James Edwin Ramsbotham
4 November 1856 — 14 April 1913
James Edwin Ramsbotham (15‑16‑17)
James Ramsbotham was born on 4 November 1856 in Ipswich Qld where his parents were well known residents. He entered the Posts & Telegraphs Service and was stationed at St Lawrence. Later he moved to Brisbane. In 1901 following Federation he was appointed to the position of telegraphist at Roma Street Railway Station.
Wirth Brothers' elephants drawing the circus properties from Roma Street Railway Station, 1905 - State Library of Queensland. Cropped.