1. Arthur James Northwood born 12 August 1880 White Cliffs, Taranaki, died 5 June 1949 Northland
2. Richard Alfred Northwood born 1881 Omata, New Plymouth, died 1955 New Zealand
3. Hubert Charles Northwood born 11 August 1882 Omata, New Plymouth, died 1940
They were sons of Richard Arthur Northwood born 23 February 1854 Sydney, NSW, Australia, died 3 May 1926 New Zealand aged 72 years, reg. 1926/2013, married 16 June 1880, reg 1880/1482 at the Omata Church by the Rev. H. H. Brown, Mary Jane Harrison born 8 November 1859 Omata, New Plymouth, second daughter of Thomas Harrison of Omata, died 1 April 1941 Kaitaia aged 82 years, reg. 1941/20847
The death took place at Auckland on Sunday of Mr. Richard Northwood, aged 72 years. He was well known in the North, having resided at Houhora for many years, and was a keen cricketer, representing New Zealand against England. In the early days he was in the A C Force in Taranaki. The late Mr. Northwood was esteemed for his high personal integrity and many will regret to hear of his demise. He is survived by his widow and three sons, Messrs Arthur (Kaitaia), Richard (Houhora) and Charles (Auckland).
Northland Age, Volume 26, Issue 2, 5 May 1926, Page 4
Maori War Recalled
Early Taranaki Resident Death at 81 Years
Early Taranaki Resident Death at 81 Years
A
descendant of Taranaki pioneers, Mrs. R. A. Northwood, of Kaitaia, has
died at the age of 81 [1 April 1941]. She was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Harrison, pioneers of Omata, Taranaki, who landed at New Plymouth
in 1841 and 1842 respectively. With her parents, Mrs. Northwood passed
through the vicissitudes of the Maori War days and she had vivid
recollections of family and personal experiences of those times. Except
for occasional visits south Mrs. Northwood had lived continuously in the
Mangonui county for the past 45 years. Her husband died 15 years ago.
She is survived by two sons. There are five grandchildren.
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23934, 7 April 1941
Our Illustrations.
... Altogether there are eighteen views, twelve of which are illustrative of far Northern scenery. Of these two (of Houhora) are from photos by Messrs. Northwood Bros., two (of Awanui) by Mr. H. C. Subritzkv, and one (Robertson’s Island) by Mr. J. J. Maxwell. The verse and prose accompanying the illustrations has been carefully selected and we think will prove interesting.
... Altogether there are eighteen views, twelve of which are illustrative of far Northern scenery. Of these two (of Houhora) are from photos by Messrs. Northwood Bros., two (of Awanui) by Mr. H. C. Subritzkv, and one (Robertson’s Island) by Mr. J. J. Maxwell. The verse and prose accompanying the illustrations has been carefully selected and we think will prove interesting.
Northland Age, Volume 3, Issue 20, 18 December 1906, Page 4
We beg to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Christmas number of the “Weekly Press,” published at Christchurch. The production is a magnificent artistic effort, and the chromo-litho picture of the wharves at Wellington is really splendid. Among the scenic reproductions are several views of interest to the Far North, photos by Messrs. R. and A. Northwood. To deal exhaustively with the merits of the publication would take up too much of our space, so we content ourselves with this brief encomium.
Northland Age, Volume 4, Issue 7, 1 October 1907, Page 4
Mangonui Agricultural and Horticultural Association.
... Messrs. R. and A. Northwood displayed a collection of photographs which for treatment, and finish were very attractive and demonstrative of the Messrs. Northwood’s ability. “A Frosty Morning” particularly attracted attention and encomium...
... Messrs. R. and A. Northwood displayed a collection of photographs which for treatment, and finish were very attractive and demonstrative of the Messrs. Northwood’s ability. “A Frosty Morning” particularly attracted attention and encomium...
Northland Age, Volume IV, Issue 30, 16 March 1908, Page 5
Northland Age, Volume IV, Issue 37, 4 May 1908, Page 4
Messrs. Northwood Bros., photographers, arrived by launch to-day, and Mangonui people requiring photographs should not miss the opportunity this visit affords.
