James Guy (Australian politician)
James Guy (13 November 1860 – 23 August 1921) was an Australian politician. A blacksmith by profession, he was one of the founders of the Australian Labor Party (Tasmanian Branch) in 1903 and held senior office in the party for nearly two decades. He was a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly from 1909 to 1913 and a Senator for Tasmania from 1914 to 1920. His son Allan Guy followed him into politics.
James Guy | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 5 September 1914 – 30 June 1920 | |
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly | |
| In office 30 April 1909 – 23 January 1913 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 November 1860 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 23 August 1921 (aged 60) Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse |
Margaret McElwee (m. 1884) |
| Relations | Allan Guy (son) George McElwee (brother-in-law) |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
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