Peter McBride (politician)

Sir Peter McBride (9 February 1867 – 3 March 1923) was a politician in the Australian colony and State of Victoria.

McBride was born in Dunnolly, Victoria, son of a hardware merchant[1] and educated at Wesley College.

He also served as vice-president of the Board of Lands and Works from January 1909 to March 1913 and in 1911 was acting Chief Secretary.

[2] He was appointed Agent-general for Victoria in 1913, serving in that position with distinction through the war years, and resigned in 1921 due to steadily declining health.

[1] Their eldest son, Peter McBride enlisted with the York and Lancaster Regiment and was killed at The Somme in 1910.