James McLachlan

Politician

1871 – 1956

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Who was James McLachlan?

James McLachlan was an Australian politician. Born in Alma, South Australia, he was educated at Winham College before becoming a farmer at Dalkey. After working as a storekeeper and agent, he was elected to the South Australian House of Assembly as the Nationalist member for Wooroora in 1918, serving until 1930. In 1934, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a United Australia Party Senator for South Australia. He held the seat until his retirement in 1946. McLachlan died in 1956.

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Born
Mar 9, 1871
Nationality
  • Australia
Died
Dec 1, 1956

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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