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Town of Claremont Museum > Records

GRIBBLE, EDWARD WILLIAM VINE CR.

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1922 - 1924

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B/W Bust portrait photograph of Mr Edward William Vine Gribble. Image shows a solemn and mature man, mostly bald with white receding hair and a full moustache. He is wearing a stiff stand up collar, with partial wings, a dark tie and a dark jacket. He is mostly in shadow. Printed beneath [GRIBBLE 1922-24].

Historical information

Edward William Vine Gribble was born in Ballarat. He married Martha Emma Brown
in Victoria in 1888. The couple had two daughters Eva Mary Alice and Ruth Thompson

Gribble was a Town Clerk in Boulder for over 20 years before becomming the Town Clerk and Engineer for Claremont in 1922 to 1924. Gribble lived at 32 Reserve Street, Claremont.

Mr Gribble was a foundation member and chairman for many years of the Boulder Liedertafel, and a founder of the Boulder Bowling Club. Gribble was keenIy interested in all sport, and during his short residence in Claremont was an active and enthusiastic member of the local bowling club.

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Sunday, 8 February, 2026

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