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Jim Cope was born on 26 November, 1907 in Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, is an Australian politician. Discover Jim Cope's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?
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| Occupation |
Glassworker |
| Age |
91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
26 November 1907 |
| Birthday |
26 November |
| Birthplace |
Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia |
| Date of death |
3 February, 1999 |
| Died Place |
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Jim Cope Height, Weight & Measurements
At 91 years old, Jim Cope height not available right now. We will update Jim Cope's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Jim Cope's Wife?
His wife is Myrtle Hurst (m. 1932)
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| Wife |
Myrtle Hurst (m. 1932) |
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Jim Cope Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jim Cope worth at the age of 91 years old? Jim Cope’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Australia. We have estimated Jim Cope's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
James Francis Cope (26 November 1907 – 3 February 1999) was an Australian politician.
Cope was born 26 November 1907 in Surry Hills, New South Wales.
He was the youngest of five sons born to Martha (née Ellem) and George Eugene Cope.
His father worked as a compositor and was a "strong supporter of the Australian Labor Party".
Cope attended Crown Street Public School and Bourke Street Public School.
He left school after two years of secondary education and began working as a messenger boy.
He later worked as a machinist at the Randwick Tramway Workshops, but was retrenched during the Great Depression and relied on the dole for three years.
He also worked part-time as a cricket umpire and billiard marker.
During World War II, Cope worked for Amalgamated Wireless Valve making glass tubes for use in radar.
After the war's end, he manufactured glass for laboratories.
Cope joined the ALP in 1930 and became president of its Redfern branch.
He was elected to the Redfern Municipal Council in 1948.
He served as federal treasurer of the Australian Glass Workers' Union from 1952 to 1955.
He was a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and served in the House of Representatives from 1955 to 1975.
Following the death of the incumbent Labor MP Tom Sheehan, Cope was elected to the House of Representatives at the 1955 Cook by-election.
His seat was abolished in a redistribution, but he switched to Watson at the 1955 federal election.
He held Watson until its abolition in 1969, when he transferred to the new seat of Sydney.
He was Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1973 to 1975, resigning abruptly in dramatic circumstances when he came into conflict with Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.
On 27 February 1973, Cope was appointed the first Labor Speaker of the House since 1950.
On 27 February 1975, the second anniversary of his election as speaker, he resigned after the Whitlam government refused to support him when he named Clyde Cameron, a government minister.
Cope retired from parliament at the double dissolution election of 11 November 1975.
In the New Year's Honours of 1978, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG), for his services to the parliament.
