James Tibbs

James William Tibbs CMG (27 October 1855 – 17 February 1924) was a notable New Zealand school principal. He was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, in 1855.[1] He was buried at Purewa Cemetery in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank.[2]

Tibbs in 1903

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
  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.


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