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