Morgan, William

1829 – An Australian politician was born this year in Bedfordshire, England.

1867 - He was elected to the South Australian Legislative Council.

1875 – He was chief secretary in the second James Boucaut government from this year until March 1876.

1877 – He was chief secretary again in the fourth Boucaut ministry from October this year until September 1878, and when Boucaut became a judge, Morgan reconstructed the ministry.

1878 – He became premier and chief secretary.

1881 - Pressure of private business compelled him to resign.

1883 – He left on a visit to England and he died suddenly at Brighton on the 2nd day of November this year.