About William Edward Murphy
Lived 1833 – 1881 (aged 47–48). William Edward Murphy was an Australian politician.
William Edward Murphy (1833–1881) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, the first representative for the seat of Cook. He held this seat from 1 June 1876 to 5 December 1878.
Personal life He was born in 1833 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and died on 26 May 1881 in Pyrmont, New South Wales. Before entering Parliament he was a solicitor in Brisbane. His religion was Roman Catholic.
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Australian politician (1833–1881)
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William Edward Murphy was born in 1833.
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William Edward Murphy died on 26 May 1881 in Pyrmont.
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William Edward Murphy was a politician.
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William Edward Murphy was Australian.
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