William La Trobe

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William Sanderson La Trobe CBE (15 October 1870 – 27 September 1943) was a New Zealand school principal and educational administrator. He was born in Ngaroto, Waikato, New Zealand, on 15 October 1870.[1]

In the 1938 King's Birthday Honours, La Trobe was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Arnold, Rollo. "William Sanderson La Trobe". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ "New honours: birthday list". New Zealand Herald. 9 June 1938. p. 12. Retrieved 1 January 2021.