David Murray

Who was David Murray?

David Murray was a politician in South Australia.

Murray was born in Anstruther, Fife, Scotland the son of William Murray. In 1853, David arrived in South Australia with his brother William and they began operating a retail drapery store in Gilbert Place, Adelaide.

Murray was elected to the House of Assembly for East Adelaide on 28 March 1870, serving until 23 December 1871. He represented East Torrens from 27 March 1877 to 13 March 1878. Murray was elected for Yatala on 25 April 1881 but was unseated on 28 June for charges of bribery.

In May 1882 Murray was elected to the South Australian Legislative Council, holding the seat until retiring on 14 April 1891. Murray was appointed Chief Secretary in the Downer Ministry, in succession to J. B. Spence, in July 1886.

He was a foundation member of the SA Geographical Society and a member of the Caledonian Society of South Australia, and its Chief 1887–1888.