McDonald, Sir William John Farquhar

Born 3 October 1911 (Binnum, South Australia)
Died 13 September 1995.
Parents: John Nicholson, grazier and Sarah Mclnnes
Marriage: 15 Aug 1935 Evelyn Margaret Koch; 2d.
Occupation: Grazier
Religion: Presbyterian
Education: Binnum State School, Scotch College, Adelaide

Career: Grazier South Australia, 1930-1935; purchased Brippick station near Neuarpurr, Vic., Merinos and Shorthorns, sold 1980 and retired to Melbourne; 2nd Australian Imperial Force 1940-1945, 25th battalion, captain; trustee Vic. War Memorial, Royal Agric. Society, Victoria Amateur Turf Club; president Vic. Branch Poll Shorthorn Society; Kt 1958. Kowrie shire councillor 1946-1961, president 1948-1949

Party: Liberal Party; Liberal Country Party

House	Electorate	Start *		End *
MLA	Dundas	November 1947		October 1952	Defeated
MLA	Dundas	May 1955		April 1970	Defeated

Appointments: Speaker June 1955-Apr 1967, Minister of Lands, of Soldier Settlement and of Conservation May 1967-June 1970. House, Library, Printing and Standing Orders c'ttees 1955-1967.
Condolence speeches - Legislative Assembly
Condolence speeches - Legislative Council

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References: Who's Who in Australia 1950-1983; Herald 14 July 1969; personal information
Initial data source: Browne, G, 'Biographical Register of the Victorian Parliament 1900-84', 1985
Last update: 1985 (last date the record was checked and updated)

*The Start date for Members elected after 1900 is the date they were elected. The start date for pre-1900 Members is the date they were sworn in.