Samuel Mauger | |
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Postmaster-General of Australia | |
In office 30 July 1907 – 13 November 1908 | |
Prime Minister | Alfred Deakin |
Preceded by | Austin Chapman |
Succeeded by | Josiah Thomas |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Maribyrnong | |
In office 12 December 1906 – 13 April 1910 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | James Fenton |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Melbourne Ports | |
In office 29 March 1901 – 12 December 1906 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | James Mathews |
Personal details | |
Born | Geelong, Victoria, Australia | 12 November 1857
Died | 26 June 1936 Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia | (aged 78)
Political party | Protectionist (1901–09) Liberal (1909–10) |
Spouse |
Hanna Rice (m. 1880) |
Occupation | Hat manufacturer |
Samuel Mauger (pronounced "major"; 12 November 1857 – 26 June 1936)[1] was an Australian social reformer and politician. He served in the Victorian Legislative Assembly (1900–1901) and the Australian House of Representatives (1901–1910), including as Postmaster-General in the Deakin government (1907–1908). He championed a number of political causes, including workers' rights, protectionism and temperance.