The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
The Ardgowan Public School
The Ardgowan Public School was opened in the first week of August, 1903. It is built of wood and iron, and has accommodation for sixty pupils. Mrs Annie Maule, the teacher in charge, was born at Ohaupo, Waikato, trained as a teacher in the Auckland district, and was appointed to Ardgowan when the school was opened.