About William Cross Yuille
Lived 1819 – 1894 (aged 75). William Cross Yuille was an Australian and Scottish jockey.
Life Yuille was baptised on 28 March 1819 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Yuille was educated in Glasgow and was apprenticed for three years in the West India house of Messrs Ewing and Co. of Glasgow.
Later in life, Yuille was a famed auctioneer who was involved in the sale of a number of horse studs.
Legacy Lake Wendouree was for some time known as "Yuille's Swamp". Several streets are named after him including streets in Ballarat, Melton, Buninyong, Geelong West, Brighton. Yuille Primary School in Wendouree is also named after him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Cross Yuille?
Australian jockey (1819-1894)
When was William Cross Yuille born?
William Cross Yuille was born on 28 March 1819 in Glasgow.
When did William Cross Yuille die?
William Cross Yuille died on 19 July 1894 in East Melbourne.
What was William Cross Yuille's occupation?
William Cross Yuille was a jockey.
What nationality was William Cross Yuille?
William Cross Yuille was Australian and Scottish.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Cross Yuille. https://biography.guide/william-cross-yuille/
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