Charles McDonald (Australian politician)

Charles McDonald (25 August 1860  13 November 1925) was an Australian politician who served in the House of Representatives from 1901 until his death, representing the Labor Party. He was Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1910 to 1913 and from 1914 to 1917. Before entering federal politics, McDonald had served in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1893 to 1901.

The Honourable
Charles McDonald
Charles McDonald in 1908
Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives
In office
1 July 1910  8 July 1913
Preceded byCarty Salmon
Succeeded byElliot Johnson
In office
8 October 1914  13 June 1917
Preceded byElliot Johnson
Succeeded byElliot Johnson
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Kennedy
In office
30 March 1901  13 November 1925
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byGrosvenor Francis
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Flinders
In office
20 May 1893  24 June 1901
Preceded byLouis Goldring
Succeeded byPeter Airey
Personal details
Born(1860-08-25)25 August 1860
North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died13 November 1925(1925-11-13) (aged 65)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Resting placeBoroondara General Cemetery
Political partyLabor
Spouse
Mary Ann Tregear
(m. 1892)
OccupationWatchmaker
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