Newton, James Henry

Personal Details

SurnameNewton
First nameJames
Middle nameHenry
Date of death12/08/1918
Cause of death

Suicidal shooting.
Aug 1918 (approx) a public inquest was held by James Roberts, JP, Muttaburra.

Details

James was the son of James Henry Newton and Sarah Saycell

James was the husband of Catherine Scott [Setter] who he married on the 13 October 1910.
He is the father of Sarah [6-10-1897 – 16-10-1897]

He was a Hotel victualler of the Royal Hotel – 1911 – 1918

He may be buried in the Muttaburra cemetery as his wife was buried there in January 1918.

Businesses

Royal Mail Hotel
Business contact year1911 -1918
RoleLicensee
Business categoryHistoric Hotel
comments

James bought the Royal Mail Hotel from Sam Clemesha in November 1910.