History Resources - Members of Parliament

James (Senior) Murdoch

   James (Senior) Murdoch

Surname: MURDOCH

Given Names: James (Senior)

Title and Honours: Mr

Qualifications:

Date and Place of Birth: 4 July 1851 - Hobart, Tasmania

Date of Death: 29 May 1925 - Cambridge, Tasmania

 

 

Legislative Council: : 7 February 1903

Electorate: Pembroke

Party: Independent

Positions Held:

Date of Departure: 29 May 1925

Reason for Departure: Died in office.

Comments:

Re-elected unopposed 1923. Numerous family parliamentary connections.

House of Assembly Long Room Picture: 275

House of Assembly Long Room Picture Number indicates each Member's position in the photographic record.

Source: Parliament of Tasmania Members Biographical Database, Tasmanian Parliamentary Library.

Additional Reference Material:

A Handbook of Australian Government and Politics, 1890-1964 [by] Colin A. Hughes and B. D. Graham. Canberra, ANU Press, 1968. Biographical Register of the Tasmanian Parliament, 1851-1960 / Scott Bennett and Barbara Bennett. Canberra : ANU, 1980.

 

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