Burgin, Annie Mona (1903–1985)
Burgin, Annie Mona (1903–1985)
New Zealand scouting leader, teacher, and headmistress. Born Mar 11, 1903, at Kirk Michael, Isle of Man; died June 15, 1985, at Howick, Auckland, New Zealand; dau. of Robert Burgin (cleric) and Henrietta Jane (Woollcombe) Burgin.
Immigrated to New Zealand with family (c. 1909); established St. Andrew's Girl Peace Scout Troop in Epsom (1921); started Rahiri Ranger Company for older girls (1939); worked with young people in displaced-persons camps in Europe for United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (1945); wrote 1st New Zealand handbooks for guides and rangers; taught at Dilworth School (1929–60); served as headmistress at Hilltop School (1960–68). Awarded British Empire Medal (1959).
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