James Macfarlane

Politician

1844 – 1914

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Who was James Macfarlane?

James Macfarlane was a Scottish-born Australian politician. Born in Glasgow, he was educated in London at Bruce Coastal School and worked with a shipping firm. He migrated to Australia in 1870, becoming a merchant and shipping agent. In 1901, he was elected to the Australian Senate for Tasmania as a Free Trader. He held the seat until his defeat in 1910. Macfarlane died in 1914.

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Born
Sep 2, 1844
Glasgow
Nationality
  • Australia
Died
Nov 24, 1914

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on July 23, 2013

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