James Gannon (politician)

James Conley Gannon KC (11 October 1859 – 30 September 1924) was an Australian politician.

He was born in Tempe to coach proprietor Robert Gannon and Agnes Conley.

He received a public education before becoming a clerk, first in the library and then the Colonial Secretary's department.

He served in this post from June to August, when the Waddell government was defeated.

[1] He returned to practice as a barrister and was appointed King's Counsel on 2 March 1910.