Anthony Joseph Murphy
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Anthony Joseph Murphy was a Newfoundland politician. He served as acting Leader of the Opposition
from 1969 to 1971 while the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
's leader, Frank Moores
, did not have a seat in the House of Assembly
. When Moores became Premier of Newfoundland following the 1972 provincial election
he named Murphy to Cabinet as social services minister.
Murphy held the seat of St. John's East
from 1962 until his retirement in 1979.
Leader of the Opposition (Newfoundland and Labrador)
The Leader of the Opposition in Newfoundland and Labrador is a title traditionally held by the leader of the largest party not in government in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly.This list is incomplete...
from 1969 to 1971 while the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
For pre-1949 Conservative parties see Conservative parties in Newfoundland The Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a centre-right provincial political party in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Originally founded in 1949 the party has formed the Government of...
's leader, Frank Moores
Frank Moores
Frank Duff Moores served as the 2nd Premier of Newfoundland. He served as leader of the Progressive Conservatives from 1972 until his retirement in 1979.-Early life:...
, did not have a seat in the House of Assembly
Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly is one of two components of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, the other being the Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland and Labrador General Assembly meets in the Confederation Building at St...
. When Moores became Premier of Newfoundland following the 1972 provincial election
Newfoundland general election, 1972
The 37th Newfoundland general election was held on 24 March 1972 to elect members of the 36th General Assembly of Newfoundland, the eighth general election for the province of Newfoundland, Canada. It was won by the Progressive Conservative party.-Results:...
he named Murphy to Cabinet as social services minister.
Murphy held the seat of St. John's East
St. John's East (provincial electoral district)
St. John's East is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. As of 2011 there are 8,063 eligible voters living within the district....
from 1962 until his retirement in 1979.