Christopher Newton (1817 - 1885)

Born 5 May 1817 in Hexham, Northumberland, England

Husband of Maria (Blackman) Newton — married 13 Sep 1845 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 25 Oct 1885 at age 68 in Ryton on Tyne, Northumberland, England

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Biography

Christopher Newton. ^[1][2][3][4]

Born 5 May 1817. Hexham, Northumberland, England. ^[5][6][7][8]

Died The death of Mr. Christopher Newton, senior member of the firm of Christopher Newton and Co., of Sydney, importers of soft goods, will be received with deep regret, not only in mercantile circles, but among those who had the privilege of knowing the deceas. 25 October 1885. Ryton on Tyne, Northumberland, England. ^{[9][10][11][12]} File Format: htm. The Late Mr. Christopher Newton. File Format: htm. Death of Mr Christopher Newton.

Event: MESSRS. JONATHAN THORP AND Co beg to acquaint their friends and the public generally that Mr Charles Newton continues to have the sole managment of their firm, and that he is not in any way conected in business with his brother, Mr. Christopher Newton. Business 6 December 1843. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ^[13] Eagle Street Brisbane. Warehouse. Business 1866 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The failure of Messrs. Christopher Newton, Brother, and Co., Australian merchants, is announced. At a meeting of creditors held on May 18, it was agreed to accept a composition of 15s in the pound, byinstalments extending over two years. assets were £213,0. Failure of Christopher Newton, Brother and co. 6 July 1871. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ^[14] Mr. David Painter M'Euen has, by mutual consent, withdrawn from the partnership firm of Christopher Newton, Brother, and Company. The business will in future be carried on by Christopher Newton, Charles Kent, and Daniel Bolman. Partnership 15 August 1859. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ^[15] COLONIAL Sugar. — Messrs. Christopher Newton, Brother, and Co, have favoured us with a remarkably fine sample of sugar grown on their plantation at Moreton Bay. Iney have there fifty-one acres under cane, cultivated by South Sea Island labour. Sugar Growing. 11 February 1871. Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. ^[16] On Wednesday morning last Mr. Ireland, of Woolloomuoloo Bay, Mr. Christopher Newton, and Mr. Alderman Oatley went down the harbour for a day's fishing. A violent gust of wind capsized the boat of Middle Head. The three men clung boat ---. Narrow Escape from Drowning. 2 November 1877. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ^[17] Honesty Rewarded SYDNEY, Tuesday.-In recognition of his honourable conduct in paying his debts in full, Mr. Christopher Newton, senr., warehouseman. Sydney, has been entertained by his creditors, and presented with a steam yacht.(Newcastle Morning Herald). Honesty rewarded. 25 October 1882. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Christopher Newton's affairs have been satisfactorily settled. (The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893). Business 11 June 1867. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. COMPULSORY SEQUESTRATION - Christopher New- ton Brothers, and Company,warehousemen, versus James Grady and George Sharpe, of, Coraki, store-, keepers. (Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser). COMPULSORY SEQUESTRATION. 29 March 1884. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Christopher Newton and Co. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday night. It is stated -that the liabilities of Christophor Newton, Bros, and Co., amount to. £66,000. The assets, after liberal writing down, will show, it is said a very large surplus. liabilities 22 March 1893. Partnership hitherto subsisting between Christopher Newton, John Newton, and Charles Stancliffe Newton, as Merchants and Warehousemen, carrying on business at 118, 120, 122, 124, 126,Pitt-street, Sydney) and 37, Moorgate-street, London, under the style or. Disolvence of Business Partnership. 25 January 1876. A meeting of creditors of this firm, who are carrying on business as merchants in London and Sydney, and whose affairs are involved with those of Messrs, Goodyear and Co, was held on April 9th, at the Guildhall Tavern. Mr K Moses, being one of the largest. Meeting of creditors. 1867 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ^[18] The firm of Christopher Newton Bros, (referred to in yesterday's: telegram as a large soft goods firm being in monetary difficulties), has stopped payment. The difficul ties are caused by the failure of Goodyear and Co, of London. Business 1867^[19] NOTICE.-We, the undersigned, have this day admitted Mr. David Painter M'Euen, as a member of our firm, which in future will be carried on under the name, style, and firm of Christopher Newton, Brother, and Co., Dated 1st day of March, A.n. 1852. Business 1 March 1852. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ^[20] Bought the first 2 Hansom Cabs to Sydney. One he used to travel from his resicence in Darling Point to his Sydney Office and the other he sold. Hansom cabs. 1869 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ^[21][22] EQUITY COURT. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson, Chief Judge in Equity.) THE LATE CHRISTOPHER NEWTON. Stanich v Newton. Mr. Lingen, instructed by Messrs. Bradley and Son, appeared for the defendantsthe plaintiff appeared in person. This was an originat. Equity Court. 