Phillip Sullivan
Australian politician
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Phillip Hurley Sullivan (1858 – 4 December 1921) was an Australian solicitor and politician. He was a Labor member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1901 to 1907, representing the electorates of Darlington and Phillip.
Phillip Hurley Sullivan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 3 July 1901 – 19 August 1907 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Clarke (Darlington) |
| Succeeded by | Richard Meagher (Phillip) |
| Constituency | Darlington (1901–1904); Phillip (1904–1907) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1858 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Died | 4 December 1921 (aged 62–63) Manly, New South Wales |
| Party | Labor |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
Early life and career
Sullivan was born in Sydney, the son of Daniel Santry Sullivan, a master mariner, and Margaret Hurley.[1]
He began his legal training in 1877 as a clerk, articled first to J. W. Johnson, then to R. P. Abbott in 1878, and later to W. B. Craig in 1881. He was admitted as a solicitor in 1882.[1] He co-founded the firm Sullivan Brothers in Hunter Street, Sydney, which dealt with criminal, industrial, and marine court cases.[2]
Local government
State politics
In July 1901 Sullivan was elected to the Legislative Assembly as the Labor member for Darlington, winning with 51.89% of the vote.[3]
With the abolition of Darlington and the creation of the new seat of Phillip in 1904, he successfully contested Phillip, receiving 56.19% of the vote.[4]
During his parliamentary service he was a member of several committees, including the Refreshment Committee, and in 1905 he was appointed a trustee of the National Park.[1]
Sullivan was defeated at the 1907 election for Phillip, receiving 28.69% of the vote.[5]
Personal life
Sullivan married Helen Elizabeth Scougall around 1895, and the couple had four daughters and three sons.[2]
He was active in community and sporting circles. In his youth he rowed with the Sydney Rowing Club, and later became a member of the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, where he sailed a boat named Nereus. He was also associated with the Australian Jockey Club and the Sydney Press Club.[2]
He was a member of the Church of England.[2]
Death
Sullivan died suddenly at his home in Cliff Street, Manly, on 4 December 1921. He was buried at South Head Cemetery with Church of England rites.[2]
Electoral results
Legacy
Sullivan’s career illustrates the role of early Labor politicians in Sydney, combining a background in the law with municipal service and involvement in community organisations.
