Cazneau and Connolly

Cazneau and Connolly
Pierce Mott Cazneau and James Bennett Connolly

Pierce Mott Cazneau was the sole operator at Wrigglesworth and Binns, Willis Street, Wellington for six years from about 1877 to 1883. he later commenced business as Cazneau and Connolly, Lambton Quay, Wellington about January 1883. The partnership was dissolved on 27 June 1885.

above - an unidentified man by
The Sydney Photographic Co., 419 George Street, Sydney - P. M. Cazneau, Manager.

 Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 146, 22 January 1883, Page 1

Mr. Cazneau, for many years operator at Messrs. Wrigglesworth and Binns', announces that he has arranged to commence business on his own account on Lambton Quay, in the premises now occupied by Mr. Augustus. The establishment is to be opened in a few days.

Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 19, 24 January 1883, Page 2

Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 19, 24 January 1883, Page 2

 
Messrs. Cazneau and Conolly (sic), photographic artists, to-day opened their new establishment, in premises on Lambton Quay, formerly occupied by Professor Augustus as a hair-dressing saloon. The premises have been re-arranged internally under the superintendence of Mr. Chatfield, architect, and have been rendered in every way suitable for the carrying on of a photographer's business.

Entering the establishment by the main entrance, the visitor finds himself in a large room, fitted with elegant show cases, &c, with a small office situated in a convenient corner. This room it is contemplated to utilise for the purposes of an art gallery, and, when completed, will be lighted up on certain nights for public inspection.

From this access is obtained to a ladies' waiting-room, a handsome, splendidly furnished apartment, and the ladies' dressingroom. Upstairs is the gentlemen's dressingroom. Here, also, at the back, is situated the studio, which measures 17ft in width and 46ft in length. It is replete with all the newest accessories, and is illuminated with pure South light, considered so essential for successful operations.

The firm possesses the latest photographic apparatus, including a camera capable of taking by the direct process photographs as large as twenty inches square. There are also a printing room, "dark" room, enamelling room, and general work room for mounting, rolling, &c. The verandah in front presents a very fine appearance, having been nicely painted and decorated. Mr. Ransom, we understand, has supplied the shop and other fittings, while the painting, &c., has been done by Mr. Uridge.

Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 76, 2 April 1883, Page 2

 Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 76, 2 April 1883, Page 3

The camera by which Messrs. Cazneau and Conolly's [sic] photograph of the Wellington volunteer officers was taken, for presentation to Colonel Pearce, is one of the largest in the colony, being capable of taking a picture 22 inches by 20 inches. It has recently been imported by the firm.

Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 129, 2 June 1883, Page 2

Two dog cases engaged the attention of the Resident Magistrate for a short time this morning. Percy Cazneau did not appear to show cause why a fine should not be imposed upon him for a breach of the Dog Registration Act. A. G. Johnson, Corporation Officer, proved the offence, and a penalty of 20s and costs was inflicted...

Evening Post, Volume XXVI, Issue 95, 19 October 1883, Page 2

A striking collection of photographs of theatrical celebrities who have visited Wellington recently is now to be seen at Messrs. Cazneau and Conolly's [sic], and will well repay examination. Among them may be mentioned portraits of Miss Pomeroy, Miss Amy Horton, and Miss Lewis, which for beauty of execution probably could not be surpassed anywhere. In fact, Mr. and Mrs. Polk, we are informed, have written to the firm to the effect that they have been photographed by the leading artists of America and Australia, but in no case so successfully as at Messrs. Cazneau and Conolly's [sic] studio. The firm, we are requested to say, finish all work within one week of the date of sitting, not one month, as accidentally misprinted in their advertisement in our almanac.

Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 1, 2 January 1884, Page 2

Messrs Cazneau and Connolly, photographers, of Lambton-quay, Wellington, announce that they have leased the premises in Hastings-street lately occupied by Mr Corbett, where they will be ready to take photographs at the end of a month.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 6755, 14 January 1884, Page 2

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 6755, 14 January 1884, Page 2

On Saturday night last considerable interest was created by a nev and beautiful show of photographic productions in Hastings street by the firm of Cazneau and Connolly, Wellington. Mr B. G. Besse, the working manager for the firm, visited Napier last weekk with the object of arranging for the establishment of a branch business in this town. To this end the premises lately occupied by Mr Corbett have been taken, and extensive alterations are to be commenced at once to enable the new branch to be opened by February 1.

The work displayed by Messrs Cazneau and Connolly is really very beautiful, and will compare favorably with the best productions of Australasia.

Daily Telegraph, Issue 3895, 14 January 1884, Page 2

Messrs Cazneau and Conolly have telegraphed to San Francisco for two expert assistants, who are expected to arrive by next mail.

Daily Telegraph, Issue 3902, 22 January 1884, Page 2

Mr Besse, general manager tor Messrs  Cazneau and Connolly, Wellington photographers, will open the Napier branch of the firm on the 4th of February, in the studio lately occupied by Mr Corbett, Hastings- street. The studio has been enlarged and altered since taken by Mr Bosse, and fitted with approved modern appliances. Mr Besse will conduct the business of the Napier branch, with a staff of five assistants.

The fittings of the studio and dressing-rooms will be in the same style as those of the firm's Wellington establishment, and Mr Besse states that the photographs will be quite equal to the specimens which have been exhibited in Napier places of business.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 6767, 28 January 1884, Page 2

Messrs Cazneau and Connolly are exhibiting in their window two splendid photographic views of Hastings street. These pictures were taken by Mr Besse, the manager of the Bay State studio.

Daily Telegraph, Issue 3933, 27 February 1884, Page 2

 Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 55, 5 March 1884, Page 1

Messrs Cazneau and Connolly have not been long in Napier, but they are able to make a large display of photographs taken here. Mr Besse, the manager of this branch, certainly understands his business most thoroughly, and the photographs shown are not only true portraits, but they are finished in a very superior style. The studio is fitted with all the most modern appliances from England and America, including a camera which will produce negatives 24 inches long by 17 wide.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 6805, 12 March 1884, Page 2

 

Mr Connolly, of the firm of Cazneau and Connolly, photographers, Hastings-street, is now in Napier with the view of making a change in the management of the business of the firm in this town.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 6823, 2 April 1884, Page 2

Some new and very handsome photographs are now on view at Messrs. Cazneau end Conolly's [sic] photographic establishment, on Lambton Quay. Conspicuous among these is a large and magnificent picture representing Miss Watt-Phillips as Bess Marks in the "Lights o' London." The delicate effects of the half lights are beautifully brought out, but the chief charm of the picture lies in the "snowstorm" effect, which is exceedingly natural. Another picture commanding attention is that of an amateur gentleman of this city in the part of Archibald Grosvenor of "Patience" renown. Large as the photo is, the delicacy of finish is equal to that of a miniature. The new series of photographs cannot fail to excite much admiration.

Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 83, 7 April 1884, Page 2

The latest novelty in photography has just been introduced by Messers. Cazneau and Connolly. This is an arrangement for taking the portraits of children and others in a hammock. A picture taken in this way has been shown to us to-day, which is very  artistically finished, and makes an exceedingly pretty picture. It will be on view this evening.

Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 129, 31 May 1884, Page 2

For some weeks past a number of workmen have been engaged in effecting alterations and improvements at the establishment of Messrs. Cazneau and Connolly, photographers, Lambton Quay, and these are now completed. The front shop has been converted into a large vestibule, with handsome show-cases arranged along the walls, and ornamented with figured glass. Office accommodation is also provided, and upstairs the "finishing" room has undergone considerable improvements. Messrs. Cazneau and Connolly have just imported from Home a collection of new accessories, also some enamelling plant, thus extending the capabilities of their studio. The alterations were effected by Mr. J. L. Kimbell, of Lambton Quay, upon whom they reflect much credit, and the painting, &c., has been admirably performed by Mr. Thomson.

Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 20, 24 January 1885, Page 2

 Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 74, 30 March 1885, Page 1

A fire broke out in the residence of Mr. P. N. Cazneau, Mulgrave-street, about 4.45 o'clock yesterday afternoon, but was extinguished before extensive damage had been done. The hose reel at the Fire Brigade Station in Hill-street was quickly taken to the house, but before it reached the place some neighbours had succeeded in suppressing the outbreak. It appears that a window curtain was accidentally set on fire by a lighted candle. The Venetian blinds caught and the flames soon reached the ceiling. About £25 is the estimated amount of damage.

Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 123, 17 June 1885, Page 2

Inspector Goodall, accompanied by Constable Milton, paid a visit on Saturday afternoon last to several business establishments which come under the jurisdiction of the Employment of Females Act. The tour will result in the summoning of Messrs. Cazneau and Connolly, Wrigglesworth and Binns, and Edwin Pollard, photographers, who will be called upon to answer the charge of employing females after 2 p.m. on a Saturday.

Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 127, 22 June 1885, Page 2

 

Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 132, 27 June 1885, Page 3

 

 

Mount Cook

 

E. Wheeler & Son

Mount Cook Photographs

also see:
E. Wheeler & Son
Frederick Kingsford Jeken Cooper


Enterprising Photographers.— As was mentioned a few days ago, a party of gentlemen have resolved to attempt the ascent of Mount Cook from the Tasman side. This party will be accompanied by a photographer [Frederick Kingsford Jeken Cooper] on behalf of Messrs Wheeler and Sons. We hope that the party may meet with the success they deserve. Should they do so the public will, owing to Messrs Wheeler and Sons' enterprise, have an opportunity of obtaining an accurate idea of what the Mount Cook scenery is like.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7266, 23 March 1889, Page 4

Mountaineering.
On the Great Tasman Glacier.
Some Difficult Climbing.
The Hochstetter Dome.

The party, consisting of Messrs Dixon, Johnson and Mannering, Mr Cooper (an operator from Messrs Wheeler and Sons), photographers, and two men [1] engaged in swagging, left the Hermitage on 25th March, and after being detained at the terminal face of the Tasman glacier for a day by bad weather, reached the Ball Glacier Camp (Green's fifth camp) on March 27th. The first few days were spent in photographic work on the Tasman Glacier, the party camping two nights under Mount Malte Brun. From this point Messrs Dixon, Johnson, and Mannering attempted an ascent of Mount de la Beche, but were forced to return, owing to some difficult work on ice covered rocks being met with at an altitude of 8000 ft. On the downward trip Mr Dixon was taken ill, and some difficulty was experienced in reaching camp.

A return was made to the Ball Glacier camp on the 31st. Mr Mannering and the photographer ascended to 7000 ft on the Ball Glacier spur of Mount Cook, from whence a fine exposure of the peak secured. Mr Mannering pressing on, reached the peak of the Mount Cook range which this spur leads up to — some 7420 ft in height — and from which grand views of each side of the range are obtained. Darkness coming on, camp was only made by 10.30 p.m. after great difficulty.

Some days of rest followed, during which Messrs Johnson and Mannering explored a new route on the mountain (which it is believed will ultimately prove practicable) to a height of 6300ft.

On 4th April, one of the swagging hands coming up with supplies, with him Messrs Johnson and Mannering started for an ascent of the Hochstetter dome, camping the first night under Mount de la Beche. The ascent from this point was accomplished after much negotiating of crevasses and bergschrunds, and cutting steps up difficult ice slopes, in eight hours, the views en route being described as wonderfully magnificent.

From the summit the panorama beggars all description. The Wataroa River could be traced from source to mouth, meandering through forest-clad mountains to the sea, and to the northward and eastward hundreds of peaks of all descriptions flanked by as many glaciers, combined to make the scene one of the grandest panoramas. The descent was accomplished in four hours, the last hour being spent in a maze of crevasses in the turn of the glacier in a fast failing light, the party having been twelve hours on the rope without setting foot on a rock. Von Lendenfeld's time for the mountain was, we are informed, twenty seven hours.

