Sir G. R. Dibbs.
Sir G. R. Dibbs, the Premier of New Pouth Wales, tendered his resignation as a member of the House to the Speaker on Wednesday evening, explaining that he was compelled to take this step for financial reasons.
Mr Barton, in moving that the seat (Murrumbidgee) be declared,, vacant, stated that Sir G. R. Dibb3 had not been allowed time to satisfy a judgment which had been obtained against him, consequently he and filed his schedule -.in'- order to protect his other creditors. He announced that Sir George would continu? to act as Premier, and would seek re election for Murrumbidgee as soon as the necessary formalties were arranged.
Sir Henry Parkes and Mr G. H. Reid expressed sympathy with the Premier in the position in. which he was situated.
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Manawatu Herald, 25 March 1893, Page 2
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