Jim Bradfield

James Mark Bradfield (3 July 1933 – 19 November 1989) was an Australian businessman and politician. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served in the House of Representatives from 1975 to 1983, representing the New South Wales seat of Barton. Prior to entering parliament he was the co-founder of a chain of tyre stores.

Early life Bradfield was born in Sydney on 3 July 1933. He was the son of Marion and Mark James Bradfield. His father worked as a bookmaker.

Bradfield was raised in Bondi and attended Sydney Grammar School. After leaving school he began working for Jax Tyres & Auto in Leichhardt.

Bradfield's seat remained marginal throughout his time in parliament and at the 1980 election he was re-elected by just over 500 votes. He served on several parliamentary committees including the Joint Statutory Committee on Public Accounts from 1978 to 1983. He was defeated at the 1983 election by ALP candidate Gary Punch.

Personal life Bradfield had four children with his wife Jill , with whom he lived in Oatley, New South Wales. They also had a rural property at Caroona.

Bradfield was diagnosed with melanoma in 1988 and died of the disease at Calvary Hospital, Kogarah on 16 November 1989, aged 56.