Campbell Drummond Riddell (9 January 1796 – 1858) was anAustralian colonial public servant who served as the firstColonial Treasurer of New South Wales.
Riddell was the son of Thomas Milles Riddell (d.1796) and Margaretta, née Campbell. He was the grandson ofSir James RiddellBt who was created first baronet, ofArdnamurchan,Argyllshire, Scotland.[1] He was brought up inEdinburgh living at 15Heriot Row.[2]
He was educated atChrist Church, Oxford, but he did not take a degree. Upon joining theColonial Service he briefly served inCeylon, where he met and married his wife, before being appointed the Colonial Treasurer for theColony of New South Wales, arriving in Sydney in August 1830.[1]
As treasurer, Riddell was appointed a member of theExecutive Council on 25 June 1831. TheLegislative Council was expanded in 1843 to include 24 elected members, the treasurer was one of the 6 members appointed by virtue of their office.[3] Riddell was retired as treasurer under the provisions of the new constitution with the introduction of responsible government in 1856 and was replaced byThomas Holt.[1]
Riddell was appointed to the Legislative Council in 1856.[4] He traveled to England and his seat was vacated by his absence on 8 December 1858.[1]
He also served as President of theAustralian Club.
He died in England in 1858.[1]
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