Charles Frederick John Gilby (13 December 1900 – 8 June 1985) was a New Zealand rower who competed at the

1930 British Empire Games The 1930 British Empire Games were the inaugural edition of what now is known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, Ontario, from 16 to 23 August 1930. The games were organized by ''Hamilton Spectator'' sportswriter Bobby Robinso ...

Early life and family

Born on 13 December 1900, Gilby was the son of Charles Horace Gilby, who was principal of Christchurch Commercial College, and his second wife, Gertrude Hilda Gilby (née Johnston). He was educated at Christ's College from 1911 to 1917, and went on to work initially as a mechanical engineer at the Christchurh firm of P. and D. Duncan. On 2 October 1933, he married Gwendolyn Hill at St Mary's Anglican Church, Levin.

Rowing

A member of the Canterbury Rowing Club, Gilby represented New Zealand at the

in Hamilton, Ontario. He was a member of the men's eight that won the silver medal, finishing three-quarters of a length behind the victorious English crew.

Death

Gilby died on 8 June 1985, and was buried at Hautapu Cemetery, Cambridge.

References

1900 births 1985 deaths Rowers from Christchurch People educated at Christ's College, Christchurch New Zealand male rowers Rowers at the 1930 British Empire Games Commonwealth Games silver medallists for New Zealand Commonwealth Games medallists in rowing Burials at Hautapu Cemetery 20th-century New Zealand people Medallists at the 1930 British Empire Games {{NewZealand-rowing-bio-stub