Background
James Lalor was born on 7 July 1829 in Ballybrittas, Queen"s County, Ireland, the son of William Lalor and his wife Eliza (née Connor).
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James Lalor
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Career
Initially they ran sheep on the Gubberamunda, but later switched to cattle as they did better on the available grass. On 5 December 1878 at the 1878 colonial election, James Lalor was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Maranoa. He held the seat until 12 May 1888, when he chose not to contest the 1888 election.
However, he resigned from the Council on 11 August 1921 due to failing health at age 92.
Lalor served as a councillor on the Bungil Divisional Board for many years and served as chairman in 1895. He also served as alderman in the Roma Town Council.
Lalor died on 16 February 1922 at his residence Mollin, Roma. Being a Roman Catholic, his funeral took place in the Sacred Heart Church in Roma on 18 February 1922.
Membership
He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council. On 23 August 1888, Lalor was appointed a lifetime Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
