William Robinson (Tasmanian politician)

William Robinson (17 July 1879 – 16 September 1960) was an Australian politician.

He was born in Lefroy, Tasmania. In 1942 he was elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council as one of the independent members for Launceston. In 1946 the two-member seat was split and Robinson became the member for Cornwall. He held the seat until his defeat in 1948. Robinson died in Latrobe in 1960.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Robinson, William". Members of the Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
Tasmanian Legislative Council
Preceded by Member for Launceston
1942–1946
Served alongside: George McElwee
Succeeded by
New seat Member for Cornwall
1946–1948
Succeeded by