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Charles Dow Richards (June 12 1879 – September 15 1956) born in Southampton York County New Brunswick was a judge and New Brunswick politician. He served as Conservative house leader and then Minister of Lands and Mines under Premier John B. M. Baxter. In 1931 he became premier and tried to deal with the Great Depression without much success. His 2-year administration in the depths of the Great Depression instituted public bidding on crown land and fishing rights.
