Harry Ell
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The Honourable Henry George (Harry) Ell MP |
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Harry Ell in October 1914
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| Christchurch City councillor | |
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In office 1903–1903 |
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In office 1917–1919 |
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| Member of Parliament for City of Christchurch electorate |
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In office 1899–1905 |
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| Preceded by | George John Smith |
| Succeeded by | electorate discontinued |
| Member of Parliament for Christchurch South |
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In office 1905–1919 |
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| Preceded by | new electorate |
| Succeeded by | Ted Howard |
| Personal details | |
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24 September 1862 Christchurch |
| Died | 27 June 1934 (aged 71) Christchurch |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Political party | Independent Liberal |
| Other political affiliations |
New Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Adelaide Eleanor Gee |
Henry George Ell (probably 24 September 1862 – 27 June 1934), commonly known as Harry Ell, was a Christchurch City councillor and a New Zealand Member of Parliament. He is famous for his conservation work around Christchurch's Port Hills, his advocacy for the Summit Road, and his construction of the Sign of the Takahe and other road houses along the Summit Road.
Ell was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, and grew up on his father's farm in Halswell. As a teenager he worked at the Canterbury Museum, then as a farm hand. Between 1881 and 1884 he was a member of the Armed Constabulary in Taranaki, where he participated in the destruction of Parihaka. This experience turned him into a stern critic of the race-relations policies of the time.
Ell was a Christchurch City councillor in 1903 and then again between 1917 and 1919. He was a member of the Knights of Labour and the Canterbury Liberal Association.
Ell stood as a prohibitionist for a seat in the City of Christchurch electorate in 1896. He was unsuccessful, coming fifth in the three-member electorate, but was elected as an Independent Liberal in the 1899 general election. He held the seat, and the subsequent seat of Christchurch South as an Independent, until the 1919 general election. Ell stood for the Lyttelton electorate, which contained the Port Hills. He was defeated and did not win a seat in Parliament again.
Ell was associated with the New Liberal Party in 1905.
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