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Edward Morley

1873 – 1929

Australian politician

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About Edward Morley

Lived 1873 – 1929 (aged 56). Edward Morley was an Australian politician.

Edward Morley (7 February 1873 – 5 June 1929) was an Australian politician.

Morley was born in Malmsbury, Victoria to quarryman George Morley and Mary Cahill. He was a storekeeper at Sorrento then a publican at Numurkah before becoming an estate agent/auctioneer in Melbourne with an affiliate office in Temora NSW. Around 1896 he married Maggie Emmerson, with whom he had a son (Reginald). During World War I he was a captain in the Australian Imperial Force, and was wounded and invalided home.

In 1920 Morley was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Barwon as an independent Nationalist, but he was an official Nationalist from 1921. a prolific poet) until 1906. Contrary to newspaper reports claiming a fire razed his double-story limestone building in 1908, it survives to this day. Morley was more interested in establishing a lawn bowls club during his 5-year stay in Numurkah (1906–11). The Bowls Club gave him a grand farewell.

Malmsbury Cemetery online records show no Edward Morley despite a very public burial attended by politicians. Instead it records an Edwin Morley with same birth and death details as Edward. The cemetery trust has been advised.

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Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Morley?

Australian politician (1873-1929)

When was Edward Morley born?

Edward Morley was born on 7 February 1873 in Malmsbury.

When did Edward Morley die?

Edward Morley died on 5 June 1929 in Brighton.

What was Edward Morley's occupation?

Edward Morley was a politician.

What nationality was Edward Morley?

Edward Morley was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Morley

· Wikidata: Q23617782

· DBpedia: Edward Morley (politician)

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