About James Cobley
Lived 1877 – 1958 (aged 80). James Cobley was an Australian bowls player.
James Cobley (22 December 1877 – 17 April 1958) was an Australian lawn bowls international who competed in the 1950 British Empire Games.
Bowls career At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal in the fours event with his brother John Cobley, Len Knight and Charles Cordaiy.
He was the 1949 Australian National Bowls Championships rinks (fours) winner, bowling with the same trio and for the Parkes Bowls Club in New South Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Cobley?
Australian lawn bowler
When was James Cobley born?
James Cobley was born on 22 December 1877 in Shepparton.
When did James Cobley die?
James Cobley died on 17 April 1958 in Parkes.
What was James Cobley's occupation?
James Cobley was a bowls player.
What nationality was James Cobley?
James Cobley was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Cobley. https://biography.guide/james-cobley/
MLA: "James Cobley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-cobley/.
Chicago: "James Cobley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-cobley/.
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