John Cockle | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Warringah |
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In office 9 December 1961 – 3 August 1966 |
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Preceded by | Francis Bland |
Succeeded by | Edward St John |
Personal details | |
Born |
Harrington, Cumbria, England |
29 September 1908
Died | 3 August 1966 | (aged 57)
Nationality | English Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Occupation | Secretary, alderman |
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 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).