William Milne (politician)
Sir William Milne | |
|---|---|
| President of the South Australian Legislative Council | |
| In office 25 July 1873 – 19 April 1881 | |
| Preceded by | John Morphett |
| Succeeded by | Henry Ayers |
| Chief Secretary of South Australia | |
| In office 30 May 1870 – 22 January 1872 | |
| Premier | John Hart Arthur Blyth |
| Preceded by | Augustine Stow |
| Succeeded by | Henry Ayers |
| Member of the Legislative Council of South Australia | |
| In office 19 March 1869 – 19 April 1881 | |
| Member of the South Australian House of Assembly for Onkaparinga | |
| In office 9 March 1857 – 20 April 1868 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 May 1822 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 23 April 1895 (aged 72) Mount Lofty, South Australia |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Eliza Disher |
Sir William Milne (17 May 1822 – 23 April 1895) was an Australian entrepreneur and politician, serving as the member for Onkaparinga in the South Australian House of Assembly from 1857 to 1868. He was elected to the South Australian Legislative Council in 1869, and was President of the South Australian Legislative Council from 25 July 1873 to 1881.