Charles Russell (Australian politician)
Charles Wilfred Russell (24 April 1907 – 21 October 1977) was an Australian politician, pastoralist and right wing activist who served briefly in both the Queensland and federal parliaments. Initially a member of the Country Party, he later became one of its key critics and campaigned actively against it in the 1950s and 1960s. His successful court action invalidating the Queensland government's stock levy in 1977, in the last year of his life, was one of his most significant achievements.
Charles Russell | |
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| Member of the Queensland Parliament for Dalby | |
| In office 3 May 1947 – 28 October 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Aubrey Slessar |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Maranoa | |
| In office 10 December 1949 – 28 April 1951 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Adermann |
| Succeeded by | Wilfred Brimblecombe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 April 1907 Manilla, New South Wales |
| Died | 21 October 1977 (aged 70) Dalby, Queensland |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Country (1949–50) Independent (1950–51) |
| Spouse | Hilary Maude Newton |
| Occupation | Grazier |
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