James Newton (New South Wales politician)

James Newton
Member for Balranald (NSW Legislative Assembly)
In office
29 June 1891  25 June 1894
Personal details
Born(1850-01-01)1 January 1850
Ashton, county Lancashire, England
Died14 September 1913(1913-09-14) (aged 63)
Hay, New South Wales
Spouse(s)(1) Sarah Jane Carnochan
(2) Catherine Agnes Barrow
Parents
  • Jonathon Newton (father)
  • Martha (née Batty) (mother)

James Newton (1850 – 14 September 1913) was an English-born Australian politician who was one of two parliamentary members for the New South Wales electorate of Balranald from July 1891 to July 1894. Newton operated a saddlery business at Hay and was prominent in local affairs, serving as an alderman and mayor.