Sir Walter Hartwell James, was the fifth Premier of Western Australia and an ardent supporter of the federation movement.
Walter James, from the Western Australian Government Photographer Collection
Walter James in the 1898 Australasian Federal Convention Album.
The Attorney-General of Western Australia is the member of the Government of Western Australia responsible for maintenance and improvement of Western Australia's system of law and justice. Before the
Walter James (Australian politician)
…first Leake government. In 1902 he was made KC. After Leake died in late June 1902, "Nutty" James, as he was popularly known, was appointed Premier and Attorney-General on 1 July. As premier, James fought for the state's interests against an aggressive Commonwealth executive. He also led a reforming government; its…
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