About Jim Brown
Lived 1918 – 1999 (aged 80). Jim Brown was an Australian politician.
James Hill Brown (19 March 1918 – 17 January 1999) was an Australian politician, elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
Brown was born in Cessnock and educated at Cessnock Public School and Maitland Boys High School. He became an insurance executive.
Brown was elected as the Country Party member for Raleigh in 1959 and held it to Raleigh's abolition in 1981, when he became the member for Oxley until his retirement in 1984.
In the 1995 Australia Day Honours Brown's "service to the community and to the NSW Parliament" was recognised by the award of Medal of the Order of Australia.
Brown died in Coffs Harbour.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Brown?
Australian politician, born 1918
When was Jim Brown born?
Jim Brown was born on 19 March 1918 in Cessnock.
When did Jim Brown die?
Jim Brown died on 17 January 1999 in Coffs Harbour.
What was Jim Brown's occupation?
Jim Brown was a politician.
What nationality was Jim Brown?
Jim Brown was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Brown (New South Wales politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Brown. https://biography.guide/jim-brown-politician/
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