John Robinson Benson
Dr John Benson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Clermont | |
| In office 4 May 1870 – 6 September 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar de Satge |
| Succeeded by | Oscar de Satge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Robinson Benson 1836 Armagh, Ireland |
| Died | 25 July 1885 (aged 48-49) St Kilda, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Irish Australian |
| Spouse | Bertha D'Arcy (m.1866) |
| Relations | William Knox D'Arcy (brother-in-law) |
| Alma mater | Queen's University |
| Occupation | Physician |
John Robinson Benson (1836–1885) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Early life
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
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
Benson died in St Kilda, Melbourne on 25 July 1885.[1][4]
References
- ^ 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.