About James Philp
Lived 1860 – 1935 (aged 74–75). James Philp was an Australian journalist.
James Philp (ca. 1860 – 28 June 1935) was a Scottish-born Australian journalist and author, the one who drafted the rules of the Dawn and Dusk Club of which Australian writer Henry Lawson was a prominent member. After writing for New Zealand newspapers, in Sydney in 1888 he founded Australia's first Chinese newspaper, later moving to Brisbane where he wrote for the Courier. His son, Sir Roslyn Foster Bowie Philp, was a prominent Queensland judge.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Philp?
Australian journalist and author (1860–1935)
When was James Philp born?
James Philp was born in 1860.
When did James Philp die?
James Philp died on 28 June 1935.
What was James Philp's occupation?
James Philp was a journalist.
What nationality was James Philp?
James Philp was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Philp. https://biography.guide/james-philp/
MLA: "James Philp." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-philp/.
Chicago: "James Philp." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-philp/.
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