> Matthew Charlton (1866-1948): Elected 1910
Born: 15 March 1866, Linton, Victoria.
Career: Educated Lambton, NSW. Coalminer at 14. Mining unionist
Kalgoorlie, Newcastle. Official Miners Federation.
State politics: NSW MLA for Waratah 1903-04, Northumberland 1904-10.
Matthew Charlton
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Lower House Contests
| Election | Electorate | Party | Votes | Swing | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 Federal | Hunter | Australian Labor Party | 31244 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1922 Federal | Hunter | Australian Labor Party | 0 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1919 Federal | Hunter | Australian Labor Party | 13692 |
5.50  |
Yes |
| 1917 Federal | Hunter | Australian Labor Party | 13327 |
-1.20  |
Yes |
| 1914 Federal | Hunter | Australian Labor Party | 12057 |
0.10 |
Yes |
| 1913 Federal | Hunter | Australian Labor Party | 12884 |
-2.40 |
Yes |
| 1910 Federal | Hunter | Australian Labor Party | 14803 |
11.70 |
Yes |
| 1907 New South Wales | Northumberland | Australian Labor Party | 3749 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1904 New South Wales | Northumberland | Australian Labor Party | 2009 | 0.00 | Yes |