Richard Hibbs
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Richard Hibbs was a farmer, journalist and political figure in Newfoundland
. He represented Fogo
from 1919 to 1923 and from 1924 to 1932 and Trinity Bay
in 1923 as a member of the Fishermen's Protective Union
.
He was born in Riverdale, Kelligrews and was educated there. He organized a Farmer's Protective Association in 1912, later becoming active in the Fishermen's Protective Union. Hibbs was a reporter for the Evening Advocate, editor for the Morning Advocate and was business manager for the Union Publishing Company from 1916 to 1924. During his time in the assembly, he served as editor of Hansard. He was a member of the Executive Council, serving as Minister of Public Works in 1923. Hibbs also held the Public Works portfolio, no longer a cabinet post, from 1928 to 1932. In 1924, he became publisher of the Daily Globe. Hibbs was editor of Who's Who in and from Newfoundland in 1927, 1930 and 1937. After he retired from politics, he was superintendent for the penitentiary at St. John's
and a commissioner in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
. He died in Kelligrews in 1940.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. He represented Fogo
Fogo, Newfoundland and Labrador
Fogo is an outport town on Fogo Island, Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.-History:The largest community on the island, the town may also be the location of the island's first permanent settlement, which took place in the early 18th century, though it is unknown...
from 1919 to 1923 and from 1924 to 1932 and Trinity Bay
Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Trinity Bay is a large bay on the northeastern coast of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.Major fishing communities include Trinity and Heart's Content.-Industry:...
in 1923 as a member of the Fishermen's Protective Union
Fishermen's Protective Union
The Fishermen's Protective Union was a workers' organization and political party in the Dominion of Newfoundland...
.
He was born in Riverdale, Kelligrews and was educated there. He organized a Farmer's Protective Association in 1912, later becoming active in the Fishermen's Protective Union. Hibbs was a reporter for the Evening Advocate, editor for the Morning Advocate and was business manager for the Union Publishing Company from 1916 to 1924. During his time in the assembly, he served as editor of Hansard. He was a member of the Executive Council, serving as Minister of Public Works in 1923. Hibbs also held the Public Works portfolio, no longer a cabinet post, from 1928 to 1932. In 1924, he became publisher of the Daily Globe. Hibbs was editor of Who's Who in and from Newfoundland in 1927, 1930 and 1937. After he retired from politics, he was superintendent for the penitentiary at St. John's
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
and a commissioner in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador is the superior court for the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has jurisdiction to hear appeals in both criminal and civil matters from the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador ,...
. He died in Kelligrews in 1940.