John McMurray (1862-1938)
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John McMurray (1862-1938)
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Shire President 1908-1909
Shire President 1915-1916
Shire President 1919-1920
Shire President 1915-1916
Shire President 1919-1920
Date
1908
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Wyndham City Libraries
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text
Language
eng
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John McMurray was born in Clunes in 1862 and came to Werribee in 1893. He was a successful farmer, and an active member of the community.
Mr. McMurray was appointed a representative of the North Riding for the Werribee Shire and occupied that position for 32 years. He was Shire President in 1908-1909, 1915-1916 and 1919-1920. In later years he was termed "the father of the Council".
John was a Justice of the Peace, an officer of St. Thomas’ Presbyterian Church and a foundation member of the Werribee Freemasons Lodge. During the First World War he was prominent in all efforts on behalf of the soldiers, and was president of the Red Cross Society.
John had two sons, Harry and Clarence. He is buried at the Werribee Cemetery.
Mr. McMurray was appointed a representative of the North Riding for the Werribee Shire and occupied that position for 32 years. He was Shire President in 1908-1909, 1915-1916 and 1919-1920. In later years he was termed "the father of the Council".
John was a Justice of the Peace, an officer of St. Thomas’ Presbyterian Church and a foundation member of the Werribee Freemasons Lodge. During the First World War he was prominent in all efforts on behalf of the soldiers, and was president of the Red Cross Society.
John had two sons, Harry and Clarence. He is buried at the Werribee Cemetery.
Bibliography
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956), 14 June, 1938
Werribee Shire Banner (Vic. : 1911 - 1952), 16 June, 1938
Werribee Shire Banner (Vic. : 1911 - 1952), 16 June, 1938
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“John McMurray (1862-1938),” Wyndham History, accessed December 12, 2023, http://wyndhamhistory.net.au/items/show/270.
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