About Charles Veryard
Lived 1900 – 1967. Charles Veryard was an Australian australian rules football player and politician.
Charles John Besley Veryard (1900–7 September 1967 ) was a City of Perth Councillor from 1927 until 1964 and Lord Mayor of Perth from 1964 to his death in 1967.
Veryard was also a manager and director of West Cycles. He attended Hale School and played three seasons of football with West Perth Football Club between 1917 and 1920.
The Charles Veryard Reserve in Bourke Street, North Perth is named in his honour.
In August 1951, Veryard was convicted and fined for tax fraud after understating his income.
His grandfather, John Veryard, was a member of state parliament in Western Australia and a mayor of the Municipality of Leederville.
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Who was Charles Veryard?
Australian rules footballer
When was Charles Veryard born?
Charles Veryard was born in 1900.
When did Charles Veryard die?
Charles Veryard died on 7 September 1967.
What was Charles Veryard's occupation?
Charles Veryard was an australian rules football player and politician.
What nationality was Charles Veryard?
Charles Veryard was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Veryard. https://biography.guide/charles-veryard/
MLA: "Charles Veryard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-veryard/.
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