Early in his life , he moved to Chaslands in the Owaka district of the South Island , where he grew up .
He was the son of Thomas Gladine Dewar , a state farmer and labourer , and Elizabeth Dewar ; both were natives of Scotland .
Early in son 's life , son moved to Chaslands in the Owaka district of the South Island , where he grew up .
He was the son of Thomas Gladine Dewar , a state farmer and labourer , and Elizabeth Dewar ; both were natives of Scotland .