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Framed Sketch - Sir James Mitchell

Edward Marks
Overview

Black wooden frame with glass front. Portrait (head & shoulders) sketch of a gentleman.

Historical information

West Australian Premier, Sir James Mitchell.

Sir James Mitchell, GCMG (27 April 1866 – 26 July 1951) was an Australian politician. He served as premier of Western Australia from 1919 to 1924 and from 1930 to 1933, as leader of the Nationalist Party.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2025.170
Item type
Drawings
Themes
People
Photography
Material
Paper
Wood
Inscriptions and markings

Print at front of sketch:
"The Premier Sir James Mitchell, KCMG.
Presented to Sussex Road Board by P Reynolds 1933.
Drawn from life by Edward Marks"

"copies by ??? (ineligible)

Contextual information

Born: 27 Apr 1866, Dardanup West
Died: 26 July 1951, Dardanup West (85 years old)

Keywords
Portrait
Sir James Mitchell
Place made
Western Australia, Australia
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Friday, 10 July, 2026
Completeness
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