John Coumbe

John William Hurtle Coumbe AM (28 September 1916 – 9 February 1983) was an Australian politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Torrens from 1956 to 1977 for the Liberal and Country League and Liberal Party.^[1] On 26 September 1969, Coumbe laid the millionth brick of the Strathmont Centre in what is now Oakden.

The Honourable John Coumbe AM
Deputy Leader of the South Australian Liberal Party[a]
In office 19 March 1973 – 24 July 1975
Leader	Bruce Eastick
Preceded by	Robin Millhouse
Succeeded by	Roger Goldsworthy
Minister of Education
In office 2 March 1970 – 2 June 1970
Premier	Steele Hall
Preceded by	Joyce Steele
Succeeded by	Hugh Hudson
Minister for Works
In office 17 April 1968 – 2 March 1970
Premier	Steele Hall
Preceded by	Cyril Hutchens
Succeeded by	Allan Rodda
Member for Torrens
In office 3 March 1956 – 17 September 1977
Preceded by	Leo Travers
Succeeded by	Michael Wilson
Personal details
Born	John Coumbe (1916-09-28)28 September 1916 Croydon, South Australia
Died	9 February 1983(1983-02-09) (aged 66)
Political party	Liberal & Country