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He was born in Yorkshire , England , and trained as a lawyer. After working for a time in London , he moved to Lyttelton , New Zealand, with his two brothers in 1851 . Soon afterwards, he moved to Wellington , where he resumed his law practice. After marrying in 1853 , he briefly moved to Australia , but subsequently returned to Lyttelton. Finally, he moved to Christchurch , where he acted as a lawyer, magistrate, newspaper editor, and ship owner. Moorhouse was active both in national and provincial politics. He was elected to represent Akaroa in the 1st New Zealand Parliament , and remained an MP until his death. In his parliamentary career, he represented the Akaroa, Heathcote, Mount Herbert, Westland, City of Christchurch, and Ashley electorates. In 1855 , Moorhouse was elected to the Canterbury Provincial Council, and later served as the Province's Superintendent. Moorhouse died in Wellington on 15 September 1881 . |
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