James McColl | |
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| Vice-President of the Executive Council | |
| In office 24 June 1913 – 17 September 1914 | |
| Prime Minister | Joseph Cook |
| Preceded by | Gregor McGregor |
| Succeeded by | Albert Gardiner |
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 1 January 1907 – 5 September 1914 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Echuca | |
| In office 29 March 1901 – 8 November 1906 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Albert Palmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 January 1844 South Shields, Durham, England |
| Died | 20 February 1929 (aged 85) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Protectionist (1901–04) Anti-Socialist (1904–09) Liberal (1909–14) |
| Spouses | Emily Boyle (m. 1867–1898)Sarah Ann Thomas (m. 1900) |
| Relations | Hugh McColl (father) |
| Occupation | Insurance agent |
James Hiers McColl (31 January 1844 – 20 February 1929) was an Australian politician. Prior to Federation in 1901, he was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (1886–1900) and twice held ministerial office. He was known for his interest in agriculture, particularly new irrigation techniques. In the new federal parliament he first represented the Division of Echuca (1901–1906) in the House of Representatives and then served as a Senator for Victoria (1907–1914). He was Vice-President of the Executive Council in the Cook Government (1913–1914).