The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Mr. E. W. Tompkins
Mr. E. W. Tompkins, who has charge of the Mangawaka School, is the third son of one of Wellington's early settlers, Mr. John Tompkins. After three years as master of the Goal Valley and Porewa schools respectively, and a period as relieving teacher under the Wanganui Education Board, Mr. Tompkins was appointed to Manageweka in 1895.