James Hume-Cook

About

James Newton Haxton Hume-Cook (1866-1942): Elected 1901
Born: 23 September 1866, Auckland, New Zealand.
Career: Educated public schools New Zealand. Migrated 1881.
Silversmith, estate agent, orchardist. Brunswick City Council 1894-
1900. Prominent federalist and social reformer.
Colonial politics: Vic MLA for East Bourke 1894-1900.