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Surprize 1790; General Hewitt 1814
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The Narrative of a Voyage of discovery performed in His Majesty s Vessel Lady Nelson - The Monthly review
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The Lady Nelson was now ordered to receive on board Lieutenant Governor Colonel Paterson and convey him to Hunters River, which, from the abundance of coals found on its banks, has obtained the name of Coal River. The object of this voyage was to make a survey of the river, to gain a knowledge of its natural productions, and whatever else might appear worthy of observation. Having all things in readiness, we set sail on the 10th of June, with the Francis schooner, which latter vessel was to be loaded with coals. With Colonel Paterson, we received on board Dr. Harris, Surgeon of the New South Wales Corps, Ensign Barreillier (the Surveyor), and a number of workmen and labourers, for the purpose of cutting and sawing timber, digging and loading coals, and other necessary works.; With us likewise went one of the natives, named Bangaree. On the next day, the weather was variable; and having a person on board as a pilot who had lately sailed from Sydney to the river for coals, I thought I could rely on his knowledge of the place, but herein I proved to be mistaken. He was nearly entering a wrong place, being deceived by the appearance of an island, and Hunter s, or Coal River, having one at its entrance. As we were in 17 fathoms water, and the weather was fair, I got my boat out, and Dr. Harris went on shore to reconnoitre the place. In the meantime I brought up with the kedge, and set my people to fishing, who caught a number of snappers and other fish. On Dr. Harris s return, he brought with him a native who, on seeing the boat, had run down to it, crying out several times, Whale Boat! and Budgerie Dick ! or Good Dick, a name we supposed had been given him by the people sent in search of those who ran away with the Norfolk, as before mentioned. This man had some fish with him, which he threw into the boat first, and then jumped into it himself, without the least hesitation. The report which Dr. Harris made on board was, that not the least appearance of any river was to be discerned; but the sea broke very heavily in an inlet behind the island.
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Surprize 1790; .....General Hewitt 1814
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At Shane's Park, on Friday last, 27th April, John Harris, Esq., aged 76, the oldest Magistrate in the Colony
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Surprize 1790; .....General Hewitt 1814
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Colonial Times (Hobart)
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The venerable Dr. Harris departed this life on Friday last, at his residence at Shanes Park near Windsor in the 76th year of his age. Dr. Harris had formerly been surgeon of the 102nd regiment of infantry, known by the name of the New South Wales Corps and was the oldest magistrate in the Colony. HIs has left an estate both moveable and heritable, of the estimated value of 150,000 pounds
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Surprize 1790; .....General Hewitt 1814
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The Annual Reigster. Discoveries in NSW
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The sanguine hope which his Excellency the governor was induced to entertain, that by pursuing the course of the Macquarie river, which had been discovered running in a north-west direction, by John Oxley, esq. on his return last year from tracing the course of the Lachlan to the south-west, would have amply compensated for the disappointment sustained on the occasion ; and his Excellency having in consequence accepted the further services of Mr. Oxley, on a second expedition, the party, consisting of John Oxley, esq. surveyor-general ; John Harris, esq. late surgeon of the 102nd regiment (who most liberally volunteered to accompany the expedition ) ; Mr. Evans, deputy surveyor-general ; and Mr. Charles Frazier, colonial botanist; together with twelve men, having eighteen horses and two boats,, and provisions for twenty-four weeks, took their final departure, on the 4th of June last, from a depot prepared for the occasion in the Wellington Valley, at about ninety miles west of Bathurst.
