Edward Lamb (politician)

Edward William Lamb (6 February 1828 – 18 October 1910) was a politician in colonial Queensland, Secretary for Public Lands from 1867 to 1868.

Lamb was born in London, England, the second son of John Lamb, M.L.C., of New South Wales (formerly Commander R.N.) and Emma his wife, daughter of John Robinson of London.

Lamb was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Mitchell, and Secretary for Public Lands in the administration of Robert Mackenzie, from 15 August 1867 to 10 September 1868. In this capacity he passed the Crown Lands Alienation Act.

Lamb died in Sydney on 18 October 1910.