About William Boyland
Lived 1885 – 1967 (aged 82). William Boyland was an Australian politician.
William James Boyland (1 June 1885 – 25 July 1967) was an Australian politician.
He was born in Richmond to grocer William Boyland and Emma Rebecca Payne. He was an auctioneer before serving with the 37th Battalion during World War I. On 8 November 1921 he married Ella Mary Mates. He became a company director and owned land at Box Hill. He served on Nunawading Shire Council from 1922 to 1925 and on Box Hill City Council from 1928 to 1947 (mayor 1933–35, 1939–40). In 1934 he won a by-election for the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat of Nunawading, representing the United Australia Party; he held the seat until his defeat in 1937. During World War II he was a manpower officer with the 10th Brigade. Boyland died in Box Hill in 1967.
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Who was William Boyland?
Australian politician
When was William Boyland born?
William Boyland was born on 1 June 1885.
When did William Boyland die?
William Boyland died on 25 July 1967.
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William Boyland was a politician.
What nationality was William Boyland?
William Boyland was Australian.
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