About William Cole
Lived 1926 – 2019 (aged 92). William Cole was an Australian civil servant and statistician.
Sir Robert William Cole (16 September 1926 – 8 January 2019) was a senior Australian public servant. He held secretary-level positions in four departments or agencies during the Fraser government and Hawke government years.
Background Cole was born in 1926 in Melbourne. His parents were James Cole and Rita Tassie. He had two younger siblings, Geoff and Barbara.
After graduating, Cole briefly worked in the Department of Supply, and then in 1952 moved to Canberra to work as a research officer in the Department of the Treasury.
Marriage He met his wife Margaret Martin in Canberra; they were married in November 1956.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Cole?
Australian public servant, born 1926 (1926–2019)
When was William Cole born?
William Cole was born on 16 September 1926 in Melbourne.
When did William Cole die?
William Cole died on 8 January 2019 in Perth.
What was William Cole's occupation?
William Cole was a civil servant and statistician.
What nationality was William Cole?
William Cole was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Cole (public servant)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Cole. https://biography.guide/william-cole-civil-servant/
MLA: "William Cole." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-cole-civil-servant/.
Chicago: "William Cole." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-cole-civil-servant/.
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