Local History books by Robert Craig Scott

Collection SummarySeveral published works by local historian Robert Craig Scott.DescriptionRobert Craig (Bob) Scott (1939-) was raised on a dairy farm at Mangateparu near Morrinsville until 1952, then Apata near Katikati. He went to the Katikati District High School from 1952 until 1954 and thereafter began work life at the National Bank of NZ in Tauranga. Bob married Margaret Ida Compton in 1960. He later qualified as an accountant and spent many years in company management positions in Tauranga.

In his younger days he was a keen rugby player and golfer then later became involved with the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club serving seven years as a flag officer including two as Commodore. His interest in local history has seem a number of books published about local regions in and near Tauranga. Some of these he has made available here. CreatorRobert Craig Scott

Publications

The History and Early Settlers of Aongatete and Matahui Confiscated Land 1864-1930

Oropi - the 100 years following confiscation of the land

Ohauiti 1878 to 1980

Bob by his great great grandmother's headstone at the Palmerston, Otago cemetery

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Local History books by Robert Craig Scott