Sir Matthew Harris - papers, 1896-1923

MLMSS 1237

fonds

1896 - 1923

442687

Microfilm : CY 3704, frames 42-73 (MLMSS 1237)

1 folder

Sir Matthew Harris (1841-1917), mayor and parliamentarian, was born at Londonderry, Ireland, third son of John (d.1846) and Nancy Harris. On inheriting part of his great-uncle Dr. John Harris's estate John and Nancy Harris migrated to NSW with their family, including Matthew. The family arrived at Sydney around 1844 and Matthew Harris was educated at Sydney Grammar School and the University of Sydney where he graduated Bachelor of Arts (1863). Harris was an alderman for Denison Ward on Sydney City Council (1883-1900) and was Mayor of the City of Sydney from 1898 to 1900. He was elected member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for the seat of Sydney-Denison (1894-1901). His son, John Harris, served during World War I as a second lieutenant.

1899-1923; Correspondence of Sir Matthew Harris, including that of William Lygon, Earl Beauchamp, 1899-1900 (Call No.: CY 3704)
1896-1910; Correspondence and papers of John Harris (Call No.: CY 3704)

This collection was listed in 2004 as part of the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in NSW 1856-2006 Project.