TIBBS, JAMES WILLIAM (1856-1924) was born at Hobart, Tasmania. In 1874 he proceeded as Tasmanian scholar to Keble College, Oxford, where he graduated B.A. (1879) and M.A. (1883). He was mathematics master at St Edward's School at Oxford (1879-81) and then returned to Hobart as second master of the High School (1881-85). Coming to the Auckland Grammar School as second and mathematics master (1886), he became principal in 1893 and held that position with conspicuous success till his retirement in 1922 (C.M.G., 1923). Tibbs died on 18 Feb 1924. He was a member of the University Senate (1910-23).

Who's Who N.Z., 1908; N.Z. Herald, 19 Feb 1924.

Reference: Volume 2, page 195

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