Charles Wilfred Russell (24 April 1907 – 21 October 1977) was an Australian politician. Born in Tamworth, New South Wales, he was educated at Cranbrook School in Sydney before becoming a grazier. He served in the military 1941-1944. In 1947 he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the Country Party member for Dalby. In 1949, he transferred to the Australian House of Representatives, winning the seat of Maranoa.

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  • Charles Wilfred Russell (24 April 1907 – 21 October 1977) was an Australian politician. Born in Tamworth, New South Wales, he was educated at Cranbrook School in Sydney before becoming a grazier. He served in the military 1941-1944. In 1947 he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the Country Party member for Dalby. In 1949, he transferred to the Australian House of Representatives, winning the seat of Maranoa. Russell was expelled from the Country Party in 1951 for advocating the appreciation of the pound, which was against party policy. He contested the seat in the 1951 election as an independent, polling 29.9% of the primary vote. His preferences went towards electing his successor as the Country Party candidate, Wilfred Brimblecombe. He became a grazier after leaving politics, and died in 1977.
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  • 21 October 1977
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  • Charles Russell
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  • Grazier
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  • Australian
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  • Australian politician
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  • 28 April 1951
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  • 10 December 1949
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  • 1949 – 1951
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  • Charles Wilfred Russell (24 April 1907 – 21 October 1977) was an Australian politician. Born in Tamworth, New South Wales, he was educated at Cranbrook School in Sydney before becoming a grazier. He served in the military 1941-1944. In 1947 he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the Country Party member for Dalby. In 1949, he transferred to the Australian House of Representatives, winning the seat of Maranoa.
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