Background
Charles James Graham was born on 7 October 1839 in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire, England.
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He was educated at Uppingham and Peterhouse, graduating with a Bachelor in 1862 before moving to Australia where he was a squatter.
Career
Graham represented the electorate of Clermont from 11 May 1872 to 4 January 1876. Graham was the Secretary for Public Lands from 15 July 1873 to 8 January 1874. After resigning from Parliament he was appointed Under Secretary for Public Instruction.
Director-General of Education 1876-1878
Later he became the editor (and later sole owner) of the Peak Downs Telegram.
He later moved to Orange, New South Wales where he operated a brewery. Graham died on 18 March 1886 in Albany, Western Australia, Australia.
Membership
He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
