Background
WATT, William Alex. was born on November 23, 1871 in lvyneton. Son of James Michie Watt, late of Aberdeen, Scotland.
WATT, William Alex. was born on November 23, 1871 in lvyneton. Son of James Michie Watt, late of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Studied at Melbourne State School.
Entered Legislative Assembly, 1897. Appointed Minister of Crown, 1899. Member of Parliament, Victoria.
Postmaster-General of Colony, 1899-1900.
Resigned, 1900; has held prominent positions in Australian Natives’ Association. Treasurer of Victoria since 1909. Produce Merchant.