Charles Elliott (politician)

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. ^ ^{a b} "Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle". PapersPast. http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=CL1.NENZC. Retrieved 18 June 2010. 
2. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 274. OCLC 154283103. 

Parliament of New Zealand
Preceded by David Monro	Member of Parliament for Waimea 1855–1858 Served alongside: William Travers	Succeeded by David Monro

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Name	Elliott, Charles
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Date of birth	1811
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Date of death	1876
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