About James Clark
Lived 1891 – 1963 (aged 72). James Clark was an Australian politician, miner and trade union.
James Clark (5 February 1891 – 22 November 1963) was a miner and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Biography Clark was born in Gympie, Queensland, to parents James Clark and his wife Marion Cathie Clark (née White). He worked as a miner and in 1926 he became an organiser with the Australian Workers' Union. and together had two sons. He died in November 1963 and was cremated at Mount Thompson Crematorium. He was a member Ancient Order of Druids.
Political career Clark, representing the Labor, was the member for Fitzroy from 1935 until the seat was abolished in 1960. During that time he was the Chairman of Committees from 1953 until 1957. He was also secretary of the Mount Morgan Hospital.
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Who was James Clark?
Australian politician
When was James Clark born?
James Clark was born on 5 February 1891 in Gympie.
When did James Clark die?
James Clark died on 22 November 1963 in Brisbane.
What was James Clark's occupation?
James Clark was a politician, miner and trade union.
What nationality was James Clark?
James Clark was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Clark (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Clark. https://biography.guide/james-clark-politician-1891/
MLA: "James Clark." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-clark-politician-1891/.
Chicago: "James Clark." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-clark-politician-1891/.
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