Edward Joseph Murphy

MR E. J. MURPHY. SWAN CREEK: The death took place in the Horwitz Ward on May 4 of an old and highly respected resident of Swan Creek, in the person of Mr. E. J. Murphy, after an Illness of little more than a week. The deceased was a native of Swan Creek, and a member of the well-known Murphy family, his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs Timothy Murphy, being among the very early settlers of the Swan Creek district. Possessed of a rather quiet but happy nature, the late Mr Murphy's main cares were his home and family, and the lavish hospitality of the Murphy home is known far and wide. Although he took little active part In the pub lic life of the district, he was al ways keenly interested in all matters pertaining to the advance ment and welfare of the community in which he had spent a life time. He had a ready wit and humour, and was a general favourite of all who enjoyed the privilege of his friendship. He Is survived by his wife and family of six daughters and three sons—Mrs. J. J. Nolan. Sladevale, Mrs. E. Peters, Freestone, Mrs, Rody Byrne, Freestone, Mrs. J. J. O'Brien, Gladfield, Sister Mary Austin, Sisters of Mercy Convent, Nudgee, Margaret, St. Saviour's Convent, Toowoomba, and Messrs Ned and Mick Murphy,: Swan Creek, and Tom, who is studying for the priesthood, at Banyo Seminary, There are also 13 grandchildren. . The only surviving sister, Miss Kate Murphy, resides at Swan Creek. There are two brothers, Rev. Father M. G. Murphy, Toowoomba, and Rev, Father J. J. Murphy, Nudgee. The funeral moved from St. Mary's church, the service at the church and graveside being conducted by the Rev. Father M. G. Murphy. The cortege was one of the largest seen in Warwick for some considerable time.  
1949 'Mr. E. J. Murphy', Warwick Daily News (Qld. : 1919 -1954), 31 May, p. 6. , viewed 18 Oct 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187414726