James Giles (politician)

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James Giles was an Australian politician.

He was a squatter outside politics. [1] He was one of Charles Cowper's 21 appointments to the New South Wales Legislative Council in May 1861, but never took his seat. Nothing further is known of him. [2]

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References

  1. "Sydney". Goulburn Herald . NSW. 15 May 1861. p. 3. Retrieved 1 November 2015 via Trove.
  2. "Mr James Giles". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 9 April 2019.