sentences:  He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1972, and a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 1976 for services to education and services to Victoria.In 1989, Matheson suffered a stroke which confined him to a wheelchair for the remainder of his life.His wife, Lady Audrey, cared for him at home during this time.