Francis Murray (mayor of Brisbane)
| Francis Murray | |
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| 9th Mayor of Brisbane | |
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In office 1871–1871 |
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| Preceded by | William Pettigrew |
| Succeeded by | Edward Baines |
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Francis Murray 30 April 1838 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 15 August 1872 (aged 34) Maryborough, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Paddington Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Eliza Graham (m.1863) |
| Occupation | Upholsterer, Undertaker, Money lender, |
Francis Murray (1838–1872) was an alderman and mayor of the Brisbane Municipal Council.
Francis Murray was born in Sydney, 30 April 1838, son of Cornelius Murray and Mary Ann Freeman.
Francis married Eliza Graham on 11 June 1863 in Brisbane. They had the following children:
Francis Murray died on 15 August 1872 at Maryborough, Queensland aged 34 years. His coffin was brought to Brisbane on the steamship "Lady Bowen" for the funeral at St Stephens Roman Catholic Cathedral and burial on 18 August 1872 at the Paddington Cemetery. He was survived by his widow and four children.
Francis Murray was a cabinetmaker, upholsterer, undertaker, and money lender, owned shares in mining companies, and had a store in Queen Street.
Francis Murray was an alderman 1867 - 1872. He was mayor in 1871. His public service ended with his death.
He served on the following committees:
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