Charles James Graham was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1] Graham represented the electorate of Clermont from 11 May 1872 to 4 January 1876.
Charles Graham | |
|---|---|
 Honourable Charles Graham, 1873 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Clermont | |
| In office 11 May 1872 – 4 January 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar De Satge |
| Succeeded by | John Stevenson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles James Graham 7 October 1839 Hinxton, Cambridgeshire, England |
| Died | 18 March 1886 (aged 46) Albany, Western Australia, Australia |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Spouse | Mary Joseph Enright (m.1871) |
| Occupation | Squatter, Editor, Brewery owner |
Early life
editCharles James Graham was born on 7 October 1839 in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire, England. He was educated at Uppingham and Peterhouse, graduating with a BA in 1862 before moving to Australia where he was a squatter.
Family
editHe married Mary Joseph Enright on 21 September 1871, and they had three children.
Politics
editGraham was the Secretary for Public Lands from 15 July 1873 to 8 January 1874.
Later life
editAfter resigning from Parliament he was appointed Under Secretary for Public Instruction.
Director-General of Education 1876–1878
Later he became the editor (and later sole owner) of the Peak Downs Telegram.[2]
He later moved to Orange, New South Wales where he operated a brewery.
Graham died on 18 March 1886 in Albany, Western Australia, Australia.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Charles Graham". Charles James Graham Former Members Bio – Queensland Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ "Charles James Graham biography". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ "Obituary". The Queenslander. 27 March 1886. p. 491. Retrieved 24 June 2015 – via National Library of Australia.