About James Cotter
Lived 1869 – 1948 (aged 78–79). James Cotter was a New Zealand politician.
James Cotter (1869–1948) was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council from 9 March 1936 to 8 March 1943; and 9 March 1943 to 30 April 1947, when he resigned. He was appointed by the First Labour Government.
He was from Hinuera in the Waikato.
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Who was James Cotter?
New Zealand politician
When was James Cotter born?
James Cotter was born in 1869 in Hinuera.
When did James Cotter die?
James Cotter died in 1948 in New Zealand.
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James Cotter was a politician.
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James Cotter was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Cotter. https://biography.guide/james-cotter-politician/
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