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Robbery Under Arms · Character

Jacob Benton

Old shepherd who witnesses the bushrangers.

minor

Also known as old Jacob, Mr. Benton

First appearance: robbery under arms

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DADarkieMBMaddie BarnesJBJonathan BarnesJDJack DawsonJMJoe MoretonJBJacob Benton

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  • Minor characters and helpers
  • Marston family and associates

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SetupEscalationClimax
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