James Lorimer (Australian politician)
Sir James Lorimer | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 18 February 1886 – 6 September 1889 | |
| Premier | Duncan Gillies |
| Preceded by | Frederick Sargood |
| Succeeded by | James Bell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 March 1831 Dumfriesshire, Scotland |
| Died | 6 September 1889 (aged 58) Toorak, Victoria |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Eliza Kenworthy |
| Children | Eleven |
| Residence(s) | Greenwich House, Toorak |
Sir James Lorimer KCMG (30 March 1831 – 6 September 1889) was an Australian politician and businessman. He was the first chairman of the Melbourne Harbor Trust and a Member of the Legislative Council in the Victorian parliament from 1879 to 1889.