John Simon Cockle (29 September 1908 – 3 August 1966) was an Australian politician. Born in Harrington, Cumbria,

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, he migrated as a child to Australia, where he attended

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. He was secretary of the Australian Steamship Owners' Federation before serving in the military 1941–46 during

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. He was an alderman on Sydney City Council from 1953 to 1956. In 1961, he was elected to the

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as the

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member for

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. He held the seat until his death in 1966 (no by-election was held due to the upcoming

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Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Warringah Members of the Australian House of Representatives 1908 births 1966 deaths British emigrants to Australia Place of death missing 20th-century Australian politicians People from Harrington, Cumbria People educated at Sydney Church of England Grammar School {{Australia-Liberal-politician-stub