About James Murphy
Lived 1801 – 1883 (aged 81–82). James Murphy was a politician.
James Murphy was an Australian politician.
He was one of Charles Cowper's 21 appointments to the New South Wales Legislative Council in May 1861, but did not take his seat. He was a member of Sydney City Council from 1857 to 1860 and served as mayor in 1860.
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Who was James Murphy?
Australian politician
When was James Murphy born?
James Murphy was born on 29 September 1801 in Pembrokeshire.
When did James Murphy die?
James Murphy died in 1883.
What was James Murphy's occupation?
James Murphy was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Murphy (New South Wales politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Murphy. https://biography.guide/james-murphy-politician/
MLA: "James Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-murphy-politician/.
Chicago: "James Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-murphy-politician/.
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