Lionel Murphy
Australian barrister, judge and politician (1922-1986) · Australia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 64
Lionel Keith Murphy was an Australian politician, barrister, and judge. He was a Senator for New South Wales from 1962 to 1975, serving as Attorney-General in the Whitlam government, and then sat on the High Court from 1975 until his death in 1986.
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Lois D'Arcy was the first independent civil marriage celebrant ever appointed - by Attorney-General Lionel Murphy. Her appointment is dated 19 July 1973.
Atmospheric nuclear explosion in the Pacific. Murphy took the French Government to the International Court of Justice over nuclear tests at Mururoa.
High Court of Australia. Murphy served as a High Court justice from 1975 to 1986.
Gordon Dam in South West Tasmania World Heritage Area.
Large Magellanic Cloud, containing SNR N86.About this person
Country
Australia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 1986 · aged 64
