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Sir Lyell McEwin | |
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| Minister for Health | |
| In office 8 August 1939 – 10 March 1965 | |
| Premier | Thomas Playford IV |
| Preceded by | Sir George Ritchie |
| Succeeded by | Bert Shard |
| President of the South Australian Legislative Council | |
| In office 8 March 1967 – 11 July 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Les Densley |
| Succeeded by | Frank Potter |
| Member of the Legislative Council of South Australia | |
| In office 20 October 1934 – 11 July 1975 | |
| Preceded by | William Morrow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Lyell McEwin 29 May 1897 Blyth, South Australia[citation needed] |
| Died | 23 September 1988 (aged 91) Felixstow, South Australia |
| Political party | Liberal and Country League |
| Spouse |
Dora Winifred Williams
(m. 1921; died 1981) |
| Occupation | Farmer and politician |
Sir Alexander Lyell McEwin, KBE (29 May 1897 – 23 September 1988), always known as "Lyell McEwin" was a politician in South Australia.
He served as the member of organizations including Agricultural Settlement Committee, Board of Management Blyth District Hospital, District Council of Hutt and Hill Rivers; and a committee member of the Blyth Agricultural and Horticultural Society. In addition, he was president of the Blyth Agricultural Bureau and the Blyth Veterinary Lodge, and vice-president of the Blyth Bowling Club.