Scobie, John Morris Biography 1971
SCOBIE, John Morris, retired, principal Wairoa College, Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay
Born: Kirkintilloch, Scotland 14-5-1911, son of J. D. Scobie; married 1938; C. Lyndall, BA (Bachelor of Arts), LRSM (Licenciate of the Royal Schools of Music), daughter of W.E. Burley; one son, one daughter
Education: Christchurch Boys’ High School, Canterbury University; BA (Bachelor of Arts), BCom (Bachelor of Commerce), DipSocSci (Diploma Social Science), FRANZ (France Australia New Zealand)
Assistant master Seddon Memorial Technical College 1934-45, Southland Technical College 1946-53; first director and conductor Invercargill Symphony Orchestra and 4YZ Choral Group, Southern Singers; past chairman Southland branch NZ Society of Accountants; past president Invercargill Accounting Students Society
5½ years Army, New Zealand, Italy
Published: some school music books
Recreation: music, reading, fishing
Private address: Spencer Road, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
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New Zealand Who’s Who 10th edition 1971
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