William Nicholson (Australian politician)
William Nicholson | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Premier of Victoria | |
| In office 27 October 1859 – 26 November 1860 | |
| Preceded by | John O'Shanassy |
| Succeeded by | Richard Heales |
| 8th Mayor of Melbourne | |
| In office 1850–1851 | |
| Preceded by | Augustus Frederick Adolphus Greeves |
| Succeeded by | John Thomas Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 February 1816 Whitehaven, Cumberland, England |
| Died | 10 March 1865 (aged 49) St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Spouse | Sarah Burkitt Fairclough |
William Nicholson (27 February 1816 – 10 March 1865) was an Australian colonial politician who became the third Premier of Victoria. He is remembered for having been called the "father of the ballot" due to his responsibility in introducing the secret ballot in Victoria. Due to this significant legacy, Nicholson Street, a major north–south traffic artery in modern Melbourne, is named after him.