Harry Ell

Harry Ell
Shows a clean shaven man looking towards the camera. He wears a shirt and tie, a waistcoat, and a suit jacket.
Harry Ell in October 1914
Christchurch City councillor
In office
1903–1903
In office
1917–1919
Member of Parliament
for City of Christchurch electorate
In office
1899–1905
Preceded byGeorge John Smith
Succeeded byelectorate discontinued
Member of Parliament
for Christchurch South
In office
1905–1919
Preceded bynew electorate
Succeeded byTed Howard
Personal details
Born
Henry George Ell

(1862-09-24)24 September 1862
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died27 June 1934(1934-06-27) (aged 71)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Political partyIndependent Liberal
Other political
affiliations
New Liberal Party
SpouseAdelaide 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.