James Atkin Wheeler (died 11 September 1861) was an Australian politician, member of the

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. Wheeler arrived in

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around 1852; he owned property at Campbell's Creek, Castlemaine. He was also licensee of the Phoenix Brewery, Castlemaine, and a municipal councilor. In November 1855 Wheeler was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council for Castlemaine, a position he held until the unicameral Council was abolished in March 1856. Wheeler died from injuries sustained in a horse riding accident on 11 September 1861 at his property in Castlemaine.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wheeler, James Atkin 1861 deaths Members of the Victorian Legislative Council Year of birth missing Place of birth missing