James Guy (Australian politician)
James Guy (13 November 1860 – 23 August 1921) was an Australian politician. Born in Tasmania, he received a primary education before becoming a blacksmith. He was a founding member and secretary of the Tasmanian Workers' Political League, which later became the Tasmanian branch of the Australian Labor Party. He was a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Bass from 1909 to 1913 representing the Labor Party.[1] In 1914, he was elected to the Australian Senate, holding the seat until 1920. He died in 1921. His son, Allan Guy, later became a member of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.[2]
James Guy | |
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| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 5 September 1914 – 30 June 1920 | |
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| Born | 13 November 1860 Launceston, Tasmania |
| Died | 23 August 1921 (aged 60) Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Children | Allan Guy |
References
- "Tasmanian Parliamentary Profile - James Guy". Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 7 November 2008.
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