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.
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 | 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 |
Life and career
editMulvaney 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
editMulvaney was made a Companion of the Imperial Service Order in June 1927 for service as Secretary of the Commonwealth Markets Department.[7]
References
edit- ^ 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