John Gilruth | |
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John Gilruth 1912 | |
| Born | 17 February 1871 Auchmithie, Scotland |
| Died | 4 March 1937 (aged 66) South Yarra, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | veterinary scientist |
| Known for | Administrator of the Northern Territory from 1912 to 1918 |
John Anderson Gilruth FRSE (17 February 1871 – 4 March 1937) was a Scottish-Australian veterinary scientist and administrator. He is particularly noted for being Administrator of the Northern Territory from 1912 to 1918, when he was recalled after an angry mob demanded that he resign. This incident is known as the Darwin Rebellion.