James Cunningham (Australian politician)
James Cunningham (28 December 1879 – 4 July 1943) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and began his political career in the Parliament of Western Australia, serving as a state government minister. He later served as a Senator for Western Australia from 1937 until his death in 1943, including as President of the Senate from 1941.
The Honourable James Cunningham | |
|---|---|
| President of the Senate | |
| In office 1 July 1941 – 4 July 1943 | |
| Preceded by | John Hayes |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Brown |
| Senator for Western Australia | |
| In office 23 October 1937 – 4 July 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Marwick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 December 1879 Wirrabara, South Australia |
| Died | 4 July 1943 (aged 63) Albury, New South Wales |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Goldminer |
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