Bryan O'Loghlen facts for kids
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Sir Bryan O'Loghlen, Bt
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| 13th Premier of Victoria | |
| In office 9 July 1881 – 8 March 1883 |
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| Preceded by | Graham Berry |
| Succeeded by | James Service |
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| Born | 27 June 1828 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 31 October 1905 (aged 77) St Kilda, Victoria, Australia |
| Resting place | St Kilda Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | Ella |
Sir Bryan O'Loghlen, 3rd Baronet (born 27 June 1828 – died 31 October 1905) was an important Australian politician. He served as the 13th Premier of Victoria, which is like being the leader of the state government.
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About Bryan O'Loghlen
Early Life and Moving to Australia
Bryan O'Loghlen was born in County Clare, Ireland. His father, Sir Michael O'Loghlen, 1st Baronet, was a famous judge. Bryan studied at Trinity College, Dublin and became a lawyer in 1856.
In 1862, he moved to Victoria, Australia. The next year, he became a Crown Prosecutor. This meant he worked for the government to bring legal cases against people.
Becoming a Baronet
In 1877, Bryan became the 3rd Baronet after his brother, Colman, passed away. A baronet is a special title of honour, passed down through families. It's like a hereditary knighthood.
In the same year, he was chosen to be a member of the British House of Commons in the UK, even though he was not there. However, he did not take his seat in the British Parliament.
Starting in Victorian Politics
Bryan O'Loghlen first tried to enter politics in Victoria in May 1877, but he lost the election. In February 1878, he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly. This is like the state parliament in Victoria. He represented the area of West Melbourne.
He was seen as a leader for the Irish Catholic community in Victoria. In 1880, he changed to represent the area of West Bourke. He held this seat until 1883.
His Political Ideas
O'Loghlen was known as a "radical liberal" in Victorian politics. This meant he wanted big changes. He believed in:
- Breaking up large land estates. This would allow more land for small farmers.
- Reducing the power of the Victorian Legislative Council. This group was mainly made up of wealthy landowners.
- Getting government help for Roman Catholic schools. He wanted this help without the government telling the schools what to teach.
He worked as the Attorney-General from 1878 to 1880. He was part of the government led by Graham Berry, who also wanted many reforms.
As Premier of Victoria
When Graham Berry's government ended in July 1881, Bryan O'Loghlen became the new Premier. He was the second Irish Catholic person to hold this important position.
His time as Premier was not very dramatic. His government was made up of different groups of politicians. They did not achieve many big changes. In 1883, some issues arose with the Railways Minister, and the government faced challenges.
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In the election of March 1883, the liberals lost, and O'Loghlen also lost his seat in parliament.
Later Political Career and Death
In 1888, O'Loghlen returned to politics. He became a member for Belfast. He held this seat until 1889, when it was renamed Port Fairy. He represented Port Fairy from 1889 to 1894, and again from 1897 to 1900.
He also served as Attorney-General again for one year, from 1893 to 1894. This was during the government led by James Patterson.
Bryan O'Loghlen passed away in 1905 at the age of 77. He was buried at St Kilda Cemetery.
