James Clarke Cribb

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James Clarke Cribb

James Clarke Cribb (1856 - 1926) was an Australian politician. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Early life

James Clarke Cribb was born 4 October 1856 at Ipswich, the son of Benjamin Cribb (a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly) and his second wife, Clarissa Foote (the sister of John Clarke Foote). His middle name Clarke was the maiden name of his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Clarke.[1]

Politics

On 6 May 1893, James Clarke Cribb was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Rosewood; he held that seat until 21 March 1896.[2]

On 18 March 1899, he was elected in the electoral district of Bundamba. He held that seat until 27 April 1912.[2]

On 27 April 1912, he was elected in the electoral district of Bremer; he held that seat until 22 May 1915.[2]

Later life

James Clarke Cribb died on 23 May 1926 at Ipswich.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Cribb, James Clarke (1856–1926)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922". Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
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