Charles Harper (1954) was a

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n businessman and

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of two local governments. Harper was a councillor of the

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from 1905 and served as Mayor from 1909 to 1917 when the municipality was amalgamated into the

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. From 1937 to 1939 he served as

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. He came to

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from

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and 1895, and later established a business, Charles Harper and Co., situated in

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between Hay Street and Murray Street in the city. The company were importers of musical instruments including pianos and organs. Harper died in 1954. Harper Street in Burswood (now in the

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) was named after him.

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1870s births 1954 deaths Mayors and Lord Mayors of Perth, Western Australia Year of birth uncertain {{WesternAustralia-stub