MONKHOUSE, Thomas S.

Arrived Auckland from London 28 June 1863 on same ship as Puhoi settlers: took up land in Rodney county. Furniture made in Auckland and decorated by a Mr Monkhouse was displayed in the NZ Exhibition Dunedin 1865. He painted in Auckland 1867, still owned land in Rodney County in 1882. Moved to Australia and in 1887 was the first instructor of painting and drawing at the Working Men's College, Melbourne. Work including a skilful watercolour reminiscent of Constable in its cloud effects is in ACAG; represented also in National Museum and Hocken.