The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. John Robertson”, B.A
Mr. John Robertson”, B.A. , Headmaster of the Ngapara Public School, was born in 1870, at Outram, Otago. He was educated at Kaitangata and Stirling, and served a four years' pupil-teachership at the former school. After a year at the Normal Training College, Dunedin, Mr. Robertson studied for two years at the Otago University, graduated B.A., and was appointed to his present position in 1894. He is a member of the Ngapara Defence Rifle Club, of which he is secretary. Mr. Robertson was married, in 1897, to a daughter of Mr. Donald Borrie, of Papakaio.