William Lyne

Politician

1844 – 1913

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Who was William Lyne?

Sir William John Lyne KCMG, Australian politician, was Premier of New South Wales and a member of the first federal ministry. As premier, Lyne presided over the passage of progressive legislation for miners’ accident relief, shearers’ accommodation, and aged pensions, together with the introduction of the early closing of shops.

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Born
Apr 6, 1844
Tasmania
Nationality
  • Australia
Profession
Died
Aug 3, 1913
Double Bay

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on July 23, 2013

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