The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Newlands, John
Newlands, John, C.I.E., (1909); Controller, Central Telegraphs, London; b. Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, 1857; s. of late John Newlands, Galashiels, Selkirkshire; m. Cecilia Catherine Wicks, 1881; educ: at Jedburgh and Edincurgh; joined service in the Postal Telegraph Department, Edinburgh, 1870; Controller, Telegraph Department, 1898; transferred to London as Traffic Manager, Secretary’s Office, 1901; on deputation in India to re-organise the Traffic Department of the Indian Telegraphs, 1907-09; Controller, Central Telegraph Office, London, since 1910. Recreation: Golf. Address: 50, Coolhurst Road, Crouch End, N.