McGlashen, Ralph Biography 1971

McGLASHEN, Ralph
Retired
Born: Motueka, 1895, son of J McGlashen; married 1918 Marjorie G, daughter of J Hunt; 1 son, 1 daughter
Education: Motueka District High School, VUW [Victoria University of Wellington]; hockey rep Nelson 1913, senior rugby referee Hawke’s Bay
War service: 1st New Zealand Expeditionary Force (wounded)
Primary school teacher Nelson district to 1926; since then headmaster schools Hawke’s Bay; acting staff inspector Hawke’s Bay Education Board 1942-43; principal Intermediate School Gisborne 1945-54; principal Avondale Intermediate School 1954-58; president NZEI [New Zealand Educational Institute] 1937; Teachers Grading Appeal Board 6 years; president Gisborne Rotary 1950, Barrington-Miller Education Trust Board; executive member Crippled Children Society Gisborne 1952-54; chairman works committee, Auckland Education Board 1960-66; chairman Auckland Education Board 1966-; president NZ Education Boards Association 1969; Coronation Medal 1953; member Auckland Education Board 1958; local member  NZ Education Institute 1959
Recreation: bowls, fishing
Private address: 2 Thomas Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland