REDFERN, Richard

Richard Redfern

Auckland

 

succeeded in 1887 by Edward Arnold 

 

Richard Redfern born circa 1855 son of James Redfern, died 25 June 1893 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia aged 38 years, married 28 January 1880 at the residence of the bride's father, Emma Harriett Whitlock eldest daughter of James Whitlock of Newton, Auckland.

 

 

The Age (Melbourne), Monday 26 Jun 1893, Page 1
 

 

 

Waikato Times, Volume XII, Issue 986, 17 October 1878, Page 3

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

unknown man photographed by Richard, Redfern, Auckland

[purchased June 2024]

 

 

 

above cdv courtesy of The Laurence Eagle Collection

 

 

above cdv courtesy of The Laurence Eagle Collection

 

 

 

 above cdv courtesy of The Laurence Eagle Collection

 

 

 

BILLOWS, Walter George

Walter George Billows

born circa 1867 Nelson
reg. 1867/20438

son of Michael Billows (mariner) and Mary Ann Devenport

died 26 December 1938 at the New Plymouth Hospital, New Plymouth.
 buried 28 December 1938 Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Anglican Row 12 - Lot 21 Plot 1 (1)

married circa 1890, reg 1890/2414
Alice Richards 

also see Billows and Smith

 

Mr W. G. Billows, of the Vandyke Studios, has a new advertisement in this issue directing attention to the fact that his price for artistic cabinet photos is 10s a dozen, and he guarantees good results. He also executes enlargements in oils, water, and crayon colors, and black and white, from old copies, and solicits a trial order.

Bush Advocate, Volume XII, Issue 1702, 30 May 1899, Page 2

Billows, Walter George, Photographer, High Street, Carterton. This business was established in 1895 by Messrs. Billows and Smith, and is now carried on by Mr. Billows solely. The studio is very conveniently situated for the public, being a few doors from the Bank of New Zealand. The operator, Mr. Shannon, has had considerable experience in his profession, having served ten years with Mrs. Herrmann, of Wellington, and the retoucher, Mr. Gaze, was for some years with Mr. C. H. Manning and Mr. Eden George, both of Christchurch. Every branch of photography is undertaken in the establishment, and the work turned out is considered first-class. Enlargements are a specialty with Mr. Billows. 

The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District] 1897
Victoria University of Wellington

Obituary
Mr. W. G. Billows

The death occurred on December 26 at the New Plymouth Hospital of Mr. Walter George Billows, of Sackville Street, Fitzroy, at the age of 71 years. The late Mr. Billows was born in Nelson, but spent a great deal of his life in Wanganui and Taranaki, where he carried on business as a photographer.

He was a son of the late Captain Michael Billows, who was well known in shipping circles. Mr. Billows was a life member of the St. John's (Wanganui) and the Fitzroy (New Plymouth) Tennis Clubs, and was in former years a prominent participant in Taranaki and New Zealand tournaments. He continued to play tennis up to six months ago. He was also a keen golfer, and was the founder of the Sentry Hill Golf Club in New Plymouth. He also took a keen interest in music. He is survived by his widow and three sons — Messrs. F. W. Billows (Wellington), R. A. Billows (Timaru), and L. S. Billows (New Plymouth) — and one daughter — Mrs. N. M. Inglis (Wellington).

Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 4, 6 January 1939, Page 9

(1) New Plymouth District Council, Online Database

Scenes from Maoriland

Beauty Spots

"Beauty Spots in God's Own Country" is the title of one of three beautiful books of photographic views published by Messrs. Frank Duncan and Co. The reproductions are so well done that they compare well with the originals, and good judgment is shown in the selection, and excellent taste is displayed in the arrangement of the various pictures.

The "Beauty Spots" furnish a reproduction of some of the fairest and most remarkable of the many gems of New Zealand scenery—ice-clad mountains, exquisitely beautiful lake scenery and mountain scenery, and realistic pictures of the Wairoa Falls and Aratiatia Rapids. A book of Auckland views contains a unique and almost perfect collection of the most important and interesting views, public buildings, public places, churches, harbour scenes, pleasure resorts, etc., and a very fine panoramic view of Auckland harbour.

"Scenes from Maoriland" include some very beautiful pictures, notably the Whangarei Falls, Rotorua Lake scenery, Waitomo Cave, Ngauruhoe in eruption, Mount Egmont under its mantle of snow, Mount Cook, and Mount Sefton, and a choice collection of views typical of various Dominion townships. The booklets are all handsomely got up; the work is of the best produced by the Brett Printing and Publishing Company.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 236, 4 October 1919, Page 12

Scenes from Maoriland
Published by Frank Duncan & Co., Auckland New Zealand.
Printed by Brett Printing C. Ltd., Auckland.
(this copy inscribed -
"May from Ernest. Invercargill, New Zealand July 12th 1919")

Photographers include F. G. Radcliffe, A. E. Watkins and Winzenberg.

Auckland Harbour, showing Grafton Bridge and Rangitoto - no photographer shown

Whangarei Falls - F. G. Radcliffe Photo - 268

Lake Rotoma - F. G. Radcliffe Photo - 4665
Whakarewarewa, Rotorua - F. G. Radcliffe Photo - 3641

Waitomo Caves - no photographer shown

Train ascending The Spiral, Main Truck Line - F. G. Radcliffe Photo - 1691

Hapuauhenua Viaduct, Main Truck Line - F. G. Radcliffe Photo - 4615
Height, 154 feet; length 974 feet

Mt Ngaruahoe in Eruption - F. G. Radcliffe Photo - 3256

Mt Ruapehu. Height 9,175 feet - F. G. Radcliffe Photo - 4599

Mt Egmont - F. G. Radcliffe Photo - 1912

Recreation Grounds, New Plymouth - F. G. Radcliffe Photo - 3703
Hawera - F. G. Radcliffe Photo - 4640

Wanganui from Durie Hill - A. E. Watkins, Photo

Queen Street, Masterton, no photographer shown
Palmerston North Square, Gardens and Post Office, no photographer shown

Marine Parade, Napier - no photographer shown
Ornamental Grounds, Racecourse, Wanganui - no photographer shown

Drop Scene, Wanganui River - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 6032

Taurangaanui River, Gisborne - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 5276

Ascending the Rimutaka Incline, Grade 1 in 15 - Winzenberg Photo

General View, Wellington - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 5975

Government Buildings, Wellington - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 5978
Lambton Quay, Wellington - no photographer shown

Cathedral Square, Christchurch - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 1329
Lyttelton - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 5593

Mt Cook, from Red Lake on Mt Sebastopol - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 5517

Mt. Sefton and the Footstool, from Hooker River, Southern Alps - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 5470

Oamaru - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 5748
Caroline Bay, Timaru - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 5572

St Clair, Dunedin - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 5768
Princes Street, Dunedin - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 5708

Mitre Peak, Milford Sound - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 192

Dart Valley - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 817

Buller Gorge, West Coast - F. G. Radcliffe. Photo - 3703