Nelson 1845 census:
Robert Newth, brickmaker Suburban South.
1849 census: residence Hardy St. made 200,000 bricks during year. 5 males & 4 females in residence; 1 male under 2yrs, 1 male & 1 female 2-7yrs, 3 males & 2 females 7-14 years, 1 male & 1 female 21-45yrs. Religion Wesleyan, born Eng. Squatter on land, Earth house. shingle roof, 6 acres tended, 4.75 cleared and cultivated, 2.5 wheat, 1 oats, 1 grass, .25 orchard. No births, deaths or marriages. 20 cattle. 1 horse.
Jury List 1845 Robert Newth, Bridge St, Brickmaker.
Jury List Feb 7, 1846 Robert Newth, Milton Grove, Brickmaker
Jury List Feb 6, 1847 Robert Newth, Hardy St, Brickmaker.
Jury List Feb 5, 1848 and Feb 24, 1849 Robert Newth, Hardy St, Brickmaker.
Jury List Feb 15, 1850-1851 Robert Newth, Hardy St., Brickmaker.
Jury List 1851-1852 and 1854-1855 Robert Newth, Waimea West, farmer.
Jury List 1855 Robert Newth, Waimea East, farmer. - same each year thru to 1861-62.