Samuel Mauger
Samuel Mauger | |
|---|---|
Mauger, 1910s | |
| 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 | 12 November 1857 Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 26 June 1936 (aged 78) Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia |
| 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) 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.