John Harris (1754-1838)

Biography
He arrived in Sydney, New South Wales on on the Surprize as surgeon's mate in the New South Wales Corps.

Obituary
John Harris, Esq., formerly surgeon of the 102nd regiment of foot, commonly called the New South Wales Corps, the father of the Magistracy of the Colony, died at his seat at Shanes Park, on the South Creek, on Friday last. Dr Harris has left property worth £150,000 — the Ultimo estate belonged to him.

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