James Wilkinson
Australian politician
Died when: 60 years 42 days (721 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
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James Wilkinson (30 November 1854 – 11 January 1915) was an Australian politician.Wilkinson was born and raised in Ipswich, Queensland, attending both state and grammar schools.
During his early years he was an engine-driver and railways unionist before serving as an Alderman on Ipswich Council.Wilkinson represented the Electoral district of Ipswich in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1894 to 1896 for the Australian Labor Party.
He was elected for the seat of Moreton in the Parliament of Australia in 1901, as an Independent Labour member, but rejoined the Labor Party in 1903.
Wilkinson died in 1915.His funeral took place from his Martin Street residence in Ipswich and he was buried in the Ipswich General Cemetery.
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