Upper Junction School Joe Kropp Dec 1897 There are Two Joe Kropps born John Joseph born 1888 and Joseph born 1895. Added two seems a bit young to be in school unless their is some connection with the Industrial School.
[S293] BDM NZ Historical Records, (http://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.identityservices.govt.nz/home/), 1888/6014 (Reliability: 3).
Kropp John Joseph Bain; Mother Elizabeth Rosina; Father Not Recorded
[S293] BDM NZ Historical Records, (http://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.identityservices.govt.nz/home/), 1924/6317 (Reliability: 3), 29 Jun 1924.
Kropp John Joseph aged 38Y