Thomas Reibey

Thomas Reibey (24 September 1821 – 10 February 1912) was an Australian politician and Premier of Tasmania from 20 July 1876 until 9 August 1877.

[2] He was joined on the voyage by another cleric from northern Tasmania, the Reverend John Fereday (1813-1871) of George Town.

When archdeacon Reibey conducted divine service here on Sunday, 23 March 1862, he had a congregation of over sixty people.

[4] Reibey entered the Tasmanian House of Assembly as member for Westbury in 1874 and continued to represent it for 29 years.

He was again leader of the opposition from August 1877 to December 1878 when he became colonial secretary in the William Crowther ministry until October 1879.

Four years later Reibey retired from politics and confined his interests to country pursuits for the remainder of his long life.