Russell Matthews

Sir Russell Matthews OBE (19 July 1896 – 25 November 1987) was a New Zealand civil engineer, roading contractor, businessman, horticulturist and philanthropist. He was born in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand on 19 July 1896.[1]

He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1971 New Year Honours for services to the community,[2] and a Knight Bachelor in the 1982 New Year Honours for services to horticulture and the community.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Donald, Mary. "Russell Matthews". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
  2. ↑ London Gazette (supplement), No. 45264, 31 December 1970. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
  3. ↑ London Gazette (supplement), No. 48839, 30 December 1981. Retrieved 12 May 2013.


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