James Wilkinson (30 November 1854 – 11 January 1915) was an Australian politician. Wilkinson was born and raised in

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, attending both state and grammar schools. During his early years he was an engine-driver and railways unionist before serving as an

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on Ipswich Council. Wilkinson represented the

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in the

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from 1894 to 1896 for the

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. He was elected for the seat of

Moreton Moreton may refer to: People Given name * Moreton John Wheatley (1837–1916), British Army officer and Bailiff of the Royal Parks Surname * Alice Bertha Moreton (1901–1977), English sculptor, draughtsman and artist * Andrew Moreton, a ps ...

in the

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in 1901, as an Independent Labour member, but rejoined the Labor Party in 1903. Wilkinson died in 1915. His funeral took place from his Martin Street residence in Ipswich and he was buried in the

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Street name

A number of street names in the

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suburb of Carina Heights are identical to the surnames of former Members of the

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. One of these is Wilkinson Street.

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1854 births 1915 deaths Members of the Australian House of Representatives Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Moreton Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Australia Independent members of the Parliament of Australia People from Ipswich, Queensland Burials at Ipswich General Cemetery 20th-century Australian politicians Train drivers {{Australia-Labor-representative-stub