The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]
Mr. Thomas Dominic Rice
Mr. Thomas Dominic Rice, Master of Puhoi Public School, is the youngest son of Mr. Stephen Daniel Rice, late of Lisloughton Abbey, Tralee, Kerry, Ireland. He was born at Hakaru, in the county of Rodney, Auckland, and was educated at various public schools as well as privately. In 1887 he entered the service of the Auckland Board of Education, as a pupil teacher, and was subsequently appointed master successively at Redhill, Northern Wairoa, and at Hobsonville, and in November, 1898, he received his present appointment. Mr. Rice takes a active interest in cricket, has been captain of the Puhoi Cricket Club for some years, and is secretary of the Waitemata Cricket Association.
Mr. T. D. Rice.