Bryan O'Loghlen

Sir Bryan O'Loghlen, 3rd Baronet (pronounced and sometimes spelt Brian O'Lochlen; 27 June 1828 – 31 October 1905)[1] was an Irish-born Australian colonial politician who was the 13th Premier of Victoria.

[2] In February 1878 O'Loghlen, a recognised leader of the Irish Catholic community in Victoria, was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly for West Melbourne in a by-election.

When Berry's third government resigned in July 1881, O'Loghlen succeeded him as leader of the liberal forces and became Premier—the second Irish Catholic to hold the position.

In 1888, O'Loghlen returned to politics as member for Belfast, which he held until 1889, when the seat was renamed Port Fairy, which he represented from 1889–1894, and again from 1897–1900.

[7] Together, they were the parents of twelve children, including:[8] He died aged 77 in 1905, and was buried at St Kilda Cemetery.

O'Loghlen's grave at St Kilda Cemetery