The 22nd Premier of Australia
According to wikipedia 'He was one of the most colourful and corrupt politicians in Victorian history.' This may explain why his statue is no longer in the prominent location it used to. His wife gets a water fountain next to him
'Sir Thomas Bent. K.C.M.C. 1838 -1909
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly 1892- 4
Premier of Victoria 1904 -9
Parliamentary representative for Brighton for 32 years and for 45 years a concillor of Brighton and Moorabbin
Submitted by: @IanThorp