February 1907
New South Wales Swimmers at Christchurch, NZ.
photographer not known
Those pictured here may include H. Baker, A. D. Hill, Reginald Healy, S. E. Rohu and F. S. Springfield.
Steel, George Albert
George Albert Steel
Queen Street, Auckland
George Albert Steel, born circa 1837-1842, [possible birth registered Births Mar 1840 George Albert Steel, reg. Abingdon vol. 6 page 151], died 23 March 1891 Wellington Street, Auckland aged 54[?] years, reg. 1891/2113, buried 24 March 1891, Purewa Cemetery, Auckland, block A row 5 plot 38, arrived at Auckland from London on the ship "Portland" on 22 July 1863, as cabin passengers, Thomas Fairs, Mrs Fairs, J. Steel and Maria Steel also arrived at this time (1), married 6 January 1870, reg. 1870/4800, Kate Redward, born circa 1839, died 5 June 1912 aged 73 years, reg. 1912/634, buried 7 June 1891, Purewa Cemetery, Auckland, block A row 5 plot 39 (as Caroline).
issue:
1. Clara Elizabeth Emily Steel, born 24 June 1870, reg. 1870/14430 (mother registered as Kathleen), died 6 January 1947, NSW, Australia, reg. 24/1947, married 10 May 1893, St Sepulchre's Church, Auckland by Ven. Archdeacon Dudley, reg. 1893/86 [as Steele], Ernest Gerald Diddams [later Commercial traveller, Sydney], son of John and Lydia Mary Diddams, died 5 April 1953 at a private Hospital, NSW, Australia, reg. 13638/1953
issue:
Phyllis Olivia Diddams, born 12 November 1896, reg. 1896/7820, married 9 June 1923 at St Mary's Church, Waverley, Sydney by the Rev. E. A. North Ash, Stanley Jack Grace
2. Jessie Amy Steel [sometimes Amy Jessie Steel] born 28 July 1875, reg. 1875/785 (mother registered as Catherine), died circa 1959, reg. 8156/1959 Sydney, NSW, married circa 1912, reg. 4284/1912 Sydney, NSW, William Stewart
Mary Cripps of Burcot, Oxfordshire friend or relative, mention in probate record. Kate Steel was a lunatic within the meaning of "The Lunatic Acts", inmate of the Avondale Lunatic Asylum near Auckland - from about 1894.
Coromandel
A revolver, which was found in the possession of Charles Pierce, who was convicted the other day of larceny, has since been identified by Mr. Steele, of Auckland, who was taking photographic views here some time ago. It appears that Mr. Steele lost his revolver while stopping at the Royal Hotel, and very little doubt remains but that it was stolen from there by the prisoner.
Daily Southern Cross, volume XXIII, issue 3054, 10 May 1867, page 5
Daily Southern Cross, volume XXVI, issue 3916, 11 March 1870, page 1
Pulman
We noticed to-day in Mrs Pulman's photographic establishment, Shortland-street, several life-like portraits of his Excellency the Governor, Lady Fergusson, Captain Fergusson and lady, also of the Rev Mr Hare, in excellent style. Mr Steele has been eminently successful in his art, and has executed the portraits with remarkable fidelity, and in a manner which has given much satisfaction to Sir James and Lady Fergusson.
Auckland Star, volume V, issue 1358, 17 June 1874, page 2
We have frequently had occasion for expressing our satisfaction at the production of our city photographic artists, and on Saturday we were particularly struck on seeing two beautiful views, of large size, of St John's Wood, Epsom, the country residence of Edwin Hesketh, Esq. These views were taken by Mr Steele, with numerous others, and may be seen at Mrs Pulman's photographic rooms, Shortland-street. The views are distinct, shewing the house and grounds with the various lights and shade, flowers and avenues, and form an excellent pair of pictures for the drawing room. The sketches are carefully executed and highly creditable to the artist.
Auckland Star, volume V, issue 1511, 14 December 1874, page 2
In Reed and Brett's forthcoming almanac for 1876, will appear a graphic sketch of the district of Rotomahana, a part of New Zealand visited by tourists for the beauty of the scenery, the lake and its wonderful terrace formed by the invisible hand of the Creator. We notice at Pulman's photographic rooms, Shortland-street, a fine collection of photos of the lake scenery, taken by the artist (Mr Steele) on the spot, which are beautifully executed, and worthy of special notice by lovers of art, and persons who may desire to send correct impressions of the beauties of New Zealand to their home friends.
