Ernest Castine

Ernest William Castine (26 November 1869 – 8 February 1955) was a pastoralist and politician in the State of South Australia.

History Castine was born at "Prospect Cottage", Auburn, the son of Colonel John William Castine (member for Wooroora from 1884 to 1902) and Nannie Castine (née Barkla). He was educated at Riverton Public School and Prince Alfred College. For a time he ran a store in Auburn, then a property "Penobscot" at Watervale and an grazing property near Quorn. He was also managing director of Andamooka Pastoral Company running and was partner with Sidney Kidman in Morney Plains Station in Queensland.

Politics He was chairman of the Upper Wakefield District Council in 1932. He was selected by the Liberal and Country League to contest the 1933 Legislative Council election for the Midland district in 1933. He was successful and held the seat unopposed until 1947, when he was dis-endorsed by his Party in favor of D. P. Gordon. He nevertheless stood as an Independent, but was defeated at the polls.

Other interests He was secretary of the Northern Agricultural Society, a member of the board of the Clare and District Hospital. He played cricket, golf and bowls, and was president of the Watervale Golf Club, and an active member of the Clare Bowling Club.