Edward Joseph Mulvaney | |
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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 | St Kilda, Melbourne | 17 February 1871
Died | 7 June 1951 St Kilda, Melbourne | (aged 80)
Resting place | Melbourne general cemetery |
Nationality |
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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.
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]
Mulvaney was made a Companion of the Imperial Service Order in June 1927 for service as Secretary of the Commonwealth Markets Department. [7]