Edward McEllister

Edward McEllister (ca.1809 – 12 May 1866) was a politician in the early days of the Colony of South Australia.

History

McEllister emigrated from Ireland, perhaps Tipperary[1] in 1838 and served as a mounted policeman stationed for a time at Port Lincoln, then some time before 1845 took up business in Rundle Street, Adelaide, which proved lucrative, and he retired in 1850.[2] He was member of the Legislative Assembly as member for Yatala from March 1860 to November 1862. He failed to be re-elected due to his support for compulsory Bible studies in State schools. He served in the Legislative Council from 1865 until his death the following year. He was survived by a widow, two sons and a daughter.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Local Intelligence". South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) (Adelaide, SA: National Library of Australia). 9 April 1850. p. 3. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Advertising". South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) (Adelaide, SA: National Library of Australia). 12 July 1850. p. 2. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "Topics of the Week". South Australian Weekly Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1867) (Adelaide, SA: National Library of Australia). 19 May 1866. p. 2. Retrieved 1 September 2014.