John Robinson Benson
| Dr John Benson | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Clermont |
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In office 4 May 1870 – 6 September 1870 |
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| Preceded by | Oscar de Satge |
| Succeeded by | Oscar de Satge |
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| Born |
John Robinson Benson 1836 Armagh, Ireland |
| Died | 25 July 1885 (aged 48-49) St Kilda, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Irish Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Bertha D'Arcy (m.1866) |
| Relations | William Knox D'Arcy (brother-in-law) |
| Alma mater | Queen's University |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Religion | Church of England |
John Robinson Benson (1836–1885) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Benson was born 1836 in Armagh, Ireland. After attending Queen's University, Ontario Benson migrated to Queensland and established a medical practice in 1867.
Benson represented the electoral district of Clermont from 4 May 1870 to 6 September 1870. 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.
Benson died in St Kilda, Melbourne on 25 July 1885.
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