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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Harrison, Edward

Harrison, Edward, Steamboat Owner, Aratapu. Mr. Harrison was born in the Kaipara river district in 1870. As a young man he was rafting and bushfelling for a number of years, for most of the time in partnership with his brother. In 1893 he purchased the “Tangi,” a rafting steamer, plying on the river, and shortly afterwards bought a half interest in the steamer “Pilot,” also used for rafting and passenger traffic. Mr Harrison is a lover of athletic sports, particularly football, and from 1894 to 1897 acted as representative for the district in the New Zealand team, in which he played as a forward. Mr. Harrison is also an exceptionally good oarsman.