Charles Wallace Boswell

Charles Wallace Boswell (5 August 1886 – 17 June 1956) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.

Biography Early life and career Boswell was the son of a pioneer family and was born in the Coromandel. He went to school at Driving Creek and played senior grade rugby and cricket in his youth. He attended University of Auckland and graduated with a Master of Arts. He married Emma Adelaide Beatrice (Jean) Smith on 16 January 1912 with whom he had one son.

He then spent many years as a teacher before becoming the headmaster of Kawakawa District High School. He was also an active trade unionist and was an executive member of the New Zealand Educational Institute.

Later life and death When he returned from Moscow he wrote frequently of his experiences and impressions there and was critical of the Soviet way of life.

Boswell died in Auckland on 17 June 1956, aged 69, following a long illness. He was survived by his wife and son.