Charles Graham (Queensland politician)
Charles James Graham was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. Graham represented the electorate of Clermont from 11 May 1872 to 4 January 1876. Early life. Charles 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. He married Mary Joseph Enright on 21 September 1871, and they had three children. Politics. Graham was the Secretary for Public Lands from 15 July 1873  to 8 January 1874. Later life. After 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". He later moved to Orange, New South Wales where he operated a brewery. Graham died on 18 March 1886 in Albany, Western Australia, Australia.