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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Mr. John Henry Brooks

Mr. John Henry Brooks, Headmaster of the Ohingniti School, was born in Holmfirth, Yorkshire, in 1853. Educated at Cleveland College, Darlington, and Wellesley College. Sheffield, he matriculated at London University in 1872. Arriving in New Zealand in 1881, Mr. Brooks had some experience as a farmer, and joined the Wanganui Education Board in 1890 as relieving officer, being subsequently appointed to Ohingaiti. Before leaving England, he was connected with the Volunteer movement, in which he held the rank of Lieutenant. He appears in the illustration in the uniform of his company. Mr. Brooks is married, and has six children.