Andrew Murray
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| Andrew Murray | |
|---|---|
| Born |
16 April, 1813 Kirkbean, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland[1] |
| Died |
October 8, 1880 (aged 67) Yarragon, Victoria |
| Burial place | Boroondara Cemetery |
| Residence | Balwyn |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | University of Glasgow |
| Occupation | Journalist, printer, winemaker[1] |
| Known for | Editor of The Argus and The Age newspapers, the suburb of Balwyn is named for his estate[2] |
| Movement | Free trade |
| Religion | Christian (Presbyterian[1]) |
| Spouse(s) | Jessie Spence |
Andrew Murray was an early resident of Balwyn and a pioneer in journalism for the state of Victoria. He also served as a member and chairman of the Boroondara District Roads Board from 1864 to 1868.[3]
Resigned in November 1868, triggering a by-election in December 1868.[4] He published a letter in the local South Bourke Standard in the same issue, defending his record as chairman from what "attacks made...in ignorance by a political party".[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 D. Camfield, Murray, Andrew (1813–1880), Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/murray-andrew-4277/text6917, accessed: 14 January 2017.
- ↑ eMelbourne. Balwyn - Place. July 2008. School of Historical & Philosophical Studies, University of Melbourne. http://www.emelbourne.net.au/biogs/EM00150b.htm, accessed: 14 January 2017
- ↑ Blainey, Geoffrey (1980). 'A History of Camberwell'. Melbourne:Lothian.
- ↑ South Bourke Standard. Boroondara District Road Board - Saturday, November 21. 27 November 1868. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66842213, accessed: 5 December 2016
- ↑ South Bourke Standard. Boroondara Road District - To the Editor of the Standard. 27 November 1868. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66842209, accessed: 5 December 2016