KING, NEWTON (1856-1926), second son of Thomas King (q.v.) and brother of Sir Truby King, was born in New Plymouth and educated there at Crompton's private school. He began his career as clerk in the firm of Webster Brothers, and in 1879 established his own business as merchant and auctioneer. His activities as a stock and station agent eventually spread all over Taranaki. In many enterprises he was associated with Richard Cock (1851-1936, who was twice mayor of New Plymouth). They formed together the Crown Dairy Co., which in 1920 became Newton King, Limited. He was chairman of the New Plymouth Sash and Door Co. (1893-1926), and of the Ridd Machine Milking Co. (1909-26); a director of the Land and Building Society (1902); president of the Taranaki Jockey Club, the Agricultural Society (1903), the Chamber of Commerce; and a member of the New Plymouth Harbour Board.

In his youth King represented the province in football and was a member of the Taranaki Rifle Volunteers. He married Mary, daughter of Dr George St George. He died on 26 Jul 1926.

Cycl. N.Z., vi (p); Who's Who N.Z., 1908, 1924; Philpott (p); Evening Post, 27 Jul 1926.

Reference: Volume 1, page 250

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