Murdoch W. Macauley | |
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| Alderman on the Edmonton City Council | |
| In office December 10, 1906 – August 6, 1907 | |
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| Born | August 30, 1864 Grand River, Nova Scotia |
| Died | August 8, 1925 (aged 60) Calgary, Alberta |
| Alma mater | Dalhousie University |
| Profession | Medical doctor |
Murdoch William MacAuley, usually known as M. W. MacAuley (August 30, 1864 – August 8, 1925) was a politician in Alberta, Canada and a municipal councillor in Edmonton.
Biography
editMacAuley was born in Inverness County, Nova Scotia on Cape Breton. He studied medicine at Dalhousie University, and worked as a surgeon in Halifax and practiced medicine in Pictou County for ten years before coming to Edmonton. He ran in the 1906 Edmonton election, and was elected to a one year term as alderman on Edmonton City Council by finishing fifth of twelve candidates. He resigned eight months into his term, on August 6, 1907, and did not re-enter politics thereafter.