Arthur Fenton

Arthur Benjamin Fenton (21 October 1882 – 13 June 1962) was an Australian politician.

For the Australian cricketer, see Arthur Fenton (cricketer).

He was born in Wynyard, Tasmania, the son of Charles Fenton, a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly. In 1933 he was elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council as the independent member for Russell. He served until his retirement in 1957, whereupon he was succeeded by his nephew, also named Charles. He died in Devonport in 1962.[1]

References
  1. Parliament of Tasmania (2005). "Fenton, Arthur Benjamin". The Parliament of Tasmania from 1856. Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
Tasmanian Legislative Council
Preceded by
Frank Edwards		 Member for Russell
1933–1957		 Succeeded by
Charles Fenton


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