Charles Robert Summerhayes (1 September 1860 – 2 October 1948) was an Australian architect, builder and politician, who served on the Ryde Municipal Council, including several terms as mayor.

Summerhayes was first elected as an alderman for the West Ward on the Ryde Municipal Council in February 1905.

[1][2][3][4] Summerhayes died age 88 at his long-time residence, "Womerah" in Eastwood, survived by his seven children.

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