About John Joseph Murphy
Lived 1849 – 1938 (aged 89). John Joseph Murphy was a Canadian politician.
John Joseph Murphy (May 13, 1849 – August 4, 1938) was a businessman and politician. He represented Harbour Main in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1908 to 1913 as a People's Party member. In 1932, he set up the Dominion Broadcasting Company and radio station VONF.
Murphy did not run for reelection to the Newfoundland assembly in 1913. However, he was named to the Legislative Council later that year and served there until 1934.
Murphy died in St. John's at the age of 89.
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Who was John Joseph Murphy?
Newfoundland politician
When was John Joseph Murphy born?
John Joseph Murphy was born on 13 May 1849 in Catalina.
When did John Joseph Murphy die?
John Joseph Murphy died on 4 August 1938 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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John Joseph Murphy was a politician.
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John Joseph Murphy was Canadian.
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· Wikipedia: John Joseph Murphy
· DBpedia: John Joseph Murphy (Newfoundland MHA)
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