About James Shaw
Lived 1846 – 1910 (aged 63–64). James Shaw was an Australian and British politician and master builder.
Mayors of Adelaide: Judah Moss Solomon (1869–71); James Shaw (1888–9); Frederick William Bullock (1891–2) ca. 1880
James Shaw (1846–1910) was Mayor of Adelaide from 1888 to 1889.
James Shaw arrived in South Australia in 1864. Builder and contractor; Councillor for the Young Ward.
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Who was James Shaw?
Australian politician
When was James Shaw born?
James Shaw was born in 1846.
When did James Shaw die?
James Shaw died in 1910 in South Australia.
What was James Shaw's occupation?
James Shaw was a politician and master builder.
What nationality was James Shaw?
James Shaw was Australian and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Shaw. https://biography.guide/james-shaw-politician-1846/
MLA: "James Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-shaw-politician-1846/.
Chicago: "James Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-shaw-politician-1846/.
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