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 hospitably entertained by him. Came to South Australia in 1866; was appointed orderly to Governor Daly, and held a similar office to succeeding Governors till December 1879, when he left to take the position of keeper of the Government Offices in Adelaide. During the visit of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh Mr. Benson was his orderly, and attended him during his stay in the colony. On the Duke's leaving, Mr. Benson received his thanks and those of his suite for the manner in which he had performed his duties.

George McEwin, J.P., ORN in Scotland in 1815; arrived in South Australia by the ship "Delhi," in 1839; died at Glen Ewin, Houghton, August 8, 1885. He settled at Glen Ewin in 1845, and introduced there fruit and other trees suitable for Australian cultivation. He was for many years connected with the Agricultural and Horticultural Society; a frequent contributor to the Press of articles bearing upon the culture of various trees and plants, and was also the author of a work entitled "The Vigneron and Gardener's Manual," which passed through several editions. About twenty-five years ago he began the manufacture of jams at Glen Ewin, in which pursuit he was assisted by his son, and was very successful. He was early appointed to the Commission of the Peace; for many years acted as Returning Officer for the district of Gumeracha; held office as member of the Central Road Board and Forest Board, and in connection with both did good service. He was a skilled botanist and microscopist, and fond of scientific pursuits. Generous and kindly in disposition, he was much esteemed in the neighbourhood in which he resided, and by a large circle of friends throughout the colony. His son, the Rev. J. McEwin, is editor of the Christian Colonist, Adelaide.