About William Harvey Murray
Lived 1916 – 1991 (aged 74). William Harvey Murray was a Canadian politician.
William Harvey Murray (September 2, 1916 – July 7, 1991) was a Canadian politician who served a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia representing the riding of Prince Rupert from 1956 to 1972 as a member of the Social Credit Party.
He was born in Wallyford, a community on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland, He was defeated by Graham Lea when he ran for reelection in 1972.
He died in 1991 of lung cancer.
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Canadian politician
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William Harvey Murray was born on 2 September 1916.
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William Harvey Murray died on 7 July 1991 in Victoria.
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William Harvey Murray was a politician.
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William Harvey Murray was Canadian.
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