Charles Elliott (politician)

Parliament of New Zealand
Years Term Electorate Party
1855–1858 2nd Waimea Independent

Charles Elliott (1811–1876) was a New Zealand politician.[1] He represented the Waimea electorate in the 2nd New Zealand Parliament from 1855 to 1858, and resigned before the end of his term. He did not serve in any subsequent Parliaments.[2] He also held political office in the provinces of Nelson and Marlborough.

Elliott established the Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle in 1842; it was the first newspaper in the South Island.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle". PapersPast. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
  2. ↑ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 274. OCLC 154283103.
New Zealand Parliament
Preceded by
David Monro		 Member of Parliament for Waimea
1855–1858
Served alongside: William Travers		 Succeeded by
David Monro


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