About John Coumbe
Lived 1916 – 1983 (aged 66). John Coumbe was an Australian politician.
John William Hurtle Coumbe (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. On 26 September 1969, Coumbe laid the millionth brick of the Strathmont Centre in what is now Oakden.
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Who was John Coumbe?
Australian politician
When was John Coumbe born?
John Coumbe was born on 28 September 1916 in Croydon.
When did John Coumbe die?
John Coumbe died on 9 February 1983.
What was John Coumbe's occupation?
John Coumbe was a politician.
What nationality was John Coumbe?
John Coumbe was Australian.
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