Northland Age, Volume IV, Issue 39, 18 May 1908, Page 4
Messrs, Northwood inform us that they satisfactorily sold their launch last Thursday. Mr. John Fleet of Kawakawa is the buyer.
Northland Age, Volume V, Issue 22, 25 January 1909, Page 4
Mr. A. Northwood will visit Herekino on 8th instant and Whangape on 15th inst. The photographer’s work is such that everyone in Herekino and Whangape who wants a good photograph should avail themselves of the visit he is paying to the district.
Northland Age, Volume V, Issue 27, 1 March 1909, Page 4
Auckland Weekly News
...The double-page this week is a reproduction of the fine photograph by Northwood Brothers, which was awarded the first prize in the landscape class of the Auckland Weekly News' twelfth photographic competition. Numerous other studies selected from the competition also appear in the issue.
...The double-page this week is a reproduction of the fine photograph by Northwood Brothers, which was awarded the first prize in the landscape class of the Auckland Weekly News' twelfth photographic competition. Numerous other studies selected from the competition also appear in the issue.
New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14361, 4 May 1910, Page 8
[purchased October 2021]
Northwood Brothers (Firm). Timber workers on a bush railway, Goldies Bush, Whangaroa.
Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 1. Ref: PAColl-5471-018. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23112259
Northwood Brothers (Firm). Digging a drainage ditch, Kaitaia.
Ref: 1/2-079951-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22807817
Northwood Brothers, 1910-1919 (Firm) : Photograph of fishermen at Houhora Harbour, Northland.
Ref: PAColl-8665. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23184108
Hubert Charles Northwood
Hubert
Charles Northwood, born 11 August 1882, Omata, reg. 1882/10288, son of
Mary Jane Harrison and Richard Arthur Northwood, died suddenly 30 May
1940 at this residence 9 Corbett Scott Avenue, Auckland aged 59 years,
reg. 1940/27979, married 27 May 1914, Kohukohu, reg. 1914/8511, Tryphina Maud Boreham (Maud), born 1889, reg. 1889/11351, daughter of Beatrice Eva Foster and Alfred Arthur Boreham, died 15 June 1938 at a private hospital, Auckland aged 49 years, reg. 1938/16289
issue:
1. Eva Mary Northwood born 15 May 1915, reg. 1915/18315, died 14 May 1996, Auckland, married 1942 Redvers Clifford Ray, born 20 January 1914, died 8 October 1977, Auckland (1)
Gisborne
succeeded Norah Carter in Gisborne March 1919
Belwood Studios
Winstone's Buildings, Queen Street, Auckland
Hubert Charles Northwood and Arthur Joseph Bell
from about 1 July 1922 to 20 September 1922
New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18203, 23 September 1922
Belwood Studios
Winstone's Buildings, Queen Street, Auckland
Hubert Charles Northwood and Walter Clegg
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19932, 28 April 1928, Supplement, page 10
Auckland's latest modern edifice, The Lewis Eady Building, 190-192 Queen Street, Auckland
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19932, 28 April 1928, Supplement, page 10
Well Known Northerner Dies Suddenly in Auckland
The death occurred very suddenly at Auckland yesterday of Mr. Charles Northwood, brother of Mr. Arthur Northwood of Kaitaia and a former well-known resident of the Far North.
The late Mr. Northwood was just under 58 years of age and came to Houhora at the age of 12. After working with relatives for some years in the storekeeping and gumbuying business he set up business as a photographer in company with his brother Richard. After a few years however, the partnership was dissolved, Mr. Northwood then running a cream launch on the Hokianga river for a time.
Later he bought out his brother’s studio at Kohukohu and again set up in business. After some time he again sold out and moved to Auckland, engaging in photographic work there. Leaving Auckland for a time, he went to Gisborne, later returning to business in Auckland where the Bellwood Portrait Studios soon became well-known.
Although he had not been particularly well for several years, Mr. Northwood’s sudden death came as a great shock to relatives. Mrs. Northwood died about two years ago and they are survived by one daughter, Miss E. Northwood.
