Mark Cohen (journalist)

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Mark Cohen (26 November 1849 – 3 March 1928) was a New Zealand journalist, newspaper editor, educationalist and social reformer. He was born in London, England on 26 November 1849.[1]

He was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council from 25 June 1920 to 24 June 1927; and 25 June 1927 to 3 March 1928, when he died. He was appointed by the Reform Government.[2]

He was from Dunedin and Otago. He died at Auckland, where he was staying with his youngest daughter after his wife died.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Griffiths, George. "Mark Cohen". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 151. OCLC 154283103.