Reuben Cooper Reuben Cooper i(A128405 works by) (a.k.a. Jokupa; Jokubber)
Born: Established: 6 Feb 1898 Pine Creek, Batchelor - Katherine area, Top End, Northern Territory, ; Died: Ceased: 1942 Cobourg Peninsula, West Arnhem Land, Arnhem Land, Top End, Northern Territory,
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal
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BiographyHistory

Reuben Cooper was the son of Robert Joel Cooper who had a sawmill in Paru. Cooper was educated in Adelaide at a boarding school where he was recognised as a gifted sportsman. Upon his return to Darwin, Reubin Cooper was later selected to represent Australia at the Olympic Games but was barred from entering because of his Aboriginal heritage.

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