William Emmett Murphy
(1841-1921) cabinet maker and trades hall official
About William Emmett Murphy
Lived 1841 – 1921 (aged 79). William Emmett Murphy was a British cabinetmaker, trade unionist and politician.
William Emmett Murphy (12 May 1841 – 26 February 1921) was an Australian trade unionist and aspiring politician.
He was born in Dublin on 12 May 1841,
He was a candidate for the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat of North Melbourne at the 1886 election but he was defeated by 186 votes (2.8%). He stood again at the 1889 election but was again unsuccessful, defeated by 324 votes (13.6%).
He died at on .
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Who was William Emmett Murphy?
(1841-1921) cabinet maker and trades hall official
When was William Emmett Murphy born?
William Emmett Murphy was born on 12 May 1841 in Dublin.
When did William Emmett Murphy die?
William Emmett Murphy died on 28 February 1921 in Daylesford.
What was William Emmett Murphy's occupation?
William Emmett Murphy was a cabinetmaker, trade unionist and politician.
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William Emmett Murphy was British.
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