John Cockle

John Cockle

John Simon Cockle (29 September 1908 – 3 August 1966) 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 (no by-election was held due to the upcoming federal election).cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-05-31]

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NAME = Cockle, John Simon
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH = 29 September 1908
PLACE OF BIRTH = Harrington, England
DATE OF DEATH = 3 August 1966
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