| William Watson | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Fremantle |
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| In office 16 December 1922 – 9 October 1928 |
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| Preceded by | Reginald Burchell |
| Succeeded by | John Curtin |
| In office 19 December 1931 – 7 August 1934 |
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| Preceded by | John Curtin |
| Succeeded by | John Curtin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 October 1864 Campbells Creek, Victoria |
| Died | 21 December 1938 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Independent (1922–28) UAP (1931–34) |
| Occupation | Various |
William Watson (22 October 1864 – 21 December 1938) was an Australian politician. Born in Campbells Creek, Victoria, he was educated at public schools before becoming a miner, bricklayer and farmer. In 1893, he left Victoria for Western Australia, where he became a bacon manufacturer in Fremantle, and became known as a local benefactor. In 1922, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as an independent, representing the seat of Fremantle. He held the seat until he retired in 1928. He returned to the House in 1931, again as the member for Fremantle, but this time representing the United Australia Party; he retired shortly afterwards in 1934. Watson died in 1938.[1]
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Reginald Burchell |
Member for Fremantle 1922 – 1928 |
Succeeded by John Curtin |
| Preceded by John Curtin |
Member for Fremantle 1931 – 1934 |
Succeeded by John Curtin |