William Schey

William Francis Schey (1857–1913) was an Australian politician. He was an Orangeman under the Grand Orange Lodge of Australia.

Early life Schey was born in England and educated in London. After a short time in New Zealand, Schey arrived in Sydney as first mate of a ship in 1875. After tiring of work on the seas, Schey worked as a chainman for the Harbours Department then joined the railways, after becoming the first paid secretary of the Railways and Tramways Association.

Political career Schey entered the New South Wales Parliament in 1887, serving until his electoral defeat in 1898. Schey initially served as one of four members for the Electoral district of Redfern in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. He was not a strong supporter of free trade and had disagreements with the leader Sir Henry Parkes. For the February 1889 election he switched to be a , however he was defeated, finishing last on the poll. He did not hold ministerial or other office. Schey twice carried the "eight hour" bill through the Legislative Assembly only to see it defeated in the Legislative Council.

He died at Woolwich on .