Godfrey Carter
Australian politician (1830–1902)
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Godfrey Downes Carter (1830 – 29 April 1902) was an Australian businessman, politician and mayor of Melbourne from 1884 to 1885.[1]
Preceded byCharles Smith
Succeeded byJames Cooper Stewart
Born1830
DiedApril 29, 1902 (aged 71–72)
Godfrey Downes Carter | |
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| 39th Mayor of Melbourne | |
| In office 1884–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Smith |
| Succeeded by | James Cooper Stewart |
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| Born | 1830 |
| Died | April 29, 1902 (aged 71–72) |
Born in Jamaica the son of a slaveholder, Carter was educated in England, and migrated to Australia in 1853. He would ultimately benefit from the compensation his father received from the British government for 22 slaves upon the abolition of slavery.[2][1][3] 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.