Adrian Gibson
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Adrian Gibson OAM |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Denison |
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In office 15 February 1964 – 29 September 1969 |
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| Preceded by | Athol Townley |
| Succeeded by | Robert Solomon |
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3 November 1935 Hobart, Tasmania |
| Died | 30 April 2015 (aged 79) Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
| Occupation | Barrister |
Adrian Gibson OAM (3 November 1935 – 30 April 2015) was an 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.
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 resided in Armadale, Victoria. Gibson died on 30 April 2015.
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