1911 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ^[23] On the motion of Mr. Knox, instructed by Messrs. PIGOTT and Trickett, at the instance of Messrs. Christopher Newton, Brother, and Co his Honor made absolute the rule nisi for the compulsory requestration of the estate of William Merryweather. INSOLVENCY COURT - BEFORE the CHIEF COMMISSIONER. 31 May 1878. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Property: His grandson born here. DALY.—April 6, at the residence of her father, Christopher New- ton, at Lansdowne, Darling Point, the wife of J. E. O. Daly, of a son. 6 April 1874. Darling Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Purchased the "Royal Hotel" in Hunter street and completely refurbished it. 1858 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ^[24][25]

Baptism: 5 May 1818. Hexham, Northumberland, England. ^[26]

Occupation: Owner of wholesale business 'Beehive' run by the company 'Christopher Newton and Brother' Large advertisement appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald for new goods selected and manufactured by their London agent Mr William Newton. 6 March 1847. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Founded a small retail business known as the 'Beehive' in Pitt Street. In 1849 it was transformed into a wholesale importing house, which time it had grown to be one of the largest businesses of its kind in Sydney. 1840 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Will: Wills proved. The late Christopher Newton, £71,000. (Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954). 5 June 1886. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Residence Age: 53Relation: Head. 35 The Bank High Street. Occupation: Australian merchant. Here with wife and children Maria, Edith, Christopher and Sidney. 1871 St Mary Hornsey, Middlesex, England. ^[27] 83 Marina Street St. Leonards. Australian Merchant here with his wife, a daughter Edith and 2 of his sons Christopher and Sidney N. 1861 Hastings St Leonard, Sussex, England. ^[28]

File Format: htm. The Late Mr. Christopher Newton. Format: jpg. Eagle Street Brisbane. Format: jpg. Brisbane Courier Mail 25 Oct 1882. Format: jpg. Christopher Newton. Format: jpg. CHris Newton. Format: jpg. Honesty Rewarded. Format: jpg. 83 Marina Street. Format: jpg. Circular Quay from Pitt Street Sydney. Format: jpg. Vickery's Building. Format: jpg. Pitt street from King st to Market st 1848. Format: htm. Death of Mr Christopher Newton. Format: htm. The Late Mr. Christopher Newton. Format: htm. Death of Mr Christopher Newton. Format: jpg. Christopher Newton.

Marriage Husband Joseph Newton. Wife Jane Bell. Child: Mary Bell Newton. Child: John Newton. Child: Joseph Newton. Child: Thomas Newton. Child: William Newton. Child: George Newton. Child: Ann Newton. Child: John Newton. Child: Charles Newton. Child: Edward Newton. Child: Christopher Newton. Child: Jane Newton. Marriage 6 March 1802. Ovingham, Northumberland, England. ^[29]

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S-1426436413 Class: RG10; Piece: 1337; Folio: 67; Page: 11; GSU roll: 828279. Note: http://search.Ancestry.com.au/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uki1871&h=1446812&ti=5544&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Birth date: abt 1818 Birth place: Hexham, Northumberland, England Residence date: 1871 Residence place: St Mary Hornsey, Middlesex, England
2. ↑ Source: #S-2052711469 Note: http://search.Ancestry.com.au/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=freebmddeath&h=24572024&ti=5544&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Birth date: abt 1818 Birth place: Death date: Oct 1885 Death place: Durham, United Kingdom
3. ↑ Source: #S-1393662616 Class: RG 9; Piece: 561; Folio: 181; Page: 17; GSU roll: 542662. Note: http://search.Ancestry.com.au/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uki1861&h=7510921&ti=5544&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Birth date: abt 1819 Birth place: Hexham, Northumberland, England Residence date: 1861 Residence place: Hastings St Leonard, Sussex, England
4. ↑ Source: #S-1393662610 Note: http://search.Ancestry.com.au/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=bivri_englandbirth&h=4524265&ti=5544&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Birth date: abt 1818 Birth place: Hexham, Northumberland, England Residence date: Residence place: England Baptism date: 5 May 1818 Baptism place: Hexham, Northumberland, England
5. ↑ Source: #S-1426436413 Class: RG10; Piece: 1337; Folio: 67; Page: 11; GSU roll: 828279. Note: http://search.Ancestry.com.au/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uki1871&h=1446812&ti=5544&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Birth date: abt 1818 Birth place: Hexham, Northumberland, England Residence date: 1871 Residence place: St Mary Hornsey, Middlesex, England
6. ↑ Source: #S-2052711469 Note: http://search.Ancestry.com.au/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=freebmddeath&h=24572024&ti=5544&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Birth date: abt 1818 Birth place: Death date: Oct 1885 Death place: Durham, United Kingdom
7. ↑ Source: #S-1393662616 Class: RG 9; Piece: 561; Folio: 181; Page: 17; GSU roll: 542662. Note: http://search.Ancestry.com.au/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uki1861&h=7510921&ti=5544&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Birth date: abt 1819 Birth place: Hexham, Northumberland, England Residence date: 1861 Residence place: Hastings St Leonard, Sussex, England
