Norton, James

Education

LL.D. 17.4.1890 (in absentia and gratis).

Birth/childhood

Born 5.12.1824 eldest son of James Norton, solicitor, Elswick near Sydney and Jane Mackenzie. [Lawyer]

Career

Studied at Sydney College.

Prominent solicitor in Sydney. Member of Legislative Council of New South Wales. Postmaster General 1884-1885. [Lawyer]

Law agent for Berry family.

Death

Died 18.7.1906.

Sources

  • Aust. Encycl.
  • Australian Dictionary of Biography