James Buchanan (New South Wales politician)

James Buchanan (1827 9 December 1891) was an Australian politician.

He was born at Darling Point and before entering politics was a goldfields commissioner in New England. In 1863 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Goldfields North, but he did not re-contest in 1864. He was later a stipendiary magistrate and retired around 1887 as president of the Central Police Court. Buchanan died at Darling Point in 1891.[1]

References

  1. "Mr James Buchanan (1827 - 1891)". Former Members. Parliament of New South Wales. 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
James Hoskins
Member for Goldfields North
1863–1864
Succeeded by
George Pickering


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