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Edward Joseph Mulvaney
Secretary of the Department of Markets and Migration
In office
1925–1928
Secretary of the Department of Markets (I)
In office
1928–1928
Secretary of the Department of Markets (II)
In office
1930–1932
Secretary of the Department of Commerce
In office
1932–1934
Personal details
Born(1871-02-17)17 February 1871
St Kilda, Melbourne
Died7 June 1951(1951-06-07) (aged 80)
St Kilda, Melbourne
Resting placeMelbourne general cemetery
NationalityAustralia Australian
OccupationPublic servant

Edward Joseph Mulvaney ISO (17 February 1871 – 7 June 1951) was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time heading the Department of Markets and the Department of Commerce.

Life and career

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Mulvaney was born in St Kilda, Melbourne on 17 February 1871.[1]

Mulvaney began his career in the public service in the Department of Trade and Customs.[2]

He was the Fourth Member of the Development and Migration Commission between 1928 and 1930.[3][4]

In May 1930, Mulvany was appointed Secretary of the Department of Markets.[5] He transitioned to head the Department of Commerce in 1932.

Mulvaney announced his retirement in 1934.[6]

Awards

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Mulvaney was made a Companion of the Imperial Service Order in June 1927 for service as Secretary of the Commonwealth Markets Department.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Carnell, Ian, "Mulvany, Edward Joseph (1871–1951)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University, archived from the original on 21 February 2015
  • ^ "Migration Commission: The Vacancy Filled. Mr. E. J. Mulvaney Chosen". The Register. Adelaide, South Australia. 14 March 1928. p. 9.
  • ^ "D. and M. Commission: The Fourth Member: Mr Mulvaney appointed". Daily Telegraph. Launceston, Tasmania. 14 March 1928. p. 4.
  • ^ "Mr. Mulvaney's position". The Brisbane Courier. 8 March 1930. p. 19.
  • ^ Order. Administrative Arrangements (PDF), Australian Government, 1 May 1930, archived from the original (PDF) on 12 February 2014
  • ^ "Department of Commerce. Mr. Mulvaney to Retire". Daily Commercial News and Shipping List. Sydney, NSW. 20 June 1934. p. 1.
  • ^ Search Australian Honours: MULVANEY, Edward Joseph, Award: Imperial Service Order, archived from the original on 21 February 2015
  • Government offices
    Preceded by

    Robert McKeeman Oakley

    as Secretary of the Department of Trade and Customs
    Secretary of the Department of Markets and Migration
    1925 – 1928
    Succeeded by

    Himself

    as Secretary of the Department of Markets
    Preceded by

    Percy Deane

    as Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department
    Preceded by

    Himself

    as Secretary of the Department of Markets and Migration
    Secretary of the Department of Markets (I)
    1928
    Succeeded by

    Herbert Charles Brown

    Preceded by

    Herbert Charles Brown

    as Secretary of the Department of Markets and Transport
    Secretary of the Department of Markets (II)
    1930 – 1932
    Succeeded by

    Himself

    as Secretary of the Department of Commerce
    Preceded by

    Himself

    as Secretary of the Department of Markets
    Secretary of the Department of Commerce
    1932 – 1934
    Succeeded by

    Frank Murphy


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