James Guthrie (Australian politician)
| James Guthrie | |
|---|---|
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| Senator for Victoria | |
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In office 1 July 1920 – 30 June 1938 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
13 September 1872 Rich Avon Station, Victoria |
| Died | 18 August 1958 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party |
Nationalist (1919–31) UAP (1931–38) |
| Occupation | Grazier, woolbroker |
James Francis Guthrie (13 September 1872 – 18 August 1958) was an Australian politician. Born at Rich Avon Station in Victoria, he was educated at Geelong College before becoming a grazier, sheep breeder and woolbroker. In 1919, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Nationalist Senator for Victoria. In 1931, together with the rest of his party, he joined the United Australia Party. He held the seat until his defeat in 1937, taking effect in 1938. Guthrie died in 1958.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
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