William Henry Bundey
Australian politician and judge
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Sir William Henry Bundey (30 January 1838 – 6 December 1909) was an Australian politician and judge, Attorney-General of South Australia from 27 September 1878 to 10 March 1881.[1]
Early life
Bundey was born in Exbury, Hampshire, England, the second son of James Bundey and his wife Harriett née Lockyer.[2] The family emigrated to South Australia in 1848 after losing money in England. William's father died about a few weeks after his arrival.
In 1878 he was appointed a Queen's Counsel.
Late life and legacy
As a young man Bundey was a captain in the Volunteer Military Movement. He was also a cricket enthusiast. He was vice-commodore of the South Australian Yacht Squadron in 1870–74 and commodore in 1874–84.