JOWSEY, THOMAS (1853-1934) was born at Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, educated at Dr Grieve's academy, and enlisted in the army. He served for seven years in India with the 15th Hussars, retiring as a non-commissioned officer. In 1883 he came to New Zealand, and for the next 20 years was house manager of the Timaru hospital. He was keenly interested in the Timaru Rifles, in which he attained the rank of major in 1899. He served in South Africa (1900-02) in command of the 3rd New Zealand Contingent (Rough Riders), which at General Brabant's request was permanently attached to his column. (C.M.G. 1901.) Jowsey remained in Timaru for a year or two after the war, and then moved to Christchurch, where he founded and managed the United Services Hotel. He eventually settled in Waihi in the service of the Waihi Goldmining Co. There he was for some years a member of the borough council and of the hospital board (of which he was chairman for three years).

Ranfurly; Who's Who N.Z., 1902-32.

Reference: Volume 1, page 239

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