In August 1884, Giblin resigned from the cabinet on account of failing health; on 7 February 1885 he accepted the position of puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Tasmania, and during the absence of the chief justice administered the government for a short period.
Giblin resigned from the cabinet on account of failing health; on 7 February 1885, and during the absence of the chief justice. This was in August 1884. This chief justice was administered the government for a short period. He accepted the position of puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Tasmania 7 February 1885.