James Atkin Wheeler

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James Atkin Wheeler (died 11 September 1861) was an Australian politician, member of the Victorian Legislative Council. [1]

Wheeler arrived in Melbourne around 1852; he owned property at Campbell's Creek, Castlemaine. [1] He was also licensee of the Phoenix Brewery, Castlemaine, and a municipal councilor. [1] In November 1855 Wheeler was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council for Castlemaine, a position he held until the unicameral Council was abolished in March 1856. [1]

Wheeler died from injuries sustained in a horse riding accident on 11 September 1861 at his property in Castlemaine. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "James Atkin Wheeler". re-member: a database of all Victorian MPs since 1851. Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  2. "Deaths". The Argus . 14 September 1861. p. 4. Retrieved 26 August 2014 via Trove.

 

Victorian Legislative Council
New creation Member for Castlemaine
November 1855 – March 1856
Served alongside: Vincent Pyke
Seat abolished