Owing to an accident to the kerosene lamp, and Mr Dixon's uncertain state of health, it was deemed prudent to abandon the attempt on Mount Cook, although the mountain was apparently in fine order, and the route had been carefully noted from various points of vantage.

A return to the Hermitage was effected on April 6th.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7288, 18 April 1889, Page 5

 

photo right - Guy Mannering, Marmaduke Dixon and Percy Johnson in 1889, Making New Zealand vol.1, no.10.

 

Mount Cook Photographs. 

Readers of the Press who followed Mr Mannering's very interesting account of the trip of himself and his party to Mount Cook will remember that a photographer from Messrs E. Wheeler and Son's establishment, Cathedral square, accompanied the explorers and took a large selection of views of scenery never previously depicted, and on which only a very limited number of people have been privileged to gaze. A number of these views have been developed, and we had the pleasure of seeing them at Messrs E. Wheeler's studio yesterday. We have no hesitation in saying that they form the most interesting series of photographs yet produced in this colony, and as Alpine pictures would command attention and admiration anywhere.

The chief feature in the collection is a magnificent panorama of the Tasman glacier, showing the superb series of peaks and glaciers on the Mount Cook side. This is an enlarged photograph, or series of photographs, between eight and nine feet in length, and is admirably executed.

As the eye travels along the mountain range, the giant forms of Mount Cook (12349ft), Mount Hector (12,188ft), Mount Haast (9893ft), Mount Tasman (11,475ft), Mount Haidinger (10,118ft), Mount Spencer (8685ft), Mount Jervois (8701ft), Krou Prins Rudolf peak (9598ft), Mont de la Beche (10,180ft), and Mount Green (9235ft) come successively into view.

As our readers are probably aware the Tasman glacier is one of the largest in the world — twice the size of the great Aletsch, the pride of the European Alps, it measures eighteen to twenty miles in length, and is from two to two and a half miles wide, in the photograph are to be seen some of the noble tributary glaciers which go to swell its volume, any one of which would be considered notable, apart from the mighty Tasman.

The first to attract attention is the Ball glacier, at the junction of which was Mr Green's fifth camp. Mr Mannering and his party reached this in one day from the terminal face of the Tasman glacier. The distance is only eight miles, but it was a remarkable achievement to cover the distance in the time. As seen in the panoramic view of the glacier, the lower or southern portion looks as smooth and easy of travelling as a country road, covered with a foot or two of snow. Hw different it is in reality may be gathered from Mr Mannering's narrative, or even from an inspection of one of the smaller photographs in which greater detail is shown. On the moraine a gigantic accumulation of rocks, all apparently with the sharp edges uppermost, has to be scrambled over. On the ice there are treacherous crevasses which have to be crossed. Higher up the valley this ice is seen to be broken up into huge seracs or pinnacles, probably a hundred feet high, and even to the casual observer, who has only the photograph to judge from, the formidable nature of the task of travelling over such country is apparent.

Mr Cooper, Messrs Wheeler's representative, had a pair of boots specially made for the journey, with Brobdignagian soles and protected by a perfect chevaux de frise of huge nails. They were as powerless as wax to resist the attrition to which they were subjected, and when he reached the Hermitage after his travels on the ice the soles were worn to a razor edge. Eyewitnesses also say that the artist, sturdy young fellow though he is, looked as if he had had quite enough of Alpine work for a while.

Returning to the tributary glaciers, the Hochstetter icefall, of which Mr Mannering gave our readers a graphic description, next claims attention. It is fed by the Hochstetter and Linda glaciers and "breaks away over a precipice into a marvellous cascade of ice, some 4000 ft in height and about one mile in width at the foot, abounding in seracs (great square sided ice blocks), and pinnacles cut into and across by divine blue crevesses — such a blue, a cold greeny blue such as one never sees but in ice and sea water."

Near the southern aide an immense rock, shown in the photograph, protrudes through the ice, and down the sides of and over this rock come avalanches, whose thunder barely ever ceases. About once in five minutes, we believe, is the average rate of their occurrence. Such a marvellous spectacle in itself must have compensated the party for all their fatigue, and it is no wonder that they find language too feeble to express their admiration at the sight.

