 | This page is in the process of an expansion or major restructuring and is not yet ready for use. You are welcome to assist in its construction by editing it as well. If you are the editor who added this template and you are actively editing, please be sure to replace this template with {{WIP}} during the active editing session. |
| James Henry Nettleton | |
|---|---|
| Died |
20 October 1948[1] 51 Toorak Road, Camberwell |
| Residence | 931 Toorak Road, Camberwell[2] |
| Occupation | Estate agent |
| Spouse(s) | Joan Nettleton[1] |
| Children | Thomas[3] |
| Relatives | Judith (nee Bredin) (daughter-in-law),[3] |
James Henry Nettleton was a prominent resident and mayor of the City of Camberwell in the early 20th century. He was heavily involved in the South Camberwell Progress Association and was a councillor on Camberwell Council for 17 years.
Life
Career
Camberwell Council
His first term of local politics began in November 1930, when the death of the long-serving Henry Rooks, one of the incumbent South Ward councillors, triggered a by-election. James Nettleton was the only candidate who nominated following the withdrawal of Henry Crawford of the Glen Iris Progress Association and was therefore declared elected.[4]
He was an advocate for reducing the number of governments in Australia and for cutting 'red tape', believing there to be too much government bureaucracy that wasted public money.[5]
Nettleton ran for election for a second term in 1934 and was returned to office.[6]
Nettleton retired from council in August 1946 after serving for 17 years.[7]
State election attempt
Nettleton ran for preselection as a candidate of the United Australia Party for the seat of Boroondara in the Legislative Assembly, the lower house of the Parliament of Victoria.[8][9]
Community
Being heavily involved in issues in his neighbourhood, Nettleton was an active member of several advocacy and other local organisations, including as a magistrate of the Victorian Children's Court.[9] These included serving as vice-president of the Toorak Road Tramway League and vice-president of the South Camberwell Cricket Club.[4][10]
Death
Legacy
Nettleton was instrumental in the construction of the observation tower at Beckett Park in Balwyn, which still stands to this day.[11]
Nettleton Park in Glen Iris is named for him.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Argus. Family Notices. 21 October 1948. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22680113, accessed: 12 November 2018
- ↑ Victorian Heritage Database. 931 Toorak Road. Heritage Council of Victoria. http://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/14730, accessed: 12 November 2018
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Herald. Family Notices. 21 November 1950. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244344590, accessed: 12 November 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Age. Camberwell By-Election. 4 November 1930. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203272555, accessed: 12 November 2018
- ↑ The Age. Camberwell Council Wants Reduction. 13 June 1933. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203822273, accessed: 12 November 2018
- ↑ The Argus. Election Recount - No Change at Camberwell. 8 September 1934. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10975345, accessed: 12 November 2018
- ↑ The Age. About People. 24 August 1946. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206374901, accessed: 12 November 2018
- ↑ The Age. Councillor Nettleton's Candidature. 11 April 1933. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204894580, accessed: 12 November 2018
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Age. Boroondara Election - Mayor of Camberwell a Candidate. 18 February 1933. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205517907, accessed: 12 November 2018
- ↑ The Age. Camberwell Council Election - A Candidate Withdraws. 30 October 1930. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202246120, accessed: 12 November 2018
- ↑ The Argus. Tower at Camberwell. 14 August 1934. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10952827, accessed: 12 November 2018