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(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.^[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

1. "Benson, Dr John Robinson". Retrieved 24 June 2015.
2. "Benson, John Robinson (1836–1885)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
3. "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.
4. "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.