William Maloney (politician)
William Maloney | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Melbourne | |
| In office 30 March 1904 – 27 August 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Malcolm McEacharn |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Calwell |
| Member of the Victorian Parliament for West Melbourne | |
| In office 1 April 1889 – 21 November 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Godfrey Carter |
| Succeeded by | Tom Tunnecliffe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 April 1854 West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 29 August 1940 (aged 86) St Kilda, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse |
Minnie Pester (m. 1892–1934) |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Medical doctor |
| Signature | |
William Robert Nuttall Maloney (12 April 1854 – 29 August 1940) was an Australian medical doctor and politician. He was a member of parliament for over 50 years, beginning his career in the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the member for the seat of West Melbourne (1889–1903). He was elected to the federal House of Representatives at the 1904 Melbourne by-election, representing the Australian Labor Party (ALP). He held the seat until his death in 1940 at the age of 86, the sixth-longest period of service in federal parliament, the longest period of service as a backbencher, and the longest period of service for a Labor member of federal parliament.