8. ↑ Source: #S-1393662610 Note: http://search.Ancestry.com.au/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=bivri_englandbirth&h=4524265&ti=5544&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Birth date: abt 1818 Birth place: Hexham, Northumberland, England Residence date: Residence place: England Baptism date: 5 May 1818 Baptism place: Hexham, Northumberland, England
9. ↑ Source: #S-2052711469 Note: http://search.Ancestry.com.au/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=freebmddeath&h=24572024&ti=5544&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Birth date: abt 1818 Birth place: Death date: Oct 1885 Death place: Durham, United Kingdom
10. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 28 October 1885 Note: THE announcement which we publish in this morning's cable news of the death of Mr. Christopher Newton, senior member of the firm of Christopher Newton and Co., of Sydney, importers of soft goods, will be received with deep regret, not only in mercantile circles, but among those who had the privilege of knowing the deceased gentleman in private life. The manager of Chris- topher Newton, whose business con???? with this city extended considerably beyond a quarter of a century, will always be preserved, mainly in consequence of the rectitude of his character and his honourable ??? connection with a grave crisis through which he sur- passedd, now some 18 years ago. Over 30 years since Mr. Newton opened a retail drapery business in Pitt street, opposite the present promises of Farmer and Company, the establishment being known as the Beehive, and the style of the firm Newton Brothers, Mr. Thomas Newton having joined the business three or four years after it was opened. About seven or eight years later the last-named gentleman died, and shortly afterwards the surviving partner enlarged his operations, and started in the wholesale soft goods ?? in premises the site of which is now occupied by Farmer and Company. Mr. Newton subsequently removed to a building adjoining the Royal Hotel, in George-street (now Campbell's furniture warehouse), and it was there-in 1867-that he became involved in difficulties, and was compelled to suspend payment. The circumstances of the failure are sufficiently well remembered to render it unnecessary to enter into details, but it may be mentioned that for a considerable time Mr. Newton was mentally and physically prostrated by the blow. After the assets of the estate had been realised, it was found that a sum of £l36,000 remained unliquidated; and this amount Mr. Newton agreed to pay in full upon an extension of time for 21 months. Before that period had elapsed, however, he found it necessary to effect a compromise, and paid 15s. in the £. The deceased gentleman then proceeded to England, and in 1871 he returned to Sydney and obtained the lease of the company's present place of business, ?? Pitt-sfc*ec-i. The operation,» of the firm, which, since the disaster of 1867, had been successfully continued, justified Mr. Newton in taking stops to clear off the balance of the old liability, amount- ing to about £34,000, and accordingly in the beginning of 1881 he again visited England and paid the sum mentioned, thus relieving the firm of what he had always consideivd an outstanding obligation, notwithstanding the fact of his creditors having, ac- cepted a compromise. He returned to Sydney soon afterwards, and left the colony-finally as it turned out-for England in November,.1884. and at the time of his death was in the 68th year of his age. Mr. Newton was considered a shrewd man of business, and he secured the affection as well as the zealous loyalty of his employees by his kindly dispo- sition and the promptitude with which he recognised their services. Secondly, he was very unas- suming and retiring, being thoroughly opposed to any- thing which might bring his name into public promi- nence; but as a host, he was invariably genial and hearty. The firm of Christopher Newton and Co. is now carried on by Messrs. John Newton, Christopher Newton, Sydney N. Newton, and William Newton (sons of the deceased gentleman),and Mr J.E.O. Daly.
11. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 The Sydney Morning Herald 7 December 1937 HANSOM CABS. ' TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Sir,-Referring to the article appearing In the "Herald" of to-day's date, it may be of Interest to your readers to learn that the first hansom cabs were brought to Sydney In the late 6O'S by the late Christopher Newton, of the firm of Christopher Newton, Brother, and Company. Mr. Newton Imported two of these vehicles, retaining one for his own private use, between his residence at Darling Point and his Sydney office, and selling the other toFix this text another private user. The late Samuel Hor- dern and his son. the present Sir Samuel Hor- dern, for many years used their private han- som cabs as their principal means of locomo tion. I am, etc , ' T Castlereagh Street, Dec. 3. E.N.D. '
12. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette (Qld. : 1868 - 1919) 10 November 1885 THE LATE MR. CHRISTOPHER NEWTON. The announcement of the death of Mr. Christopher Newton, senior member of the firm of Christopher -Newton and Co., of Sydney, importers of soft goods, will be received with deep regret, not only in mer cantile circles, but among those who had the privilege of knowing the deceased gentleman in private life. The memory of Christopher Newton, whose business con nection with Sydney extended considerably beyond a quarter of a century, will always be preerved, mainly in consequence of the rectitude of his character and his honorable coniduct in connection with a grave crisis through which his firm passed, now sume 18 years ago. Over 30 years since Mr. Newton opened a retail drapery business, in Pitt Street, Sydney, opposite the present premisis of Farmer and Company, the es- tablishment being known as the Beehive, and the style of the firm Newton Brothers, Mr. Thomas Newton having joined the business three or four years after it was opened. About, seven or eight years later the last-named gentleman died, and shortly afterwards the surviving partner enlarged his operations, and started in the wholesale soft goods line in premises the site of which is now occupied by Farmer and Company. Mr. Newton subsequently removed to a building adjoining the Royal Hotel in George-street, Sydney (now Campbell's furniture warehouse), and it was there- in 1867— that he became involved in difficul ties, and was compelled to suspend pay ment. The circumstances of the failure are sufficiently well remembered to render it unnecesary to enter into details, but it may be metiioned that for a considerable time he was mentally and physically prostrated by the blow. After the assets of the estate had been realised, it was found that a sum of £130,000 remained unliquidated ; and this amount Mr. Newton agreed to pay in full upon an extension of time for 21 months. Before that period had elapsed, however, he found it necessary to effect a compromise, and paid 15s in the £. The deceased gentleman then proceeded to England, and in 1871 he returned to Sydney and obtained the lease of the company's present place of business in Pitt-street, Sydney. The opera tions of the firm which, since the disaster of 1867, had been successfully continued, justi- fied Mr. Newton in taking steps to clear off the balance of the old liability, amounting to about £34,000, and accordingly in the beginning of 1881, he again visited England and paid the sum mentiomd, thus relieving the firm of what he had always considered an outstanding obligation, notwithstanding the fact of his creditors having accepted a compromise. He returned to Sydney soon afterwards, and left the colony — finally, as it turned out— for England in November, 1884, and at the time of his death was in the 68th year of his age. Mr. Newton was considered a shrewd man of business, and he secured the affection as well as the pious loyalty of his employees by his friendly disposition and the promptitude which he recognized their services. Finally, he was very unassuming and retir- ing being thoroughly opposed to anything that might bring his name into public ?nence ; but as a host he was invari- ably genial and hearty. The firm of Christopher Newton and Co., is now taken? on by Messrs. John Newton, Christopher Newton, Sydney N. Newton, William Newton (sons of the deceased gentleman), and Mr. J. E. O. Daly.
13. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 The Sydney Morning Herald 6 December 1843 MESSRS. JONATHAN THORP AND Co beg to acquaint their friends and the public generally that Mr Charles Newton continues to have the sole managment of their firm, and that he is not in any way connected in business with his brother, Mr. Christopher Newton, of the ' Bee Hive" In consequence of the innumerable mistakes that have cccured, from parties thinking that he (Mr. Charles Newton) had left their firm, they have been compelled to make this public announcement
14. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) 6 July 1871 The failure of Messrs. Christopher Newton, Brother, and Co., Australian merchants, is announced. At a meeting of creditors held on May 18, it was agreed to accept a composition of 15s in the pound, by instalments extending over two years. The assets were stated at £213,000, and the liabilities at £203.000.
15. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) 14 August 1909 OLD TIMES FROM THE PAPERS OF FIFTY YEARS AGO. MONDAY AUGUST 15, 1859. Mr. David Painter M'Euen has, by mutual consent, withdrawn from the partnership firm of Christopher Newton, Brother, and Company. The business will in future be carried on by Christopher Newton, Charles Kent, and Daniel Bolman, under the style of Christopher Newton, Brother, and Company.
16. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 Sydney Mail 11 February 1871 Sugar Growing. COLONIAL Sugar. — Messrs. Christopher Newton, Brother, and Co, have favoured us with a remarkably fine sample of sugar grown on their plantation at Moreton Bay. Iney have there fifty-one acres under cane, cultivated by South Sea Island labour, and last season obtained 82 tons of sugar, valued at £38 per ton, from 8661 tons of ribbon cane crushed
17. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) 2 November 1877 Narrow Escape from Drowning. On Wednesday morning last Mr. Ireland, of Woolloomuoloo Bay, Mr. Christopher Newton, and Mr. Alderman Oatley went down the harbour for a day's fishing;. A violent gust of wind capsized the boat of Middle Head. The three men clung to the boat, which fortunately did not sink, until they were rescued by a boat from the Thetis. They were, how ever, in the water for nearly half-an-hour.
18. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 The Sydney Morning Herald 15 June 1867 CHRISTOPHER NEWTON, BROTHER, AND CO. MEETING OF CREDITORS. A meeting of creditors of this firm, who are carrying on business as merchants in London and Sydney, and whose affairs are involved with those of Messrs, Goodyear and Co, was held on April 9th, at the Guildhall Tavern. Mr K Moses, being one of the largest creditors, was voted to the chair. Mr. Foster said that he was one of the first who took action in this matter. He heard that Messrs. Newton were involved largely with Messrs Goodyear and Co., and con- sequently thought it highly desirable to take immediate auction. He met four or five of the principal creditors at the Euston Hotel a short time ago. They acted so promptly because it was necessary they should save the mail. The Solicitor said that on the occasion of the meeting at the Euston Hotel, in March, Mr Kent had expressed his readiness to place himself in the hands of his creditors. Power had been sent out to the colonies to take action in case of any proceedings being taken by persons holding Messrs. Goodyear's acceptances. It was also deemed ad- visable that steps should be taken to advise with Mr. Kent with reference to the position of this firm with regard to Messrs. Goodyear and Co. There had been one or two other meetings of the committee, the principil objects of which had been to afford the fullest information. Mr. Honey read the statement of affairs prepared by his firm, which was as follows: - APPROXlMATE STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS OF CHRISTOPHER NEWTON, BROTHER, AND CO , OF LONDON AND SYDNEY, APRIL, 6TH. 1867. LIABILITIES Liabilities in Sydney on the 30th June, 1866, as per the last balance-sheet received, viz On bills payable. £36,933 5 7 On open accounts , £55,645 9 8 £98,500 15 ? Liabilities in London. Trade creditors as per list ... ,£197,394 6 6 Cash creditors as per list ... ,£91,611 14 8 Creditors fully secured : Balme, Charles, and Co., Moor gate-street.£3,035 8 11 City Bank, Threadneedle-street . 2,001 4 0 Hold securities ss per contra Creditor partly secured : Rutter, J. C , Fountain-court ... £4,000 0 0 Holds overdue promissory notes of R. A. Simmonds, as per contra ... ... 5,100 0 0 Liability on acceptances given for the accommodation of F. Goodyear and Co. . ... 16.334 5 0 Liability on bills receivable . £39,935 5 8 Of which will be unpaid (F. Good- year and Co ) and rank on this estate .. . 5,000 0 0 Liability on acceptances to be pro- vided for by the drawers ... £3.891 I3 8 £403,330 1 3 ASSETS Assets In Sydney on the 30th June, 1866, as per the last balance sheet received, viz. : Cotton account .. ... ... £596 17 10 Cotton seed account ... ... 32 5 9 Island produce account ... ... 201 5 9 Brilsbane house account ... ... 61,839 14 11 Wool account ... ... .. -44,670 15 11 Drapery stock ... ... ... 124,994 2 5 Fixture, &c. .. . 1,514 9 11 Underwriting account ... ... 382 1 0 Shares, viz : Land at Hartley . 100 0 0 Sydney Marine Insurance Co. ... 1,000 0 0 Pacific fire and Marine Insurance Co. .432 16 0 Commercial Bank ... ... 250 2 6 Real property, viz. : Gunnedah . 972 4 0 Wellington . 4,001 17 6 Adelong ... ... ... 380 0 0 Brisbane . 13,671 1 8 Bills receivable. 58,487 1 7 Cash in hand . . ... ... 186 4 11 Cash In banks . 1,126 3 1 Sundry debtors, open accounts ... 91,187 14 5 -£405,426 19 0 Merchandise shipped to Sydney since the 28th of February, 1866, and not included in the above assets .. . 195,997 11 10 Less remittances and produce sent from Sydney after the 30th June, 1866... . . 110,753 15 9 - £85,248 19 1 Assets in London. Wool in hands of brokers ... ... £3,096 0 0 Less advance thereon as per contra 3,035 8 11 Promissory notes of the Agra and Masterman's Bank, not yet due £2,699 9 I (held by City Bank as per contra) Overdue promissory notes of R. A. Simmonds (held by J, C. Rutter as per contra) ... ... £5,100 0 0 Sundry debtors.. ... ... ... 55 4 11 Amount estimated to be realised from securities and composition in respect of claim against F. Goodyear and Co. ... ... ... , 17,500 0 0 £538,299 14 1 Memo -These assets are subject to be Increased by the seperate estates of the partners, the particulars of which cannot at pre- sent be asertainced. He said that it was upwards of twenty years since this firm first went to Sydney, and at the death of Mr, Newton Mr. Charles Kent carried on the agency in this country. Mr, Kent was made partner in 1857. The firm now consisted of Mr. Christopher Newton, Mr. Charles Kent, Mr, Balling, and Mr. Geard, all of whom, with the exception of Mr. Kent, resided in Australia. The statement was made up from the books in Sydney to June 30, 1866. The accounts with Messrs Goodyear and Co. were not yet entirely adjusted, but the loss to this company would be something like £80,000. The surplus, after deducting the £80,000. would be about £135,000, and to that would be added £30,000 from the seperate estates. There would be no diffulty in coming to the conclusion that the great plague spot upon this concern was the transactions with Messrs. Goodyear and Co. There was a large amount of vitality in the concern, and if the creditors determined upon such a course that the affairs might be conducted with discretion, there was no doubt that the firm would again enjoy the high reputation which it had hitherto held in the colonies. The Chairman said that the whole of the creditors at the meeting held at the Euston Hotel expressed their confidence in and sympathy with Mr. Newton. A creditor asked for information respecting the transac tion with Messrs Goodyear and Co. Another creditor thought that the question ought not to be answered. Mr Honey said that the transactions between this com- pany and Messrs. Goodyear conmenced many years ago, and for a considerable time they were for the benefit of Messrs. Newton, but for many years past they had been solely for the benefit of Messrs. Goodyear. The total in debtedness of Messrs. Goodyear to the firm of Newton and Co. was now £126,000, exclusive of lnterest from July, 1865 to the present time. Of