PETRIE, DONALD (1846-1925), born in Morayshire, Scotland, was educated at the Aberdeen Grammar School and University, graduating M.A. After teaching at Scotch College, Melbourne, for six years, he was appointed inspector of schools to the Otago provincial government in 1874, and in 1894 chief inspector to the Auckland education board. Author of numerous papers on botanical subjects, he was a president of the Otago Institute and of the Auckland Museum and Institute. He was elected a fellow of the Linnean Society in 1886 for his work on the flora of New Zealand, a doctor of philosophy, and Hector medallist (1923). He died in 1925.

Who's Who N.Z., 1908, 1924; Otago Daily Times, 2 Aug 1894.

Reference: Volume 2, page 84

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