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unusual facts about James Murdock


James Murdock

While Minister of Labour in 1923, Murdock was embroiled in controversy after he withdrew funds from the Home Bank a day or two before its collapse based on information he obtained as a member of the Cabinet.


Edward Guss Porter

He resigned from parliament in 1924 in order to force a by-election as a protest against Murdock-Home Bank but was defeated.


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