Sir Charles Powers (1853 to 1939) was an Australian politician and judge who served as a Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1913 to 1929, after representing Queensland in parliament and holding ministerial office. As President of the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration he introduced the first system of automatic adjustments to the basic wage to account for changes in the cost of living.
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He was educated at Ipswich Grammar School and Brisbane Grammar School captaining the Schools First XI.
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Sir Charles Powers (3 March 1853 - 24 April 1939) was an Australian politician and judge who served as Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1913 to 1929.
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was an Australian politician and judge who served as Just
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Wikidata Q5081726, P569 date of birth claim (year)
P569 (date of birth): 1853
Wikidata Q5081726, P569 date of birth claim (full date)
P569 (date of birth): 1853-03-08
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P570 (date of death): 1939
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P570 (date of death): 1939-04-25
Wikidata Q5081726, P19 place of birth claim
P19 (place of birth): Brisbane
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P20 (place of death): Melbourne
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