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Sydney Albert Benson, 1863–1949
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Sydney Albert Benson was a lifelong Ryde resident, alderman, orchardist, and civic leader who served as Mayor of Ryde in 1907.
Benson was born in Ryde on 17 August 1863 and died there on 7 May 1949, spending virtually his entire life in the district. He was buried in Field of Mars Cemetery.
He came from the well-known Benson family, an early Ryde family associated with orcharding and landholding in the district. The family is linked with North Ryde orchards, local government service, and the property Warrellda
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First Name(s)Sydney AlbertSurnameBensonGender Male
Significant Dates
Date of Birth 17 August, 1863Place of BirthRyde, New South WalesDate of Death7 May, 1949Place of DeathRyde, New South WalesPlace of Burial/CremationField of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, New South Wales
RYDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY
Alderman11 December 1899–26 July 1912Mayor1907
FAMILY
Partner/SpouseEmmeline Marta Wicks
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KeywordMayorsSubjectsSydney Albert Benson, 1863-1949City council members--New South Wales--RydeMayors--New South Wales--RydeCollectionMayors : Ryde Municipality/City of RydeAldermen/Councillors
Sydney Albert Benson, 1863–1949. Ryde History Hub, accessed 02/10/2026, https://historyhub.ryde.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/8040