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Coulson Murphy (1855–1932)

Mr. Coulson Murphy, one of the earliest settlers in the Corrigin district, died at the Corrigin Hospital on Monday, aged 77 years. Mr. Murphy came to Western Australia from Bombala, New South Wales, and settled in the Corrigin district about 22 years ago. He was prominent in civic affairs, being chairman of the Corrigin Road Board during a difficult period of the board's history from 1921 to 1927. He also held the positions of president of the Corrigin Memorial Hall Committee, and chairman of the Corrigin Hospital Committee.

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'Murphy, Coulson (1855–1932)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/murphy-coulson-24231/text33004, accessed 14 March 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

3 November, 1855
Bibbenluke, New South Wales, Australia

Death

25 April, 1932 (aged 76)
Corrigin, Western Australia, Australia

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