James Cowie (1809-92): Elected 1859 Born 9 January 1809, Falkirk Scotland Career: Migrated 1840, to Geelong 1841. Sadler and general businessman. Among first to Ballarat goldfields 1851. Geelong Municipal Council, Mayor 1852. MLC 1853-54. Resigned January 1860 Died 14 November 1892
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Lower House Contests
| Election | Electorate | Party | Votes | Swing | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 Victorian | Geelong East | Opposition | 769 | 0.00 | Yes |
Upper House Contests
| Election | State | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 VIC | SOUTH WESTERN PROVINCE | Independent | 428 | No |
| 1856 VIC | SOUTH WESTERN PROVINCE | Independent | 392 | Yes (5) |
| 1853 VIC | GEELONG PROVINCE | Independent | 194 | No |