Benjamin Bennett
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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]
[edit] References
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved on 2008-05-31.
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| Preceded by David Hall |
Member for Werriwa 1912 – 1913 |
Succeeded by Alfred Conroy |
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| NAME | Bennett, Benjamin Holland |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Australian politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1872 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Young, New South Wales |
| DATE OF DEATH | 12 July 1939 |
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