William Walsh Robinson
William Walsh Robinson (23 June 1888 – 19 April 1972) was a farmer and politician in South Australia.
History
He was born the eldest son of Edwin Robinson (ca.1864 – 31 January 1932) and Mary Ann Robinson (ca.1864 – 1 May 1947), née Horne, of Crystal Brook, later 48 Salisbury Street, Unley.
He was a farmer at Crystal Brook, South Australia, director of South Australian Farmer's Co-operative Union Limited,[1] and longtime councillor for the Napperby ward of District Council of Crystal Brook and its chairman in 1932, 1936 and 1940. He was appointed J.P. in 1933.[2] He was a charter member of the Crystal Brook Bowling Club in 1923 and Club Chairman 1925 and 1926,[3] and Vice-President of the North Western Agricultural Society.[4]
He served in the Legislative Council for the Liberal and Country League from 8 March 1947 to 5 March 1965.
Family
He married Millie "Mill" Latta of Bulls Creek, South Australia on 13 March 1922. Their children included:
- son born 9 June 1923
- daughter born 11 December 1924
- younger son William Thomas married Alison May Read around 1955
Around 1950 they moved to 17 Holden Street, Kensington Park.
