John Cockle

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John Cockle
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 (1908-08-29)29 August 1908
Harrington, England
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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, 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).[1]

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Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Warringah
1961 – 1966
Succeeded by
Edward St. John


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