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James Brebber

1849 – 1936

Australian politician

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Lived 1849 – 1936 (aged 86). James Brebber was an Australian politician.

James Brebber (14 October 1849 – 30 January 1936) was an Australian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 1905 to 1908, representing the seat of North Perth.

Brebber was born in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to Katherine (née Grant) and George Forbes Brebber. He lived in Glasgow and London for periods, working as a builder, before emigrating to Western Australia in 1887. Brebber moved to Victoria the following year, but eventually returned to Western Australia in 1893, where he became a real estate agent in Perth. In 1897, he was elected to the Perth City Council, where he would serve until 1905. Brebber first stood for parliament at the 1904 state election, but was defeated in North Perth by the Labor Party's Francis Wilson. He recontested the seat at the 1905 election, and was successful. However, the Labor Party reclaimed the seat at the 1908 election, ending Brebber's career in politics. He died in Perth in January 1936, unmarried, and was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery.

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Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly

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Who was James Brebber?

Australian politician (1849-1936)

When was James Brebber born?

James Brebber was born on 14 October 1849 in Strathdon.

When did James Brebber die?

James Brebber died on 30 January 1936 in Perth.

What was James Brebber's occupation?

James Brebber was a politician.

What nationality was James Brebber?

James Brebber was Australian.

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· Wikipedia: James Brebber

· Wikidata: Q24967570

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