that £136,000 about £100,000 was for cash. On tbe motion of Mr Bond, seconded by Mr Foster, tho following resolution was unanimously adopted, 'That this meeting whilst regretting the hoavy loss sustained by the firm through its connection with Messrs Goodyear and Co, is desirous of expressing its confidence in the stability of Messrs Newton, and recomends such measures as may be thought expedient for the resumption of business operations Mr Holmes then moved a resolution to the effect that the committee, to be afterwards appointed, should be em- powered to take measures for carrying out the forgoing resolution, and to depute some gentletmen to proceed, if necessary to the colonies, or appoint some gentlemen there in the interests of the creditors to assist Messrs Newton in the realisation of their securities. Mr Vivian oljected to anybody being sent out to Sydney to supercede Mr Newton, for if they wanted twenty shillings in the pound Mr Newton was the only person who could give it to them If they were to adopt the resolution they would be committing themselves to a course which would be detrimental to their affairs. He thought they ought to pass a resolution of unanimous confidence in Mr Newton (Hear, hear) He moved an amendment to the effect that, in the face of the statement of accounts presented, it was desirable that the realisation of the accounts should be left with Mr Newton expressing the confidence of the creditors in his integrity, and their opinion that reasonable time should be allowed for the settlement of his affairs, in order that he might be able to pay every creditor in full Mr Smith seconded the amendment .. Several creditors spoke against the resolution of Mr. Holmes. The Solicitor said that it was not intended that it should be imperative upon the committee to send anybody 0ut the colonies. The Chairman said that he had consulted with Mr New- ton's broker, who was a large creditor, and he was of opinion that it was highly desireable that somebody should be sent out to represent the creditors After a brief discussion the original resolution was carried yj a large majority. The following gentlemen were then appointed a commit- tee -Messrs B Moses, C Newton, W Bird, A Grant W Vivian, and T Garnet. The following resolution was then put and carried unanimously- '. That Mr Charles Kent be requested to act in the affairs of the firm as the committee may r-ete- mine, and that nil remittances be dealt with as the committee may determine ' A resolution to the effect that all costs incurred by the committee and law charges should be pald out of the ? having been adopted. The proceedings were brought to a close with a vote of thanks to the chairman.
19. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) 11 June 1867 I COMMERCIAL NEWS. | London, April 2C It is believed that the creditors of Messrs. Christopher Newton, Brother, and Co., in the Australian trade, have agreed to a proposal of Mr. Kent, the resident partner in England, to the following effect :-To divide, in pro rata amounts, all remittances that may arrive up to the 18th of August ; then to give the acceptances of the firm for the payment of the balance of creditors' claims by equal instalments at three mouths, extending over a period of twenty-one months from the date named. Their liabilities amount to £403,320. It is reported that the firm lent £100,000 in cash to Messrs. Goodyear & Co., who stopped payment on the 18th of March, with liabilities of £202,109, and assets £60,647. A meet- ing of the creditors of Goodyear & Co. accepted, it is reported, 5s. 6d. in fhe £.
20. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) 14 August 1909 OLD TIMES FROM THE PAPERS OF FIFTY YEARS AGO. MONDAY AUGUST 15, 1859. Mr. David Painter M'Euen has, by mutual consent, withdrawn from the partnership firm of Christopher Newton, Brother, and Company. The business will in future be carried on by Christopher Newton, Charles Kent, and Daniel Bolman, under the style of Christopher Newton, Brother, and Company.
21. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 The Sydney Morning Herald 7 December 1937 HANSOM CABS. ' TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Sir,-Referring to the article appearing In the "Herald" of to-day's date, it may be of Interest to your readers to learn that the first hansom cabs were brought to Sydney In the late 6O'S by the late Christopher Newton, of the firm of Christopher Newton, Brother, and Company. Mr. Newton Imported two of these vehicles, retaining one for his own private use, between his residence at Darling Point and his Sydney office, and selling the other toFix this text another private user. The late Samuel Hor- dern and his son. the present Sir Samuel Hor- dern, for many years used their private han- som cabs as their principal means of locomo tion. I am, etc , ' T Castlereagh Street, Dec. 3. E.N.D. '
22. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 Warwick Daily News (Qld. : 1919 -1954) 7 April 1922 PERSONAL It is interesting to recall the fact that the late Mr. Christopher Newton, merchant, of Sydney, imported the first hansom, into Sydney, if not into Australia. Melbourne certainly can claim the "Mystery , of the Hansom' cab." Christopher Newton imported two other vehicles in the 60's or 70's, retaining one for his own private use from Darling Point to the city, and selling the other, also to a private user.
23. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 The Sydney Morning Herald 7 November 1911 EQUITY COURT. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson, Chief Judge in Equity.) THE LATE CHRISTOPHER NEWTON. Stanich v Newton. Mr. Lingen, instructed by Messrs. Bradley and Son, appeared for the defendants; the plaintiff appeared in person. This was an originating summons in re- spect of the estate of Christopher Newton, merchant, of Sydney. The plaintiffs were Prospero Stanich and his wife, Edith Bell Stanich, and the defendants Sydney Norfolk Newton, trustee of the estate of Christopher Newton, deceased, James Edwin Owen Daly, and Christopher Newton. His Honor dismissed the summons.
24. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 The Sydney Morning Herald 18 October 1926 THE ROYAL HOTEL. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Sir,- In your Issue of this day there is an interesting story respecting the Royal Hotel. I should like, with your permission, to give some information in connection with it and its predecessor, also the Royal Hotel which was built by Mr. Barnet Levey in 1826, at which time it had a windmill on its roof and upper story, which was a source of trouble to the shopkeepers in the neighbourhood, who ob- jected to the noise it made, and was, through their representations, removed in 1828. The hotel included in it both shops and a theatre. This building was burned down in 18e0, being then owned by Mr Joseph Wyatt, who had purchased it from Messrs Cooper and Holt for £9000. The ruins, as stated in this day's Issue, were bought by Mr John Terry Hughes, and on the site he orected the building which is now being demolished, Mr Graham being the architect. In 1857 It was sold to Messrs. Christopher Newton and Co., softgoods ware- housemen, for £19 000. In 1872 it was bought by Mr Charles Skarratt for £55,000, and in 1910 it was purchased from the Skarratt Estato for £60,000 by the New South Wales Savings Bank Commissioners, and in 1922 they sold it to Dymock and Co for £150,000. The licensees have been since 1847 John Sparke, 1859 William Hudson, 1855 Royal Hotel Company, 1867 William James Wilshire, 1869 Charles JJ. Skarratt, 1870 William James Wilshire, 1884 Thomas Asche, 1893 Thomas Wright, 1894 Davies Griffith, 1895 Thomas Tidswell 1900 M A. Tidswell, 1910 Joseph W Cockbaine. JAMES H. WATSON. President, Royal Australian Historical Society. Oct. 15, Fix this text STOP PRESS.
25. ↑ Source: #S-2064483764 The Sydney Morning Herald 4 December 1929 A FAMOUS SITE. OLD ROYAL HOTEL. A site overlaid with the history of Sydney is that now occupied by Dymock's Book Arcade. Ltd., and "The Block," No. 424 George-street, between King and Market streets. The present generation remembers well the Royal Hotel, with its verandahs and architecture, speaking of a more leisured age than the present, which was demolished to make way for the structure now gracing our second great thoroughfare. The original Royal Hotel, built by Barnett Levy, was opened in 1826. It was remarkable for a windmill on the roof, but this was taken down in 1828 as the neighbours objected to the noise. The hotel's great claim to fame lay in the fact that the "legitimate drama" (which had previously led a harried existence in this land) first found a home in a theatre at the back on Boxing Day, 1832, when Douglas Jerrold's "Black-Eyed Susan" was staged. In 1840, when Mr. Sparkes held the license, the hotel was burned down, the conflagration be- ing the most destructive in Sydney up to that time. It had only recently been pur- chased by Mr. Joseph Wyatt from Cooper and Holt for £ 9000, and he was a heavy loser. Mr. John Terry Hughes, a merchant, bought the ground and ruins, and the building lately removed was erected. The City Council held its meetings there in 1842-3. In the course of its long career it had a succession of owners and licensees. Christopher Newton and Co , a softgoods firm, purchased the pro- perty in 1857 for £19,000. By May, 1872, when it was sold to James Brown, of Hawkin's Hill, the purchase price had risen to £24,500, and two months later it was transferred to Mr C. c. Skarratt at a profit of £500. Be- ing an early investor in the Mount Morgan mine Mr. Skarratt became a millionaire, and in 1876 he retired from active control of the hotel. After his death the Royal and other pro- perties passed into the trust estate, and in 1910 the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales purchased the hotel from the trustees for £60,000. As though to further emphasise the property's association with the stage the license, in 1886, was held by Thomas Asche, the father of Oscar Asche, the noted actor-manager. Returned soldiers remember with gratitude the club maintained there by Dr. Mary Booth and her group of helpers when the hotel was delicensed. In 1922 the hotel passed into the hands of Dymock's Book Arcade, Ltd., for a sum of £150,000, and when the contract for the present building was let it was stated that the total cost of land and buildings was £400,000.
