Edward Joseph Mulvaney

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(17 February 18717 June 1951) was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time heading the Department of Markets and the

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Life and career

Mulvaney was born in St Kilda, Melbourne on 17 February 1871. Mulvaney began his career in the public service in the

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. He was the Fourth Member of the Development and Migration Commission between 1928 and 1930. In May 1930, Mulvany was appointed

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of the Department of Markets. He transitioned to head the

in 1932. Mulvaney announced his retirement in 1934.

Awards

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

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mulvany, Edward Joseph 1871 births 1951 deaths Australian public servants Australian Companions of the Imperial Service Order 20th-century Australian public servants Public servants from Melbourne People from St Kilda, Victoria