John Cockle

Politician

1908 – 1966

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Who was John Cockle?

John Simon Cockle was an Australian politician. Born in Harrington, England, he migrated as a child to Australia, where he attended Sydney Grammar School. He was secretary of the Australian Steamship Owners' Federation before serving in the military 1941-46 during World War II. He was an alderman on Sydney City Council from 1953-56. In 1961, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Warringah. He held the seat until his death in 1966.

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Born
Aug 29, 1908
Nationality
  • Australia
Died
Aug 3, 1966

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on July 23, 2013

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