Robert Beckett

Robert Beckett (28 November 1862 – 2 June 1917) was an English-born Australian politician.

Early life He arrived in Melbourne, Australia in 1867 aged five, and settled with his family in Surrey Hills, Victoria.

His father died when he was ten, after which he assumed the role of father in his family.

He initially worked for a printer while continuing his studies, qualifying as a solicitor in his late twenties. Joseph Hood (of Malleson, England & Stewart) secured him articles with Abbott & Eales.

Posts held Becket held the following posts: President of the Law Institute 1908–1909 Commissioner Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works 1904–1916 Vice-president Swinburne Technical College Chairman Municipal Building Regulations conference Methodist Sunday School superintendent for 30 years/

Other information Beckett St and Beckett Park in Balwyn, Victoria are named after him. He is buried in Box Hill cemetery.