About Edward Giles
Lived 1882 – 1946 (aged 64). Edward Giles was an Australian and British politician, farmer and municipal clerk.
Edward Hollingworth Giles (5 April 1882 – 21 July 1946) was an Australian politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Yorke Peninsula from 1926 to 1933 for the Liberal Federation and the Liberal and Country League.
Giles had been a farmer at Yorketown. He had been selected as clerk of the District Council of Melville at 19 and held the role for 18 years, after which he became council chairman.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Giles?
Australian politician
When was Edward Giles born?
Edward Giles was born on 5 April 1882 in Yorketown.
When did Edward Giles die?
Edward Giles died on 21 July 1946.
What was Edward Giles's occupation?
Edward Giles was a politician, farmer and municipal clerk.
What nationality was Edward Giles?
Edward Giles was Australian and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Giles (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Giles. https://biography.guide/edward-giles-politician/
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