Hibbert Newton

Hibbert Newton

Hibbert Newton, a barrister and politician, was born in Ballyglen County, Wicklow, Ireland, in 1820. He graduated from Dublin University and was admitted to the Irish Bar in 1845.

He arrived in Melbourne in April, 1853. He was admitted to the Victorian Bar in 1854. He established a large practice in Melbourne Court. He retired many years before his death, owing to ill-health.

Hibbert Newton was MLA for South Bourke, 1859-1861, and was the Postmaster-General for one month in 1860. In 1865 he represented Mornington.

Bernadette Waldron writing in 1976 08 DTHS Newsletter

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Hibbert Newton

Born: 1820? (Ballinglen, County Wicklow)
Died: 30 May 1890 (East Malvern)
Parents: H. Newton, J. P., and Dorothea
Marriage: 1 Mar 1859 Oakleigh, Catherine Elizabeth Liddiard; 2s. 1d.
Occupation: Barrister
Religion: Church of England

Education: Trinity College, Dublin 

Career: Admitted Irish Bar 1845; arrived Melb. Apr 1853 and admitted Vic. Bar 1854; Postmaster General in 1860; had large practice in Melbourne County Court; retired owing to ill health many years before his death.;

http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/re-member/details/612-newton-hibbert

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