Edward Joseph Mulvany
Australian public servant
Intro | Australian public servant | |
Places | Australia | |
was | Civil servant | |
Work field | Politics | |
Gender |
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Birth | 17 February 1871, St Kilda, City of Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia | |
Death | 7 June 1951St Kilda, City of Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia (aged 80 years) | |
Star sign | Aquarius |
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.
Mulvaney began his career in the public service in the Department of Trade and Customs.
He was the Fourth Member of the Development and Migration Commission between 1928 and 1930.
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.
Mulvaney was made a Companion of the Imperial Service Order in June 1927 for service as Secretary of the Commonwealth Markets Department.