Date of Birth: 
Place of Birth: London
About William Sayer
- William Frederic Sayer KC (3 December 1857 – 26 February 1943) was an Australian lawyer and politician who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 1901 to 1902.
- He was attorney-general in the short-lived government of George Throssell. Sayer was born in London, and attended the University College School before going on to study law.
- He came to Western Australia in 1890 to work as a legal adviser to the Midland Railway Company.
- He later worked for the colonial government, serving as a secretary in the Law Department and then as Commissioner of Titles from 1898 to 1901 (a position in the Department of Lands and Surveys).
- In March 1901, despite not being a member of parliament, Sayer was appointed attorney-general in the ministry of George Throssell (succeeding Richard Pennefather).At the 1901 state election, a month after being elevated to the ministry, Sayer won the newly created seat of Claremont.
- However, at the same election, Throssell's government lost its majority, eventually leading to its demise in May 1901.
- Sayer was replaced as attorney-general by the new premier, George Leake.
- He remained in parliament for only another year, resigning in May 1902 to accept the position of chief parliamentary draughtsman.
- In December 1902, Sayer was appointed crown solicitor (equivalent to Solicitor-General) in succession to Robert Bruce Burnside, a position which he held until his retirement in 1930.
- He died in February 1943, aged 85.
Read more at Wikipedia