Edward Jolley

Edward Jolley

Edward Francis George Jolley (1874 – 1 January 1915) was an Australian politician. Born in Maryborough, Victoria, he was educated at Xavier College and the University of Melbourne. Before entering politics, he was a lawyer in Maryborough. In 1914, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Grampians, narrowly defeating sitting Liberal Hans Irvine. He held the seat until his death on New Year's Day 1915.cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-07-05]

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NAME = Jolley, Edward Francis George
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH = 1874
PLACE OF BIRTH = Maryborough, Victoria
DATE OF DEATH = 1 January 1915
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