About Tom Murphy
Lived 1937 – 2018 (aged 81). Tom Murphy was a Canadian politician.
Thomas J. Murphy (May 3, 1937 – August 29, 2018) was a Canadian politician from Newfoundland. He represented St. John's South in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1989 to 1996.
Murphy was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1989, winning by only two votes; he was reelected in 1993. He was defeated by Tom Osborne when he ran for reelection in 1996.
From August 26, 1994 to January 26, 1996, he was the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations.
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Who was Tom Murphy?
Canadian politician
When was Tom Murphy born?
Tom Murphy was born on 3 May 1937.
When did Tom Murphy die?
Tom Murphy died on 29 August 2018.
What was Tom Murphy's occupation?
Tom Murphy was a politician.
What nationality was Tom Murphy?
Tom Murphy was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Tom Murphy (Newfoundland politician)
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