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| George Coghill | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1957 |
| Burial place | Springvale Crematorium[1] |
| Residence | 17 Monomeath Avenue, Canterbury[2] |
| Occupation | Estate agent |
| Spouse(s) | Enid Una Jane Coghill[2] |
| Children | E. H. Coghill, G. K. Coghill, Una Phillips[2] |
| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives | Steward Coghill (brother), David Coghill (brother), Donald James Coghill (brother)[3] |
George Coghill was a prominent resident of Canterbury in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He ran the highly successful Mortin & Coghill and Coghill & Haughton real estate agencies and was a councillor on Camberwell Council for four years.[4][5]
Life
Born in country Victoria, he attended Echuca Grammar School as a child.[3]
World War One
He was reported to have been involved in many activities to support the war effort during World War One, including with the Canterbury Soldiers' Memorial Institute.[6]
Career
Politics
Coghill was first elected to Camberwell Council for North Ward in 1918 at the behest of several residents. He defeated the only other candidate, Frederick E. Clutterbuck, by 122 votes to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of long-serving councillor William McBeath.[7]
1921 election
Lost his seat on recount in 1921 by only 20 votes.[8]
Death
Legacy
References
- ↑ Springvale Botanical Cemetery. Deceased Search - George Coghill. https://sbc.smct.org.au/deceasedsearch/result/220858, accessed: 1 October 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Age. Obituary - Mrs. E. U. J. Coghill. 1 October 1946. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204940082, accessed: 1 October 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Riverine Herald. Obituary - Elizabeth Matilda Coghill. 20 September 1927. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/114438382, accessed: 1 October 2016
- ↑ Box Hill Reporter. Morton and Coghill Dissolve Partnership. 9 September 1910. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/89698231, accessed: 1 October 2016
- ↑ Camberwell and Hawthorn Advertiser. 'Camberwell North Ward Election'. 2 August 1918, pg.4. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/153610875, accessed: 3 July 2016
- ↑ Hawthorn, Kew and Camberwell Citizen. Municipal Elections. 9 August 1918. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/89322908, accessed: 1 October 2016
- ↑ Box Hill Reporter. Camberwell North Ward Election. 30 August 1918. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/75170468, accessed: 1 October 2016
- ↑ The Argus. 'Camberwell Recount - Mayor Loses his Seat'. 13 September 1921, pg.7. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4656853, accessed: 2 July 2016