William Charles Costin


Charles William Costin, was a prominent public servant in Queensland. He was the Clerk of the Queensland Legislative Council, Clerk of Parliaments, and author of "The Relations between the two Houses ; he also was president and vice president of the Australian Natives' Association in Queensland

Personal life

He was born William Charles Costin on 16 Dec 1860, but is better known as Charles William Costin. His father was William John Costin Chemist, Queensland Drug Company. Mother: Mary Anne He married: Ellen O'Donnell

Early Education and career

Costin was first educated at the Gympie Slate School. Here he earned a scholarship which entitled him to three years schooling at the Brisbane Grammar School. After this three years he was granted an extra two years free. He then worked as a journalist for the Brisbane Courier the "Daily Observer", the Telegraph and The Toowoomba Chronicle.He tutored the sons of L. A. Bernays. He was appointed to a position on the Queensland "Hansard" staff, before becoming the third Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.

Parliamentary Service