Edward Joseph Mulvany

Edward Joseph Mulvaney
Edward Joseph Mulvaney; ISO
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	17 February 1871; St Kilda, Melbourne
Died	7 June 1951 (aged 80); St Kilda, Melbourne
Resting place	Melbourne general cemetery
Nationality	Australian
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.

Life and career

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]

Awards

Mulvaney was made a Companion of the Imperial Service Order in June 1927 for service as Secretary of the Commonwealth Markets Department.[7]

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References

Carnell, Ian, "Mulvany, Edward Joseph (1871–1951)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University, archived from the original on 21 February 2015
"Migration Commission: The Vacancy Filled. Mr. E. J. Mulvaney Chosen". The Register. Adelaide, South Australia. 14 March 1928. p. 9.
"D. and M. Commission: The Fourth Member: Mr Mulvaney appointed". Daily Telegraph. Launceston, Tasmania. 14 March 1928. p. 4.
"Mr. Mulvaney's position". The Brisbane Courier. 8 March 1930. p. 19.
Order. Administrative Arrangements (PDF), Australian Government, 1 May 1930, archived from the original (PDF) on 12 February 2014
"Department of Commerce. Mr. Mulvaney to Retire". Daily Commercial News and Shipping List. Sydney, NSW. 20 June 1934. p. 1.
Search Australian Honours: MULVANEY, Edward Joseph, Award: Imperial Service Order, archived from the original on 21 February 2015

Government offices
Preceded by Robert McKeeman Oakley as Secretary of the Department of Trade and Customs	Secretary of the Department of Markets and Migration 1925 – 1928	Succeeded by Himself as Secretary of the Department of Markets
Preceded by Percy Deane as Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department
Preceded by Himself as Secretary of the Department of Markets and Migration	Secretary of the Department of Markets (I) 1928	Succeeded by Herbert Charles Brown
Preceded by Herbert Charles Brown as Secretary of the Department of Markets and Transport	Secretary of the Department of Markets (II) 1930 – 1932	Succeeded by Himself as Secretary of the Department of Commerce
Preceded by Himself as Secretary of the Department of Markets	Secretary of the Department of Commerce 1932 – 1934	Succeeded by Frank Murphy

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[Carnell-1] Carnell, Ian, "Mulvany, Edward Joseph (1871–1951)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University, archived from the original on 21 February 2015

[2] "Migration Commission: The Vacancy Filled. Mr. E. J. Mulvaney Chosen". The Register. Adelaide, South Australia. 14 March 1928. p. 9.

[3] "D. and M. Commission: The Fourth Member: Mr Mulvaney appointed". Daily Telegraph. Launceston, Tasmania. 14 March 1928. p. 4.

[4] "Mr. Mulvaney's position". The Brisbane Courier. 8 March 1930. p. 19.

[5] Order. Administrative Arrangements (PDF), Australian Government, 1 May 1930, archived from the original (PDF) on 12 February 2014

[6] "Department of Commerce. Mr. Mulvaney to Retire". Daily Commercial News and Shipping List. Sydney, NSW. 20 June 1934. p. 1.

[7] Search Australian Honours: MULVANEY, Edward Joseph, Award: Imperial Service Order, archived from the original on 21 February 2015