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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Mr. George Hunter Macan

Mr. George Hunter Macan (El certificate). Headmaster of Wallacetown Public School, is a son of Colonel Maean, late of the East India Company's service, and was born in Barrackpore, Bengal Presidency, in 1848, and educated at Wellington College. Berkshire, England. Mr. Macan resided in Ceylon for a short time, but returned to Scotland, and, in 1868, sailed for Dunedin by the ship “City of Dunedin.” He passed the Civil Service Examination, and afterwards joined the service of the Otago Board of Education as master of the Glenore school, near Milton, where he remained three years, and was transferred to Kakanui. Mr. Macan
Gerstcukorn, photo.Mr. G. H. Macan.

Gerstcukorn, photo.
Mr. G. H. Macan.

resigned this appointment, and joined the Bank of New Zealand, in whose service he remained for five years. He then rejoined the Education Board, and became assistant master at Milton District High School, under Mr. James Reid. In 1882, Mr. Macan transferred his services to the Southland Board of Education, and was appointed to his present position. He was married, in 1889, to Agues, third daughter of Mr. Walter Miller, formerly of Roxburgh station, near Milton.