The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]
Councillor Charles Foster
Councillor Charles Foster was first elected to the New Brighton Borough Council in 1899. He was born in Hobart, Tasmania, in 1851, and arrived on the West Coast of New Zealand at the age of sixteen. Since 1871 he has been connected with Oddfellowship, and has held every office open to members in connection with the order.