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Robert Richard Wilson

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Robert Wilson


Robert Richard Wilson (29 May 1891 – 26 Apr 1969) was a farmer and politician in South Australia.

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History

Born at Ardrossan, South Australia, he was for many years a successful farmer, grazier and dairyman of Yeelanna, South Australia. He was President of the Yeelanna Mutual Improvement Society, and Secretary of the Agricultural Bureau. He was on the board of Urrbrae Agricultural High School and a State vice-president of the Returned Sailors', Soldiers' and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia.

He served in the Legislative Council for the Liberal and Country League from 14 May 1949 to 5 March 1965, after filling a vacancy left by the death of Albert Percy Blesing.

Family

He married Hilda; they had one son and four daughters:

  • Robert John "Bob" Wilson (ca.1922 - 1 November 1943) pilot with RAAF; killed in aircraft accident at Greenough, Western Australia or Geraldton, Western Australia.
  • Joan Beatrice Wilson (15 July 1924 – )
  • Shirley
  • Ruth married Elliot Bobrige on 14 November 1953
  • Margaret

    • Sometime before May 1949 they moved to Stephen Terrace, Gilberton.

    References

    Robert Richard Wilson Wikipedia
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