Thomas Bent (1838-1909): Elected 1871 Born: 7 December 1838, Penrith NSW Career: To Port Phillip 1849. Market gardener, rate colletor, Brighton. Land speculator. Brighton and Moorabbin Councils. Suburb of Bentleigh named by him and for him.
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Lower House Contests
| Election | Electorate | Party | Votes | Swing | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Victorian | Brighton | Liberal (Generic) | 0 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1907 Victorian | Brighton | Liberal (Generic) | 0 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1904 Victorian | Brighton | Ministerial | 1702 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1902 Victorian | Brighton | Ministerial | 0 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1900 Victorian | Brighton | Ministerial | 1448 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1897 Victorian | Port Fairy | Opposition | 265 | 0.00 | No |
| 1894 Victorian | Brighton | Ministerial | 925 | 0.00 | No |
| 1892 Victorian | Brighton | Conservative | 1582 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1889 Victorian | Brighton | Opposition (Con) | 1026 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1886 Victorian | Brighton | Conservative (Opp) | 0 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1883 Victorian | Brighton | Ministerial | 0 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1880 Victorian | Brighton | Ministerial | 768 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1880 Victorian | Brighton | Opposition | 737 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1877 Victorian | Brighton | Independent | 816 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1874 Victorian | Brighton | Opposition | 676 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1871 Victorian | Brighton | Ministerial | 400 | 0.00 | Yes |