Dr Edward Giblin | |
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.tif.jpg.webp) Giblin c. 1894 | |
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for South Hobart | |
| In office 22 May 1891 – 19 December 1893 | |
| Preceded by | William Belbin |
| Succeeded by | John Bradley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Owen Giblin 23 November 1849 Claremont, Van Diemen's Land |
| Died | 27 December 1895 (aged 46) Launceston, Tasmania |
| Relations | William Giblin (uncle) |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Occupation | Doctor |
Edward Owen Giblin MRCS (23 November 1849 – 27 December 1895) was an Australian medical doctor and politician.
Giblin was born in Claremont in Tasmania in 1849.[1] He was a nephew of Tasmanian premier William Giblin and a member of the Giblin family.[2] He graduated MBBS from the University of Glasgow in 1876 and proceeded to MD in 1878. After returning to Tasmania he was an honorary medical officer at Hobart General Hospital, a member of the court of medical examiners, and medical officer of health for the Hobart Corporation. He also served on the council of the University of Tasmania and was surgeon-major in the Tasmanian Rifle Regiment.[3]
In 1891 Giblin was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly, representing the seat of South Hobart. He served until his defeat in 1893.[1] He died in Launceston of sunstroke on 27 December 1895, aged 46.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Edward Owen Giblin". Members of the Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ↑ "Fatal sunstroke in Tasmania". The Age. 28 December 1895.
- 1 2 "Death of Dr. Giblin". The Mercury. Hobart. 28 December 1895.