26. ↑ Source: #S-1393662610 Note: http://search.Ancestry.com.au/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=bivri_englandbirth&h=4524265&ti=5544&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Birth date: abt 1818 Birth place: Hexham, Northumberland, England Residence date: Residence place: England Baptism date: 5 May 1818 Baptism place: Hexham, Northumberland, England
27. ↑ Source: #S-1426436413 Class: RG10; Piece: 1337; Folio: 67; Page: 11; GSU roll: 828279. Note: http://search.Ancestry.com.au/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uki1871&h=1446812&ti=5544&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Birth date: abt 1818 Birth place: Hexham, Northumberland, England Residence date: 1871 Residence place: St Mary Hornsey, Middlesex, England
28. ↑ Source: #S-1393662616 Class: RG 9; Piece: 561; Folio: 181; Page: 17; GSU roll: 542662. Note: http://search.Ancestry.com.au/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uki1861&h=7510921&ti=5544&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Birth date: abt 1819 Birth place: Hexham, Northumberland, England Residence date: 1861 Residence place: Hastings St Leonard, Sussex, England
29. ↑ Source: #S-881222367

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• Source: S-2064483764 Newspaper Note: Illustrated Sydney News 21 November 1885 Note: File Format: jpg Christopher Newton The Late Mr. Christopher Newton. ONE of the portraits published in the present issue is that of the late Christopher Newton, the senior member and founder of the firm of Christopher Newton Brothers & Co., of Sydney, importers of soft goods. The decease of the gentleman took place at his sister's residence, Ryton, Northumberland, England, on the 26th October, and the tidings of the melancholy event were received by his relatives and friends in this city by cablegram. The business connection of the deceased with Sydney extended over a period approaching to nearly half a century. He will be remémbered chiefly in consequence of the rectitude of his character, and his honourable conduct in connection with his commercial career-a characteristic which was specially emphasised in a grave merchantile crisis that occurred some 18 years ago. About 45 years ago, Mr. Newton opened a retail drapery business in Pitt-Street, opposite the present premises of Farmer & Co., the establishment being known as the "Beehive," and the style of the firm New- ton Brothers, Mr. Thomas Newton having joined the concern some three or four years after it was established. In 1849, or about thirty-six years since, they removed to premises on the site now included in Farmer and Company's establishment, and enlarged their operations, starting as wholesale drapers. Mr. Newton subsequently purchased the Royal Hotel pre- mises and stores in George Street, removing there in 1859, occupying the warehouse now used by Messrs. Campbell Brothers as a warehouse. It was then, in 1867, that he became involved in difficulties, and was compelled to suspend payment. The circumstances of the failure are sufficiently well remembered to render it unnecessary to enter into details, but it may be men- tioned that for a considerable time Mr. Newton was mentally and physically prostrated by the blow. After the assets of the estate had been realized, it was found that a sum of £136,000 remained unliquidated ; and this amount Mr. Newton agreed to pay in full upon an extension of time for 21 months. Before that period had elapsed, however, he found it necessary to effect a compromise, and paid 15s. in the £. The deceased gentleman then proceeded to England, and in 1871 he returned to Sydney, and in 1874 obtained the lease of the Company's present place of business in Pitt Street. The operations of the firm, which, since the disaster of 1867, had been successfully continued, justified Mr. Newton in taking steps to clear off the balance of the old liability, amounting to about £34,000, and accord- ingly, in the beginning of Í882, he again visited England and paid the sum mentioned, thus relieving the firm of what he had always considered an outstand- ing obligation, notwithstanding the fact of his creditors having accepted a compromise. While in London Mr. Newton was entertained at a banquet, given in his honour by a number of merchants and manufacturers of the city. There was a large and important gathering, and the chair was occupied by Mr. John Scott, J.P., of the firm of Messrs. J. Scott and Son, of Cannon-street. After the usual loyal toasts had been honoured, the chairman proposed, " The Trade of Great Britain and the colonies," which was replied to in an interesting and instructive speech by Mr. Daly, a member of the firm of C. Newton Brothers & Co., and who was also a guest at the banquet. The chairman then proposed the toast of the evening, their honoured guest, Mr. Christopher Newton. We extract the following passage from the speech of the chairman on this occasion, as reported in the City Press, of October 21st, 1882. He ( the speaker ) felt how difficult it was to say things of a gentleman in his presence, but there were times when it becomes us to speak of a man as we found him. In looking back, he could remember that when Mr. Newton commenced life prosperity at- tended his efforts, but a crisis came and difficulties looked as though, they would overwhelm him. But he was not to be over- come, for he was a man of pluck and indomitable perseverance, and of strict integrity. ( Cheers. ) He had set the commercial world abroad a living example. ( Hear. ) He had laboured zealously, and they could well believe how anxiously and labour iously he had been working for the past 12 years, and they now knew how successful he had been. ( Hear. ) He had not hesitated to return to England, and he had done that which every honest man should do. ( Cheers. ) He did not say that because ' what had been done had enriched those around these tables that would be a base view to take. He ( the speaker ) . felt that Mr. Newton had set a noble example to those engaged in trade, and had added a bright ornament to the name of British merchants. It had been well said, "An honest man's the noblest work of God." ( Cheers. ) What had been done was a noble act, and he trusted that the good example set would go farther than to those around this table, or to those in this country, and would be told of Mr. Newton in other parts of the world as an example of the integrity and stability of the British merchant. ( Cheers. ) These were times when such acts were rare ; therefore he prized it more lt was because of the good impression he had made upon those present among others that they were gathered together to do honour to their guest. Mr.Newton returned to Sydney soon afterwards, and left the colony-finally as it turned out-for England in November, 1884, and at the time of his death was in the 68th year of his age. Mr. Newton was considered a shrewd man of business, and he secured the affection as well as the zealous loyalty of his employees by his kindly disposition and the promptitude with which he recognised their services. Socially, he was very unas- suming and retiring, being thoroughly opposed to anything which might bring his name into public pro- minence ; but as a host he was invariably genial and hearty. The firm of Christopher Newton Brothers & Co. is now carried on by Messrs. John Newton, Christopher Newton, Sydney Norfolk Newton, ( the sons) William Newton, and Jas. E. O. Daly (the sons-in-law of the deceased gentleman. ChristopherFix this text Newton was born atHexham, Northumberland, England, March, 1818.
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