MAYORAL ELECTION.

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 650, 30 April 1929, Page 7

MAYORAL ELECTION.

■ Born in Auckland, son of one of our oldest pioneers. Captain Joseph Murray, educated at City -East School, under the headmastership of the late Henry Worthington. Mr. Murray served his apprenticeship in Auckland, and while thus engaged acted as secretary for the Trade Union to which he belonged, and was also elected president. Mr. Murraystarted out in business for himself at an early age. Shortly after his advent into business he was elected secretary of the Boot and Shoe Manufacturers* Federation, and after holding that position for four years he was elected to the position of president. Resigning that position, he was again elected president just prior to the Great War. This position he held for four years, and was mainly instrumental in formulating a scheme to keep the wheels of industry going, which thus enabled it to contribute one-sixth of its male labour for war service, although the industry was classified as an essential industry. Was directly instrumental in evolving a standard of footwear for the whole of our troops, and they were recognised to be the best-shod soldiers that went to the front. Mr. Murray was managing director of the Murray Shoe Company for 28 years. The success of that firm is only too well known to need any comment. During Mr. Murray’s business activities he found time to devote to public affairs. He was a member of the Grey Lynn Borough Council for eight years, and also occupied the position of Mayor. Was a member of the Auckland Harbour Board for two years. Since last election has represented the electors of Auckland on the Auckland City Council. His activities in that connection are well known to the citizens of this city. Mr. Murray has had opportunity of observing and gained much knowledge in business and municipal actij vities during his many visits to New : South Wales and Queensland, and of I recent date made an extended tour ; through America and Canada. ! Mr. Murray is now, at the request ! of a large circle of the electors, offerj ing his services as Mayor of this, his I native city, to which he owes so much ! and which he desires to see prosper I under sound administration.