Jim Clark (Australian politician)

James Clark (5 February 1891 – 22 November 1963) was a miner and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Jim Clark
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Fitzroy
In office 11 May 1935 – 28 May 1960
Preceded by	Jens Peterson
Succeeded by	Seat abolished
Personal details
Born	James Clark 5 February 1891 Gympie, Queensland, Australia
Died	22 November 1963 (aged 72) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Labor
Spouse(s)	Eileen Russell (m.1919 d.1975)
Occupation	Union organiser, Miner

Biography

Clark was born in Gympie, Queensland, to parents James Clark and his wife Marion Cathie Clark (née White). He worked as a miner and in 1926 he became an organiser with the Australian Workers' Union.[1]

On the 30th Jun 1919 he married Eileen Russell (died 1975)[2] and together had two sons. He died in November 1963 and was cremated at Mount Thompson Crematorium.[3] He was a member Ancient Order of Druids.[1]

Political career

Clark, representing the Labor, was the member for Fitzroy from 1935 until the seat was abolished in 1960. During that time he was the Chairman of Committees from 1953 until 1957. He was also secretary of the Mount Morgan Hospital.[1]

References

1. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
2. Family history research — Queensland Government births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
3. James Clark ( - 1963) — Heaven Address. Retrieved 30 March 2016.