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Lyne, William John

Politician who was an ardent Protectionist and urged moderate reform of land laws and water conservation. He was Premier from 1899-1901.

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Born
Great Swanport, Tasmania
06 Apr 1844
Arrived Sydney
1887
Died
Double Bay
03 Aug 1913
Buried
05 Aug 1913
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Occupation
14 Sep 1899 - 27 Mar 1901
Position
29 Nov 1880 - 20 Mar 1901