James Thompson (Australian politician)

James Thompson was an Australian politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for one term between 1856 and 1857.

Early life

The New South Wales Parliamentary Library and the Australian Dictionary of Biography have no personal details for James Thompson.

Colonial Parliament

At the first New South Wales colonial election held under responsible government in 1856, Thompson was elected to represent the seat of St Vincent. He did not hold a ministerial or parliamentary position and did not contest the next election in 1858.

References

Parliament of New South Wales
Preceded by
First election
Member for St Vincent
1856–1858
Succeeded by
Andrew Aldcorn
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