About John Coughlan
Lived 1934 – 1991 (aged 56). John Coughlan was an Australian politician.
John Anthony Coughlan (6 November 1934 – 2 June 1991) was an Australian politician in Tasmania.
He was born in the Melbourne suburb of Chelsea. In 1975 he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as a Labor member for Braddon in a recount following Lloyd Costello's resignation. He was Chair of Committees from 1977 to 1979 and a minister from 1977 to 1980. In 1986 he was defeated.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Coughlan?
Australian politician
When was John Coughlan born?
John Coughlan was born on 6 November 1934 in Chelsea.
When did John Coughlan die?
John Coughlan died on 2 June 1991.
What was John Coughlan's occupation?
John Coughlan was a politician.
What nationality was John Coughlan?
John Coughlan was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Coughlan (politician)
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