Altogether the panorama is a notable piece of photography, but it is by no means all that Messrs Wheeler have secured; Upwards of forty pictures have been taken, and each has some features of special interest. There is a view of a gigantic ice cave discovered by the party on the side of the Tasman glacier near their second camp, and into which rushed a mountain torrent, whose roar rendered sleep almost impossible. There is a view of Mount Cook showing a rather fine cloud effect. There is another view taken from the Ball glacier at a height of over 7000ft — the highest point gained by the photographer. The daylight was just fading away when the artist managed to snatch the picture, and it looks like a ghost of a mountain which is thus depicted by the camera. There is a charming photograph of a glorious clump of Mount Cook lilies," and another of the wire rope and cage by which the explorer crossed the brawling Hooker.

There are also pictures of Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, and many others too numerous to describe in detail. Suffice it to say that they do great credit to the operator, and fully sustain the reputation of Messrs Wheeler and Son as the premier landscape photographers in the colony. It is not too much to add that by their enterprise on this occasion they have achieved a work of colonial importance. They will make known for the first time, even to residents in the colony, the wonders in the way of peaks and glaciers which we possess almost at our doors, but of whose existence most of us have hitherto been profoundly ignorant. To the world at large they will show that New Zealand possesses alpine scenery of virgin freshness and on a scale of majesty not to be surpassed in any part of the world. No better advertisement to attract tourists to this colony has yet appeared, and we trust that Messrs Wheeler's enterprise will meet with the hearty support it so thoroughly deserves.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7299, 2 May 1889, Page 5

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 Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7393, 20 August 1889, Page 1

 

At the 1889-90 New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition held in Dunedin, E. Wheeler and Son received a special award for their photographic enlargement showing a panoramic view of Tasman Glacier and Mount Cook.

Otago Witness, Issue 1984, 20 February 1890, Page 19

Alpine Photographs. - As will be seen by advertisement else where, Messrs E. Wheeler and Son notify that there  operator, Mr Cooper, has started on a trip to the Murchison Glacier, a region hitherto unvisited by a photographer. The return of Mr Cooper and the subsequent development of the negatives obtained during his visit will no doubt be looked forward to with interest. Our readers will remember the account which Mr Mannering gave in our columns of his visit to this this interesting spot.

Since then Mr Brodrick has been in charge of a Government survey party surveying the glacier. He has carried on the triangulation from the Tasman, and has established huts on the way. Mr Cooper has had some previous experience on the Mount Cook glaciers, and, should the weather prove favorable, Messrs Wheeler's enterprise should be rewarded by the acquisition of some very interesting photographs.

Press, Volume XLVIL, Issue 7720, 27 November 1890, Page 4

 

Press, Volume XLVIL, Issue 7720, 27 November 1890, Page 1

The Glaciers of the Tasman Valley.

Included in the proceedings of the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science, says the Christchurch Press of Monday, is a lecture to be given next Friday on "The Glaciers of the Tasman Valley," by Mr. G E. Mannering. 

In order to illustrate the lecture with lantern slides, Mr. F. Cooper, operator to Messrs. Wheeler and Son, has visited the locality, and obtained about five dozen plates of the Murchison and Tasman glaciers, of the scenery round the Hermitage, as well as photographs of the mountain lily. We have all been made acquainted with the difficulties of mountaineering by the reports of Mr. Mannering, and now from Mr. Cooper we learn of the troubles which accompany the photographic artist in obtaining the pictures. 

Mr. Cooper received great aid from Mr. Broderick, the Government Surveyor, and his party, who have placed flags in numerous stations, among the highest being Classon saddle, 7500 ft, and Leibig range, 8000 ft. The party have perfectly surveyed the Murchison, which is named after Sir Roderick Murchison, and from their survey the Government are having a track made to the Ball glacier. This is eight miles up the Tasman glacier, and where Mr., Green established his fifth camp a hut is to he built of corrugated iron lined with felt. Apartments are to be provided for ladies and gentlemen, and supplied with provisions and furniture for the convenience of tourists desirous of seeing the Alpine scenery to advantage. 

