Adrian Gibson
| Adrian Gibson OAM | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Denison | |
| In office 15 February 1964 – 29 September 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Athol Townley |
| Succeeded by | Robert Solomon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 November 1935 Hobart, Tasmania |
| Died | 30 April 2015 Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
| Occupation | Barrister |
Adrian Gibson OAM (born 3 November 1935) is a retired Australian politician. Born in Hobart, Tasmania, he was educated there at Hutchins School and at the University of Tasmania where he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in 1959. He became a barrister in 1959, as well as a company director and grazier. In 1964, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as a member of the Liberal Party, winning a by-election for the seat of Denison. He held the seat until his retirement in 1969.[1]
Gibson was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) on Australia Day, 2014, 'for service to the arts, to agriculture, and to the Parliament of Australia'. He currently resides in Armadale, Victoria.
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 6 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Athol Townley |
Member for Denison 1964 – 1969 |
Succeeded by Robert Solomon |