James Tibbs
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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] The student boarding house close to the school is named in his honour.[2]
Tibbs was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, in 1855.[1] He was buried at Purewa Cemetery in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank.[3]
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.[4]
References
[edit]- 1 2 McCulloch, Gary. "James William Tibbs". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ↑ "About Tibbs House – Auckland Grammar School". Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ↑ "Notable graves". Purewa Trust Board. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ↑ "No. 32830". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 June 1923. p. 3946.
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