Francis Murphy (Australian politician)
Sir Francis Murphy (1809 – 30 March 1891) was an Australian politician, first Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
The Honourable Speaker Sir Francis Murphy MP | |
|---|---|
| 1st Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 21 November 1856 – 24 January 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Charles McMahon |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Murray | |
| In office November 1851 – March 1856 | |
| Preceded by | Electorate established |
| Succeeded by | Electorate abolished |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Murray Boroughs | |
| In office November 1856 – December 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Electorate established |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Hanna |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Grenville | |
| In office February 1866 – January 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Randall |
| Succeeded by | William Clarke |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Eastern Province | |
| In office December 1872 – November 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Turnbull |
| Succeeded by | Robert Dyce Reid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1809 Cork, Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Died | 30 March 1891 (aged 81–82) Melbourne, Colony of Victoria, British Empire |
| Nationality | Irish Australian |
| Political party | None |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
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