Michael Massey Robinson

Michael Massey Robinson (1744[1] – 22 December 1826) was a poet and author of the first published verse in Australia.

In February 1796 he was charged at the Old Bailey, London, for attempting to extort money from James Oldham, a Holborn ironmonger.

This was granted by Governor Hunter, and nearly two years later Dore made an application on Robinson's behalf for an absolute pardon.

In August 1803 Governor King mentioned in a dispatch that Robinson had committed perjury and had been ordered to be transported to Norfolk Island.

He continued to be in the employ of the government for the remainder of his life, and at the time of his death on 22 December 1826 he was principal clerk in the police office.