Adrian Gibson

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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 (1935-11-03) 3 November 1935 (age 88)
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 an Australian retired 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.

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Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Denison
1964 – 1969
Succeeded by
Robert Solomon

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