Background
JAMES, Walter Hartwell was born in Perth.
JAMES, Walter Hartwell was born in Perth.
Studied at Perth State and High School.
Called to Bar, 1888; Member of legal firm James and Derbyshire. M.L.A. East Perth, 1894- 1904. One of the Delegates of the State to and Member of Judiciary Committee at Federal Convention, 1897-1898, when Commonwealth Constitution framed.
Minister without Portfolio, 1901-1902. Premier of W. Australia, 1902-1904. Agent General for Western Australia, 1904-1900G. King’s Counsel.
Spouse 1892, Miss Hearder of Carmarthen.