| Constituency am 1 | Burdekin |
|---|---|
| Assembly 1 | Queensland Legislative |
| Term start 1 | 29 April 1950 |
| Term end 1 | 17 May 1969 |
| Predecessor 1 | New seat |
| Successor 1 | Val Bird |
| Birth date | 13 July 1897 |
| Birth place | Ravenswood, Queensland, Australia |
| Death date | 29 August 1969 (aged 72) |
| Death place | Ayr, Queensland, Australia |
| Birth name | Arthur Coburn |
| Spouse | Mildred Gist (m.1926) |
| Party | Independent |
| Occupation | School Teacher |
Arthur Coburn (13 July 1897 – 29 August 1969) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Biography
Coburn was born in Ravenswood, Queensland, the son of William Coburn and his wife Sarah Ann (née Wood). After receiving his education at Ravenswood State School he embarked on a career as a school teacher which took him across Queensland as he was transferred between schools.[1]
On 29 December 1926 Coburn married Mildred Gist[1] (died 1985).[2] Coburn died at Ayr in August 1969.[1]
Public career
After twice competing unsuccessfully for the seat of Mundingburra at the 1944[3] and 1947[4] state elections, Coburn won the new seat of Burdekin at the 1950 Queensland state election.[5] He went on to represent the electorate for 19 years, retiring from parliament in 1969.[1] For his entire time in state politics, Coburn sat as an independent.[1]
Coburn was President of the Queensland Teachers Union (Lower Burdekin Branch), founder of the Methodist Eisteddfod Movement in 1931 and Chairman of the Ayr Hospital Board. He was also a Past Master of the Fuller Masonic Lodge, an Office bearer of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a representative of the local Temperance League.[1]
References
- ^ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ Family history research — Queensland Government births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ "HOW STATE VOTED FOR NEW PARLIAMENT". The Courier-mail. No. 3310. 17 April 1944. p. 4. Retrieved 9 May 2016. – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "How State Voted For New Parliament". The Courier-mail. No. 3258. 5 May 1947. p. 6. Retrieved 9 May 2016. – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "LATEST POLL FIGURES". The Courier-mail. No. 4189. 1 May 1950. p. 4. Retrieved 9 May 2016. – via National Library of Australia.