James Hume Cook
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James Newton Haxton Hume Cook CMG (23 September 1866 – 8 August 1942) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1901 to 1910, after previously serving in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1894 to 1900. He was a member of the anti-socialist parties and served as a minister without portfolio under Alfred Deakin.
This British surname is barrelled, being made up of multiple names. It should be written as Hume Cook, not Cook.
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James Hume Cook | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Bourke | |
In office 29 March 1901 – 13 April 1910 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Frank Anstey |
Personal details | |
Born | (1866-11-24)24 November 1866 Kihikihi, New Zealand |
Died | 8 August 1942(1942-08-08) (aged 75) Brighton, Victoria |
Nationality | New Zealand Australian |
Political party | Protectionist (1901–09) Liberal (1909–10) |
Spouse | Nellie Maine |
Occupation | Estate agent |
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