Alexander James Campbell (20 August 1846 – 22 March 1926) was an Australian politician. He was born in Gerringong to Ewen Campbell and Margaret McLean. He worked as an auctioneer around

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and

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and directed the local steam navigation company. On 11 November 1869 he married Margaret Sharpe, with whom he had nine children. In 1894 he was elected to the

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as the member for

; he served until he was defeated in 1904 running for Allowrie. During this time he was generally affiliated with the

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. Campbell died at Gerringong in 1926. His brother Archibald was the member for the neighbouring seat of

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Campbell, Alexander James 1846 births 1926 deaths Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly Protectionist Party politicians