Edward William O'Sullivan
Politician
1846 – 1910
Who was Edward William O'Sullivan?
Edward William O'Sullivan was an Australian journalist and politician.
As a politician, O'Sullivan had strong Labour sympathies before the Labor Party had developed in New South Wales, and worked untiringly for old-age pensions until they became law in 1900. He was much criticized for his supposed extravagance as Minister for Public Works; at the time it seemed with reason, as the state was suffering from drought for part of the period. Possibly, however, he was wise in realizing the necessity of keeping people at work in times of depression. He was certainly right in his efforts to provide Sydney with a proper supply of water, and his efforts to relieve unemployment by developing the tramway and railway systems, showed him as a man of great foresight and courage.
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- Born
- Mar 17, 1846
Launceston - Profession
- Died
- Apr 25, 1910
Mosman
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on July 23, 2013
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