Eliot Davis
New Zealand politician
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Eliot Rypinski Davis (15 August 1871 – 5 January 1954) was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council from 22 June 1934 to 21 June 1941 when his term ended; then from 8 September 1941 to 7 September 1948 and 8 September 1948 to 31 December 1950 when the Council was abolished. He was appointed by the United/Reform Coalition Government then the First Labour Government.[1]
Eliot Davis | |
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| Member of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 22 June 1934 – 31 December 1950 | |
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| Born | 15 August 1871 |
| Died | 5 January 1954 (aged 82) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Relations | Ernest Davis (brother) |
Biography
He was from Auckland, and was a businessman and racehorse owner.[2] In 1935, he was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal,[3] and 1953 he received the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal.[4]
Davis was born in Nelson, son of Moss Davis and brother of Sir Ernest Davis the brewer.[5][6]
