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Arthur Moverly

1887 – 1956

Australian politician

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About Arthur Moverly

Lived 1887 – 1956 (aged 69). Arthur Moverly was an Australian politician.

Arthur Henry Moverly (15 March 1887 – 4 April 1956) was an Australian politician.

Born at Gulgong, the son of publican John Moverly, he attended Cleveland Public School and Sydney Technical College before being apprenticed to a builder. He went to the United States in 1907 and studied in Chicago, New York and San Francisco before returning around 1912 and settling at Randwick. On 18 March 1916 he married Elsie Beatrice Whitting, with whom he had three children. A Randwick councillor from 1922 to 1937, he was mayor from 1931 to 1932. Moverly also served on the Metropolitan Water, Sewerage and Drainage Board (1927–56, vice-president 1933) and the State Housing Improvement Board (1937). In 1932 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the United Australia Party member for Randwick, serving until his defeat in 1941. Moverly died in Sydney in 1956.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
University of Technology Sydney
Positions held
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Also known as
Arthur Henry Moverly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Moverly?

Australian politician (1887-1956)

When was Arthur Moverly born?

Arthur Moverly was born on 15 March 1887.

When did Arthur Moverly die?

Arthur Moverly died on 4 April 1956.

What was Arthur Moverly's occupation?

Arthur Moverly was a politician.

What nationality was Arthur Moverly?

Arthur Moverly was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Moverly

· Wikidata: Q4799780

· DBpedia: Arthur Moverly

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