About Charles Harper
Lived 1875 – 1954 (aged 78–79). Charles Harper was an Australian politician.
Charles Harper was a Western Australian businessman and mayor of two local governments. Harper was a councillor of the Municipality of Victoria Park from 1905 and served as Mayor from 1909 to 1917 when the municipality was amalgamated into the City of Perth. From 1937 to 1939 he served as Lord Mayor of Perth.
He came to Perth from Melbourne and 1895, and later established a business, Charles Harper and Co., situated in Cremorne Arcade 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 Town of Victoria Park) was named after him.
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Who was Charles Harper?
Lord Mayor of Perth
When was Charles Harper born?
Charles Harper was born in 1875.
When did Charles Harper die?
Charles Harper died in 1954.
What was Charles Harper's occupation?
Charles Harper was a politician.
What nationality was Charles Harper?
Charles Harper was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Harper (mayor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Harper. https://biography.guide/charles-harper/
MLA: "Charles Harper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-harper/.
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