James Murphy (New South Wales politician)

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James Murphy was an Australian politician.

He was one of Charles Cowper's 21 appointments to the New South Wales Legislative Council in May 1861, but did not take his seat. [1] He was a member of Sydney City Council from 1857 to 1860 and served as mayor in 1860. [2]

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References

  1. "Mr James Murphy". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 12 April 2019.
  2. "James Murphy". Sydney's Aldermen. City of Sydney . Retrieved 12 April 2019.
Civic offices
Preceded by
George Smith
Mayor of Sydney
1860
Succeeded by
John Sutherland