NEWHILL, Stewart 1843–1919

Arrived in Dunedin from Scotland 1863 and worked in the gold-fields, then joined Waikato Militia and was a non-commissioned officer in the 3rd Regt. until 1867. In 1883 joined the permanent staff of the Army and rose to rank of Lieut. Col. A map that he drew of the Waikato in 1871 and illustrated with his sketches is in Turnbull.