Title: Australia's oldest house
Description: Colonial firebrand John Harris constructed the archetypal verandah house. Sue Rosen explores his life as a naval surgeon, magistrate, power broker, police chief and explorer who strode through the colony in convict times. She also tells the story of his innovative house, still standing after 205 years.
Subjects: Historic buildings, Experiment Farm Cottage (Parramatta, N.S.W.)
Places: Australia, Parramatta (N.S.W.)
People: John Harris (1754-1838)