While Mr. Cooper was at the Hermitage, his Excellency the Governor and his aide-de-camp arrived in a covered coach driven by Mr. J. Rutherford, which was nearly blown over in the nor'-wester when coming from Pukaki. The party, with Mr. F, O. Huddlestone, visited the terminal face of the Mueller glacier, Kea Point, Governor's Bush, where Mr. Huddlestone brought the native birds round them, and on the 7th instant they started for the great Tasman Glacier, intending to go as far as Ball Glacier, after which His Excellency was to return to Pukaki, where Lady Onslow awaited him. Mr. Cooper was fortunate enough to obtain photographs of the group before leaving.

Evening Post, Volume XLI, Issue 11, 14 January 1891, Page 3

[1] The party also included Marmaduke John Dixon, Percy Hawkins Johnson and two others perhaps - W. Low and J. W. Annan - refer photograph Timefames - National Library of New Zealand reference number:1/2-002045-F

SYVERSEN, Sigvart P.

Sigvart P. Syversen or Syverson
born circa 1828 Norway

Grey River Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1760, 26 March 1874, Page 3
(this notice continued to 6 May 1874)

Fire. — A marquee, erected by Mr S. P. Syversen as a photograph studio, on a piece of ground the property of the Union Bank, on the Main South-road, was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. It appears that while Mr Syversen was searching for something in the dark room with a lighted match in his hand, the tent caught fire, the flames spreading rapidly. A number of people were quickly on the spot, and the fire was soon extinguished, but not before it had burned about two-thirds of the marquee, and injured a portion of the camera, chemicals, and other stock. The accident is very unfortunate for the man, for he had only just completed the marquee, and intended commencing business to-day.

Timaru Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 1137, 11 December 1874, Page 3

SIGVART P. SYVERSEN, native of Norway, is requested to write to his mother, in Kragero. Whoever can give information about him will greatly oblige by writing to Messrs Johnson and Archer, 147 Fenchurch street, London. He left Woodlands, New Zealand, for Melbourne, about three years since.

The Argus (Melbourne) 7 April 1875 page 12

Timaru 31st December 1876
A fire occurred at 3 o'clock this morning at a house belonging to the public trustee for the heirs of the late Dr. Levy. It was occupied by a Norwegian photographer named Syverson, who took in boarders. Everything was destroyed owing to a want of water. This is the second time Syverson has been burned out in Timaru. He was insured. The fire was caused by the upsetting of a kerosene lamp.

Evening Post, Volume XV, Issue 1, 2 January 1877, Page 2

Syverson - On the 13th March, at Mount Gambier, South Australia, of consumption Anne, the beloved wife of S. P. Syverson, Timaru.

Timaru Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 1694, 4 April 1877, Page 3

Family name: SYVERSON
Given name: S. P.
Age: 50
Ship name: GARONNE
Departure month: MAY
Departure year: 1878
Destination: LONDON VIA ADELAIDE AND SUEZ
Index to Outward Passengers to Interstate, UK, NZ and Foreign Ports 1852-1901
Victoria, Australia

Anne Syverson - Alleged rape near Caversham, see Otago Daily Times , Issue 4109, 20 April 1875, Page 2

ILES, James

Wansbeck Street and later Tees Street, Oamaru.

North Otago Times, Volume VI, Issue 113, 19 April 1866, Page 1

We observe that Mr Iles, Photographer, has produced photographs in connection with the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the Masonic Hall, on Saturday last. The best is that taken on the return of the procession to the Lodge, immediately prior to breaking off. The likenesses of a large number of the brethren are there very clearly and distinctly taken. Mr Iles took two other photographs; one during the ceremony of laying the stone; and one when there were only a few on the spot; but these, from some cause or other, are not so satisfactory. Mr Pogonowski, we understand, took a photograph or two, but we do not know if he succeeded in bringing out a good picture of the seen.

