James Valentine Fairbairn (1897-1940): Elected 1932 Born: 28 July 1897, England. Career: Educated Geelong Grammar School and Cambridge University. Military Service 1916-19. Grazier, Queensland and Victoria. Banker. Hampden Shire Council. Nephew of George Fairbairn, MHR and Senator, and uncle of David Fairbairn MHR. Resigned October 1933 Later career: MHR for Flinders 1933-40 Died 13 August 1940 (in Canberra air crash)