Auckland Star, issue 1788, 8 November 1875, page 2
At Pulman's photographic establishment in Shortland Crescent, conducted in an able manner by Mr. Steele, are now to be seen a number of views of some of our most prominent buildings. Among these the principal churches occupy a leading position, and are depicted with a faithfulness only to be arrived at by the help of the rays of light. The pictures are cheap, and should be in the possession of everyone.
New Zealand Herald, volume X111, issue 4480, 23 March 1876, page 2
The beautiful art of photography is advancing year by year, and has reached a state of perfection undreamed of a quarter of a century ago. Persons of the present day may not only possess the features of their dearest friends, but their very habitations by means of the lense. On passing Pulman's photographic establishment in Shortland-street, we were particularly struck with a series of six photographic views of the Churches of Auckland, the latest being the Churches of St. Matthew's and St. Paul's —perfect art treasures —and which will be most acceptable to citizens attached to those several places of worship. The cathedral church of St. Paul's, under the pastoral care of Rev. C. M. Nelson, is a very fine picture, and in the artist's (Mr Steele) best style. The series of ten views in the Domain embrace some of its richest scenery.
Auckland Star, volume VII, issue 1943, 11 May 1876, page 2
The fine photographic views of the Western Springs estate, in connection with the Auckland Waterworks may now be seen at Pulman's photographic rooms, Shortland-street. These views were taken by order of his Worship the Mayor, B. Tonks, Esq., and have been greatly admired by members of the City. Council. His Worship has given an order for a considerable number of these views for the South. Mr Steele, the photographer, has succeeded admirably with these views.
Auckland Star, volume V11, issue 1999, 6 July 1876, page 2
The romantic districts of Rotomahana, Rotorua, and the Lakes, with their natural associations, are now amongst the world's attractions, and, year by year, the number of visitors are on the increase. Poets, painters, and authors, have been struck with the unrivalled beauties and marvels of these districts, and have eulogised them in song, picture, and story. Photography also has imparted additional interest to the lake scenes by its perfect delineations of the pink and white terraces, water-falls, and geysers, decorated by the cunning hand of Nature. Without detracting from the merits of other photographic views, we may state conscientiously that Pulman's new views of the Hot Lakes, and the surrounding localities, recently taken by Mr Steel, are among the finest, for clearness of outline and minuteness of detail, that have yet been produced in this colony, and as such are worthy the notice of lovers of art and persons of taste. See advt.
Auckland Star, volume IX, issue 2532, 18 May 1878, page 2
We noticed in Pulman's window, Shortland street, an excellent photographic view of the new Masonic Hall, Princes-street, taken by Mr G. A. Steel, of Pulmans photographic rooms. The picture is highly satisfactory, and very striking in every respect.
Auckland Star, volume XIII, issue 3613, 9 March 1882, page 2
Lake House, Rotorua.— Visitors' list for the week ending 11th March: ... Messrs. B. Digby Tonks, G. A. Steele, F. Pulman, Auckland ...
New Zealand Herald, volume XXII, issue 7283, 23 March 1885, page 4
Shipping.
Arrivals [Auckland]. March 28
Clasman, s.s., 331, Farquhar, from Tauranga, Passengers: Messrs. Gilmour, Lee, Buckley. Cook (2), Metcalfe, Steele, Pulman, Hoyte, East, Moody, Gifford...
New Zealand Herald, volume XXII, issue 7289, 30 March 1885, page 4
King Tawhiao and a number of his party paid a visit to Pulman's photographic establishment yesterday, and, Tawhiao especially, expressed admiration of the new series (200) of Hot Lake views, taken during the months of March and April by Messrs Steel and Pulman.
Auckland Star, volume XXVI, issue 103, 9 May 1885, page 2
"Dr Shephard"
Taylor, John Nelson
John Nelson Taylor, born Aberdeen, Scotland, died 23 December 1927 at his residence 19 Swann's Road, Riccarton, Christchurch aged 72 years, married 9 January 1911 by the Rev. Father Hoare, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Manchester Street, Christchurch Jane Martha Mary Barnett
son: William Anderson Taylor
Christchurch Artist.
Extraordinary Success.
The Minister of Internal Affairs recently delivered an interesting address to the Workers' Educational Association, in the course of which Mr Russell spoke comprehensively on the future prospects of Canterbury from an agricultural viewpoint.
