About Jack Culpin
Lived 1927 – 2014 (aged 86). Jack Culpin was an Australian politician and trade unionist.
John Albert "Jack" Culpin (4 October 1927 – 2 September 2014) was an Australian politician.
Born in Collingwood to postal officer Albert Culpin and his wife Leura, he worked as an electrical fitter and was a shop steward with the Electrical Trades Union for twenty years. On 23 June 1951 he married June Marie Ballard (Deceased), with whom he had four sons Gary, Trevor, Rodney (Deceased) & Dale. In 1961 he was elected to Broadmeadows City Council, serving until 1978; he was mayor from 1965 to 1966. In 1976 he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the Labor member for Glenroy, shifting to Broadmeadows in 1985. He resigned from the Labor Party in 1988 and was defeated as an independent candidate.
Jack Culpin died in Melbourne on 2 September 2014.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Culpin?
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
When was Jack Culpin born?
Jack Culpin was born on 4 October 1927 in Collingwood.
When did Jack Culpin die?
Jack Culpin died on 2 September 2014.
What was Jack Culpin's occupation?
Jack Culpin was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was Jack Culpin?
Jack Culpin was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Culpin. https://biography.guide/jack-culpin/
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