Bush, Ernest Edward, 1909-1988 (Person)

SummaryTauranga teacher and historian.
Married Hazel Beach, 1937, children Robin, Averill and Michael.
Arrived Tauranga in 1954. Taught maths, science and Educated Christchurch and Dunedin (BA and DipEd from Otago University).
English at Tauranga Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges.
Retired 1966.
Member and Secretary of Tauranga Historical Society. Editor of journal of NZ Federation of Historical Societies.SourcesNoted historian lost to area (Obituary 1988, May 28)

Photographs

Mr Bush on stage with his gift at a special assembly.

Mrs Bush (from Left) Mrs Miller, Mrs Eales, Mrs Kersey and Mr Bush

Archive Collections

Papers of Ernest Edward Bush

Folder of papers titled "Tauranga Centenary: section prepared by Ernest E. Bush"

Mr Bush on stage with his gift at a special assembly. Published 10 December 1966. Photo gca-14009

Personal Information

First Name(s)Earnest EdwardSurnameBushGenderMaleDate of Birth1909Place of BirthWellingtonDate of Death1988OccupationTeacherHistorian

Partner

PartnerBeach, HazelDate Married1937

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AuthorTauranga City LibrariesType of ContributionLibrary authorityTaxonomyStories | People

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Bush, Ernest Edward, 1909-1988 (Person)