James Fenton (politician)
James Edward Fenton CMG (4 February 1864 – 2 December 1950) was an Australian politician. He is notable for having been appointed a cabinet minister by two governments of different political complexions, but resigning from both governments on matters of principle. His first resignation looms largely in history as that came with his political defection, whereas there was no defection with his second resignation.
The Honourable James Fenton CMG | |
|---|---|
| Postmaster-General of Australia | |
| In office 6 January 1932 – 13 October 1932 | |
| Prime Minister | Joseph Lyons |
| Preceded by | Albert Green |
| Succeeded by | Archdale Parkhill |
| Minister for Trade and Customs | |
| In office 22 October 1929 – 4 February 1931 | |
| Prime Minister | James Scullin |
| Preceded by | Henry Gullett |
| Succeeded by | Frank Forde |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Maribyrnong | |
| In office 13 April 1910 – 15 September 1934 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Mauger |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Drakeford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 February 1864 Avoca, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 2 December 1950 (aged 86) Frankston, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor (to 1931) UAP (from 1931) |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Jane Harvey
(m. 1887) |
| Occupation | Managing director |
He was also acting as prime minister of Australia for several months in the early 1930s.
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