James Clarence Archer OBE (28 July 1900 – 23 December 1980) was an Australian public servant and Administrator of the Northern Territory. Archer, Northern Territory is named after him.

James Archer
An image of James C. Archer in black and white.
Administrator of the Northern Territory
In office
1 July 1956 – 31 March 1961
Preceded byFrank Wise
Succeeded byRoger Nott
Personal details
Born(1900-07-28)28 July 1900
Elphinstone, Victoria, Australia
Died23 December 1980(1980-12-23) (aged 80)
Canberra, Australia

References edit

  • "Biography: Previous Incumbents - James Clarence Archer" (PDF). Government House NT. Northern Territory Government. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
Government offices
Preceded by Administrator of the Northern Territory
1956–1961
Succeeded by