Robert Travers Atkin

Robert Travers Atkin (29 November 1841 – 25 May 1872) was an Irish-born newspaper editor and politician in colonial Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Robert Travers Atkin
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Clermont
In office
1 October 1868  29 January 1869
Preceded byJohn Scott
Succeeded byOscar John De Satge
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Member for East Moreton
In office
17 February 1870  7 March 1872
Serving with Henry Jordan
Preceded byArthur Francis
Succeeded bySamuel Griffith
Personal details
Born(1841-11-29)29 November 1841
Fernill, Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland
Died25 May 1872(1872-05-25) (aged 30)
Sandgate, Queensland
SpouseMary Elizabeth Ruck
RelationsBaron Atkin (son)
OccupationJournalist, Newspaper editor, Newspaper proprietor
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