An important subject, however, overlooked by the Minister in the course of his review was that of local industry and art. Great progress in this direction may also be looked for, and when that time comes there will be great scope for industrial photography. Even now photography plays a great part in our industrial life, and probably the best expert in this line in Christchurch is Mr J. N. Taylor, of 19 Swann's Road, Richmond.
A remarkable feature of Mr Taylor's pictures is the fullness of detail and the extraordinary capacity he has shown in taking photos of shop windows, which avoid those reflections on the glass from the road outside that spoil so many pictures by other artists. Mr Taylor is fortunate in having a monopoly of the knowledge of how to get this result. Another extraordinary feature of Mr Taylor's work is his success in making enlargements of small postcard photos, and the writer has never seen anything finer than Mr Taylor's work in this line. The community, too, is fortunate in having an artist of Mr Taylor's standing in its midst, and as his studio is at 19 Swann's Road, Richmond, it is easily reached from the city.
Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1422. 3 September 1918, page 8
Obituary.
Mr J. N. Taylor. The death occurred yesterday of Mr J. N. Taylor, who was one of the pioneers of illustrated journalism in New Zealand. The late Mr J. N. Taylor was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1854. He received a primary education, and was apprenticed to the lithographic trade, a calling in which he successfully engaged in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Carlisle.
Being of a roaming disposition in his earlier years, Mr Taylor came out to Dunedin in 1887, under engagement to the Caxton Printing Co. The attraction of Melbourne, during the boom, then caught him in its snare. After spending a few years in the Victorian capital, he was engaged bv the late Mr Whitcombe, of Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, Ltd., to take charge of the firm’s lithographic printing department in Christchurch. In 1890 he began experimenting at home with the modern illustration method of process engraving. His earliest work in the new sphere of illustration first appeared in the “New Zealand Wheelman,” and in the “New Zealand Railway Review,” which was then published in Christchurch. The discerning eye of the late Mr G. G. Stead saw the possibilities of this new method, and he engaged Mr Taylor to illustrate the “Weekly Press,” the first paper in New Zealand to appear with any illustrations.
In 1903 Mr Taylor left the “Weekly Press” to go to the “New Zealand Times,” Wellington, and a few years later he joined the illustrations staff of the Lyttelton Times Company, Christchurch. Seventeen years ago he gave over process work for commercial photography, and his workroom at 19, Swann’s Road, Richmond, became a rendezvous for brother photographers. Before taking to photography professionally, Mr Taylor was an active worker in amateur photographic circles and won many trophies in New Zealand and abroad. Apart from service on the Richmond School Committee from 1899 to 1903, he took no part in public life.
The late Mr Taylor was twice married, first to Miss Grace Cameron Dakers, of Aberdeen, in 1882, by whom he had two children, a daughter and a son. The son, Mr W. A. Taylor, of Avonside, still survives. His first wife died in 1908. By his second wife, formerly Miss June Barnett, of Christchurch, he had six children, five of whom survive.
Star (Christchurch), Issue 18336, 13 December 1927, Page 9
Stinson, Charles
Fiji
Sir Charles Alexander Stinson
KBE, OBE, CMG, JP.
