Edward Joseph Mulvany
| Edward Joseph Mulvaney ISO | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of Markets and Migration | |
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In office 1925–1928 | |
| Secretary of the Department of Markets (I) | |
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In office 1928–1928 | |
| Secretary of the Department of Markets (II) | |
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In office 1930–1932 | |
| Secretary of the Department of Commerce | |
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In office 1932–1934 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
17 February 1871 St Kilda, Melbourne |
| Died |
7 June 1951 (aged 80) St Kilda, Melbourne |
| Resting place | Melbourne general cemetery |
| Nationality |
 Australian |
| Occupation | Public 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
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
Mulvaney was made a Companion of the Imperial Service Order in June 1927 for service as Secretary of the Commonwealth Markets Department.[7]
References
- ↑ 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 |