Matthew Barnett (bookmaker), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Matthew Barnett (bookmaker)

New Zealand businessman

Date of Birth: 06-Jun-1859

Place of Birth: Avoca, Victoria, Australia

Date of Death: 28-Jan-1935

Profession: bookmaker

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Matthew Frank Barnett (6 June 1859 – 28 January 1935), also known as Mat Barnett, was a bookmaker and philanthropist from Christchurch, New Zealand.
In his retirement, he became well known in lawn bowls.
He donated the statue of James Cook in Victoria Square to the city.
His family dwelling, Wharetiki House, was a prominent landmark on Colombo Street in the Christchurch Central City until its demolition in July 2011, following a demolition order by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.