Arthur Blyth
Sir Arthur Blyth KCMG CB (19 March 1823 – 15 February 1890) was premier of South Australia three times; 1864–1865, 1871–1872 and 1873-1875.
In 1850 he married Jessie Ann, daughter of Edward Forrest, who survived him with one son and two daughters. He was created KCMG in 1877 and C.B. in 1886. A good business man of great common sense Blyth was in eleven cabinets and was three times premier. It was, however, a difficult time for legislation and beyond the Torrens real estate act which Blyth supported, comparatively little important legislation was passed in his period.
Read more about Arthur Blyth: Early Life, As Premier, Third Time As Premier, Later Years, Recognition
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