Edward Cephas John Stevens Politician

Edward Cephas John Stevens MLC (18 October 1837 – 6 June 1915) was a New Zealand politician in provincial government in Canterbury, and a member of both the lower and upper houses of parliament. A businessman, he controlled the Christchurch Press for many decades. He was instrumental in introducing cricket to Canterbury and one of his dealings as a land and estate agent resulted in the creation of Lancaster Park, currently known as AMI Stadium.

Personal facts

Edward Cephas John Stevens
Birth dateOctober 18, 1837
Date of deathJune 06, 1915
Resting place
Upper Riccarton
Children
Frederic Whitcombe

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Office holder

office
Canterbury Provincial Councillor
New Zealand Legislative Councillor
region
Selwyn (New Zealand electorate)
Christchurch (New Zealand electorate)
successor
William Reeves (journalist)
John A. Millar
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