Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 42, September 1998
Harry was born in Mansfield-Woodhouse, Nottingham, England on 9 September 1914 and died at his home at Karangahake on 26 January 1998. With his wife and two young sons they emigrated to New Zealand in 1950, settling firstly in Paeroa and then, in 1951 at Karangahake, where two more children were born. For many years he was employed at Paeroa Hardware. Harry was a foundation member of the Paeroa Historical Society, an early Committee member and Vice President. He is survived by his wife, Jessie, three sons and a daughter.