Murphy, William, 1894-1991

Born Dunedin. Son of James Murphy and Ellen (née Hennessy), originally from Oola, Limerick, Ireland. Worked as gardener with Dunedin Reserves Department, at the Botanical Gardens until ca 1914. Served in World War I with the Otago Battalion at Gallipoli (Colonel). Was a prominent member of the Gallipoli Veterans Association. Army No. 8/921. Patron of the New Zealand Gallipoli Association in 1975.

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Gallipoli Reunion album

Date: 1975

By: New Zealand Gallipoli Association

Reference: PA1-q-096

Description: `This Album contains a descriptive and pictorial coverage of the four day's events of the Diamond Jubilee Reunion, together with relative data on the Gallipoli - Dardanelles Campaign, and the names and units of the three hundred and ninety-eight veterans who attended. In order that the Heroism, Deeds and Sacrifices should ever be remembered, We, the undersigned, entrust this Album to the War Archives of the Alexander Turnbull Library for the Public to view', signed by D E Stacey (President), H Everett (Hon. Secretary) and W Murphy (Patron) Includes a commemorative booklet compiled by The Patron, New Zealand Gallipoli Association, 8/921 W. Murphy, entitled `New Zealand Gallipoli Association, 1915-1975, Diamond Jubilee Reunion ... to be held at Auckland, April 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 1975, to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli on 25th April, 1915' On title cover `Howards. Papakura, N.Z.' Also includes newspaper cuttings from the New Zealand Herald, Saturday 19 April 1975 Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Brown plastic loose-leaf album, 30 x 31 cm

Audio

Interview with Colonel William Murphy

Date: 14 June 1989

From: World War I Oral History Archive

By: Murphy, William, 1894-1991

Reference: OHInt-0006/60

Description: Gives brief family background, of childhood, education in Dunedin. Recalls Boer War and Kitchener's visit, Territorials, enlistment, training at Forbury Park (Otago Battalion), sailed with main body on 'Ruapehu', recalls training in Egypt, landing at Gallipoli, Shrapnel Gully. Recalls food, dysentery, reaching the crest of Chunuk Bair, evacuation from Gallipoli, involvement with Gallipoli Veterans' Association, views on RSA and Anzac Day. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Interviewer(s) - Nicholas Boyack Venue - Colonel Murphy's home at 11 Combes Road, Remuera, Auckland Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 50 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 502, OHDL-000363. Search dates: 1989

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Murphy, William, 1894-1991: Digitised files relating to World War One

Date: 2018

From: University of Leeds: Liddle World War One ANZAC New Zealand Collection

Reference: Series-6484

Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 electronic scan(s). Finding Aids: See also finding aid at Leeds University Library, https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/26513.

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Photographs of Sir Arthur Telford Donnelly and William Ian McLaren Donnelly

Date: 1914-1955, ca 2019

From: Elder, Ann Margaret, active 1956-2019: Collection relating to the Donnelly family and Irish studies

By: Spencer Digby Studios; Standish & Preece (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-10792

Description: Comprises several photographs of Sir Arthur Telford Donnelly and William Ian McLaren Donnelly, including images relating to Arthur Donnelly's occupation as Crown Solicitor and his service in World War I, and Ian Donnelly's work as a journalist. Most photographs taken by unidentified photographers between 1914 and 1955; identified photographers include Standish & Preece, and Spencer Digby Studios. Some colour photographic prints added by the Donnelly family circa 2019. Includes photographs of Ian Donnelly in his capacity as a journalist, and with members of the Donnelly family, possibly his own children. Also includes photographs of Arthur Telford Donnelly taken during World War One; with sporting associates; in his capacity as Chief Prosecutor; during the August 1949 investiture ceremony in which he was knighted by Governor General, Lord Bernard Freyberg; at Beath’s Lounge, with other war veterans; with the Bank of New Zealand and Beath and Company Boards of Directors; and during a 1951 visit to the Mayor of Dunedin, with Lord and Lady Jowett. Some photographs relating to Arthur Donnelly's service in World War One have contemporary photographs of medals pasted verso, and are annotated with contextual information. Several of the photographs are annotated with captions and contextual information; many are pasted on paper which features typed annotations, and many feature handwritten annotations verso of the print. Many of the photographs appear to have been cut from a photograph album and feature photographs of the Donnelly family, not relating to Arthur or Ian's careers. Some photographs feature newspaper articles pasted verso; it is unclear whether these relate to the content of the images. Title supplied by Library. Not all names associated with this collection have been indexed. Arthur Telford Donnelly was appointed Crown Solicitor for Christchurch in 1921, and became chairman of the Bank of New Zealand in April 1937. He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1949 New Year Honours. Quantity: 27 b&w original photographic print(s) including some colour photographic prints pasted verso. 1 photocopy/ies.

Manuscript

New Zealanders at War - World War One postcards, Gallipoli Diamond Jubilee Reunion etc

Date: [1914-1980]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-09/21

Description: Includes `Reminiscences' by M Aldred, `All in fun', `Tales of the Diggers', `Lor' Blimey' booklet of army songs, postcards etc Other Titles - Reminiscences by M Aldred (ca 1945) Other Titles - Lor' Blimey and other verses fired by Leonard Nelson Other Titles - All in fun, tales of diggers old and new by John J Glennon (1948) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

New Zealanders at War - Notes cuttings, photocopies and other source material relating ...

Date: [1975-1980]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-09/17

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Other

Typescript recollections

Date: 2018

From: University of Leeds: Liddle World War One ANZAC New Zealand Collection

Reference: MSDL-4174

Description: Quantity: 1 electronic scan(s). Finding Aids: See also finding aid at Leeds University Library, https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/28042/anzac-new_zealand.