Charles Stuart Mein
14 June 1841 — 30 June 1890
The Honourable Charles Stuart Mein (12‑11‑13)
Born in Maitland NSW on 14 June 1841 to John Stuart Mein and Mary Hall. Charles Mein was articled to Arthur Macalister in Brisbane prior to his admission as a solicitor of the Queensland Supreme Court in 1870. He was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council in 1876, serving two periods as postmaster-general. On 17 April 1885, he was the first solicitor to be appointed a Judge of the Queensland Supreme Court, succeeding Mr Justice Pring. He died in office while visiting Sydney on 30 June 1890.
Charles Stuart Mein - State Library of Queensland.
Headstone
Charles Stuart Mein's headstone was demolished in the 1970's as part of the Brisbane City Council's "Beautification Scheme". It was behind the grave of Sir Samuel Walker Griffin. The Federation Pavilion covers a small part of the grave.
Inscription
Sacred to the memory of
Charles Stuart Mein
A Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Who died on the 30th June 1890
Aged 49