Terence Aubrey Murray
Australian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Terence Aubrey Murray?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Sir Terence Aubrey Murray (10 May 1810 – 22 June 1873) was an Irish-Australian pastoralist, parliamentarian and knight of the realm. He had the double distinction of being, at separate times, both the Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and the President of the New South Wales Legislative Council. From 1837 to 1859 he owned the Yarralumla estate, which now serves as the official Canberra residence of the Governor-General of Australia.
Quick Facts Sir, Member of Parliament for electoral district of Argyle ...
Sir Terence Aubrey Murray | |
---|---|
Member of Parliament for electoral district of Argyle | |
In office 1859–1862 | |
2nd Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly | |
In office 31 January 1860 – 13 October 1862 | |
Preceded by | Sir Daniel Cooper |
Succeeded by | John Hay |
5th President of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
In office 14 October 1862 – 22 June 1873 | |
Preceded by | William Wentworth |
Succeeded by | Sir John Hay |
Personal details | |
Born | (1810-05-10)10 May 1810 Limerick, Ireland |
Died | 22 June 1873(1873-06-22) (aged 63) Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
Close