About John Murphy
Lived 1820 – 1883 (aged 62). John Murphy was a politician and merchant.
John Murphy was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
He was the member for Ipswich 18 June 1867 to 12 August 1870.
Early life He was born 25 September 1820 (County Cork, Ireland) to Daniel Jervois and Susan (née Godson).
Family life He had 4 sons and 2 daughters. from 1860 to 1861 and served as mayor again from 1865 to 1867. On 11 September 1861 he recommended that the council have a seal. The design is still used today. He represented Ipswich in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, 19 June 1867 to 12 August 1870. He was appointed police magistrate at Goondiwindi in 1872 and then at Roma in 1874.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Murphy?
Australian politician, b. 1820
When was John Murphy born?
John Murphy was born on 25 September 1820 in County Cork.
When did John Murphy die?
John Murphy died on 1 March 1883 in Roma.
What was John Murphy's occupation?
John Murphy was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was John Murphy?
John Murphy's recorded nationality: Irish Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Murphy (Queensland politician)
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