Mr John Cowan MLC | |
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| Member for Southern District | |
| Member of theSouth Australian Legislative Council | |
| In office May 26, 1949 (1949-05-26) – March 6, 1959 (1959-03-06) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1893-08-14)August 14, 1893 Murray Bridge, South Australia |
| Died | May 19, 1971(1971-05-19) (aged 77) Adelaide,South Australia |
| Political party | Liberal and Country League |
| Spouse | Florence Annie Maud Yates |
| Relations | Thomas Cowan (grandfather) James Cowan (great-uncle) John Cowan (father) |
| Children | 2 sons and 2 daughter |
| Residence(s) | Murray Bridge, South Australia |
| Alma mater | Prince Alfred College |
| Occupation | Farmer |
John Lancelot Cowan (14 August 1893 – 19 May 1971) served as one of the 4 members for the District of Southern Districts in theSouth Australian Legislative Council from 26 May 1949 to 28 February 1959.
Cowan who was born inMurray Bridge, South Australia, was the eldest son ofJohn Cowan, a pastoralist and parliamentarian, and his wife Elizabeth, née Jones. He was educated atPrince Alfred College and served in theFirst Australian Imperial Force.[1] In 1920, Cowan married Florence Yates.[2][3]
Cowan served as a councillor on theDistrict Council of Mobilong from 1927 to 1949, and was chairman of the council from 1932 to 1949.[4] He also served as the President of the Local Government Association of South Australia. In 1944, he unsuccessfully contested the House of Assembly seat ofMurray.[5] Cowan was elected unopposed to theLegislative Council on 26 May 1949,[6] and retired during his second term on 28 February 1959.[3][7][8]