The late Mr. Northwood was just under 58 years of age and came to Houhora at the age of 12. After working with relatives for some years in the storekeeping and gumbuying business he set up business as a photographer in company with his brother Richard. After a few years however, the partnership was dissolved, Mr. Northwood then running a cream launch on the Hokianga river for a time.
Later he bought out his brother’s studio at Kohukohu and again set up in business. After some time he again sold out and moved to Auckland, engaging in photographic work there. Leaving Auckland for a time, he went to Gisborne, later returning to business in Auckland where the Bellwood Portrait Studios soon became well-known.
Although he had not been particularly well for several years, Mr. Northwood’s sudden death came as a great shock to relatives. Mrs. Northwood died about two years ago and they are survived by one daughter, Miss E. Northwood.
Northland Age, Volume IX, Issue 67, 31 May 1940, Page 3
Arthur Northwood
We notice that Mr. Arthur Northwood, of Houhora, succeeded in gaining a first prize in the Auckland Weekly News photographic competition, in the Landscape class. Remembering that every photographer in the Dominion is keen to win one of those prizes and that the competitors can be numbered in hundreds any success stamps a winner a photographer of exceptional merit and artistic taste. Our congratulations to Mr. Northwood on having succeeded where so many fail.
Northland Age, Volume V, Issue 36, 3 May 1909, Page 4
We regret to learn that Mr. Arthur Northwood, Kaitaia’s popular photographer, is at present suffering from very indifferent health which, he writes, may necessitate his giving up active work for a time. His many friends and patrons will join with us in wishing him a speedy return to good health.
Northland Age, Volume VI, Issue 42, 13 June 1910, Page 4
Mr. Arthur Northwood, the well-known photographer, writes that his health is speedily improving and he will re-open his studio in Kaitaia in November. Mr, Northwood's work ranks him among the best in his profession and we have no doubt he will be kept very busy during the summer months.
Northland Age, Volume VII, Issue 6, 8 October 1910, Page 4
Messrs. Northwood and Leyland have opened a photographic studio at Kaitaia, and people should not be slow to take advantage of this, as a properly fitted studio is essential to the turning out of good photos. Messrs. Northwood and Leyland specialize in enlargements and copying old photos, as well as framing.
Northland Age, Volume VII, Issue 14, 3 December 1910, Page 4
From Mr. Arthur Northwood we have received a photo of the Mangonui second eleven cricketers, taken during their recent visit to Houhora. The work is up to the usual high standard of Mr. Northwood’s productions and each member of the team should have at least one copy as a memento of the trip.
Northland Age, Volume VII, Issue 29, 18 March 1911, Page 4
Messrs. Northvvood and Leyland, photographers, have closed their Kaitaia studio for the winter, but will be opening again next spring. All accounts owing may be sent direct to Mr. Arthur Northwood, Pukenui.
Northland Age, Volume VII, Issue 35, 29 April 1911, Page 4
Large photos of the full group taken at Mr. Ralph Gardiner’s Wedding may be obtained direct from Mr. Arthur Northwood, Kaitaia, Price 2/6 each, post free.*
Northland Age, Volume VIII, Issue 51, 9 August 1912, Page 5
Property
sales are almost matters of daily occurrence at Kaitaia. In these days,
buyers are constantly in the district, and land agents on the "gui
vive." Mr. Arthur Northwood's up-to-date photographic studio next door
to Forster's store, is really of great benefit to the district, and it
is no uncommon sight to see a land agent and a prospective buyer from
distant parts perusing scenes displaying the beauties of the Far North.
Mr. Northwood has a wonderful collection of Northern views.
Northern Advocate, 30 June 1914, page 1
There is a photographer in Kaitaia doing first class work and he wants your business. Arthur Northwood also carries out enlargement work. Try him. You will be more than satisfied.
Northland Age, Volume 25, Issue 35, 16 December 1925, Page 3
Obituary
Mr. A. J. Northwood The death occurred at his residence, Kaitaia, at 6.30 on Sunday evening, of Mr. Arthur James Northwood, aged 68.
