Jabez Coon
| Jabez Coon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Batman | |
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In office 12 December 1906 – 13 April 1910 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Henry Beard |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1869 Maldon, Victoria |
| Died | 15 April 1935 (aged 65–66) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Protectionist Party |
| Occupation | Goldminer, boot merchant |
Jabez Coon (1869 – 15 April 1935) was an Australian politician. Born in Maldon, Victoria, he received a primary education before becoming a goldminer and then a boot merchant in Melbourne. In 1906, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Protectionist member for the new seat of Batman. He held the seat until his defeat in 1910 by a Labor candidate. Coon died in 1935.[1] He is the father-in-law of Gilbert Chandler, member of the Victorian Legislative Council and Minister for Agriculture in the Bolte Ministry from 1955-1973.
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New seat |
Member for Batman 1906 – 1910 |
Succeeded by Henry Beard |
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