Benjamin was born on 2 September 1834 in London, the eldest son of Moses and Catherine. The family emigrated to Melbourne arriving on 29 December 1843. Once finished school, he joined his father and brother Elias in the family business of M Benjamin & Sons - merchants and importers. In 1857 Benjamin married Fanny, daughter…
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