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Surprize 1790; General Hewitt 1814
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HR NSW. Vol IV. Hunter and King. 1800, 1801, 1802. Ed. by F. M. Bladen. pp 390 - 1
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To accompany the Lady Nelson under Lieutenant James Grant to Hunter River
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Surprize 1790; General Hewitt 1814
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HR NSW. Vol IV. Hunter and King. 1800, 1801, 1802. Ed.by F. M. Bladen. p. 448
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With Lieutenant James Grant climbed Coal Island (Nobbys) and hoisted the Union on top of the hill
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Surprize 1790; General Hewitt 1814
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HR NSW, Vol. VI, King and Bligh 1806, 1807, 1808. . p. 574
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Services as Magistrate no longer required
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Surprize 1790; General Hewitt 1814
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Appointed Magistrate of Police in Sydney
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Surprize 1790; General Hewitt 1814
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Covent Garden, England
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HRA, Series 1, Vol. VIIi, p. 56
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John Harris - Memorial to Earl Bathurst requesting a land grant.....After a service of 22 years as assistant surgeon and surgeon of the 102nd foot, retiring from HM service on a Military Allowance. During previous residence had filled the situations of Naval Officer and Harbour Master of Port Jackson, had been Magistrate of Police for over ten years prior to his return to England. That in consequence of his advanced period of life, after a service of 32 years having been ten years in the Royal navy in India previous to being in 102nd foot and a residence during the whole of that period in a tropical climate, his health was endangered. Requesting as a free settler the indulgence of a land grant
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Surprize 1790; General Hewitt 1814
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Colonial Secretarys Papers
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At Lieut. Col. Patersons request, John Harris Esq, is sworn as a Magistrate to have charge of the Police at Sydney
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Attempted to revive Peter O Dowd who was pulled from the water near Merewether unconscious
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Birth, on 17th March, at her residence, Church street, the wife of Dr. John Harris of a son
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The Newcastle Sun
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DR. JOHN HARRIS LEADING MEDICO Death After long illness Dr. John Harris, father of the medical profession in Newcastle, died at his home in Newcastle last night. For some months he was unable to follow his profession and was practically an invalid. But to the end he maintained that wonderful optimism which characterised his long life. Dr. Harris arrived in Australia with his parents when only two years old, having been born in Wexford, Ireland. He came from a family of students, his father having been a man of great learning. Dr. John often told the younger generation how, when a lad ploughing the soil, he was being instructed in Latin and similar subjects. It was his father s brother, the late Dr. Richard Harris, who pro- posed to train Dr. John Harris as a medical man, and his judgment of this man in choosing this profession for his nephew was often comment- ed upon in the early days of Dr. John s career. His early education was received at the school of Mr Theobold, and later wan sent to Aberdeen (Scotland). After a brilliant career as a student he graduated in 1874, M.B. Ch.M., L.R.C.P., and later at Edinburgh, he took his L.R.C.S. As a medical man he was recognised all over the States as having skill above the ordinary. His advice was often sought when other doc- tors had failed. As a man he was beloved by all who came in contact with him. His genial personality, and his love of humour, combined with a keen sense of right, made him one of the most respected men of his time. It has often been remark- ed that his one fault was in a too kindly heart. His thought for his fellow creatures made him a slave to his profession. FAMILY OF DOCTORS He was rightly called the father of the profession, for the medical men of Newcastle, young and old, looked to him for advice on all matters. He reared a family of doctors. His eldest daughter, Dr. May Harris, was the first girl of Newcastle to enter the profession, and her career has been brilliant. When little more than a girl she entered practice with her father, and has been his right-hand helper ever since. His five sons enter- ed the profession, and this family of doctors may be considered a world s record. Dr. Harris took an interest in all things relating to the advancement of the city. For many years he was Government medical officer for New- castle. He was also medical officer of the Victoria Lodge No. 2, a position he filled since its establishment in 1877. His passing removes the last of the old school of the medical profession in Newcastle, he having been associated with Dr. Richard Harris, Dr. R. C. Knaggs, Dr. Samuel Knaggs, Dr. Read, and Dr. Nash. He is survived by his widow, four daughters (Dr. May Harris, Misses Katie and Lilla Harris, Mrs. Margrie) and five sons, Doctors Matthew, Jack, Harry, Hubert, and Terence Harris. The last-mentioned is at present in Europe. The funeral will leave St. Mary s Church to-morrow afternoon.
