Campbell, James

James Campbell was the first of two brothers to be elected Mayor of Toowoomba during the 1880s. James Campbell was elected Mayor in 1882, and his brother Charles in 1886.

According to Toowoomba historian, the late Mr Ron Douglas, James was one of the partners of J, C and W Campbell, butchers of Ruthven Street.

Mr Douglas said records show the butcher shop was at one time located near the Town Hall in Ruthven Street and later at the corner of Ruthven and Russell streets on the present site of the Commonwealth Bank.

James Campbell’s term as Mayor was the only time he was elected to council.