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Hubert Murray

1861–1940 · 20th century · Also known as Sir Hubert Murray

Hubert Murray was an Australian lawyer who governed Papua as lieutenant-governor from 1908 until his death in 1940. His long administration was paternalistic, restricting land alienation and forced labour while limiting economic development. He became the dominant figure in the early history of the Australian-ruled territory.

Hubert Murray
Image: John Hubert Newman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Territory of Papua

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Hubert Murray. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/hubert-murray
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