Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Mr. William Frederick Stansell, the Headmaster of the Mangarimu Public School, who is the son of Mr. J. R. Stansell, the well-known host of Whyte's Hotel, Foxton, was born at Burke's Pass, McKenzie Country. in 1875. In 1887 he was appointed pupil teacher at the Wai-iti School, where he was educated. He became assistant in 1890 at the Foxton School, remaining there for two years, when he took charge of the Pemberton School. The local post-office is conducted by Mr. Stansell. As an enthusiast in sport he has done much to help such matters in the district. He is secretary of the Rangiwahia Sports and Cricket clubs and of the Bush Cricket Association.