Edward Hartnett (Ned) Murphy (1858–1926)
This entry is from Obituaries Australia
Yet another old Kimberley and Queensland identity in E. H. [Edward Hartnett] Murphy (Ned) passed away in the Government Hospital on the 22nd instant. Deceased was 78 years of age and has been ailing for some time past. He was recently brought to Derby from Fitzroy Crossing by Mr A. B. Scott. The funeral took place in the Church of England portion of the Derby Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. Dr. W. T. Hodge officiated at the grave side.
Original Publication
This person appears as a part of the Biographical Register of the Australian Labour Movement, 1788-1975. [View Article]
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- trial and sentencing of the men charged with conspiracy in relation to the shearers strike, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld), 21 May 1891, p 5
- the sentenced unionists were sent to St Helena prison by the government steamer Otter, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld), 27 May 1891, p 5
- Murphy's wife is being paid 2 pounds per week by the Qld Labourers Union while he is in gaol, Worker (Brisbane), 14 November 1891, p 4
- Murphy is to be released from gaol this week , Worker (Brisbane), 18 November 1893, p 1
- his wife advertises for information about his whereabouts, Worker (Brisbane), 27 June 1896, p 12, column 1
- poem 'One of Us' by Julian Stuart - he later remarked it was about Murphy, Worker (Brisbane), 26 November 1925, p 12, column 1
- Stuart's reminscences of his time in gaol for the shearers strike, Worker (Brisbane), 6 October 1926, p 7, column 1
- prison entrance record, 1891, Queensland State Archives, ITM341532, DR17780 (pdf)
- prison discharge record, 1893, Queensland State Archives, ITM92277, DR69472, p 257 (pdf)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Murphy, Edward Hartnett (Ned)
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- Ryan, Thomas Joseph (colleague)
- Forrester, Alexander (colleague)
- Griffin, Patrick Francis (colleague)
- Bennett, William James (colleague)
- Brown, Alfred John (colleague)
- Hamilton, William (colleague)
- Fothergill, William (colleague)
- Prince, Robert (colleague)
- Taylor, George (colleague)
- Stuart, Julian Alexander (colleague)
- Harding, George Rogers (judge)
Citation details
'Murphy, Edward Hartnett (Ned) (1858–1926)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/murphy-edward-hartnett-ned-32310/text40006, accessed 1 July 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
12 December,
1858
Ardgroom,
Cork,
Ireland
Death
22 April,
1926
(aged 67)
Derby,
Western Australia,
Australia
Cause of Death
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