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

Early life

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

Politics

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.

Later life

Benson died in St Kilda, Melbourne on 25 July 1885.

References

1. ^ "Benson, Dr John Robinson". Retrieved 24 June 2015.
2. "John Robinson Benson (1836–1885)". Benson, John Robinson (1836–1885). National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. Retrieved 24 June 2015. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
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.

• Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
• Colony of Queensland people
• 1836 births
• 1885 deaths
• Politicians from Queensland
• 19th-century Australian politicians
• Irish emigrants to colonial Australia