John Willcock
John Willcock | |
|---|---|
Willcock in 1928 | |
| 15th Premier of Western Australia | |
| In office 20 August 1936 – 31 July 1945 | |
| Monarchs | Edward VIII George VI |
| Governor | James Mitchell (acting) |
| Preceded by | Philip Collier |
| Succeeded by | Frank Wise |
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 29 September 1917 – 15 March 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Elliott |
| Succeeded by | Edmund Hall |
| Constituency | Geraldton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 August 1879 Frogmore, New South Wales |
| Died | 7 July 1956 (aged 76) Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Nationality | British subject and Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse |
Sicily Ann Stone (m. 1907) |
| Profession | Train driver |
John Collings Willcock (9 August 1879 – 7 June 1956) was an Australian politician. He was the premier of Western Australia from 1936 to 1945, holding office as state leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP). He was a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1917 to 1947, representing the seat of Geraldton. Prior to entering politics he was a railways worker and train driver.