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About William Aston
Sir William John Aston, KCMG was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he attended state schools before becoming an accountant and company director. He served in World War II from 1942 to 1944, and was involved in local politics as a member of Waverley Council. In 1955, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Phillip. He held the seat until 1961, when he was defeated by Syd Einfeld of the Labor Party. Aston returned to the House in 1963, defeating Einfeld. On 21 February 1967 Aston was elected Speaker. He held this position until the Liberal Government's defeat at the hands of Gough Whitlam in 1972, when Aston lost his seat. He died in 1997.
Everything about William Aston →- Occupation
- politician, accountant, business executive
- Position held
- member of the Australian House of Representatives, Speaker of the House of Representatives, member of the Australian House of Representatives
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Born
- September 19, 1916
- Died
- May 21, 1997