James Tibbs

James William Tibbs CMG (27 October 1855 – 17 February 1924) was a New Zealand school principal who made a significant contribution to the development of secondary education in that country. He served as headmaster of Auckland Grammar School from 1893 to 1922.[1]

Tibbs in 1903

Tibbs was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, in 1855.[1] He was buried at Purewa Cemetery in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank.[2]

In the 1923 King's Birthday Honours, Tibbs was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George for services to education.[3]

References

McCulloch, Gary. "James William Tibbs". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
"Notable graves". Purewa Trust Board. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
"No. 32830". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 June 1923. p. 3946.

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[DNZB_Tibbs-1] McCulloch, Gary. "James William Tibbs". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.

[2] "Notable graves". Purewa Trust Board. Retrieved 15 February 2021.

[3] "No. 32830". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 June 1923. p. 3946.