The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]
School Commissioners
School Commissioners.
The School Commissioners of the District of Westland have control over education reserves throughout the provincial district, which includes not only the Westland but also the Grey education district. Commissioners for the year 1905: Mr. J. Staines, chairman, and Messrs J. Grimmond, H. L. Michel, and T. V. Byrne, Mr. A. J. Morton is secretary.
Mr. John Staines , Chairman of the School Commissioners for the district of Westland, is further referred to as a former member of the Westland County Council.
Mr. Albert James Morton , B.A., Secretary of the School Commissioners of Westland, is further referred to as Inspector and Secretary of the Westland Education Board.