year. Cole stated that his candidacy was "an endeavour to bring some sense and stability to Government administration" but was unsuccessful, and Drakeford retained the seat. Cole subsequently served as a director with Pacific Insurance and Guinea Airways. He died in Melbourne of chronic respiratory disease on 14 February 1966. Survived by his wife and four children, he was buried in Camperdown Cemetery, Victoria, following a funeral at RAAF Base Laverton. Cole Street and the Cole Street Conservation Precinct at Point Cook Base, RAAF Williams, are named for Adrian Cole. His decorations were held by the Naval and Military Club, Melbourne, where he had been a long-standing member. In July 2009, following the club's dissolution, the medals were to be auctioned along with other memorabilia. This action was challenged by Cole's family, who argued that his decorations were only on loan to the club, and should be donated to the Australian War Memorial (AWM). As the Supreme Court of Victoria deliberated on the case, the parties involved negotiated a settlement whereby Cole's medals were transferred to the AWM. Notes References |- |- 1895 births 1966 deaths Australian Army officers Australian Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Australian Companions of the Distinguished Service Order Australian recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) Australian recipients of the Military Cross Australian World War I flying aces Military personnel from Melbourne People educated at Geelong Grammar School Royal Australian Air Force air marshals of World War II Graduates of the Royal College of Defence Studies People educated at Melbourne Grammar School People from Glen Iris, Victoria