William Robson
(1843-1920) Methodist minister, accountant and politician
About William Robson
Lived 1843 – 1920 (aged 76). William Robson was an Australian politician, accountant and methodist minister.
William Robson (21 December 1843 – 25 October 1920) was an Australian politician. He then worked for the colonial architects' office until 1885, eventually becoming a public accountant in 1895. In 1900 he was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council as a Protectionist. He was a Member of Council of Newington College from 1898 until 1920 and was a lay preacher and strong advocate of union of the Methodist churches. He remained in the Council until his death in 1920 at Wollongong.
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Who was William Robson?
(1843-1920) Methodist minister, accountant and politician
When was William Robson born?
William Robson was born on 21 December 1843 in Newcastle.
When did William Robson die?
William Robson died on 25 October 1920 in Wollongong.
What was William Robson's occupation?
William Robson was a politician, accountant and methodist minister.
What nationality was William Robson?
William Robson was Australian.
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· DBpedia: William Robson (1843–1920)
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