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Charles Latham

Charles Latham
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for YorkIn office
12 March 1921 – 7 October 1942Preceded byHarry GriffithsSucceeded byCharles PerkinsPersonal detailsBornCharles George Latham
26 January 1882
Died27 August 1968(1968-08-27) (aged 86)
Resting placeKarrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western AustraliaCitizenshipPartyCountrySpouse
Marie Louisa von Allwörden
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(m. 1903)​
Children2Military serviceAllegiance AustraliaBranch/serviceAustralian Army
Years of service
1916–1919RankSergeantUnitFirst Australian Imperial ForceCommands16th BattalionBattles/wars

Sir Charles George Latham (26 January 1882 – 26 August 1968), often shortened to simply C. G. Latham, was an Australian politician, former leader of the opposition in Western Australia and the 10th President of the Western Australian Legislative Council. Latham served over twelve years as leader of the state's Country Party, and over thirty years in the Parliament of Western Australia. Latham also served roughly ten months in the Federal Parliament, as a Senator for Western Australia.