John Simon Cockle (29 September 1908 – 3 August 1966) was an Australian politician. Born in Harrington, Cumbria, England, he migrated as a child to Australia, where he attended Sydney Church of England 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 to 1956. In 1961, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Warringah.[1] He held the seat until his death from a heart attack on 3 August 1966.[2] No by-election was held due to the upcoming federal election.[1]
John Cockle | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Warringah | |
| In office 9 December 1961 – 3 August 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Bland |
| Succeeded by | Edward St John |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Simon Cockle 29 September 1908 Harrington, Cumbria, England |
| Died | 3 August 1966 (aged 57) Mosman, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Secretary, alderman |
References
edit- ^ a b Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 31 May 2008.
- ^ "Liberal Member dies". The Canbera Times. 4 August 1966.
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