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William Murray (1805–1892)

The many friends of Mr. William Murray, the well-known wool-scourer, of this city, who left here a few months ago for a trip to Japan for the benefit of his health, will lean with regret that a cable message was received yesterday from Hiogo, Japan, announcing his death on the 22nd inst.

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'Murray, William (1805–1892)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/murray-william-18764/text30443, accessed 4 June 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1805
Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death

22 June, 1892 (aged ~ 87)
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

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