William Aston

Sir William John Aston, KCMG (19 September 1916 – 21 May 1997) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he attended state schools before becoming an accountant and company director. He served in World War II from 1942 to 1944, and was involved in local politics as a member of Waverley Council. In 1955, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Phillip. He held the seat until 1961, when he was defeated by Syd Einfeld of the Labor Party. Aston returned to the House in 1963, defeating Einfeld. On 21 February 1967 Aston was elected Speaker. He held this position until the Liberal Government's defeat at the hands of Gough Whitlam in 1972, when Aston lost his seat. He died in 1997.[1][2] His sons included Ray Aston, the member of the NSW Legislative Assembly who died young in 1988.

The Honourable Sir William Aston KCMG
Member of the Australian Parliament for Phillip
In office 10 December 1955 – 9 December 1961
Preceded by	Joe Fitzgerald
Succeeded by	Syd Einfeld
In office 30 November 1963 – 2 December 1972
Preceded by	Syd Einfeld
Succeeded by	Joe Riordan
14th Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives
In office 21 February 1967 – 2 November 1972
Preceded by	Sir John McLeay
Succeeded by	Jim Cope
Personal details
Born	(1916-09-19)19 September 1916 Sydney
Died	21 May 1997(1997-05-21) (aged 80)
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia (NSW Division)
Children	Ray Aston Anne McCarthy Margaret Aston
Occupation	Accountant