William Emmet Murphy

“ A large number of questions were put and answered to the satisfaction of the large audience by the candidate, who stated he subscribed entirely to the Trades Hall Council programme.
Mr D. Wylie, in moving that Mr. Murphy was a fit and proper person to represent North Melbourne, delivered a most telling and eulogistic speech in favor of Mr Murphy, whom he congratulated for his exertions on behalf of labour. ”

“ MR. W. E. MURPHY.
Mr W. E. Murphy held a most successful meeting in the Town Hall, last Wednesday evening. There was a very large attendance. The chair was occupied by the president of the Trades Hall Council, Mr. J. G. Barrett, who in terms of commenddation introduced the candidate. Mr. Murphy referred at length to the Premier's speech which he criticized from a liberal standpoint. The candidate was opposed to Coalition Government, which he held should now be conducted on party lines. It was due to the liberal party that the great measures now in operation were fully enjoyed by the people. ”

“ He showed how the present working men's college was established by his efforts, he having the last day the offer by Mr Ormond was expiring, interviewed that gentleman and obtaining an extension of time, collected the sum of £6,500 which with £5,000 given by Mr Ormond provided for the construction of one of the greatest institutions in the colony. ”