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Dr John Benson
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Clermont
In office
4 May 1870 – 6 September 1870
Preceded byOscar de Satge
Succeeded byOscar de Satge
Personal details
Born

John Robinson Benson


1836
Armagh, Ireland
Died25 July 1885 (aged 48-49)
St Kilda, Victoria, Australia
NationalityIrish Australian
SpouseBertha D'Arcy (m.1866)
RelationsWilliam Knox D'Arcy (brother-in-law)
Alma materQueen's University
OccupationPhysician

John Robinson Benson (1836–1885) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Early life

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Benson was born 1836 in Armagh, Ireland.[1] After attending Queen's University, Ontario Benson migrated to Queensland and established a medical practice in 1867.[2]

Politics

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Benson represented the electoral district of Clermont from 4 May 1870 to 6 September 1870.[1] Benson was critical of the existing Legislative Assembly, advocated for separation of North Queensland from the rest of the state, and reform of the Land Act, Immigration Act and Pastoral Leases Act.[3]

Later life

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Benson died in St Kilda, Melbourne on 25 July 1885.[1][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Benson, Dr John Robinson". Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  • ^ "Benson, John Robinson (1836–1885)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  • ^ "NOMINATION AT CLERMONT". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908). Qld.: National Library of Australia. 12 May 1870. p. 3. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  • ^ "LOCAL NEWS". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947). Qld.: National Library of Australia. 29 July 1885. p. 2. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  • Parliament of Queensland
    Preceded by

    Oscar de Satge

    Member for Clermont
    1870
    Succeeded by

    Oscar de Satge


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