Thomas Cockburn-Campbell Thomas Cockburn-Campbell i(A124770 works by) (a.k.a. Sir Thomas Cockburn-Campbell)
Born: Established: 1845 Exeter, Devon (County),
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 1892 Perth, Western Australia,
Gender: Male
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Western Australian journalist and legislator. In 1879 Cockburn-Campbell became half owner (with Charles Harper) and editor of the West Australian newspaper, the latter postition held until 1887. He continued as a political writer for four years until, after responsible government was proclaimed in 1890, he was appointed to the Legislative Council and gave up his journalism. Cockburn-Campbell was interested in the arts and he was president of the Perth Amateur Operatic Society and a minor composer.

Source: O. K. Battye, 'Cockburn-Campbell, Sir Thomas (1845 - 1892)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 3, Melbourne University Press, 1969, pp 434-435.

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