps, handed them to Mr Garvey, and left the Court, evidently not rejoicing.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume XIII, Issue 706, 19 April 1883

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume XVIII, Issue 1020, 22 June 1889

Mr Malcolm Reis [sic], photographer, has forwarded to the Exhibition a panorama of Naseby. The views have been very well taken, and include the whole of the township, winter- scenes, and,the principal buildings. They have been nicely arranged in a frame, and form a very creditable production.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume XVIII, Issue 1042, 21 November 1889

A number of photographic views in connection with the recent encampment of the Naseby Rifle Volunteers are on view in Mr. R. Hosie's window. They are exceedingly well finished, and reflect credit on the photographer, Mr. Ries, who is prepared to receive orders for any number.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume 23, Issue 1170, 5 May 1892

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume 24, Issue 1264, 15 February 1894

Mr Malcolm Ries, photographer announces in this issue that he has reduced his charges, and people may now get their photos taken at prices hitherto unheard of in this district. A number of photos by Mr Ries are on view at the Oddfellows' Hall, and they are certainly creditable specimens of the art. For brilliancy, roundness, and neatness of finish they are hard to beat, and are also very skillfully retouched.

Prominent among the collection are a number of our townspeople, among them being one or two in Masonic regalia, which are really well done and artistically finished.

Mr Ries has now been a resident in the town for a number of years; and his work is so well known in the district that it needs no comment from us, suffice it to say that Mr Ries seems to thoroughly understand his business. Mr Ries's studio is at the rear of the Oddfellows' Hall, entrance to which may be had through the door fronting Derwent-street.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume 24, Issue 1264, 17 February 1894

A well-known resident of Naseby, Mr Malcolm Ries, photographer, died at the hospital early on Tuesday morning after a few weeks' illness. Deceased, who was about 65 years of age at the time of his death, was buried on Wednesday afternoon.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume 31, Issue 9218, 25 May 1900