22 June 1919 - 2 November 1989
Charles Stinson
Pacific Islands Monthly: PIM.Vol. XXXI, No. 10 ( May 1, 1961)
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
no number
Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva, Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
C2
Sigatoka Coast, Fiji
Photo by Bolton Stinson
C4
Band of Fiji Military Forces, Suva
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
C5
Traffic Constable, Suva, Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
C6
Beach and Bures, Korolevu, Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
8[same image as postcard numbered 21]
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
11
Saweni Beach, Lautoka, Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
18
18
Fijian Couple in Ceremonial Dress
19
Fijians Preparing Mea, Korolevu, Fiji
20
Beach and Bures, Korolevu, Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
21[same image as postcard numbered 8]
reverse shows date 12 June 1954
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
22
Fijian Belle
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
24
Road Scene, Lautoka, Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
27
Mocambo, Nadi Airport, Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson28
Lounge, Mocambo, Nadi Airport, Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson29
Lounge, Beachcomber Hotel, Deuba, Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson30
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
31
Informal Group
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1008
[reverse message date 18 June 1967]
"Snow White" and the Seven Pickaninnies"
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1010
[reverse message dated 27 May 1968]
Yanqona Ceremony
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1014
Market Place
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1015
Fiji Beachcomber Hotel
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1016
Sightseeing in Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1017
Indian Ploughman - Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1018
Fijian Firewalking
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1019
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1024
Fijian Village
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1025
[reverse message dated 6 July 1971]
Grand Pacific Hotel
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1026
Evening Shades
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1027
"Korolevu Beach"
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1030
"Fijian Lali"
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1031
Traffic Policeman
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1032
Fijian Bure
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1035
Tavua Bay, Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1036
"Colooloo" Storck Cruises
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1042
Port of Suva
Kodachrome by Charles Stinson
1044
Suva Bay, Fiji
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1045
Lautoka Sugar Mill
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1047
Bure Accommodation at Korolevu
Kodachrome by Charles Stinson
1055
Meke at Dusk
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1063
Hotel Tanoa, Fiji
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1070
Drum Major
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1071
Fijian Band
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1074
Nukumarau
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1075
Canoeing
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1079
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1080
Cathay Hotel
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1081
Tropical Fish at the Storck Aquarium (Suva, Fiji)
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1082
Colooloo Cruise
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1083
Korolevu Beach Hotel [about 1969]
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1084
Skylodge
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1085
Elizabeth
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1090
[reverse message dated 5 October 1975]
Indian Cane Farmer
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1091
Loading Cane
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1092
Nasinu
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1094
Colooloo Cruise
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1095
Skin Diver Lounge
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1102
Government Buildings, Suva, Fiji
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1103
Government House, Suva, Fiji
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1104
Fiji Police Fanfare Trumpeters
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1105
Club Hotel
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1106
The Loolootoo
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1107
Viti Levu, Fiji
Painted in water colour for Stinaons Limited by Cherie Whiteside
1108
Dravuni Village
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1112
The Reef Lodge
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1114
Fijian Outrigger
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1115
Young Dancers
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson1117
Nadi Township
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1121
Deep Sea Fishing
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1123
On the Beach
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1125
Free Train
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1126
Lautoka
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1128
[reverse message dated 9 August 1973]
Sugar Train
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1129
Fiji Military Forces Band
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1133
Grand Pacific Hotel
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1134
Mural, Reef Lodge
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1138
Korolevu Pool, Fiji
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1139
Caves, Sawa-i-Lau, Fiji
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1140
Blue Lagoon Curio Market
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1141
Stardust
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1144
Tubakula Beach Apartment Hotel
H. S. Kodachrome by Charles Stinson
1148
Interior, Tubakula Beach Bungalow
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1150
Living Quarters, Tubakula Beach
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1152
Suva's Busy Harbour
H. S. Ektachrome by Santa Singh (Stinsons Ltd)
1160
H. S. Ektachrome by Santa Singh (Stinsons Ltd)
1161
The Cathay Hotel, Lautoka, near Nadi, Fiji Islands
H. S. Ektachrome by Santa Singh (Stinsons Ltd)
1163
H. S. Ektachrome by Santa Singh (Stinsons Ltd)
1166
[reverse message dated 15 April 1973]
Copra Plantation
H. S. Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
1168
:The Fijian", Yanuca Island Resort
H. S. Ektachrome by Santa Singh (Stinsons Ltd)
1175
The Tradewinds Hotel, Bay of Islands, Suva, Fiji
H. S. Ektachrome by Santa Singh (Stinsons Ltd)
1177
The "Outrigger" Motel, Suva
H. S. Ektachrome by Santa Singh (Stinsons Ltd)
1179
The "Outrigger" Hotel, Suva
H. S. Ektachrome by Santa Singh (Stinsons Ltd)
1180
[reverse message dated 20 September 1971]
Honeymoon Island
H. S. Ektachrome by Santa Singh (Stinsons Ltd)
1181
The "Fijian" Pool
H. S. Ektachrome by Santa Singh (Stinsons Ltd)
1182
"Capricorn" Apartment Hotel, Suva, Fiji
Ektachrome by Nitin Distributed by Stinsons Ltd
1186
Gathering Friu, Tahiti
Colour Photo by Phil MacKenzie
2002
Nectar of the Gods
Colour photo by Phil MacKenzie
Tahitian Views Distributed by Studio MacKenzie, Tahiti and Stinsons, Suva, Fiji
2017
Club Dancers
Photographed at Korolevu Beach Hotel. Ektachrome by Charles Sinson
3004
no. number
Spear Dance
Ektachrome by Charles Stinson
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