North Otago Times, Volume VII, Issue 163, 14 December 1866, Page 2

North Otago Times, Volume VII, Issue 169, 4 January 1867, Page 1

Mr Iles, photographer, of this place, has shown us a number of views, recently taken by him in the Waitaki district. They appear one and all to be faithful copies, and demonstrate at once that our townsman is well up to his work in the art. Tho views taken at Otematata are first-rate and well chosen, and those taken at Rugged Ridges, Waitangi, Benmore, Lake Ohou (sic), Marewhenua, &c, likewise make beautiful pictures. Those who have visited the Waitaki should not fail to obtain copies of these photographs as "souvenirs" of the district.

North Otago Times, Volume VIII, Issue 191, 22 March 1867, Page 2

Souvenirs of Oamaru. — We have had great pleasure in inspecting, at the studio of Mr Iles, photographer, a series of views of the town and bay. All have come out sharply and clear, and are, artistically, worthy of commendation.

One is a view of Oamaru from the N.W. This shows the Cape, the Masonic Hall, St. Paul's and St. Luke's Churches and the Bay, with the Albion lying at anchor.

No. 2, taken from the Cape, shews the whole town in landscape.

No. 3 is taken from the English Church, showing the Drill-shed, Cricket Ground, and Ropewalk.

No. 4, taken from Upper Tees-street, shews the business part of the town.

No. 5, a view of the Thames-street Bridge, the Bank of Otago, and the Council Chambers.

And No. 6, is a view taken from the Esplanade, showing the cottages at the west of the town, with Mr Hassell's windmill in the distance. Making altogether a series of truthful and picturesque views.

North Otago Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 708, 1 March 1872, Page 2

Otekaike House.— We have had the pleasure of inspecting a series of really beautiful views of the new mansion of the Hon. R. Campbell, at Otekaike, taken last week by Mr R. Iles, photographer. They are sharp, clear pictures, and as works of art do Mr Iles great credit. Two of them, taken on the same day, give the house and surroundings as they appear in summer and in winter respectively, a heavy fall of snow during the night having given the opportunity of taking a winter scene; and the snow having disappeared during the morning under the hot rays of the sun, the afternoon permitting the taking of a summer picture. This is a circumstance which seldom happens to the photographic artist, and deserves mention for its rarity.

North Otago Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 1725, 30 October 1877, Page 2

above: a Carte de Visite taken at James Iles' Tees Street studio.

above: no photograph's name is shown on this carte de visite however the studio backdrop and chair are the same as the Iles' photograph above, both cartes de visite were next to each other in the Falconer family album. They are possibly husband and wife.

North Otago Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 1962, 13 August 1878, Page 2

CUTHBERT, Peter

Peter Cuthbert
Timaru

born circa 1868
died 23 March 1897 Clive Street, Timaru aged 29 years.
buried Timaru Cemetery New Row 7, New Plot 144

The 1890 Oamaru Electoral Roll shows Peter Cuthbert, a photographer living at Ure Street, Oamaru. He later moved to Timaru where he died in 1897 aged 29 years.

Timaru Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 5932, 4 April 1894, Page 2

Mr R. (P?) Cuthbert, photographer, Arcade, has in his window a couple of photographs of the Wairarapa, which show how badly the vessel heeled over, and how little of her remained above water, even in a smooth sea.

Timaru Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 1612, 21 November 1894, Page 2

16 March 2013

Death. Cuthbert — At Clive street, Timaru, on 23rd March, Peter Cuthbert, Photographer; aged 29 years.

Timaru Herald, Volume LX, Issue 2351, 24 March 1897, Page 2

15 Dec 2011

 23 January 2015

1890 - Peter Cuthbert, Ure Street, Oamaru, photographer, residential
no 2119, page 2 Oamaru Supplementary No. 1

1896 - Peter Cuthbert, Timaru, photographer, residential
no 955, page 18 Timaru Electoral Roll
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.

Southland Photographer

Otago Daily Times, Issue 8431, 2 March 1889, Page 1