Birth DateBetween 1st January 1915 and 31st December 1915About
Charles has lived in Maroubra for about 87 years. From his early days he was a keen surfer, joining the Maroubra Surf Club about the time he left school. The Club remained central to his life and he served as club Captain and President.
In the difficult Depression years, Charles capitalised on opportunities, acquired skills in sales and marketing and set up his own business, first selling house to house and later as a second hand car salesman at Randwick. Having made the acquaintance of some local government alderman through his business, Charles was persuaded to stand for election in 1956. Two years later, as an Independent, he became Mayor of Randwick, a position he held for six years. Charles was Mayor when Randwick celebrated the Centenary of Local Government. He remained an alderman for Central Ward for 18 years.
Dates in officeAlderman 1957 - 1973Deputy Mayor 1958Mayor 1959 - 1962
