William Mair (South Australian politician)


William Mair was a politician in the British colony of South Australia.

Life

Son of William Mair of Jersey, he arrived in South Australia around 1853, and found employment with Philip Levi & Co. He left to join the Public Service, then was appointed secretary of Wallaroo Mines Ltd. He spent some time in New Zealand in business, then returned to Adelaide, where he ran a business as general agents. He was secretary of Adelaide Underwriters' Association Ltd. from 1888 to the time of his death.
He represented The Sturt in the South Australian House of Assembly from September 1874 to February 1875, and vigorously supported the establishment of railways to Glenelg and Brighton.
He was elected mayor of Brighton in 1869, and served to November 1871.
His Home "Plantations" in Glenelg was noted for its flower garden.

Family

He married Mary Morphett, eldest daughter of Sir John Morphett, on 7 July 1862. Their children included:
Their home was "Plantations", Glenelg.