Charles Lilley
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The Hon Sir Charles Lilley |
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| 4th Premier of Queensland | |
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In office 25 November 1868 – 2 May 1870 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Mackenzie |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Hunter Palmer |
| Constituency | Hamlet of Fortitude Valley |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Hamlet of Fortitude Valley |
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In office 1 May 1860 – 25 November 1873 |
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| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Seat renamed to Fortitude Valley |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Fortitude Valley |
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In office 25 November 1873 – 14 February 1874 |
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| Preceded by | Seat renamed from Hamlet of Fortitude Valley |
| Succeeded by | Francis Beattie |
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27 August 1827 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Died | 20 August 1897 (aged 71) Brisbane, Queensland |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Jane Jeays |
| Relations | Joshua Jeays (father-in-law) |
| Occupation | Barrister, Judge |
| Religion | Wesleyan |
Sir Charles Lilley (27 August 1827 – 20 August 1897) was a Premier and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland. He had a significant influence on the form and spirit of state education in colonial Queensland which lasted well into the 20th century.
Lilley was born at Newcastle on Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England, the son of Thomas Lilley and his wife Jane, née Shipley. His mother is descended from the Mitfords, who go back as far as the Battle of Hastings. Lilley was raised by his maternal grandfather and was educated at St Nicholas Parish School. Intending to study law, Lilley became articled to Newcastle solicitor, William Lockey Harle. Lilley was sent to the London office and studied at University College, London for two years. He gave this up, enlisted in the army and, while stationed at Preston, Lancashire, lectured on temperance and industry. This brought him into disfavour with his superior officers. Lilley spent 28 days in cells on a charge of being absence without leave. Friends purchased his honourable discharge. He remained at Preston and worked on the committee that established the Preston Free Library.
Lilley arrived at Sydney on 6 July 1856. Soon afterwards he travelled to Brisbane, joined the Crown Solicitor's Office, and finished his law degree. Thereafter, he took up journalism, acquired an interest in the Moreton Bay Courier (later the Brisbane Courier), and for two years was its editor.
Lilley was prominent in the movement for separation from New South Wales. After Queensland separated, Lilley was elected by a majority of only three votes as the Member for Hamlet of Fortitude Valley to that state's first Legislative Assembly. Lilley held the seat of Fortitude Valley to February 1874, and was then returned for the seat of North Brisbane.
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