MAJOR, CHARLES THOMAS (1869-1938) was born at Auckland, the son of C. Major. He was educated at Nelson College (where he commanded the cadets in 1888), and at Auckland University College (B.A. 1891; M.A. 1899, first-class honours; B.Sc. 1893). Joining the staff of King's College, Auckland, in 1893, he was later assistant master at St John's College. In 1896 he became English master at Nelson College, but soon returned as first assistant to King's. He served with the 5th contingent of New Zealanders in the South African war, being in command of the Auckland company and afterwards of the artillery battery. (D.S.O. 1901.) On returning to New Zealand he was for three years at Nelson College, and then took charge of the preparatory school at Scotch College, Melbourne (1904). In the following year he became headmaster of King's College, Auckland, which he controlled with great success until 1926. The amalgamation with St John's College was effected in 1913, and a fine new block of buildings was erected at Mangere. Major retired in 1926, but continued to interest himself in the creation of a preparatory department at Remuera. In the war of 1914-18 he commanded the Auckland military district (C.B.E. 1918). He died on 21 Nov 1938.

Nelson Coll. Reg.; Who's Who N.Z., 1932; N.Z. Herald, 22 Nov 1938.

Reference: Volume 2, page 26

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