OUTHWAITE, THOMAS (1805-79) was born in Westmoreland. He was practising as a solicitor in Paris in 1841 when he received his appointment in New Zealand, to which he proceeded in the Tyne with Martin and Swainson (q.v.). He was registrar of the Supreme Court at Auckland and sheriff during the early years of British rule, and had exciting experiences with natives when Maori cases were being heard. In 1843, with Martin and St Hill, he walked overland from Wellington to Auckland. When he retired (1869) Arney paid a tribute to his extraordinary firmness, patience, discretion and self-command. Outhwaite was very fond of music, and was a founder of the Auckland Philharmonic Society and of the Choral Society, acting as conductor to these and church choirs. He died on 14 Jul 1879.

Cycl. N.Z., ii (p); N.Z. Herald, 21 Jul 1879.

Reference: Volume 2, page 73

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