Edward Coughlan Warde (c. 1862 – 10 November 1925) was an Australian politician.
He was born inBallarat to actor Cornelius Warde and Margaret Loftus. He was a cabinetmaker, a nine-year president of the Furniture Trades Union, and president of the Eight Hours Anniversary Committee. He married Harriett Jane Norris, with whom he had two children.[1][2][3]
In 1900 he was elected to theVictorian Legislative Assembly as theLabor member forEssendon and Flemington, transferring toFlemington in 1904. He was renowned as an orator and debater in parliament, though he never held ministerial office, and was known as a political moderate. Warde served on the Railways Standing Committee for twelve years. He died in office atFlemington in 1925.[1][4]
| Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by | Member forEssendon and Flemington 1900–1904 | Abolished |
| New seat | Member forFlemington 1904–1925 | Succeeded by |