Background
BALFOUR, James was born in 1830 in Edinburgh. Son of John Balfour, Merchant, Leith, and Robina Gordon.
BALFOUR, James was born in 1830 in Edinburgh. Son of John Balfour, Merchant, Leith, and Robina Gordon.
Edinburgh Academy. Trained in business in Edinburgh and London. Arrived in Melbourne, 1852. Partner in firm of James Henty and Company, Merchants, for 23 years.
Now carries on Mercantile Agency business, Melbourne, in name of James Balfour and Company, and grazing and pastoral business with sons in Riverina, in name of James Balfour and Sons.
President of Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, 1885-1886. Formerly Captain Commanding St. Kilda Battery Revised Version Artillery. Was a Member of Legislative Assembly for two years.
Resigned to visit England. Member of Legislative Council; Merchant; Member Legislative Council of Victoria since 1874; also an Executive Councillor.
Club: Australian.
Spouse 1859, Frances Charlotte, daughter of late Hon. James Henty, M.L.C.
