George Malcolm Thomson (1848–1933)

Indian-born Scottish educationalist. Emigrated to New Zealand, 1868; settled in Dunedin, 1871. Tutor at the High School of Otago, 1871; junior master, 1872; science master, 1877–1903. Taught music and chemistry at the Girls’ Provincial School. Involved in Bible teaching and helped establish the Young Mens’ Christian Association and the Dunedin City Mission. Published extensively on plants, crustaceans, fish, and fisheries. Fellow of the Linnean Society of London.