The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
The Hon. John Hyde Harris
The Hon. John Hyde Harris was called to the Legislative Council in 1858, and sat as a member until 1864. In September, 1867, he was again nominated to the Council, when he joined the Stafford Government, as a member of the Executive Council, without portfolio. A month later he was appointed Solicitor-General, and held this office till May, 1868. Mr. Harris is more fully referred to among the Superintendents of Otago.