Edward Joseph Mulvany Explained

Edward Joseph Mulvaney
Honorific-Suffix:ISO
Office1:Secretary of the Department of Markets and Migration
Term Start1:1925
Term End1:1928
Office2:Secretary of the Department of Markets (I)
Term Start2:1928
Term End2:1928
Office3:Secretary of the Department of Markets (II)
Term Start3:1930
Term End3:1932
Office4:Secretary of the Department of Commerce
Term Start4:1932
Term End4:1934
Birth Date:17 February 1871
Birth Place:St Kilda, Melbourne
Death Place:St Kilda, Melbourne
Resting Place:Melbourne general cemetery
Occupation:Public servant
Nationality: Australian

Edward Joseph Mulvaney ISO (17 February 18717 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.

Mulvaney began his career in the public service in the Department of Trade and Customs.[1]

He was the Fourth Member of the Development and Migration Commission between 1928 and 1930.[2] [3]

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

Mulvaney announced his retirement in 1934.[4]

Awards

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

Notes and References

  1. News: Migration Commission: The Vacancy Filled. Mr. E. J. Mulvaney Chosen.. The Register. Adelaide, South Australia. 9. 14 March 1928.
  2. News: D. and M. Commission: The Fourth Member: Mr Mulvaney appointed.. Daily Telegraph. Launceston, Tasmania. 4. 14 March 1928.
  3. News: Mr. Mulvaney's position. 8 March 1930. 19. The Brisbane Courier.
  4. News: Department of Commerce. Mr. Mulvaney to Retire. Daily Commercial News and Shipping List. Sydney, NSW. 1. 20 June 1934.