Charles Powers
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For other people named Charles Powers, see Charles Powers (disambiguation).
Sir Charles Powers KCMG (3 March 1853 – 24 April 1939) was an Australian politician and judge who served as Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1913 to 1929.[1]
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Sir Charles Powers | |
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Justice of the High Court of Australia | |
In office 5 March 1913 – 22 July 1929 | |
Nominated by | Andrew Fisher |
Preceded by | none |
Succeeded by | H. V. Evatt |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burrum | |
In office 12 May 1888 – 29 April 1893 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Nicholas Tooth |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Maryborough | |
In office 29 April 1893 – 21 March 1896 | |
Preceded by | Richard Hyne |
Succeeded by | John Bartholomew |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Powers (1853-03-03)3 March 1853 Brisbane, Colony of New South Wales |
Died | 24 April 1939(1939-04-24) (aged 86) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Resting place | Burwood Cemetery |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Opposition |
Spouse | Kate Ann Thorburn (m.1878 d.1942) |
Occupation | High Court judge |
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