Murdoch, Thomas (1868-1946)

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auctioneer; banker; dairy products manufacturer; general merchant; liberal/conservative politician; Member of Upper House; public servant
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http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1466368

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MURDOCH, THOMAS (1868-1946), politician and businessman, was born on 15 March 1868 in Hobart Town, fourth son of John Murdoch, merchant, and his wife Margaret, née Anderson, both from Scotland, and grandson of Dr James Murdoch. He was educated at The Hutchins School. In 1884 he joined the audit department of the Tasmanian Main Line Railway Co. as a junior clerk and in 1890-97 worked in the Bank of Van Diemen's Land and the Commercial Bank of Australia. With his brother Harry he established Murdoch Bros, merchants and auctioneers, with butter and cheese factories in Hobart and country districts.

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  1. 'Murdoch, Thomas (1868 - 1946)' - Australian Dictionary of Biography
    Elizabeth B. Jones
    [1986]
    Published: Melbourne University Press
    Series: Volume 10
    pp 629-629.

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