About John Cobley
Lived 1872 – 1958 (aged 85). John Cobley was an Australian bowls player.
John Cobley (1872–1958), 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 James 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 John Cobley?
Australian lawn bowler
When was John Cobley born?
John Cobley was born on 7 September 1872 in Camberwell.
When did John Cobley die?
John Cobley died on 23 March 1958 in Parkes.
What was John Cobley's occupation?
John Cobley was a bowls player.
What nationality was John Cobley?
John Cobley was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Cobley. https://biography.guide/john-cobley/
MLA: "John Cobley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-cobley/.
Chicago: "John Cobley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-cobley/.
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