Though he had been in indifferent health for a number of years, his death was sudden and came as a shock to his many friends throughout the North. The funeral was held at the Anglican cemetery this afternoon.
Mr. Northwood, who was born near New Plymouth, came north when his father, the late Richard Northwood, settled at Pukenui. Later, with his brothers Charles and Richard, he entered the ranks of professional photographers. Charles later went to Auckland where he founded the Bellwood Studio, but Arthur specialised in outdoor photography and became well known throughout New Zealand in this sphere. His delightful studies appeared regularly in such journals as the Weekly News (especially the Christmas number), the Free Lance, the Christchurch Press and the Otago Witness.
In the early 1920’s he went into partnership with Messrs. R. A. Johnston and V. H. Reed in opening the first motion picture theatre in Kaitaia, and until the time of his death took a keen interest in the management of the Princess Theatre.
A keen bowler, Mr. Northwood was a familiar figure in competitions both locally and at Kaikohe and Whangarei. He is survived by his wife and one son, Mr. Ray Northwood.
Mr. A. J. Northwood The death occurred at his residence, Kaitaia, at 6.30 on Sunday evening, of Mr. Arthur James Northwood, aged 68.
Though he had been in indifferent health for a number of years, his death was sudden and came as a shock to his many friends throughout the North. The funeral was held at the Anglican cemetery this afternoon.
Mr. Northwood, who was born near New Plymouth, came north when his father, the late Richard Northwood, settled at Pukenui. Later, with his brothers Charles and Richard, he entered the ranks of professional photographers. Charles later went to Auckland where he founded the Bellwood Studio, but Arthur specialised in outdoor photography and became well known throughout New Zealand in this sphere. His delightful studies appeared regularly in such journals as the Weekly News (especially the Christmas number), the Free Lance, the Christchurch Press and the Otago Witness.
In the early 1920’s he went into partnership with Messrs. R. A. Johnston and V. H. Reed in opening the first motion picture theatre in Kaitaia, and until the time of his death took a keen interest in the management of the Princess Theatre.
A keen bowler, Mr. Northwood was a familiar figure in competitions both locally and at Kaikohe and Whangarei. He is survived by his wife and one son, Mr. Ray Northwood.
Northland Age, Volume XVIII, Issue 68, 7 June 1949, Page 1
Obituary...
Mr A. J, Northwood
Kaitaia, Mon. (Sp.) — The death has occurred of Mr Arthur James Northwood, aged 68, of Kaitaia. A pioneer with the camera, Mr Northwood was New Zealand’s first [sic] outdoor photographer, and for many years his photographs have regularly appeared in the Dominion’s leading periodicals. He was famed throughout New Zealand for his pictures of nature, and especially of the gumlands and kauri forests of Northland. Born in Taranaki, Mr Northwood was the son of a Far North pioneer. After he settled in Kaitaia, he opened the town’s first cinema, in collaboration with Mr R. A. Johnston, in the days of the silent films. later he built the present Princess Theatre.
A keen bowler, Mr Northwood often travelled to Whangarei as a representative of the Kaitaia Bowling Club. He is survived by his wife and one son, Mr Ray Northwood, of Kaitaia.
Mr A. J, Northwood
Kaitaia, Mon. (Sp.) — The death has occurred of Mr Arthur James Northwood, aged 68, of Kaitaia. A pioneer with the camera, Mr Northwood was New Zealand’s first [sic] outdoor photographer, and for many years his photographs have regularly appeared in the Dominion’s leading periodicals. He was famed throughout New Zealand for his pictures of nature, and especially of the gumlands and kauri forests of Northland. Born in Taranaki, Mr Northwood was the son of a Far North pioneer. After he settled in Kaitaia, he opened the town’s first cinema, in collaboration with Mr R. A. Johnston, in the days of the silent films. later he built the present Princess Theatre.
A keen bowler, Mr Northwood often travelled to Whangarei as a representative of the Kaitaia Bowling Club. He is survived by his wife and one son, Mr Ray Northwood, of Kaitaia.
Northern Advocate, 6 June 1949, Page 4
