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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Cowdell, Joseph T.

Cowdell, Joseph T.. Art Photographer, Stationer, and Fancy Goods Repository, Cameron Street, Whangarei. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Private address, Dent Street, Mr. Cowdell established his business in 1893, and conducts it in premises which are suitably fitted up and well stocked with stationery, all kinds of books, fancy goods, etc., sufficient to thoroughly satisfy the demands of his numerous customers. The studio adjoining the shop is very well lighted and is furnished with all the necessary requisites; it is one of the best north of Auckland and is recognised by all who have seen it to be equal to any country studio in the Colony. Mr. Cowdell has in the space of a few years made remarkable strides in his business, having formed a wide connection. He was born in Rutlandshire in 1862, and after a few years of clerical life came to Australia page 548 where he spent three years as a travelling photographer, finally establishing himself at Broken Hill very successfully for seven years. His health failing, he was obliged to seek a more equable climate, and coming to New Zealand, travelled through the greater part of this Colony, and eventually settled at Whangarei. His work is decidedly creditable and the views of Whangarei, which these pages contain, are specimens of his skill as a photographer.