James Morrison (Western Australia)

James Morrison (25 June 1846 – 24 December 1927) was an Australian businessman and politician in Western Australia. He owned land in Perth and the Wheatbelt, and served as a director of various companies. Morrison was a nominated member of Legislative Council from 1887 to 1894, and subsequently made two unsuccessful runs for parliament.

James Morrison
Member of the Legislative Council
of Western Australia
In office
13 December 1887  21 October 1890
Preceded byWilliam Loton
Succeeded byNone (council reconstituted)
ConstituencyNone (nominated by governor)
In office
24 December 1890  4 June 1894
Preceded byNone (new creation)
Succeeded byNone (council reconstituted)
ConstituencyNone (nominated by governor)
Personal details
Born(1846-06-25)25 June 1846
Islington, London, England
Died24 December 1927(1927-12-24) (aged 81)
North Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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