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Benjamin Bennett (politician)

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Benjamin Bennett
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Werriwa
In office
1 June 1912 – 23 April 1913
Preceded byDavid Hall
Succeeded byAlfred Conroy
Personal details
Born1872
Young, New South Wales
Died12 June 1939 (aged 66–67)
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
OccupationNewspaper editor

Benjamin Holland Bennett (1872 – 12 July 1939) was an Australian politician. Born in Young, New South Wales, he was educated at public schools before becoming the manager and editor of the family-run newspaper in Young. In 1912, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives in the by-election that followed the resignation of member for Werriwa David Hall; Bennett represented the Labor Party. However, he retired before the federal election of the next year, becoming a public servant in Sydney. Bennett died in 1939.[1]

References

  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 31 May 2008.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Werriwa
1912 – 1913
Succeeded by