Background
HARRIS, Matthew was born in 1840 in Magherafelt, Company Derry. Son of John Harris of same place, merchant.
HARRIS, Matthew was born in 1840 in Magherafelt, Company Derry. Son of John Harris of same place, merchant.
Studied at Sydney Grammar School and University (Bachelor of Arts 1863). Alderman of City of Sydney.
Member of Legislative Assembly for Denison Division. Vice-president of Royal Agricultural Society. Justice of the Peace.
Director of Sydney Hospital. Chairman of Wanset Commission. Late Mayor of Sydney.
Cricket, bowls.
Spouse 1868, Frances Snowden,daughter of William Owen Lane of Windsor, N.S.W.