About James Taylor
Born 1934. James Taylor is an Australian politician.
James Allister Taylor (born 2 May 1934) is a former Australian politician.
Taylor was born in Bairnsdale to hotel-keeper James McKenzie Taylor and Isobel Alison Young.
On 30 May 1970, Taylor was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Gippsland South, representing the Liberal Party. He was defeated on 18 May 1973 and became a car dealer and real estate agent, before returning to parliament via the Legislative Council seat of Gippsland on 20 March 1976. He lost his seat on 2 April 1982 and returned to real estate.
From 1985 to 1989, he was a Sale city councillor. On 22 February 1963, he married Elaine Margaret Martin, with whom he had four daughters.
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Who is James Taylor?
Australian politician, born 1934
When was James Taylor born?
James Taylor was born on 2 May 1934 in Bairnsdale.
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James Taylor is a politician.
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James Taylor is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Taylor (Victorian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Taylor. https://biography.guide/james-taylor-politician-1934/
MLA: "James Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-taylor-politician-1934/.
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