William Halliday
Pastoralist and politician in New South Wales
About William Halliday
Lived 1828 – 1892 (aged 63–64). William Halliday was an Australian and British politician, pastoralist and gold miner.
William Halliday (1828 – 25 August 1892) was a Scottish-born Australian pastoralist and politician.
He was born at Dumfries to sheep farmer William Halliday and Margaret Harvey. In 1852 he emigrated to Victoria, where he worked on sheep runs in the Wimmera. In 1852 he married Marion Irving, with whom he had five children. He purchased land in New South Wales in 1873, and was active in the Pastoralists Union. In 1885 he was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council, serving until his death at Woollahra in 1892.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Halliday?
pastoralist and politician in New South Wales (1828–1892)
When was William Halliday born?
William Halliday was born in 1828 in Dumfries.
When did William Halliday die?
William Halliday died on 25 August 1892 in Woollahra.
What was William Halliday's occupation?
William Halliday was a politician, pastoralist and gold miner.
What nationality was William Halliday?
William Halliday was Australian and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Halliday (politician)
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