About Alfred James
Lived 1887 – 1938 (aged 50). Alfred James was a politician and farmhand.
Alfred Arthur James (25 August 1887 – 12 February 1938) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Biography James was born in Warragul, Victoria, the son of Samuel Arthur James and his wife Alice (née Cleak). He was educated in Warragul and after leaving school he worked as a farmhand. He then was a journalist and editor for the Producer in Caboolture. By the time of the 1920 state election, James had switched to the Country Party but lost to his 1918 opponent, Reginald King.
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Who was Alfred James?
Australian politician
When was Alfred James born?
Alfred James was born on 25 August 1887 in Warragul.
When did Alfred James die?
Alfred James died on 12 February 1938.
What was Alfred James's occupation?
Alfred James was a politician and farmhand.
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