Godfrey Carter
| Godfrey Downes Carter | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 39th Mayor of Melbourne | |
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In office 1884–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Smith |
| Succeeded by | James Cooper Stewart |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1830 Jamaica |
| Died |
29 April 1902 South Yarra, Victoria |
Godfrey Downes Carter (1830 – 29 April 1902) was an Australian businessman, politician and mayor of Melbourne from 1884 to 1885.[1]
Born in Jamaica,[1] Carter was educated in England, and migrated to Australia in 1853. Following his term as mayor, Carter represented the Electoral district of West Melbourne in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1885 to 1889. Carter died in South Yarra, Victoria on 29 April 1902.
References
- 1 2 "Biography - Godfrey Downes Carter - Australian Dictionary of Biography". adb.anu.edu.au. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
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