History Resources - Members of Parliament
John Anthony Coughlan
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Surname: COUGHLAN
Given Names: John Anthony
Title and Honours: Mr
Qualifications:
Date and Place of Birth: 6 November 1934 - Chelsea, Victoria
Date of Death: 2 June 1991
House of Assembly: 16 May 1975
Electorate: Braddon (Darwin)
Party: ALP
Positions Held: Chair Committees 1977-79; Minister 1977-80
Date of Departure 8 February 1986
Reason for Departure: Defeated.
Comments:
First elected by recount on resignation of Lloyd Costello.
House of Assembly Long Room Picture: 604