NEWALL, STEWART (1843-1919), a native of Dumfriesshire, Scotland, came to New Zealand in 1863 from Victoria, and after gold mining in Otago joined the militia for the Waikato war. Five years later he was transferred to the Armed Constabulary and served in Titokowaru's war, and the Urewera campaign. After Te Kooti's escape (1870) he was officer in charge at Cambridge. He did police work in various parts of the North Island, exploring and supervising the construction of roads. After taking part in the operations against Te Whiti, he was transferred to the defence force in 1888, and subsequently commanded the Wanganui, Taranaki and Wellington districts. In the South African war he commanded the 5th New Zealand Contingent. (C.B. 1900.) He was married in 1872 to a sister of Colonel J. M. Roberts (q.v.). Newall died on 3 Aug 1919.

Cycl. N.Z., i (p); Gudgeon (p); Who's Who N.Z., 1908.

Reference: Volume 2, page 62

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