Maurice Blackburn
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This article is about Australian politician and lawyer. For the firm he founded, see Maurice Blackburn (law firm). For the Canadian composer, see Maurice Blackburn (composer).
Maurice McCrae Blackburn (19 November 1880 – 31 March 1944)[1] was an Australian politician and socialist lawyer, noted for his protection of the interests of workers and the establishment of the legal firm known as Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.
Quick Facts Member of the Australian Parliament for Bourke, Preceded by ...
Maurice Blackburn | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Bourke | |
In office 15 September 1934 – 7 July 1943 | |
Preceded by | Frank Anstey |
Succeeded by | Bill Bryson |
16th Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly | |
In office 11 October 1933 – 1 August 1934 | |
Deputy | William Everard |
Preceded by | Alexander Peacock |
Succeeded by | William Everard |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Clifton Hill | |
In office 9 April 1927 – 1 August 1934 | |
Preceded by | Electorate established |
Succeeded by | Bert Cremean |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Fitzroy | |
In office 4 February 1925 – 4 March 1927 | |
Preceded by | John Billson |
Succeeded by | Electorate abolished |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Essendon | |
In office 26 November 1914 – 24 October 1917 | |
Preceded by | William Watt |
Succeeded by | Thomas Ryan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1880-11-19)19 November 1880 Inglewood, Victoria Colony, British Empire |
Died | 31 March 1944(1944-03-31) (aged 63) Prahran, Victoria, Australia |
Cause of death | Cerebral tumour |
Resting place | Box Hill Cemetery |
Nationality | Australian |
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Other political affiliations | Victorian Socialist Party |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Maurice Blackburn Sr. Thomasann McCrae |
Education | Melbourne Grammar School |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne (BA, LLB) |
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