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Source: National Library of Australia
William Lyne William Lyne i(A62165 works by) (a.k.a. William J. Lyne; William John Lyne; Sir William John Lyne)
Born: Established: 6 Apr 1844 Apslawn, Southeast Tasmania, Tasmania, ; Died: Ceased: 3 Aug 1913 Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Male
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William Lyne was an Australian politician who served as Premier of New South Wales (1899-1901) and was also a member of the first federal ministry. As premier, Lyne presided over the passage of progressive legislation for miners’ accident relief, shearers’ accommodation, and aged pensions, together with the introduction of the early closing of shops.

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