LOMAX, HENRY ALFRED (1847-1932) was born in London and came to New Zealand at the age of 16, settling at Wanganui. For many years he managed Pharazyn's Marahau sheep station at Nukumaru. He was a lieutenant in the Wanganui Cavalry. During the sixties he was appointed to the civil branch (1868), but in 1869 he was sent as A.D.C. to Colonel McDonnell with the force at Taupo. He distinguished himself at Tapapa (24 Jan 1870), and in further engagements on the Upper Waikato and Bay of Plenty (being promoted captain). After the war Lomax lived mostly in Wanganui and Waitotara county. He was a justice of the peace and for a short time acting magistrate, and took a great interest in sport (especially cricket and rowing). As staff officer to Colonel Newall, he had important duties connected with the Royal visit (1901). His death occurred on 31 Aug 1932.

Gudgeon (p); Who's Who N.Z.; Wanganui Chronicle, 1 Sep 1932.

Reference: Volume 1, page 268

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