Legacy
- The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame. Originating as an idea by artist Hugh Sawrey, RM Williams was an original board member of this institution that was opened in Longreach Queensland, Australia., by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on 29 April 1988.
- Founded the Australian Roughriders Association.
- Helped to form the Equestrian Federation of Australia (1951).
- Led a committee which initiated and planned the Bicentennial National Trail.
A major road in South Australia's mid north, which runs between Stanley Flat (near Clare) and Hawker, via Jamestown has been named the RM Williams Way in his honour.
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“What is popularly called fame is nothing but an empty name and a legacy from paganism.”
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