Benjamin James Pearsall (1 December 1878 – 18 January 1951) was an Australian politician. He was born in

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, then known as Clarence Plains. In 1928 he was elected to the

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as an

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member for

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. He was defeated in 1931 but re-elected in 1934, being defeated for a second time in 1937. His son

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and grandson Geoff later served as

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members of the House, with Thomas also serving in the

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References

1878 births 1951 deaths Independent members of the Parliament of Tasmania Members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly {{Australia-Independent-politician-stub