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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Miss Mary Agnes Burnside
Miss Mary Agnes Burnside , Headmistress of the Island Cliff school, was born in Dunedin, and educated there at the Normal school and Girls' High school. She studied for two years at the Normal Training College and gained a D 3 certificate. Miss Burnside was in charge of Deep Stream school for two years and a half, and afterwards for a year at Tahora school, before being appointed to her present position in September, 1902.