Malcolm Murray, 12th Earl of Dunmore facts for kids
Malcolm Kenneth Murray, the 12th Earl of Dunmore, is an important figure from Australia with Scottish roots. He was born in Launceston, Tasmania, on September 17, 1946. He holds a special title called the Earl of Dunmore. He also has other titles like Viscount of Fincastle.
He became the Earl of Dunmore in 1995 after his father, the 11th Earl, passed away. This title first came to Australia when his uncle, the 9th Earl, moved to Tasmania in 1942. In 1998, he visited his family's old home in Airth, Scotland. There, he planted a tree near a famous building called the Dunmore Pineapple.
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What He Does
Malcolm Murray gave one speech in the House of Lords in the United Kingdom. This happened on November 25, 1998. Less than a year later, a new law called the House of Lords Act 1999 changed things. This law meant he no longer had an automatic right to be a member of the House of Lords.
His Career and Community Roles
Murray studied at Launceston College, Tasmania. He later worked as an Electrical Technical Officer. He worked for Airservices Australia, helping with air traffic. He also worked as an airport technician in Devonport, Tasmania. In 2013, he helped lead a big family gathering for Clan Murray in Dunedin, New Zealand.
He is a very active member of the Clan Murray community in Australia. He is the High Commissioner for Clan Murray in Australia. He also supports many other groups. These include the Scottish Australian Heritage Council and the Australia Day Council (Victoria). He is also a patron for several Scottish and Australian societies and pipe bands.
His Involvement with Freemasonry
Malcolm Murray is also an active Freemason. Freemasonry is one of the oldest social and charitable organizations in the world. He has been a leader, called a Past Master, in several lodges in Tasmania and Victoria. A lodge is a local group of Freemasons.
In 2018, he became the first leader of a new lodge. This lodge was named 'Earl of Dunmore Lodge Number 1686'. It is special because it follows old Scottish traditions.
His Family Life
Malcolm Murray married Joy Partridge in 1970. They adopted two children, Leigh and Elisa. Sadly, the Countess of Dunmore, Joy, passed away on August 4, 2015.
