Edward Grimes (politician) explained

Edward Grimes (c. 1811 – 2 June 1859) was a pastoralist, Auditor-General of Victoria (Australia) and a member of the Victorian Legislative Council.[1]

In 1844 Grimes was appointed a magistrate for the Port Phillip District; in 1851 he was clerk of the Victorian Executive Council.[1] On 8 December 1853, Grimes was appointed Auditor-General and a member of the original (unicameral) Victorian Legislative Council.[1] [2] Hugh Childers succeeded Grimes as Auditor-General by November 1855.[3]

Grimes died in London, England, on 2 June 1859.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Grimes, Edward. 538. 25 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Statistical Register of the State of Victoria . 1908.
  3. News: State Aid to Religion . . Melbourne . 22 November 1855 . 24 August 2014 . 4 . National Library of Australia.

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