William John Fulton (18 June 1909 – 15 November 1988) was an Australian politician. Born in

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, he was educated at state schools before becoming a business manager. He served in the military 1939–45. He also sat on

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, serving as mayor 1952–59. In 1958, he was elected to the

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as the

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member for

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. He held the seat until his retirement in 1975. Fulton died in 1988.

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