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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Brunswick

Brunswick.

The Brunswick Public School, one of the oldest in the district, is situated about eight or nine miles from Wanganui. The present building (erected in 1893) combines all the latest improvements in school architecture. It will accommodate sixty children; the roll number is forty.

Mr. William Charles Smith, Master of the Brunswick School, took up the position in April, 1894. Born in Gloucester in 1871, he was educated at Nelson College, New Zealand, matriculating in 1889, and two years later he obtained 1st section B.A. degree under the Auckland University. Mr. Smith also studied under Mr. Blair, of the Technical School, Wanganui, passing the teachers' examinations for certificates in drawing, and obtaining a South Kensington certificate for model. In Wellington he passed the necessary examinations for teacher's certificate, Class C., in 1893. Prior to taking up his duties at Brunswick, Mr. Smith was engaged at Hope, Awaroa (Nelson), Mosstown, Brunswick (relieving), Mount View, and Aratika (Feilding). He is married to Miss Laura L. Snow, of Nelson, who for some years was a teacher in the State schools. Mr. and. Mrs. Smith, with their genial ways, have made themselves thoroughly popular throughout the whole district.

Photo by A. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Smith.

Photo by A. Martin.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Smith
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