William Robinson (Tasmanian politician)
William Robinson (17 July 1879 – 16 September 1960) was an Australian politician.
He was born in Lefroy, Tasmania. In 1942 he was elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council as one of the independent members for Launceston. In 1946 the two-member seat was split and Robinson became the member for Cornwall. He held the seat until his defeat in 1948. Robinson died in Latrobe in 1960.[1]
References
- Parliament of Tasmania (2005). "Robinson, William". The Parliament of Tasmania from 1856. Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
| Tasmanian Legislative Council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Alexander Evans |
Member for Launceston 1942–1946 Served alongside: George McElwee |
Succeeded by Richard Green |
| New seat | Member for Cornwall 1946–1948 |
Succeeded by Margaret McIntyre |
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