John Coumbe
John William Hurtle Coumbe AM (28 September 1916 – 9 February 1983) was an Australian politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Torrens from 1956 to 1977 for the Liberal and Country League and Liberal Party.[1] On 26 September 1969, Coumbe laid the millionth brick of the Strathmont Centre in what is now Oakden.
John Coumbe | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 2 March 1970 – 2 June 1970 | |
| Premier | Steele Hall |
| Preceded by | Joyce Steele |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Hudson |
| Minister for Works | |
| In office 17 April 1968 – 2 March 1970 | |
| Premier | Steele Hall |
| Preceded by | Cyril Hutchens |
| Succeeded by | Allan Rodda |
| Member for Torrens | |
| In office 3 March 1956 – 17 September 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Leo Travers |
| Succeeded by | Michael Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Coumbe 28 September 1916 Croydon, South Australia |
| Died | 9 February 1983 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Liberal & Country |
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Cyril Hutchens |
Minister for Works 1968 – 1970 |
Succeeded by Allan Rodda |
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