James Wilkinson

James Wilkinson (30 November 1854 – 11 January 1915) was an Australian politician. Wilkinson was born and raised in Ipswich, Queensland, attending both state and grammar schools. During his early years he was an engine-driver and railways unionist before serving as an Alderman on Ipswich Council. Wilkinson represented the Electoral district of Ipswich in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1894 to 1896 for the Australian Labor Party. He represented Moreton in the Parliament of Australia from 1901 to 1906, elected as an independent labour member, but rejoined the Labor Party from 1904.