Edward Giblin Explained

Dr Edward Giblin
Office:Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for South Hobart
Term Start:22 May 1891
Term End:19 December 1893
Predecessor:William Belbin
Successor:John Bradley
Alongside:Andrew Inglis Clark
Birthname:Edward Owen Giblin
Birth Date:1849 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Claremont, Van Diemen's Land
Death Place: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]

Notes and References

  1. gibline225 . Edward Owen Giblin . 26 July 2022.
  2. News: Fatal sunstroke in Tasmania. 28 December 1895. The Age.
  3. News: Death of Dr. Giblin. The Mercury. Hobart. 28 December 1895.