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Sep 29, 1908 Harrington, England, United Kingdom Died on 03 Aug 1966 (aged 57)
Australian politician
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About John Cockle
- 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 1953–56.
- 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).
