Jenkin Coles | |
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4th Leader of the Opposition (SA) | |
In office 1886–1886 | |
Preceded by | John Downer |
Succeeded by | Thomas Playford II |
Personal details | |
Born | 19 January 1843 |
Died | 6 December 1911 |
Political party | National Defence League (1892–99) |
Sir Jenkin Coles KCMG (19 January 1843 – 6 December 1911) was a South Australian politician. He was a member of the South Australian House of Assembly from 1875 to 1878 and 1881 to 1911, representing the electorates of Light (1875–78, 1881–1902) and Wooroora (1902–1911). He was Leader of the Opposition from 1886 to 1887 and later served as Speaker of the House of Assembly from 1890 to 1911.