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Charles Hotson Ebden was a prominent figure in Australian politics during the 19th century. He was involved in both the New South Wales Legislative Council and the Victorian Legislative Council and Assembly. Ebden was also known for his role as a pastoralist in Australia. Charles Ebden was born in 1811 at the Cape of Good Hope. He received his education in England and Karlsruhe. Charles Ebden was a young man who traveled between Cape Town and the Australian colonies before settling in Sydney in 1832. He established a merchant business before getting involved in pastoralism and introducing cattle to southern New South Wales. He later became the first pastoralist to send cattle across the Murray River and played a role in establishing European settlements in inland Victoria. Ebden was successful and lived in a mansion he built in Melbourne. Charles Ebden had a lengthy political career, serving in various roles in both New South Wales and Victoria. He was elected multiple times as a member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales and later became auditor-general in the new government of Victoria. Ebden also held positions as Treasurer of Victoria and chairman of the St Kilda & Brighton Railway Company. Despite his political success, Ebden eventually grew disillusioned with the government and resigned before returning to England. Upon returning to Victoria, Ebden's health improved after suffering from asthma while in England. However, he unfortunately passed away in October 1867, leaving his estate, valued at around £100,000, to his wife and children.