Background
EDMOND, James was born on April 21, 1859 in Glasgow.
EDMOND, James was born on April 21, 1859 in Glasgow.
Three daughter Started work at the age of twelve after a precarious education at some small schools in Glasgow. Went to New Zealand, 1878. Spent four years as a clerk, a gold-mining man, and in other occupations.
Moved to Australia, and tried to make a fortune mining on Bendigo goldfield.
Joined Rockhampton, Queensland, Morning Bulletin, 1885. Joined Sydney Bulletin, 1886.
Was leader writer, financial editor, and dramatic critic, 1892-1902. Editor of the Bulletin, Sydney, Australia, since 1902.
Spouse 1886, Nellie,daughter of Thomas Wilson, formerly a steamship owner of Liverpool.