Charles Richardson (Australian politician)

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Charles Richardson was an Australian politician.

He was one of Charles Cowper's 21 appointments to the New South Wales Legislative Council in May 1861, but did not take his seat. His occupation at the time was described as "gentleman". [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Mr Charles Richardson". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 12 April 2019.
  2. "Sydney". Goulburn Herald . 15 May 1861. p. 3. Retrieved 2 February 2019 via Trove.