George Dibbs, Australian politician, 10th Premier of New South Wales (b. 1834)
Sir George Richard Dibbs KCMG (12 October 1834 – 5 August 1904) was an Australian politician who was Premier of New South Wales on three occasions.
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1904Aug, 5
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