Augustus (Gus) George Frederic James KC (30 October 1866 – 27 February 1934) was an Australian politician. He was the Liberal/Nationalist member for Goulburn in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1907 to 1920.
Augustus George James | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales | |
| In office 5 January 1921 – 27 February 1934 | |
| Minister for Labour and Industry | |
| In office 23 Jul 1919 – 12 Apr 1920 | |
| Preceded by | George Beeby |
| Succeeded by | George Cann |
| Minister of Public Instruction | |
| In office 15 Nov 1916 – 12 Apr 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Griffith |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Mutch |
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Goulburn | |
| In office 10 September 1907 – 21 September 1920 | |
| Preceded by | James Ashton |
| Succeeded by | William Millard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 October 1866 Sydney, Colony of New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 27 February 1934 (aged 67) Woollahra, New South Wales, Australia |
Political Career
editJames served as Minister of Public Instruction in the Holman Nationalist ministry from November 1916 to April 1920, adding the portfolio of Labour and Industry from July 1919.[1] James was appointed King's Counsel on 29 October 1919.[2][3]
He was appointed an Acting Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 21 September 1920 for six months and a Puisne Judge on 5 January 1921.[4]
James died on February 27, 1934 (aged 67). He had married Altona Johanna Bohrsmann on 17 August 1892 and they had five children, 3 daughters and 2 sons.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "The Hon. Augustus George Frederic James (1866-1934)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ "NSW silk appointments". NSW Bar Association. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ "Commission as King's Counsel". Retrieved 8 September 2022 – via NSW State Records & Archives.
- ^ "Honourable Augustus George James". NSW State Archives & Records.