James Gardiner | |
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| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia | |
| In office 1 March – 28 June 1917 | |
| Preceded by | Bertie Johnston |
| Succeeded by | George Taylor |
| Leader of the Country Party in Western Australia | |
| In office 21 October 1914 – 18 March 1915 | |
| Deputy | Francis Willmott |
| Preceded by | None (new position) |
| Succeeded by | Francis Willmott |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia | |
| In office 24 April 1901 – 28 June 1904 | |
| Preceded by | John Hassell |
| Succeeded by | Charles Keyser |
| Constituency | Albany |
| In office 21 October 1914 – 12 March 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Moore |
| Succeeded by | Charles Maley |
| Constituency | Irwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 June 1861 Papakura, New Zealand |
| Died | 27 October 1928 (aged 67) Perth, Western Australia |
| Political party | Liberal (1911) Country (from 1914) |
James Gardiner (12 June 1861 – 27 October 1928) was an Australian politician who served in the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 1901 to 1904 and from 1914 to 1921. He served as colonial treasurer under two premiers, Walter James and Henry Lefroy. Gardiner was also the inaugural state leader of the Country Party from 1914 to 1915, and briefly served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly from March to June 1917.