Auctioneer. Eldest son of Henry Matson (d 1885). Born in Burrumbeet, Victoria, Australia. Died on 15 Apr 1895 at Springfield Estate, aged 50 years (Star, 15 Apr 1895, p 3). According to Rob Weir, Fullbright scholar, he was associated with the Christchurch branch of the Knights of Labour (personal communication early 2001). See obituary - Press, 16 Apr 1895, p 5.
Matson, John Thomas, 1845-1895
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Manuscript
Correspondence
Date: Jan-Feb 1891
From: Ballance, John, 1839-1893 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0025-03
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of the contents of this folder.
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[St Paul's Church (Papanui)] :Peal of bells at Papanui. "Press", July 28th 1880.
Date: 1880
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: Eph-C-RELIGION-Anglican-1880-01
Description: Shows text extract from the "Press" newspaper of 28 July, recounting the ringing of a set of bells donated to St Paul's Papanui, by Mr J T Matson, a Papanui resident. Mentions the reinforcement of the church, carried out by Mr Godfrey of Papanui. Quotes an address emblazoned on parchment and presented to Mr J T Matson, Springfield, from the incumbent Mr F G Brittan, and the churchwardens, William Norman and Charles Jennings. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) stuck into brochure.. Physical Description: Letterpress on silk banner, 470 x 105 mm.