Sir James Fisher | |
|---|---|
 James Hurtle Fisher, c. 1836 | |
| Resident Commissioner of South Australia | |
| In office 13 July 1836 – 17 October 1838 | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | office abolished |
| President of the South Australian Legislative Council | |
| In office 22 April 1857 – 2 February 1865 | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Morphett |
| Mayor of Adelaide | |
| In office 31 October 1840 – 13 January 1842 as the corporation of Adelaide | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Wilson |
| In office 9 June 1852 – 20 November 1854 | |
| Preceded by | office established (previously run by commissioners) |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Hall |
| Member of the South Australian Legislative Council | |
| In office 6 May 1853 – 28 February 1865 | |
| In office 11 July 1836 – 17 October 1838 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Hurtle Fisher 1 May 1790 Sunbury, Middlesex, England |
| Died | 28 January 1875 (aged 84) Adelaide, South Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | Elizabeth nee Johnson |
| Occupation | Administrator, politician |
| Known for | settler |
Sir James Hurtle Fisher (1 May 1790 – 28 January 1875) was a lawyer and prominent South Australian pioneer. He was the first Resident Commissioner of the colony of South Australia, the first Mayor of Adelaide and the first resident South Australian to be knighted.