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Samuel Benjamin (1831–1905)

from Jewish Herald

The death of Mr. Samuel Benjamin, in his 74th year, took place on Saturday at his residence, "Waimea," Acland-street, St. Kilda. He arrived at Melbourne in 1852, and began business on the site of the Beehive Chambers, Elizabeth-street. He continued in business until 1880, when he engaged in financial pursuits. Mrs. Benjamin has survived her husband, and there is a family of seven daughters and three sons.

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'Benjamin, Samuel (1831–1905)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/benjamin-samuel-20136/text31226, accessed 29 November 2023.

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Birth

1831
London, Middlesex, England

Death

8 July, 1905 (aged ~ 74)
St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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